Model 7172 Electronic Helm

The Model 7172's basic purpose is to provide an electronic signal to the hydraulic steering gear for positioning of the rudder.

Normally the 7172 is equipped with two potentiometers.

The first will be used with our 7173 interface to send the rudder to either port or starboard. This gives precise rudder positioning, when used in conjunction with our 7168 or 7174 feed-back unit.

The second potentiometer can be used to indicate rudder demand, the actual rudder position is fed back via the 7168 or 7174 to separate rudder angle indicator.

The construction of our 7172 is all bronze and stainless steel and it is designed to give years of trouble-free service. Straight ahead detent is provided. The wheel has approximately three turns from hardover to hardover.

The heavy duty construction allows the helmsman to hang on to the wheel in the roughest of weather without causing any damage to this unit.