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Hi guys,
*** Background ***I'm trying to fix an Autohelm ST50 Compass display Z136 (Black, red trim, round Seatalk connectors, but serial sticker inside says "Raytheon Marine) that continuously pulls down the Seatalk bus. It otherwise appears to be working though I haven't tested it with its fluxgate transducer.
I need it to add a remote sensor for heading reference to a ST2000+ tiller pilot + other Seatalk instruments due to deviation at the tiller that cannot be economically eliminated. There is no budget for new replacement, its fix it or do without as this will be a 'shoestring' upgrade if I succeed. For the curious, this is for a 26' yacht (long keel Bermudan sloop).
*** Model *** Autohelm ST50 Compass display Z136 (Black, red trim, round Seatalk connectors, but serial sticker inside says "Raytheon Marine. May actually be from the ST50+ range) PCB marked "3015-076 ISS E".**** Symptoms *** Does not respond to Seatalk commands (Tested with L0 - L3 illumination commands), does not transmit Seatalk data, Jams bus preventing communications between other working instruments.
Yellow wire (Seatalk data I/O) is permanently low when display is powered but is Hi-Z when un-powered so not a direct short.
No signs of any data at all (on a scope) while cycling illumination level.
No evidence of water intrusion, but possibility of mechanical shock damage. (cracked mounting pillars in housing successfully repaired)
*** Troubleshooting ***As above + data I/O wire traced to pin 21 of 24 pin SOIC IC:
AUTOHELM 9410RLA80 RT C 9737
*** Help Wanted *** Any or all of:Schematic for this specific display.
Schematic for any instrument in the same general series with a round analog dial.
Schematic for any instrument using the same I/O chip.
Source of 9410RLA80 chips and/or pinout info (though it may well be the MCU driving it).
Similar displays for spares or same for use*.
Any other troubleshooting help/support you can think of!
- Free is best - can pay P&P. Cheap is next best. If you want typical dealer markup I would need fair to good condition fully working with a warranty. PLEASE CONTACT BY EMAIL - Address + de-munging instructions in Sig below.
*** Experience ***
20 years of analog and digital component level repair work + microcontroller experience. I have hardware and software to monitor and decode Seatalk messages and have the usual equipment and tools of a small repair shop.Thank you for your attention.
Regards Ian.