SMQ Steering Device

The SMQ®Steering Device has been tailored to the characteristics of the SMQ®Deflectors.

• The position of the attachment point for wide tow rope is moved relative to the position of the bridle attachment point.
• Bridle of the deflector can be attached to the steering instead to the crusifix.
• The AOA is adjusted, within its limits, by moving the lever arm.
• The AOA can be changed during operation.

Connection of the SMQ®Steering Device

• The SMQ®Steering device is connected by cable to the termination head of the umbilical, and further through the slip ring with a connection box.
• Total 8 wires are required in the umbilical, 3 for power (230 Volt) and 5 for signal.
• The SMQ®Steering device will deliver a signal that indicates the current position of the lever arm. Also a signal for overheating of motor.
• In the connection box is a radio connector.
• This radio connector is linked to a handheld device.
• Alternative the steering can be adjusted automatically by the navigation system.