Autopilot not getting data from RFC35N fluxgate compass.

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Autopilot not getting data from RFC35N fluxgate compass.

Trying to install a brand new Simrad auotpilot system as supplied in a package. (Everything ok - hydraulic motor working rudder, rudder sensor, etc. but "Missing compass data" error message on AP 25 screen). Compass sited and in place correctly with a direct 13v supply from battery...wiring instructions ambiguous in RFC35N leaflet and this model compass not referred to at all in Simrad Autopilot manual's installation instructions. Green NMEA input and output LEDs on computer flashing...
Can you please advise how to connect compass to computer. Wires in compass are grey, pink, yellow, green, brown, white.
I have no other compasses or other instruments connected to this system.

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