Chapter 5: Initial Sea Trials
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Chapter 5: Initial Sea Trials
5.1 Initial Sea Trials
Initial sea trials should be carried out in calm conditions with plenty of sea
room. As the vessel will be constantly changing heading, it is most
important to maintain a constant look out.
Before sea trials:
• Read the Operating section of this manual.
• Carry out the system test to verify that the autopilot is operating
correctly.
5.2 Automatic Compass Heading Alignment and Deviation Correction
The displayed compass heading requires alignment with the ships
compass. Until this procedure is carried out, the autopilot compass
display will not agree with the ships compass.
The autopilot will correct the fluxgate compass for most deviating
magnetic fields. This correction procedure should be carried out in calm
conditions preferably in flat water.
To select compass heading alignment and correction, push and hold
STANDBY for 2 seconds until the display shows:
RUDDER
0
10
20
30
10
20
30
Cal.
Cal.
Cal.
ST7000
ST6000
D1019-1
1. Press DISPLAY
2. Keeping boat speed below 2 knots, turn the vessel slowly so that it
takes at least 3 minutes to complete 360 degrees.
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