Raymarine autopilot, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot
WARNING:
All new autopilot system installations MUST be calibrated.
If you have connected the to a newly installed Type
150/150G or Type 400/400G course computer autopilot system, you
must commission the system This involves a series of dockside
checks and then the seatrial calibration:
Note: If you have connected the to a non-150/400 autopilot
system refer to the notes in the Appendix.
6.1
Dockside Checks
With the boat safely tied up, you need check the
autopilot system and adjust some key autopilot
settings.
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6.2
Seatrial Calibration
The purpose of this seatrial is to calibrate the compass
and optimize the autopilot set-up for your boat.
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