1
Powering the pilot controller on
Turning on the pilot controller
1. Press and hold the
STANDBY
button for one second until
the Raymarine logo appears.
If the unit is being switched on for the first time or after a
factory reset the set up wizard will be launched.
Note:
The Raymarine logo is not displayed if the unit is in
'sleep mode', the unit may appear off but still has power.
2. To turn the pilot controller off press and hold the
STANDBY
button. After 1 second a pop up will appear.
3. Continue to hold the
STANDBY
button for as further 3 seconds
to complete the power off.
Note:
You cannot power down the pilot controller whilst in
AUTO
mode.
2
Using the set-up wizard
The set-up wizard guides you through the steps for setting
important preferences, such as preferred language and correct
vessel type.
The set up wizard contains 3 steps: language selection, vessel
type and welcome screen. When powering the p70 / p70r for
the first time in an unconfigured system, this set-up wizard is
displayed automatically, and the first 3 steps listed below will not
be required.
With the pilot in
Standby
mode:
1. Select
Menu
.
2. Select
Set-up
.
3. Select
Set-up wizard
.
4. Select the required language.
5. Select the required vessel type.
The welcome screen will now be displayed and your choices
have been saved.
6. Select
OK
to complete the set-up wizard.
Vessel hull type selection
The vessel hull type options are designed to provide optimum
steering performance for typical vessels.
It is important to complete the vessel hull type selection as part of
the initial set-up, as it forms a key part of the autopilot calibration
process. You can also access the options at any time with
the pilot in Standby by selecting
MENU > Set-up > Autopilot
Calibration > Vessel Settings > Vessel Hull Type
.
As a general guide, select the option that most closely matches
your vessel type and steering characteristics. The options are:
•
Sail
.
•
Sail (Slow turn)
.
•
Sail Catamaran
.
•
Power
.
•
Power (slow turn)
.
•
Power (fast turn)
.
It is important to be aware that steering forces (and therefore
rate-of-turn) vary significantly depending on the combination
of vessel type, steering system, and drive type. Therefore, the
available vessel hull type options are provided for guidance
only. You may wish to experiment with the different vessel hull
type options, as it might be possible to improve the steering
performance of your vessel by selecting a different vessel type.
When choosing a suitable vessel type, the emphasis should be
on safe and dependable steering response.
Important:
If you change the vessel type
after
completing the
Dockside calibration process (using the Dockside wizard), all
commissioning settings will be reset to default settings, and you
will need to complete the Dockside calibration process again.
3
Using the Dockside wizard
The dockside calibration process must be completed before
the Evolution autopilot system can be used for the first time.
The Dockside wizard guides you through the steps required for
dockside calibration.
The Dockside wizard contains different steps depending on
whether you have a rudder reference transducer fitted to your
vessel:
The following Dockside wizard
procedures only apply to vessels
without
a rudder reference
transducer:
• Drive Type selection.
• Rudder Limit setting.
• Hard-over time setting (Raymarine
recommends that this information
is specified once the dockside
wizard and Rudder Drive check
is complete, using the Hard Over
Time menu option).
• Rudder Drive check.
The following Dockside wizard
procedures only apply to vessels
with
a rudder reference transducer:
• Drive Type selection.
• Align Rudder (rudder alignment).
• Rudder Limit setting.
• Rudder Drive check.
To access the wizard, ensure the pilot is in
Standby
mode and
then:
1. Select
Menu
.
2. Select
Set-up
.
3. Select
Autopilot Calibration
.
4. Select
Commissioning
.
5. Select
Dockside Wizard
.
3.1
Selecting a drive type
Drive Type selection is available when the pilot is in standby, from
either the Dockside wizard, or from the Vessel setting menu:
MENU > Set-up > Autopilot Calibration > Vessel Settings
.
With the
Drive Type
menu displayed:
1. Select your drive type.
Note:
If your drive type is not listed, contact your Raymarine
dealer for advice.
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Evolution autopilot set-up and commissioning with p70 / p70R
