Raymarine P70, Installation & Operation Instructions

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Aligning compass to GPS
Note: Systems without a GPS will skip this section
and go straight to Manual compass alignment.
If your system has a GPS connected to your data
network (SeaTalk, SeaTalk
ng
or NMEA), the autopilot
is tuned to the GPS heading while you steer to a
known magnetic heading. This step provides a rough
alignment and minimizes the amount of compass
fine tuning required.
1. Steer the vessel on a steady course with minimal
tide, increase speed to more than 3 knots and
press START to align the compass to GPS.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions until the
process completes, press the CONTINUE button
when it is available to begin autolearn.
You can cancel Seatrial calibration at any time by
pressing STANDBY .
Aligning compass manually
Where no GPS is present manual alignment of the
compass is required.
1. Continue to steer on a steady course and use the
Use +1 and -1 buttons, or the ROTARY controller
to adjust the heading displayed until it matches
the vessel’s compass reading.
2. When complete press CONTINUE to begin
Autolearn .
Auto Learn
You must have significant clear water in front of
the vessel to accommodate a series of maneuvers,
which include sudden, sharp turns. There should be
a clear area at least 100m wide and 500m ahead.
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Caution: Autolearn
Please ensure sufficient free space
ahead. (Minimum 100x500m long &
significantly more for a high speed vessel.
Performing Auto learn
Auto learn is available from the Sea trial wizard, or
from the Commissioning menu .
Maintain a normal cruising speed (at least 3 kts)
throughout the auto learn process.
1. Ensure there is sufficient free water in front of the
vessel and select continue .
A warning message is displayed.
2. Select Continue or press the Ok button.
A warning message will be displayed letting
you know that the vessel will zigzag and make
Sudden SHARP TURNS.
3. Remove your hands from the wheel and press
Auto to begin.
During this procedure the autopilot will progress
through the required steps.
4. If ‘PASS’ is displayed then select Continue or
press the Ok button to return to manual helm
control.
The autopilot will by placed in Standby mode. You
have successfully completed the commissioning
process for your SmartPilot system.
5. If ‘FAIL’ is displayed after completion of the Auto
learn process then select Continue or press the
Ok button.
The Auto learn retry message is displayed.
6. You can retry the Auto learn process by selecting
Yes or to cancel select No .
Note: The Sea trial wizard can be cancelled at any
time by pressing the Standby button.
Caution: System changes
Any additional changes you make to your
system settings may require you to repeat
the calibration process.
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