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Chapter 2: SmartPilot Commissioning
This chapter will guide you through the commissioning process for your
Raymarine autopilot. This comprises a series of dockside safety checks followed
by a short seatrial calibration.
WARNING: Calibration requirement
All autopilot systems must be calibrated before use.
SmartPilot Controller Compatibility
This SmartPilot system can be commissioned using any of the available SmartPilot
controllers. There are some differences in the method of control and these are
defined in the table below.
2.1 Dockside Checks
WARNING: Ensure safe control
For safe control of your boat, you MUST complete the dockside
checks before starting the initial seatrial.
With the boat safely tied up, complete the following dockside checks:
ST6001 & ST6002
Controller
ST7001 & ST7002
Controller
ST8001 & ST8002
Controller
•
standby
&
auto
function keys
•
+1, -1, +10
&
-10
course
change keys
•
disp
&
track
extended
function keys
•
standby
&
auto
function keys
•
+1, -1, +10
&
-10
course
change keys
•
resp, track, mode,
res’m, disp
,
up
&
down
extended function
keys
•
standby
&
auto
function keys
•
Rotary
course change
control
•
resp, track, mode,
res’m, disp
,
up
&
down
extended function
keys
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