Raymarine SmartPilot Verado, Installation And Commissioning Manual

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30 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide
Seatrial calibration
When you have completed the dockside calibration, you must complete SmartPilot setup by
taking the boat on a short seatrial to:
1. Calibrate the compass:
• complete the automatic deviation correction (swing the compass)
• align the compass heading
• adjust heading alignment
2. Adjust the SmartPilot steering settings using AutoLearn.
Seatrial safety
CAUTION: EMC conformance
Always check the installation before going to sea to
make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions,
engine starting etc.
You can return to manual steering at any time during the seatrial by pressing the standby key
for 2 seconds.
You should only perform the initial seatrial:
• when you have successfully completed the dockside calibration
• in conditions of light wind and calm water, so you can assess SmartPilot performance
without the influence of strong winds or large waves
• in waters that are clear of any obstructions, so the boat has plenty of clear space to
maneuver
Note:
Before you start your seatrial, make sure you have switched on any ancillary equipment – such
as a GPS (providing course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG) and latitude (LAT) data) or a
speed log (providing speed through the water). This information will help the SmartPilot achieve best
performance.
Calibrating the compass
Deviating magnetic fields can cause significant compass errors on your boat. The correction
procedure reduces these errors to a few degrees, so you
MUST perform this procedure as the
first item in your initial seatrial. The SmartPilot will then automatically correct the compass.
CAUTION: Failure to complete the deviation correction will impair your
SmartPilot’s performance on some compass headings.
The deviation correction procedure (commonly called “swinging the compass”) involves
turning your boat in slow circles so the SmartPilot can determine the deviation and calculate
any correction required. You must carry out this procedure in calm conditions and preferably
on flat water.