Raymarine SmartPilot X-5R, Drive Installation & Setup

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Chapter 3: Commissioning & Setup 37
Save the new settings
When you have adjusted the above settings, hold down
standby
for two seconds, to
save your changes, leave Dealer calibration and return to the Standby mode.
Seatrial calibration
When you have completed the dockside checks, carry out a Seatrial calibration, to
calibrate the compass and set up the autopilot steering characteristics.
Important
If you need to return to manual steering at any time during a Seatrial or any other
procedure,
press the standby button . NEVER compromise vessel safety.
EMC conformance
Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by
radio transmissions, engine starting etc.This is particularly important when carrying
out a Seatrial.
Seatrial conditions
The seatrial must be carried out only:
•
In conditions of light wind and calm water.
• In waters that are clear of any obstructions, so the boat has plenty of clear space
to maneuver.
In order to achieve optimum autopilot performance, course over ground (COG),
speed over ground (SOG) and latitude (LAT) data must be available to the SPX-5R
Drive system (e.g. on SeaTalk). Ensure that the equipment providing this information
(e.g. GPS), is switched on and fully operational, before starting a Seatrial.
The Seatrial procedures are:
•
Compass calibration.
• Using AutoLearn to set the SPX-5R Drive system steering characteristics.
Getting started
Start the SeaTrial calibration as follows:
1. From Standby mode, hold down standby for 2 seconds, then press disp twice to
see the SEATRIAL CAL screen.
2. Carry out the Seatrial calibration functions as described below, in the following
sequence:
i.
Swinging the compass.
ii. Aligning the compass heading.
iii. Aligning rudder bar (only if rudder reference transducer is fitted).
iv. AutoLearn.
Swinging the compass
Note:
This section does not apply if you have connected an NMEA compass to your SPX sys-
tem. Refer to the handbook supplied with the NMEA compass for information about calibration.
The magnetic deviation correction procedure (commonly called “swinging the
compass”) involves turning your boat in slow circles so the autopilot can automatically