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Chapter 1: Procedures
WARNING: Calibration requirement
All autopilot systems must be commissioned before use.
1.1 Applicability
This chapter describes the commissioning and initial setup procedures for the
following combinations of Raymarine SmartPilot X (SPX) autopilot systems and Pilot
Controllers:
Note:
This book does NOT apply to SPX-5 systems or to systems using ST70 Pilot Controllers.
If your SPX system is controlled with an ST70 Pilot Controller, the information in this
book does not apply. Instead use the procedures in
ST70 AutoPilot Controller - SPX
System Commissioning
(part no. 81287), to commission the system.
Requirement
The commissioning procedures are mandatory and must be carried out after
installation, before an SPX system is used to steer the boat. The commissioning
procedures comprises a series of dockside preparatory procedures and a short
seatrial.
Additional setup procedures enable you to fine tune your SPX system for optimum
performance with your boat. These procedures are not mandatory and you may find
that you do not need to use them if the SPX system operates to your satisfaction after
commissioning.
SPX-CAN systems
An SPX-CAN system connected to a Volvo Penta IPS system, must be auto-
configured in accordance with the procedure in the SPX-CAN Installation Guide,
before attempting to commission the SPX-CAN system.
If you experience any problems when commissioning and setting up an SPX-CAN
system connected to a Volvo Penta IPS system, repeat the auto configuration
procedure, then start the commissioning procedure again.
Any of these systems
SPX-10
SPX-SOL
SPX-CAN
SPX-30
or
or
or
ST6002
ST7002
ST8002
or
or
controlled by any of
these controllers
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