Raymarine SmartPilot X5, Installation & Setup Manual

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34 SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Installation & Setup Guide
Set the vessel type
When you select a vessel type, the SPX-5 Tiller system automatically selects
appropriate default values for various other calibration settings. These default values
are listed on
page 58 .
To setup the vessel type, enter Dealer calibration then:
1. Use
disp
to scroll through the Dealer calibration pages until the display shows
either VESSEL or one of the vessel types (e.g. DISPLACE).
2. Use
-1
or
+1
to select SAIL BOAT.
3. Press
disp
to confirm the selection and move to the drive type option.
Set the drive type
1. With the SPX-5 Tiller system still in Dealer calibration, use
disp
to scroll through
the calibration pages until you reach the DRIVE TYP page.
2. Use
-1
or
+1
to select drive type 3.
3. Press
disp
to confirm the selection and move to the next calibration option.
Align the rudder indicator
Carry out this procedure only if the rudder reference option is fitted. If the rudder
reference option is not fitted, ignore this procedure.
If the rudder reference option is fitted:
1. With the SmartPilot still in Dealer Calibration, press
disp
to scroll through the
calibration pages until you reach the ALIGN RUD page.
2. Use the wheel to center the rudder.
3. Use
-1
and
+1
to adjust the rudder bar so it is positioned at the center.
The maximum adjustment available is ±9°. If the offset is beyond these limits, you
will need to physically adjust the alignment of the sensor.
4. Press
disp
to confirm the correct alignment and move to the next calibration
option.
Note:
Alternatively, you can zero the rudder bar with the boat underway during the initial seatri-
al, by manually steering a straight course then accessing the
ALIGN RUD
screen in Seatrial
Calibration to adjust the offset.
Set the rudder limits
Carry out this procedure only if the rudder reference option is fitted. If the rudder
reference option is not fitted, ignore this procedure.
If the rudder reference option is fitted:
1. With the SmartPilot still in Dealer Calibration press
disp
to scroll through the
calibration pages until you reach the RUD LIMIT page.
2. Turn the wheel to move the rudder:
• To the port end stop and note the angle on the rudder bar.
• To the starboard end stop and note the angle on the rudder bar.
3. Use
-1
,
+1
,
-10
and
+10
to set the rudder limit to 5° less than the lowest angle you
have noted.
4. Press
disp
to select the new value and move to the next calibration option.