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SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide
Although the compass calibration removes most of the alignment error, small errors
(a few degrees) may remain. Once you have completed the initial compass
calibration, you can make further adjustments to the alignment without having to
swing the compass again.
Check the heading reading against a number of known headings, plot a deviation
curve, and determine the heading alignment value that will give the lowest average
alignment error. You can then enter this value on the Heading Alignment screen, as
described above.
If the average heading error is more than 5°, you should perform the compass
deviation correction procedure again, circling more slowly and in more favorable
conditions.
AutoLearn
The next stage of the Seatrial is to carry out an AutoLearn routine. AutoLearn is a self-
learning calibration feature that automatically adjusts rudder gain, counter rudder and
AutoTrim for optimum performance for your boat.
If you need to return to manual steering at any time during an AutoLearn routine or any
other procedure, press the
standby
button. NEVER compromise vessel safety.
WARNING: Ensure there is enough clear sea space
The AutoLearn process takes the boat through a number of
maneuvers, which can result in sudden, sharp turns, especially
when the AutoLearn function is run on more maneuverable
boats. Therefore, ensure there is a significant amount of CLEAR
SEA SPACE in front of the boat, before starting an AutoLearn
process.
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Align the autopilot heading
a
b
Save changes
To:
• save deviation correction
• save heading alignment
• return to STANDBY mode
Autopilot heading
Steering compass
=
Known
heading
or
or
Adjust the autopilot heading so it shows the
same value as the boat's steering compass
Coarse adjustment:
If COG is available from GPS, press to set autopilot heading to
COG value, then fine tune manually (see below).
Fine adjustment:
If COG is not available (or after setting heading to COG),
align autopilot heading manually:
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