Chapter 2: Commissioning Procedures
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Rudder limit
The rudder limit adjust function is available only if the rudder reference option is fitted.
It enables you to adjust the rudder so it will not put a strain on the end stops. To do this:
1. At a suitable Pilot Controller keypad, press
MENU
to display the
Main menu
.
2. Scroll to
Autopilot calibration
then press
OK
to display the
Autopilot calibration
menu.
3. Scroll to
Drive settings
, then press
OK
to display the
Drive settings
menu.
4. Scroll to
Rudder limit
, then press
OK
to display
the
Rudder limit
page.
5. 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.
6. Observing the
Rudder
limit
page, scroll to set
the rudder limit to 5° less than the lowest angle
you have noted in each case.
7. Press
OK
to save the setting and return to the
Drive settings
menu.
Setting rudder offset
The
Rudder offset
page is available only if the rudder reference option is fitted, to
enable you to align the rudder reference indicator. To do this:
1. With the
Drive settings
menu displayed, scroll to
Rudder offset
.
2. Press
OK
to display the
Rudder offset
page.
3. Turn the wheel to center the rudder.
4. Observing the
Rudder offset
page, scroll to set
the offset value to 0.
5. Press
OK
to save the setting and return to the
Drive settings
menu.
Next actions
When
Initial setup
and
Dockside setup
procedures have been satisfactorily
completed, carry out the
Open water calibration
, (below).
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Press OK to accept
Rudder Limit
20
Sets the rudder limit.
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D1
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Press OK to accept
Rudder Offset
0
Sets the rudder offset.
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