AUTOHELM ST4000+ - Autopilot Calibration Techniques; Step 1 - Switch on Ancillary Equipment; Step 2 - Apply Initial Settings

98 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook
6 Setting-up the ST4000+
6.4 Autopilot calibration techniques
The autopilot’s factory default settings will provide adequate steering
for most boats. If you still experience problems with autopilot
performance after completing the Post Installation Procedures,
follow these six steps to optimize the setup for your boat.
Step 1 - Switch on ancillary equipment
Make sure you have switched on any ancillary equipment, such as a
GPS providing speed over ground (SOG) and latitude (LAT) data, or
a speed log providing speed through the water. This information will
help the autopilot provide its best performance.
Step 2 - Apply initial settings
Enter the Dealer setup mode (see page 106) and apply the following
initial settings.
Calibration setting Power boat Sail boat
Calibration lock OFF OFF
Pilot type Use the default setting
Rudder gain (*see step 4) 5* 5*
Response 2 1
Turn rate limit Use the default setting
Rudder alignment Set as described on page 90
Rudder limit Set as described on page 109
Off course alarm Use the default setting
AutoTrim (*see step 5)
with rudder sensor
without rudder sensor
1*
3*
1*
3*
Drive type Use the default setting
Variation Set as described page 110
AutoAdapt Set as described on page 111
Latitude Set as described on page 111
AutoRelease Use the default setting
Rudder damping (*see step 3) 1* 1*
Cruise speed Set as described on page 112
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