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CENtrE Now the display scrolls ”CENTRE RUddER”, centre the
rUddEr rudder, with it held in this position, press the ADJ key.
PrESS AUtO The display scrolls “press auto”. Ensure the rudder is free
to move, press the AUTO key, which engages the motor and will
drive the rudder four times:
HO1 from the centre rudder position to a Rudder Limit
HO2 then across to the other Rudder Limit
HO3 the rudder is returned to first Rudder Limit
HO4 and finally the rudder is centred again.
rSEt Rudder Set is displayed to confirm that the Rudder Phasing, Motor
Phasing, Rudder Limits and Centre Rudder settings have all been
completed successfully.
5.4 Align Compass
ALNC Press the ADJ key, the LCD displays “ALNC”.
The ProPilot 700 now displays “c***” which is the vessel’s
offset heading. Using the Course Select Knob, set the display to the
vessel’s approximate heading (this is set more accurately during the
Sea Trials).
Press and hold the ADJ key to return to the Sea State Adjustments,
then press the OFF key.
The Dockside settings are now complete.
5.5 Checking the Settings
Pr00 Press the ADJ key until the display shows “Pr“ or “sr“.
Check that the rudder position indicator reads “Pr00“ when
the rudder is in the position normally required to steer the vessel in
a straight line.
Turn the helm to Starboard and check that “StOP“ is displayed,
indicating that it has reached the Rudder Limit, before it reaches the
mechanical limit of the rudder movement. Repeat for Port helm.
Re-centre the rudder. Switch the autopilot into Auto Mode, by
pressing the AUTO key. Very little or no rudder movement should
occur.
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