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6. Sea Trials
The next step of the installation is to set up the ProPilot 700 at sea,
to determine the best settings for optimum autopilot performance
for your boat.
It is dangerous to carry out these trials in restricted or
busy waters.
It is essential that you carry out the Automatic
Deviation Correction Routine. This must be performed
in a calm sea.
Before continuing ensure you have an accurate known
method of obtaining a heading, ie GPS transits or a
corrected magnetic compass.
Press and hold the ADJ key for three seconds until “CONF” is
displayed. Press the ADJ key to display the next option in the
menu. If you press the ADJ key after “RSET” you will return to
the beginning of the menu cycle “CONF”.
To return to the heading display, press the OFF key, and to return
to the same Pilot Configuration option press the ADJ key.
To exit the Pilot Configuration Menu press and hold the ADJ key
for three seconds, until a Sea State Adjustment option is displayed.
Installation Steps
6 Automatic Deviation Correction
7 Align Compass
8 Centre Rudder
9 Optional Auto Tune: Rudder Ratio, Counter Rudder and Trim
10 Final Sea Trials and Fine Tuning
6.1 Automatic Compass Deviation
Correction (Calm Sea)
The compass has a facility to automatically measure and
compensate for the majority of compass deviation found on board
a vessel. The compass sensor must be mounted clear of strong
magnetic fields, caused by heavy duty cables, motors, speakers etc.
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