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ALNC Press the ADJ key repeatedly until “ALNC” is displayed. Hold
the vessel on a steady heading, then press the or key to
display the present value from the Deviation Correction just
performed, The lower case “c” indicates that this is the compass
offset reading. Using the and keys or the Course Select
Knob, change the value until it is the same as the vessel’s heading.
When correct press the ADJ key.
6.3 Centre Rudder (Calm Sea)
CENr Press the ADJ key, the Pilot 700 will now display “CENr”.
This routine will set the electronic centre rudder position more
accurately than that set in the dockside settings.
Steer the vessel on a straight heading at normal cruising speed,
ensure that there is very little or no Standing Helm. Press the
key to set the current rudder angle as the centre position.
6.4 Auto Sea Tune (Calm Sea)
There are two methods to set up the Rudder Ratio, Counter Rudder
and Trim settings:
• The Auto Sea Trial method, as described in this section, or
• Adjusting the default settingindividually, see section 2.3, 7.2
and 7.3.
Auto Sea Trial is a routine to help set up some of the Pilot
Computer’s sea state parameters. This is an optional procedure if
control is proving difficult to set up.
tUNE Press the ADJ keytwice to select Auto Sea Tune. The ProPilot 700
provides a set of default values for the Rudder Ratio, Counter
Rudder and Trim settings for your vessel.
Auto Sea Tune will help to set these values automatically for you,
taking into account the boat’s steering and handling characteristics.
The routine will apply 20º course change and will time the vessels
oscillations (oversteer) and amount of overshoot. Using these
values it will calculate the optimum settings. Choose a calm sea to
carry out this routine.
Drive your vessel at a normal operational speed. With the vessel
travelling, press the or key to initiate the Auto Sea Tune
routine.
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