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PrESS AUtO The ProPilot 700 will prompt you to “PrESS AUtO”. Press
the AUTO key, the pilot will perform a 20º turn to Starboard.
LO1 Then will initially oscillate (oversteer), and then settle down.
Figure 8 - Auto Sea Trial
PSEt To confirm that the Rudder Ratio, Counter Rudder and Trim settings
have been completed “PSEt” is displayed.
If the oscillations become greater than 20º the routine will return
to Standby Mode. The ProPilot 700 will ask you to press the AUTO
key, to restart the Auto Sea Tune routine again with reduced
settings.
Press the OFF key to return to Standby Mode.
6.5 Final Sea Trials and Fine Tuning
Checking the Compass Settings
Comparison checks against known headings should be carried out
to verify the accuracy of the compass.
Turn the vessel again through a full 360º with the ProPilot 700 in
Standby Mode and note the amount of error at the eight Cardinal
and Intercardinal points. The error should now have reduced to less
than +/- 3º at each point.
Auto Sea Trial Fine Tuning (Calm Sea)
Steer the vessel in a straight line at normal cruising speed and press
the AUTO key. The vessel should now hold a steady course.
If the vessel does not hold a steady course, change the Sea State
Adjustment Rudder Ratio to set the pilot for optimum performance,
as you would on any voyage (see section 3).
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