CodaOctopus F180R - Calibration Procedure Steps

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F180R MOTION Sensor User and Reference Guide

NOTE: The Remote Lever Arm data is not used during calibration and can be entered

later if required.

If the settings are correct then you should upload them and restart the F180R System from the

MOTION Settings Wizard.

4.3.2 Calibration Procedure

Once the configuration has been saved to the F180R System and the F180R System restarted,

the system will commence the calibration routine automatically.

NOTE: The system should only be calibrated when the vessel is performing a sequence

of dynamic manoeuvres—circles, figures–of–eight, sudden stops, sudden starts, etc.

When you are performing circular manoeuvres it is helpful to occasionally change the

direction of rotation. We recommend to perform figures of eight for best possible

calibration.

Typically, the F180R System calibration on a small boat will take from 30 to 60 minutes of

active manoeuvring. If your calibration is taking an unduly long time, or if you are

experiencing other difficulties in completing a calibration, consult the Appendix for

troubleshooting tips.

NOTE: DO NOT carry out a calibration when the vessel is stationary (e.g. tied up

alongside); in this condition, the motion sensor responses are dominated by noise,

which can lead to erroneous calibration data being obtained. If you suspect that

calibration data is the result of calibration in a non–dynamic environment, carry out a

new calibration.

NOTE: Depending on the vessel size it is not always possible to perform dynamic

manoeuvres. In this situation, the minimum requirement is that the vessel is

underway and thus subject to a degree of dynamic motion.

The current calibration status is displayed in the System Status area of the main application

and further details can be viewed on the Live tab -> Calibration -Status when an Ethernet

connection is active.

MOTION Control reports when the system calibration is complete in the System Status area in

the Calibration Status dialog. This will report Calibrated when an acceptable, within

specification calibration has been completed.