4. Calibration
4.1 Recommended Settings
As supplied the ST7000 can be switched on and
tested safely without any adjustments to the
factory calibration settings.
The table below lists the suggested settings for
sailing and power displacement and planing
power vessels. These will provide good
performance for initial sea trials can be fine-tuned
later to optimise performance.
Vessel Type
Displacement Planing
Factory preset Set to
Rudder
Gain(level)
5 2
Rate Gain(level) 2 1
Rudder Angle
Limit (degrees) 30 30
Turn Rate Limit
(degrees/sec)
20 5
Cruise
Speed(knots)
8 25
Off Course Alarm
(degrees)
20 20
Trim Level 1 1
Auto Adapt off On
Autopilot Drive Unit Type
Mechanical
Drive
Stern
Drive
Hydraulic
Drive
Factory Set to Set to
preset
Drive Type 3 3 4
Rudder
Position
Deadband
(level) See
3.8
1 1 1
Auto
Release
off on off
4.2 Selecting and Exiting from Calibration
Mode
To select calibration mode:-
• Push Standby
• Push and hold down for 2 seconds, Track and
Display together.
• Repeat push and hold down for 2 seconds,
Track and Display together to enter
calibration mode.
To exit calibration mode at any point.
a) Saving any changes made:
• Push and hold down for 2 seconds, Track
and Display together.
b) ignoring any changes made: Push Standby.
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