Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot 55
Heading alignment
1. Use the -1 and +1 keys to increase or decrease the displayed heading until it
agrees with the heading on the boat’s steering compass, or a known transit
bearing.
2. Exit compass linearization and heading alignment and store the compass cor-
rection/alignment values as follows:
• press and hold
standby for 1 second until the pilot beeps
• or, to exit without saving any new settings, press
standby momentarily
Note:
For installations where an ST50 or ST30 Steering Compass instrument is connected
to the SeaTalk bus, and the Steering Compass has a fluxgate transducer connected, it is
only necessary to carry out the auto deviation correction on the Steering Compass Instru-
ment (refer to Steering Compass handbook instructions).
Further adjustments to heading alignment
If the heading alignment requires further adjustment, enter Compass Deviation
Correction again by pressing
standby for 1 second.
1. Press
auto to skip Deviation Correction and proceed to Heading Alignment.
2. Adjust the heading as described above.
Autopilot operation
Having calibrated the compass, the following procedure is recommended to
familiarize yourself with autopilot operation:
1. Steer onto a compass heading and hold the course steady.
2. Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.
3. Press
auto to lock onto the current heading. The tiller pilot should achieve a
constant heading in calm sea conditions.
4. Alter course to port or starboard in multiples of 1° and 10°.
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