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Launch Position
The Launch position is located just outside the wake. This is the position you want the probe to be at just
before initiating the tension control algorithm.
To define the Launch Position:
1. Begin moving the boat forward.
2. Move the probe to just outside the wake.
3. Click the Jog and Teach tab on the rapidCAST Interface software.
4. Click Launch and then click the Teach Button. On the Record Position dialog, click OK.
Figure 34. Launch Position
Recovery Position
Typically set the Recovery position farther out from the Launch position. After the tension-controlled
payout has finished, the rapidCAST will start reeling the probe back in. The reel-in speed can be fairly
high (up to 200 RPM). The Recovery position is the point at which you are comfortable having the probe