Raymarine ST6001 Operating Manual

Also see for SmartPilot ST6001: Commissioning Guide

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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 71.4 How do I adjust the performance of mySmartPilot?The principal method of adjusting the performance of SmartPilot systems isby changing the response level. This is the only user adjustment you shouldneed to make to your SmartPilot on a regular basis.The response level controls the relationship between the SmartPilot’s coursekeeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. When you turn onyour SmartPilot it will always be at the default level. (This level can beadjusted in User Calibration see page 23)When you require extra tight course keeping (e.g. for pilotage in confinedand sheltered waters), increase the setting. If you want to minimize driveactivity and conserve battery power, decrease the setting.You can make temporary adjustments to the response level when using yourSmartPilot on a day-to-day basis. By doing this you can match performanceto conditions as they occur.Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever thesystem is powered off. You can make permanent adjustments in User Cali-bration (See page 23). This determines the default power-up response level.Adjusting performance – S1G, S2G and S3G systemsS1G, S2G and S3G systems systems have 9 levels of response:• level 9 to 7 give the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity(and power consumption). This can lead to a rough passage in openwaters as the SmartPilot may ‘fight’ the sea.• levels 6 to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp, well controlledturns under normal operating conditions• level 3 to 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity. This conservespower, but may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracyWith these points in mind, you should use the following procedure to maketemporary adjustments to the response level when required:1. Display the RESPONSE screen by pressing the -1 and +1 keys togethermomentarily.