Raymarine ST70+ Operating Manual

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Chapter 2: Commissioning Procedures 37AutoLearnAutoLearn enables the autopilot to ‘learn’ the vessel’s steering characteristics, bycarrying out a number of maneuvers.Requirement for a clear areaThe Autolearn setup feature performs a series of 7or 8 turns at normal cruising speed. The amount ofclear water required depends upon the cruisingspeed of your vessel, but minimum requirementsare.• A typical non-planing vessel at traveling at6 kts requires a minimum area of clear water100 m wide and 500 m ahead.• A typical planing vessel at traveling at 20 ktsrequires a minimum area of clear water 500 m wide and 2000 m ahead.Procedure1. When the AutoLearn entry page is displayedpress OK to continue to the AutoLearn warningpage.2. Ensure there is sufficient free water in front ofthe vessel to enable the AutoLearn to be safelycompleted.3. Ensure it is safe to proceed, then press AUTOto start the AutoLearn. During AutoLearn:• Maintain a normal cruising speed (at least 3knots).• A number of instructions will be displayed.Follow these instructions to complete theprocedure.WARNING: Clear waterWhen using Autolearn you must have significant clear water both infront and to the sides of the vessel. This is needed to accommodate aseries of maneuvers, which include sudden, sharp turns.WARNING: Vessel safetyPress the Standby button to return to manual steering at any timeduring an AutoLearn routine. NEVER compromise vessel safety.D11203-1Press OK to continueAutoLearnThe Autopilot needs tolearn the vessel’s steeringcharacteristics and willexecute a number ofmaneuvers.Please ensure sufficientfree space ahead.(Minimum 100x500m long.Significantly more for highspeed craft - see manual).iD11204-1Press AUTO to continueAutoLearnThe vessel will zigzag and makesudden SHARP TURNS.iD11206-1Press STANDBY to ABORTAutoLearnLearningLearning5KTS