20 SmartPilot Series Commissioning GuideStep 1 - Switch on1. When you have installed your SmartPilot system, switch on the main powerbreaker.2. If the SmartPilot controller and computer are active, the controller will beep,show the controller type for a few seconds will show the STANDBYscreen.You may see a CALIBRATE REQUIRED message. This is displayedfor a short time if either:• the vessel type is not selected• the compass is not calibratedThese will be calibrated later in this chapter.3. Check that the STANDBY screen displays a live compass heading and a rud-der angle.Troubleshooting• If the SmartPilot controller does not beep or the display is blank, check thefuse/circuit breaker and the SeaTalk fuse in the SmartPilot computer.• If the display shows the SEATALK FAIL or NO DATA alarm message,check the SeaTalk connections.• If the STANDBY screen does not display a live compass heading or a rudderangle, check the sensor connections.Step 2 - Check the SeaTalk and NMEA connectionsSeaTalk connectionsIf you have connected the SmartPilot controller to other existing SeaTalkinstruments or controllers, check the links as follows:1. Select display lighting level 3 (LAMP 3) on one of the other SeaTalk instru-ments or controllers.2. The SmartPilot should immediately switch on its display lighting:• if the lighting does not switch on, check the SeaTalk cabling between theSmartPilot and the other units.D3561-6TRUE
