Raymarine SmartPilot ST6001 Commissioning Manual

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Chapter 2: SmartPilot Commissioning 37To adjust the counter rudder:1. Access the COUNT RUD screen in Dealer Calibration. (seepage 23)2. Use the -1 or +1 keys or the rotary control to adjust the counter rudder.3. Press and hold standby for 2 seconds to save the changes.4. Press auto to check the SmartPilot performance in Auto mode.Your SmartPilot is now calibrated and ready for use.The only additional setting you may need to adjust is the response level (seeSmartPilot Operating Guide for more information).Further adjustments (Non-G)Over time you may need to repeat these adjustments using a range of seaconditions and headings to achieve good overall performance.You may also need to adjust the AutoTrim setting. AutoTrim determines howquickly the SmartPilot applies ‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes (caused,for example, by changes in the wind load on the sails or superstructure, or animbalance of engines).Gain experience with your SmartPilot before attempting to adjust the AutoTrimsetting. On sail boats you can only evaluate the effect of AutoTrim while undersail.Increasing the AutoTrim level reduces the time the SmartPilot takes to get backonto the correct course, but makes the boat less stable:• if the SmartPilot gives unstable course keeping and the boat ‘snakes’ aroundthe desired course, decrease the AutoTrim level• if the SmartPilot hangs off course for excessive periods of time, increase theAutoTrim levelIf you need to adjust AutoTrim, go up one level at a time and use the lowestacceptable value. The possible settings range from OFF (no trim correction) to 4(fastest trim correction). To adjust the AutoTrim:Access the AUTOTRIM screen in Dealer Calibration.Use the -1 or +1 keys or the rotary control to adjust the AutoTrim level.Press and hold standby for 2 seconds to save the changes.Press auto to check the SmartPilot performance in Auto mode.