Raymarine SmartPilot ST6001 Commissioning Manual

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59Chapter 4: Fault Finding & MaintenanceAll Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-freeoperation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and qualityassurance procedures before shipping.This chapter provides information about identifying problems, interpreting alarmmessages, maintaining your SmartPilot and obtaining product support.If a fault occurs with your SmartPilot, use the fault finding tables in this section tohelp identify the problem and provide a solution.If you cannot resolve theproblem yourself, refer to the product support information.4.1 Fault findingSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTIONDisplay is blank No power – check the power and SeaTalk fuses on thecomputer, then check main fuse/circuit breaker.Data page display shows stationarydashesThe control unit is not receiving necessary data fromother instruments – check cabling.Display shows rotating dashes Compass calibration in progressDisplayed compass heading does notagree with the boat’s compassYou have not calibrated the compass. Carry out thedeviation and alignment proceduresNo display bar on the display Rudder bar switched off in Display Calibration –select RUDD BAR or STEER BARRudder bar display moves in oppositedirection to rudderReverse the red and green rudder position sensorconnections at the SmartPilot computerBoat turns slowly and takes a longtime to come onto courseRudder gain too low. Complete AutoLearn or increasegain setting.Boat overshoots when turning onto anew courseRudder gain too high. Complete AutoLearn ordecrease gain setting.The SmartPilot ‘hunts’ whentrying to position the rudderAdjust the RUDD DAMP setting (seepage 50).Increase the damping one level at a time until theautopilot stops hunting, and always use the lowestacceptable valueYou cannot enter Seatrial Calibration Seatrial calibration lock is on – turn off the calibrationprotection feature in Dealer Calibration