Raymarine p70 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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7.7 Using the Dockside wizardThe dockside calibration process must be completed beforethe Evolution autopilot system can be used for the first time.The Dockside wizard guides you through the steps required fordockside calibration.The Dockside wizard contains different steps depending onwhether you have a rudder reference transducer fitted to yourvessel:The following Dockside wizardprocedures only apply to vesselswithout a rudder referencetransducer:• Drive Type selection.• Rudder Limit setting.• Hard-over time setting(Raymarine recommendsthat this information is specifiedonce the dockside wizard andRudder Drive check is complete,using the Hard Over Time menuoption).• Rudder Drive check.The following Dockside wizardprocedures only apply to vesselswith a rudder reference transducer:• Drive Type selection.• Align Rudder (rudder alignment).• Rudder Limit setting.• Rudder Drive check.To access the wizard, ensure the pilot is in Standby mode andthen:1. Select Menu.2. Select Set-up.3. Select Autopilot Calibration.4. Select Commissioning.5. Select Dockside Wizard.Selecting a drive typeDrive Type selection is available when the pilot is in standby,from either the Dockside wizard, or from the Vessel setting menu:MENU > Set-up > Autopilot Calibration > Vessel Settings .With the Drive Type menu displayed:1. Select your drive type.Note: If your drive type is not listed, contact your Raymarinedealer for advice.Checking the rudder alignment (AlignRudder)This procedure establishes port and starboard rudder limits forsystems using a rudder reference transducer.The rudder check forms part of the dockside calibration process.Thefollowingprocedureonlyappliesto vessels with a rudder referencetransducer.1. Center the rudder and select OK.2. When prompted, turn the rudder hard to port and select OK.3. When prompted, turn the rudder hard to starboard and selectOK.4. When prompted, turn the rudder back to the center andselect OK.Note: You can cancel Dockside calibration at any time byselecting STANDBY.Rudder Limit settingAs part of the Dockside calibration process, the system willset-up the rudder limits.• For vessels with a rudder reference transducer — Thisprocedure establishes the rudder limit. The rudder limit will bedisplayed with a message confirming that the rudder limit hasbeen updated. This value can be changed if required.• For vessels without a rudder reference transducer — adefault of 30 degrees is displayed, and can be changed asrequired.Hard over timeThe hard over time setting can be specified as part of theDockside wizard.The following information onlyapplies to vessels without a rudderreference transducer.• If you already know the hard-over time for your vessel’ssteering system: enter this time during the Dockside wizardprocedure.• If you do NOT know the hard-over time for your vessel’ssteering system: skip this step during the Dockside wizardprocedure by selecting SAVE, then proceed to Checking therudder drive section in this document to complete the Docksidewizard procedure. Once the wizard is complete, proceedto 7.8 Adjusting the hard-over time in this document forinformation on how to calculate and adjust the hard-over time.Checking the rudder driveAs part of the dockside calibration process, the system willcheck the drive connection. Once it has completed the checksuccessfully, a message will appear asking if it is safe for thesystem to take the helm.During this procedure the autopilot will move the rudder. Ensureit is safe to proceed before pressing OK.When in dockside calibration mode, with the Motor Check pagedisplayed:1. Centre and let go of the rudder.2. Disengage any rudder drive clutch.3. Select CONTINUE.4. Check it is safe to proceed before selecting OK.For vessels with a rudder reference transducer, the autopilotwill now automatically move the rudder to port and thenstarboard.5. For vessels without a rudder reference transducer, you willbe asked to confirm that the rudder has turned to port byselecting YES or NO.6. Select OK if it is safe to engage the rudder in the oppositedirection.7. You will be asked to confirm the rudder turned to starboardby selecting YES or NO.8. Dockside calibration is now complete, select CONTINUE.Note: If you confirmed a “NO” response for the ruddermovement to both port and starboard, the wizard will exit. It ispossible that the steering system did not move the rudder inany direction, and it will be necessary to check the steeringsystem before completing the Dockside wizard procedureagain.You can cancel Dockside calibration at any time by pressingSTANDBY.Commissioning - Evolution autopilot system 41