Raymarine p70 Installation & Operation Instructions

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8.6 Dockside calibrationThe dockside calibration process must be completedbefore your SPX autopilot system can be used forthe first time. The Dockside wizard guides youthrough the steps required for dockside calibration.The Dockside wizard contains different stepsdepending on whether you have a rudder referencetransducer fitted to your vessel:The following Docksidewizard procedures only applyto vessels without a rudderreference transducer:• Drive Type selection.• Rudder Limit setting.• Rudder Drive check.The following Docksidewizard procedures only applyto vessels with a rudderreference transducer:• Drive Type selection.• Align Rudder (rudderalignment).• Rudder Limit setting.• Rudder Drive check.On older SeaTalk SmartPilot systems the Docksidewizard is named Dealer Settings. Please refer to 8.7Dealer settings for calibration details.Using the Dockside wizardTo access the dockside wizard follow the stepsbelow:Ensure the pilot is in Standby.1. Select Menu.2. Select Set-up.3. Select Autopilot Calibration.4. Select Commissioning.5. Select Dockside Wizard.6. Follow the on-screen instructions.Note: You can cancel the Dockside wizard at anytime by pressing the Standby button.Selecting a drive typeDrive Type selection is available when the pilot is instandby, from either the Dockside wizard, or from theVessel setting menu: MENU > Set-up > AutopilotCalibration > Vessel Settings .With the Drive Type menu displayed:1. Select your drive type.Note: If your drive type is not listed, contact yourRaymarine dealer for advice.Checking the rudder alignment (AlignRudder)This procedure establishes port and starboardrudder limits for systems using a rudder referencetransducer.The rudder check forms part of the docksidecalibration process.The following procedure onlyapplies to vessels with arudder reference transducer.1. Center the rudder and select OK.2. When prompted, turn the rudder hard to port andselect OK.3. When prompted, turn the rudder hard to starboardand select OK.4. When prompted, turn the rudder back to thecenter and select OK.Note: You can cancel Dockside calibration at anytime by selecting STANDBY.Rudder Limit settingAs part of the Dockside calibration process, thesystem will set-up the rudder limits.• For vessels with a rudder reference transducer— This procedure establishes the rudder limit.The rudder limit will be displayed with a messageconfirming that the rudder limit has been updated.This value can be changed if required.• For vessels without a rudder referencetransducer — a default of 30 degrees isdisplayed, and can be changed as required.Checking the rudder driveAs part of the dockside calibration process, thesystem will check the drive connection. Once it hascompleted the check successfully, a message willappear asking if it is safe for the system to take thehelm.During this procedure the autopilot will move therudder. Ensure it is safe to proceed before pressingOK.When in dockside calibration mode, with the MotorCheck page displayed: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 autopilot will now automatically move therudder to port and then starboard.5. For vessels without a rudder referencetransducer, you will be asked to confirm that therudder has turned to port by selecting YES or NO.6. Select OK if it is safe to engage the rudder in theopposite direction.7. You will be asked to confirm the rudder turned tostarboard by selecting YES or NO.8. Dockside calibration is now complete, selectCONTINUE.Note: If you confirmed a “NO” response for therudder movement to both port and starboard, thewizard will exit. It is possible that the steeringsystem did not move the rudder in any direction,and it will be necessary to check the steeringsystem before completing the Dockside wizardprocedure again.Commissioning - SPX and SmartPilot systems 53