Raymarine VolvoPenta IPS Autopilot System DPU Installation Manual download pdf (Page 32)

22 SmartPilot Series Commissioning Guide

Check the autopilot steering sense

1. Manually center the wheel, then press the auto key so the SmartPilot is in

Auto mode.Check that the display shows AUTO.

Be ready to press standby if the rudder moves hardover.

2. Press the +10 key once or turn the rotary control ½ turn clockwise.

3. Check that the rudder moves to starboard a few degrees and then stops.

• if the rudder drives hardover, immediately press standby to prevent fur-

ther rudder movement

4. If the rudder moves to port or the rudder drives hardover:

i. press standby

ii. turn off the power

iii. reverse the motor wires connected to the SmartPilot computer

iv. switch on the power and re-check

Note:

If the rudder overshoots and has to drive back or starts to hunt back and forth, you

will need to increase the rudder damping level manually (See page 50).

Step 4 - Adjust key SmartPilot settings

The next step in the commissioning process requires the adjustment of some key

settings. To achieve this you will need to enter one of the four calibration modes,

Dealer Calibration. For more information on the various calibration modes and

their uses see

Chapter 3, Adjusting Settings

D6341-2

ST6001

ST7001

ST6002

ST7002

ST8001

ST8002

½ turn

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