Raymarine ST7001 User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 7

1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my

SmartPilot?

The principal method of adjusting the performance of SmartPilot systems is

by changing the response level. This is the only user adjustment you should

need to make to your SmartPilot on a regular basis.

The response level controls the relationship between the SmartPilot’s course

keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. When you turn on

your SmartPilot it will always be at the default level. (This level can be

adjusted in User Calibration see page 23)

When you require extra tight course keeping (e.g. for pilotage in confined

and sheltered waters), increase the setting. If you want to minimize drive

activity and conserve battery power, decrease the setting.

You can make temporary adjustments to the response level when using your

SmartPilot on a day-to-day basis. By doing this you can match performance

to conditions as they occur.

Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the

system is powered off. You can make permanent adjustments in User Cali-

bration (See page 23). This determines the default power-up response level.

Adjusting performance – S1G, S2G and S3G systems

S1G, S2G and S3G systems systems have 9 levels of response:

• level 9 to 7 give the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity

(and power consumption). This can lead to a rough passage in open

waters as the SmartPilot may ‘fight’ the sea.

• levels 6 to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp, well controlled

turns under normal operating conditions

• level 3 to 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity. This conserves

power, but may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy

With these points in mind, you should use the following procedure to make

temporary adjustments to the response level when required:

1. Display the RESPONSE screen by pressingeither the resp key or the -1 and

+1 keys together momentarily.

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Raymarine ST7001 User Manual Page 13