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Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-23

ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook

iii. Use the or button to set the MASTER/SLAVE indicator to

MASTER.

iv. Hold down the button for 1 second to save the setting.

3. Refer to a chart for the area in which you are operating, and ascertain

the magnetic variation.

4. Use the or button to highlight the VALUE field, then:

i. Hold down the button for 1 second to enter edit mode. The

value then flashes.

ii. Use the or button to set the correct magnetic variation value.

iii. Hold down the button for 1 second to save the value.

Wind vane

The object of wind vane calibration is to match the characteristics of the

wind vane to the rest of the system and to align the wind vane to the

vessel.

The wind vane calibration procedure is summarized in Figure 2-23 .

Linearizing

You needat least 6 knots of wind when linearizing the wind vane, to keep

the wind vane in the direction of the wind when turning your vessel.

To linearize the wind vane:

1. Ensure the SWING VANE page is displayed.

2. Press the button so the TURN BOAT page is displayed (see Figure

2-23 ).

3. Start turning your boat. If the boat is turning too quickly, the message

TURN RATE TOO HIGH is displayed. If this occurs, immediately reduce

therateofturn.

4. When the procedure is complete, the SWING COMPLETE screen is dis-

played.

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