Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot 61
6 Commissioning the Autopilot
Set the drive type
1. With the autopilot still in Dealer Calibration, use the disp key to
page through the calibration screens until you reach the Drive
Type screen (
DRIVE TYP).
2. Use the
-1 or +1 keys to select the appropriate drive type:
• 3 = Linear drive, rotary drive or I/O (stern) drive
• 4 = Hydraulic pump or hydraulic linear drive
• 5 = Constant running hydraulic pump solenoids
Align the rudder position sensor
1. With the autopilot still in Dealer Calibration, press the disp key to
page through the calibration screens until you reach the
ALIGN RUD screen.
2. Use the wheel to manually center the rudder.
3. Use the
-1 and +1 keys to adjust the displayed rudder bar so its
offset is zero:
• you can only use this screen to adjust offsets within ±7°: if the
offset is beyond these limits, you will need to physically
adjust the sensor’s alignment (as described in the Autopilot
System Installation Guide)
Note: Alternatively, you can zero the rudder bar with the boat
underway during the initial seatrial, by manually steering a straight
course then accessing the
ALIGN RUD screen in Seatrial Calibration
to adjust the offset.
Set the rudder limits
1. With the autopilot still in Dealer Calibration press the disp key to
page through the Dealer Calibration screens until you reach the
RUD LIMIT screen
2. Turn the wheel to move the rudder:
• to the port end stop and note the angle
• to the starboard end stop and note the angle
3. Use the
-1, +1, -10 and +10 keys to set the rudder limit to 5° less
than the lowest angle you have noted.