Autopilot Operation; Adjusting Autopilot Performance - Raymarine ST1000 Plus Tiller Pilots Owner's Handbook Manual

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Further adjustments to heading alignment
If the heading alignment requires further adjustment, enter Compass
Deviation Correction again by pressing standby for 1 second.
1. Press auto to skip Deviation Correction and proceed to Heading
2. Adjust the heading as described above.

Autopilot operation

Having calibrated the compass, the following procedure is
recommended to familiarize yourself with autopilot operation:
1. Steer onto a compass heading and hold the course steady.
2. Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.
3. Press auto to lock onto the current heading. The tiller pilot should
4. Alter course to port or starboard in multiples of 1° and 10°.
5. Press standby and remove the pilot to return to hand steering.

5.3 Adjusting autopilot performance

The factory setting for rudder gain provides stable control for initial
sea trials. However, different boats can vary widely in their response
to the helm and further adjustment to the rudder gain may improve the
autopilot's steering characteristics.
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Alignment.
achieve a constant heading in calm sea conditions.
Port
or
Starboard
or
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