Return To Normal Operation; 3.5 Checking Autopilot Operation; General - Raymarine ST70+ Installation Manual

Chapter 3: Commissioning Procedures
Add point
To add a new speed calibration value:
1. At the Airmar Speed Calibration menu, scroll to
Add point
Point page.
2. Set your boat speed through the water so that
the displayed SOG value is the speed you want
as a calibration speed.
OK
3. Press
bration speed and return to the Speed Calibra-
tion page.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all speeds appropriate to your vessel.
Delete point
To delete a speed calibration value:
1. At the Airmar Speed Calibration menu, scroll to Delete point then press
play the Delete Point page.
2. Scroll to display the speed value you want to delete.
OK
3. Press
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all speeds you want to delete.

Return to normal operation

When you have completed all the appropriate dockside setup and seatrial calibration
procedures, return to normal operation as follows:
1. With the Transducers found menu displayed, press
Results screen.
CANCEL
2. Press
initiation message.
CANCEL
3. Press
CANCEL
4. Press
CANCEL
5. Press

3.5 Checking autopilot operation

General

After completing calibration, check the basic autopilot operation, as follows:
1. Steer onto a compass heading and hold a steady course at normal cruising speed.
If necessary, steer the boat manually for a short time to check how the boat steers.
2. Ensure it is safe to engage the autopilot, then at a convenient Pilot Controller key-
pad press
stant heading in calm sea conditions.
-1, +1, -10
3. Use
course to port and starboard.
STANDBY
4. Press
OK
then press to display the Add
to add this to confirm this as a cali-
to delete this value and return to the Speed Calibration page.
to select the Transducer Setup screen showing the search
to select the Advanced options menu.
to select the Main Menu.
to return to normal operation.
AUTO
to lock onto the current heading. The autopilot should hold a con-
+10
and or the Rotary Control, to see how the SmartPilot alters the
to return to manual steering.
Add Point
24 kts
Now set the boat speed to SOG. Press
i
OK to match current boat speed to SOG.
Press OK to accept
CANCEL
to select the Search
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OK
to dis-