Autopilot Calibration Techniques; Step 1 - Switch On Ancillary Equipment; Step 2 - Apply Initial Settings - Raymarine ST4000+ Owner's Handbook Manual

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Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+

6.4 Autopilot calibration techniques

Step 1 - Switch on ancillary equipment

Step 2 - Apply initial settings

The autopilot's factory default settings will provide adequate steering
for most boats. If you still experience problems with autopilot
performance after completing the Post Installation Procedures,
follow these six steps to optimize the setup for your boat.
Make sure you have switched on any ancillary equipment, such as a
GPS providing speed over ground (SOG) and latitude (LAT) data, or
a speed log providing speed through the water. This information will
help the autopilot provide its best performance.
Enter the Dealer setup mode (see page 94) and apply the following
initial settings.
Calibration setting
Calibration lock
Pilot type
Rudder gain (*see step 4)
Response
Turn rate limit
Rudder alignment
Rudder limit
Off course alarm
AutoTrim (*see step 5)
with rudder sensor
without rudder sensor
Drive type
Variation
AutoAdapt
Latitude
AutoRelease
Rudder damping (*see step 3)
Cruise speed
Power boat Sail boat
OFF OFF
Use the default setting
5* 5*
2 1
Use the default setting
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Set as described on
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Set as described on
Use the default setting
1* 1*
3* 3*
Use the default setting
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Set as described
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Set as described on
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Set as described on
Use the default setting
1* 1*
Set as described on page 100
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