Compass Deviation Correction; Deviation Display; Heading Alignment; Heading Mode - Raytheon Electronics ST6000 Plus Owner's Handbook Manual

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Chapter 4: Customising the System
Compass deviation correction (SWING COMPASS)
Deviation display (DEVIATION)
Heading alignment (ALIGN HDG)
Heading mode (HDG/MAG/TRUE)
Bar selection (RUDD BAR/STEER BAR/NO BAR)
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The compass deviation correction option allows you to correct the
compass for deviating magnetic fields. The procedure must be
performed as the first item in your initial sea trial, and is described in
detail in Chapter 6, Post Installation Procedures.
The deviation screen shows the current deviation value, calculated
from the correction procedure (Swing Compass). You cannot edit this
value.
The heading alignment screen is used to align the autopilot compass
with the ship's compass.
• Steer your vessel onto a known heading.
• Adjust the displayed heading using the -1, +1, -10 and +10 keys.
• Check the autopilot display on various headings and adjust as
necessary.
Select either magnetic or true heading mode. When heading data is
displayed in normal operation, the screen indicates whether true or
magnetic mode has been selected.
Select the type of bar graph that is shown at the bottom of the SeaTalk
displays. The options are as follows:
RUDD BAR: This shows the rudder position, and is the default setting.
Note that a rudder reference transducer is required for accurate rudder
position information.
STEER BAR: The bar graph is used as follows:
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