Commissioning - Evolution Autopilot System; Commissioning Pre-Requisites; Commissioning Steps; Vessel Hull Type Selection - Raymarine LIGHTHOUSE 3 Advanced Operation Instructions

6.1 Commissioning - Evolution autopilot system

Commissioning pre-requisites

Before commissioning your autopilot system for the first time, check that the necessary processes
have been carried out correctly.
Important:
You should read through and understand the entire commissioning instructions for your autopilot
system before beginning the commissioning process.
Before commissioning, check the following:
• all autopilot system components have been installed in accordance with the installation instructions
supplied with the system components.
• all autopilot system components have been updated to the latest available software revisions.
Check the Raymarine website for available software updates:
• a system schematic is available or has been created which includes all system components and
required connections.
• the commissioning engineer is familiar with the vessel's hull type, drive type and steering system.

Commissioning steps

The required commissioning steps should be carried out in the correct order using the pilot controller
display.
Note:
Commissioning must be performed using the Data master MFD.
1. Power-up all of the components that make up your autopilot system.
2. Select the relevant vessel hull type for your vessel.
3. Complete the dockside calibration process., using the Dockside wizard:
4. If the system does NOT include a rudder reference transducer then, specify the hard-over time.
5. Complete compass linearization.
6. If required, lock the compass.

Vessel hull type selection

The vessel hull type options are designed to provide optimum steering performance for typical
vessel s.
It is important to complete the vessel hull type selection, prior to performing dockside calibration, as
it forms a key part of the commissioning process. The vessel hull type options can be accessed at
any time, when the autopilot is in Standby from the Pilot set-up menu: Homescreen > Settings >
Autopilot > Pilot set-up > Vessel Hull Type.
The option that most closely matches your vessel's hull type and steering characteristics should be
selected from the available hull types:
• Power
• Power (slow turn)
• Power (fast turn)
• Sail
• Sail (Slow turn)
• Sail Catamaran
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