Chapter 6: Adjusting Wheel Pilot Settings; Introduction; Adjusting Calibration Values - Raymarine ST3000 Owner's Handbook Manual

Chapter 6: Adjusting Wheel Pilot Settings

Chapter 6: Adjusting Wheel Pilot Settings

6.1 Introduction

The wheel pilot is calibrated at the factory to provide stable
performance for most boats. However, you can fine tune many of the
calibration features to match your personal preferences, and the type
of boat and steering system.
Note: You should carry out an initial sea trial before adjusting any of
the calibration features.
You might need to adjust the wheel pilot calibration settings if:
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The calibration menu allows you to adjust the following parameters
from their factory default settings:
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Adjusting calibration values

The flowchart on the next page shows how to:
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the pilot does not maintain a selected heading
the rudder activity is too high or the course keeping is not tight
enough.
the boat appears to be unstable on Northerly headings (or
Southerly headings in the southern hemisphere)
you operate in Track Control mode without a speed instrument
you wish to change the Off Course alarm angle
rudder gain
average cruise speed
off course alarm limit
variation
Northerly/Southerly turning error compensation
boat's current latitude
enter the calibration menu
scroll through the calibration menu
adjust the calibration values
quit calibration
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