Rudder Limit; Setting Rudder Offset; Next Actions - Raymarine ST70+ Operating Manual

Chapter 2: Commissioning Procedures

Rudder limit

The rudder limit adjust function is available only if the rudder reference option is fitted.
It enables you to adjust the rudder so it will not put a strain on the end stops. To do this:
1. At a suitable Pilot Controller keypad, press
2. Scroll to Autopilot calibration then press
menu.
3. Scroll to Drive settings, then press
4. Scroll to Rudder limit, then press
the Rudder limit page.
5. Turn the wheel to move the rudder:
• To the port end stop and note the angle on
the rudder bar.
• To the starboard end stop and note the
angle on the rudder bar.
6. Observing the Rudder limit page, scroll to set
the rudder limit to 5° less than the lowest angle
you have noted in each case.
OK
7. Press

Setting rudder offset

The Rudder offset page is available only if the rudder reference option is fitted, to
enable you to align the rudder reference indicator. To do this:
1. With the Drive settings menu displayed, scroll to
Rudder offset.
OK
2. Press
3. Turn the wheel to center the rudder.
4. Observing the Rudder offset page, scroll to set
the offset value to 0.
OK
5. Press
Drive settings menu.

Next actions

When Initial setup and Dockside setup procedures have been satisfactorily
completed, carry out the Open water calibration, (below).
to save the setting and return to the Drive settings menu.
to display the Rudder offset page.
to save the setting and return to the
MENU
to display the Main menu.
OK
to display the Autopilot calibration
OK
to display the Drive settings menu.
OK
to display
Rudder Limit
Sets the rudder limit.
i
Rudder Offset
Sets the rudder offset.
i
20
Press OK to accept
0
Press OK to accept
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