Chapter 3:Commissioning & Setup; Requirement; Commissioning; Dockside Checks & Setup - Raymarine SmartPilot X5 Installation & Setup Manual

Chapter 3: Commissioning & setup
This chapter describes the commissioning and setup procedures for your Raymarine
SPX-5 Tiller system.

Requirement

The commissioning procedures are mandatory and must be carried out after
installation, before the SPX-5 Tiller system is used to steer the boat.
Additional setup procedures are also provided for you to fine tune your SPX-5 Tiller
system for optimum performance with your boat. They are not mandatory and you
may find that you do not need to use them if the SPX-5 Tiller system operates to your
satisfaction after commissioning.
When commissioning and setting up the SPX-5 Tiller system, use the supplied
ST6002 controller (Pilot Controller):
• standby & auto select the required operating mode.
+1, -1, +10 & -10 initiate course changes.
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• disp & track provide access to extended functions.
Note:
The system is also compatible with ST7002, ST8002 and ST70 Pilot Controllers

3.1 Commissioning

The commissioning process comprises:
• Dockside checks &setup.
• Seatrial calibration.
Dockside checks & setup
The dockside checks comprise:

1. Switching on.

2. Checking SeaTalk and NMEA 0183 connections.
3. Checking autopilot steering sense.
4. Setting vessel type and drive type.
5. Setting rudder limits, if rudder reference option fitted.
With the boat safely tied up, carry out the dockside checks and setup procedures
before any trials at sea or other setup procedures.
Switching on
1. Observing the Tiller drive unit, switch on the main power breaker. If the Tiller drive
moves, switch off the power immediately, then ensure the system wiring is correct
2. When the Pilot Controller and Course Computer are powered up, the controller.
will beep and show the controller type for a few seconds, before showing the
STANDBY screen.
A CALIBRATE REQUIRED message may be displayed. This indicates that the
autopilot commissioning is not yet complete.
3. Check that the STANDBY screen displays a live compass heading.
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