Set The Vessel Type; Set The Drive Type; Align The Rudder Indicator; Set The Rudder Limits - Raymarine SmartPilot X5 Installation & Setup Manual

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Set the vessel type

When you select a vessel type, the SPX-5 Tiller system automatically selects
appropriate default values for various other calibration settings. These default values
are listed on page 58 .
To setup the vessel type, enter Dealer calibration then:
1. Use disp to scroll through the Dealer calibration pages until the display shows
either VESSEL or one of the vessel types (e.g. DISPLACE).
2. Use -1 or +1 to select SAIL BOAT.
3. Press disp to confirm the selection and move to the drive type option.

Set the drive type

1. With the SPX-5 Tiller system still in Dealer calibration, use disp to scroll through
the calibration pages until you reach the DRIVE TYP page.
2. Use -1 or +1 to select drive type 3.
3. Press disp to confirm the selection and move to the next calibration option.

Align the rudder indicator

Carry out this procedure only if the rudder reference option is fitted. If the rudder
reference option is not fitted, ignore this procedure.
If the rudder reference option is fitted:
1. With the SmartPilot still in Dealer Calibration, press
calibration pages until you reach the ALIGN RUD page.
2. Use the wheel to center the rudder.
-1
3. Use and
The maximum adjustment available is ±9°. If the offset is beyond these limits, you
will need to physically adjust the alignment of the sensor.
disp
4. Press
option.
Note:
Alternatively, you can zero the rudder bar with the boat underway during the initial seatri-
al, by manually steering a straight course then accessing the
Calibration to adjust the offset.

Set the rudder limits

Carry out this procedure only if the rudder reference option is fitted. If the rudder
reference option is not fitted, ignore this procedure.
If the rudder reference option is fitted:
1. With the SmartPilot still in Dealer Calibration press
calibration pages until you reach the RUD LIMIT page.
2. 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.
-1 +1
,
3. Use
have noted.
disp
4. Press
SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Installation & Setup Guide
+1
to adjust the rudder bar so it is positioned at the center.
to confirm the correct alignment and move to the next calibration
-10 +10
,
and to set the rudder limit to 5° less than the lowest angle you
to select the new value and move to the next calibration option.
disp
to scroll through the
ALIGN RUD
screen in Seatrial
disp
to scroll through the