Compass Calibration And Alignment - Raymarine Remote display Owner's Manual

Remote Display
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Compass Calibration and Alignment

To ensure that inaccuracies caused by metallic and magnetic objects on
the boat are kept to a minimum it is necessary to calibrate or swing the
compass. A deviation caused by surrounding objects will be
compensated for and the compass reading may be set to the correct
heading.
Press and hold the
Press the
Press the
Press the
Press the
To Complete a deviation correction turn:
Press the
Press the
Note: If the rate of turn of the vessel is too fast the display will show
TURN HIGH. It is not necessary to abandon the turn at this stage but
do lessen the rate of turn by reducing speed or widening the turning
circle.
If required, press the
the system will revert to its previous value.
Then, to align the heading:
Steer the vessel on a known heading.
Note: Only use the main steering compass as a known heading if you
are certain it has been checked and compensated.
Press the
angle) parameter.
Press the
Press and hold the
operation.
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button for two seconds to enter Setup.
button repeatedly to select the Sensors chapter.
button to enter the Sensors chapter.
button repeatedly to select the Compass page.
button to enter the Compass page.
button to advance to the DEV parameter.
button to enter Compass Calibration Mode.
Turn the vessel slowly keeping the speed below 4 knots and
taking approximately 2 minutes to complete 360 degrees.
Keep turning the vessel until the display changes to show a
new value (usually about 1.25 turns)
button to cancel Compass Calibration Mode,
button repeatedly to display the HDG +/-nnn (heading
Press the button to enter Edit Mode.
Press the
heading (in small text) to the known correct value. The
display will show the offset entered.
button to exit Edit Mode.
button to exit Setup and return to normal
and buttons to change the displayed
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