Compass calibration, Software set-up procedure – Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 User Manual
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Software Set-up Procedure
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LANGUAGE
DOCKSIDE
INTERFACE
SEATRIAL
SERVICE
SETTINGS
SW V1R2
June 26 2003
No
Yes
The Sea Trial menu is selected by rotating the course knob
clockwise.
Compass Calibration
This function will activate the automatic compass calibration
procedure (for Simrad compasses connected through RobNet
and through J50 Junction Unit Heading Sensor (HS) terminal,
and compasses connected through CI300X).
Note !
If an optional magnetic compass is installed and connected to
J50 or CI300X, or if a gyrocompass, or other manufacturer’s
fluxgate is connected to a CI300X, it is still required to perform
the automatic compass calibration in order to calibrate the
heading/input signal. Not applicable for stepper and geared
synchro signals.
SEATRIAL
Compass Flux1
Calibration
Offset +000°
Heading 283°
Speed source Man
Set cruising speed --kt
SEATRIAL
Compass Flux1
Calibration
Offset +000°
Heading 283°
Speed source Man
Set cruising speed --kt
No
Yes
Select the compass to be calibrated.
Before you begin the compass calibration procedure, make sure
you have enough open water around you to make a full turn with
the boat.
The calibration should be done in calm sea conditions with
minimal wind to obtain good results.
Press the (STBD) button to select the Calibration function.
SEATRIAL
Compass Flux1
Calibrating
Offset +000°
Heading 283°
Speed source Man
Set cruising speed --kt
1. Begin turning the boat (port or starboard) and establish your
turning rate.
2. Start compass calibration by turning the course knob
clockwise. The display will flash “Calibrating”.
When calibration is completed (after having completed
approximately 1 1/4 turns), it will be verified by the display
reading “Confirmed”.
SEATRIAL
Compass Flux1
Failed
Offset +000°
Heading 283°
Speed source Man
Set cruising speed --kt
If the compass is too close to magnetic objects, the compass
calibration may fail and the display will show “Failed”.
In that case, move the compass to a more suitable location and
re-calibrate.