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7. INITIAL SETTINGS
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• Confirmation of the power assist feature activation
When [Power Assist] is set to [ON], do the following procedure.
1. When [Power Assist STBY] is set to [ON], select the STBY mode. When [Power
Assist STBY] is set to [OFF], select the AUTO mode.
2. Turn the helm to port slowly, and then confirm that the power assist is activated
and the rudder turns to port.
3. Turn the helm to starboard slowly, and then confirm that the power assist is ac-
tivated and the rudder turns to starboard.
• Confirmation of the safe helm and power assist features
When [Safe Helm] and [Power Assist] is set to [ON], do the following procedure.
1. Select the safe area and cruise at minimum speed.
2. Select the AUTO mode.
3. Turn the helm and adjust the response at [Safe Helm Response].
4. While turning the helm, confirm that the power assist feature does not work too
strongly. If necessary, adjust the value at [Power Assist Rudder Speed].
5. Center the rudder and stop steering. Then the steering mode is changed to the
AUTO mode automatically. Adjust the return delay at [Return Delay].
6. Set the ship’s speed to the value set at [For Speed Under].
7. Turn the helm, and then confirm that the safe helm and power assist feature ac-
tivate correctly.
Note: Do not turn the helm rapidly. If the power assist feature works strongly,
the vessel may turn faster than intended.
8. Turn the helm and adjust the response at [Safe Helm Response].
9. When it is difficult to cruise at the speed set at step 6, adjust the setting value
at [For Speeds Under] so that you can control the vessel easily.