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Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot 51
5 Commissioning the Tiller Pilot
Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot
This chapter explains how to commission your tiller pilot after
installation. This consists of a number of simple functional tests
followed by a short sea trial.
5.1 Functional tests
Switch on
1. Switch on the main power breaker.
2. The autopilot should beep and display the pilot number (
ST1000
or
ST2000).
3. Within 2 seconds, the display should show a flashing
‘C’ followed
by the compass heading (for example,
C 234). This shows the
autopilot is active.
Note: If the tiller pilot does not beep or display the compass heading,
please refer to the Fault Finding section (see page 28).
Operating sense
The operating sense defines the direction the tiller pilot will apply
helm when a course change key is pressed or the boat goes off course.
To check the operating sense:
1. Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.
2. Press
+10.
3. The helm should move to produce a turn to starboard.
4. If the helm produces a turn to port, refer to the following
instructions on reversing the operating sense.
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