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Autohelm Inboard Autopilots (ST6000 and ST7000 systems) Service ...

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<strong>Autohelm</strong>3.5 Automatic Deviation CorrectionThe <strong>ST6000</strong> will correct the fluxgate compass for operation in most deviatingmagnetic fields. This should be carried out in calm conditions preferably in flat water.• To select compass adjust Push <strong>and</strong> hold St<strong>and</strong>by for 1 second.Keeping boat speed below 2 knots, turn the vessel slowly so that it takes at least 3minutes to complete 360°. Keep turning until control unit beeps, <strong>and</strong> the displaychanges to show the amount of deviation the autopilot has corrected:-Note: If the amount exceeds 15°, it is recommended the fluxgate should be re-sited.• Use the course change buttons to adjust the displayed heading until it agrees withthe steering compass or a known transit bearing.Note: 000° is always followed by OFF. This will suppress the display of compass <strong>and</strong>automatic headings on the control unit.• To exit compass adjust <strong>and</strong> store the compass settings push <strong>and</strong> hold St<strong>and</strong>byfor 1 second.• To exit compass adjust without saving any new settings push St<strong>and</strong>bymomentarily.18SeaTalk <strong>Service</strong> Manual

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