Set North
14.Set North. This needs to be done if any GPS or radar overlay functions are going to be used.
To run a GPS course requires that the autopilot compass is in agreement with the GPS’s magnetic map. You need to set North with the pilot in standby mode. Setting North may require a significant amount of clear sea space in front of your boat (at least 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile).
Verify that the NMEA connections for the GPS are functioning. Turn on the GPS. With the Autopilot in [Standby], press and release
[Setup] button on the handheld. Press and light up the number 4 and the number 8 LED’s [Code 48]. If the [up arrow] LED lights when you hold down the [Select Load] (GPS) button, the autopilot does not acknowledge the validity of the GPS data.
With The GPS Connected to Autopilot:
Step A. With the system in [STBY] | Step B. Press and release [Setup] |
| button once to illuminate (left) LED |
Step C. Press and release [left chev- ron] button one time to illuminate the #4 LED.
(You have now selected code 48)
Step D. Press and release the [Right Chevron] button TWO times to illuminate the #8 LED.
Step E. Run your boat at planing speed at a constant heading. You will need at least 1/2 mile of haz- ard free water in front of you.
Step F. Press and HOLD the GPS [Select Load] button. The Load LED will illuminate.
Step G. While holding down the [Select Load] button. Press and Release the [Deckmount] button quickly.
Step H. Release the [Select Load] button, after [Load] LED diminishes. The system will power down after North is set.
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