Dockside calibration

The dockside calibration process must be completed before your SPX autopilot system can be used for the first time. The Dockside wizard guides you through the steps required for dockside calibration.

The Dockside wizard contains different steps, depending on whether the system includes a rudder reference transducer:

Dockside wizardCalibration (SPX)

Scenario

Description

For vessels without a rudder reference transducer:

  • Drive Type selection.
  • Rudder Limit setting.
  • Rudder Drive check.

For vessels with a rudder reference transducer:

  • Drive Type selection.
  • Align Rudder (rudder alignment).
  • Rudder Limit setting.
  • Rudder Drive check.

On older SeaTalk SmartPilot systems, the Dockside wizard is named Dealer Settings. For calibration details, please refer to: Dealer settings