Checking the rudder drive (no rudder reference fitted)

As part of the dockside wizard, the system will check the drive connection. Once it has completed the check successfully, a message will appear asking if it is safe for the system to take the helm.

During this procedure the autopilot will move the rudder. Ensure it is safe to proceed before proceeding.

Checking rudder drive

  • The following information only applies to vessels without a rudder reference transducer.
  1. Center and let go of the rudder.
  2. Disengage any rudder drive clutch.
  3. Select Continue.
  4. Check it is safe to proceed and then select OK.

    The autopilot will now automatically move the rudder.

  5. You will be asked to confirm that the rudder has turned to port by selecting YES or NO.
  6. Select OK if it is safe to engage the rudder in the opposite direction.
  7. You will be asked to confirm the rudder turned to starboard by selecting YES or NO.
  8. Dockside calibration is now complete, select Continue.
Note

If you confirmed a “NO” response for the rudder movement to both port and starboard, the wizard will exit. It is possible that the steering system did not move the rudder in any direction, and it will be necessary to check the steering system before completing the Dockside wizard procedure again.

Important

If you have not already done so, now set your Hard-over time using the following instructions: Setting the hard-over time