Commissioning — Evolution autopilot system ContentsCommissioning pre-requisitesCommissioning stepsThe required commissioning steps should be carried out in the correct order using the pilot controller display.Vessel hull type selectionThe vessel hull type options are designed to provide optimum steering performance for typical vessels.Using the Dockside wizardThe dockside calibration process must be completed before the autopilot system can be used for the first time. The Dockside wizard guides you through the steps required for dockside calibration.Compass linearization — Evolution autopilotsThe EV sensor’s internal compass needs to compensate for local and the Earth’s magnetic fields. This is achieved using an automatic process known as linearization. Compass lockOnce you are satisfied with the compass accuracy, you can lock the setting to prevent the system from completing a further automatic linearization in the future.Parent topic: Autopilot integrationPrevious topic: Pilot notificationNext topic: Rudder damping levels and deadband angles