Installation instructions
Performing the Dockside Wizard
NOTICE
If you have a boat with a power assist steering system, turn on
the power assist steering system before performing the
Dockside Wizard to avoid damaging the steering system.
1
Turn on the autopilot.
The first time you turn on the autopilot, you are prompted to
complete a short setup sequence.
2
If the Dockside Wizard does not start automatically after the
setup sequence, select Menu > Setup > Dealer Autopilot
Setup > Wizards > Dockside Wizard.
3
Select the vessel type.
4
If necessary, calibrate the rudder sensor (Calibrating the
Rudder).
5
Test the steering direction (Testing the Steering Direction).
6
If necessary, select the speed source (Selecting the Speed
Source).
7
If necessary, verify the tachometer (Verifying the
Tachometer).
8
Test the helm lock-to-lock.
9
Review the results of the Dockside Wizard (Reviewing the
Results of the Dockside Wizard).
Calibrating the Rudder
NOTE: If an error appears during these steps, the rudder
feedback sensor may have reached its limit. If this happens, the
rudder feedback sensor may not have been installed correctly. If
the problem persists, you can continue with calibration by
moving the rudder to the farthest position that does not report an
error.
1
Position the rudder so that the boat would steer fully
starboard and select OK.
2
After the starboard calibration is complete, position the
rudder so that the boat would steer fully port, and select OK.
3
After the port calibration is complete, center the rudder
position, let go, and select Begin.
The autopilot takes control of the rudder.
4
Without touching the rudder or helm control, allow the
autopilot to calibrate the rudder.
5
Select an option:
• If the calibration did not complete successfully, repeat
steps 1 through 4.
• If the calibration completed successfully, select OK.
Testing the Steering Direction
1
While moving at a low rate of speed, select and .
When you select , the rudder must turn the boat to the left.
When you select , the rudder must turn the boat to the
right.
2
Select Continue.
3
Select an option:
• If the steering test turns the boat in the correct direction,
select Yes.
• If the steering test turns the boat in the opposite direction,
select No and repeat steps 1 though 3.
Selecting the Speed Source
Select an option:
• If you connected a NMEA 2000 compatible engine (or
engines) to the NMEA 2000 network, select Tach. - NMEA
2000 or Proprietary.
• If NMEA 2000 tachometer data source is not available or
unusable, select GPS as a speed source.
• If you did not connect a NMEA 2000 tachometer or GPS
device as a speed source, select None.
NOTE: If the autopilot does not perform well using None
as the speed source, Garmin recommends connecting a
tachometer through the NMEA 2000 network or using a
GPS device as the speed source.
Verifying the Tachometer
This procedure does not appear when GPS or None is selected
as the speed source.
With the engine (or engines) running, compare the RPM
readings on the helm control with the tachometer (or
tachometers) on the dashboard of your boat.
If the RPM numbers do not align, there may be a problem
with the NMEA 2000 speed source or connection.
Reviewing the Results of the Dockside Wizard
The helm control displays the values you chose when you ran
the Dockside Wizard.
1
Examine the results of the Dockside Wizard.
2
Select any incorrect value, and select Select.
3
Correct the value.
4
Repeat steps 2–3 for all incorrect values.
5
When you are finished reviewing the values, select Done.
The Sea Trial Wizard
The Sea Trial Wizard configures the fundamental sensors on the
autopilot, and it is extremely important to complete the wizard in
conditions appropriate for your boat.
Important Sea Trial Wizard Considerations
The Sea Trial Wizard must be completed in calm water.
Because the nature of calm water is relative to the size and
shape of the boat, before you begin the Sea Trial Wizard, the
boat must be in an appropriate location.
• The boat must not rock while sitting still or moving very
slowly.
• The boat must not be significantly affected by the wind.
While completing the Sea Trial Wizard, observe these
considerations.
• Weight on the boat must remain balanced. While completing
any of the steps in the Sea Trial Wizard, do not move around
on the boat.
Performing the Sea Trial Wizard
1
Drive your boat to an open area of calm water.
2
Select Menu > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Setup > Wizards
> Sea Trial Wizard.
3
If necessary, configure the planing RPM.
This step applies only to planing-hull power boats with the
speed source set to Tach. - NMEA 2000 or Proprietary.
4
If necessary, configure the planing speed.
This step applies only to planing-hull power boats with the
speed source set to GPS.
5
If necessary, configure the high RPM limit.
This step applies only to power boats with the speed source
set to Tach. - NMEA 2000 or Proprietary or GPS.
6
If necessary, configure the maximum speed.
This step applies only to power boats with the speed source
set to GPS.
7
Calibrate the compass (Calibrating the Compass).
8
Perform the Autotune procedure (Performing the Autotune
Procedure).
9
Set north (Setting North) if GPS-heading information is
available, or set the fine heading adjustment (Setting the Fine
Heading Adjustment) if GPS-heading information is not
available.
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