Raymarine ST60 Tridata Owner's Handbook Manual - Chapter 1: Operation
Chapter 1: Operation
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Chapter 1: Operation
1.1 Getting started
This handbook describes how to operate, maintain and install the Raymarine
ST60 Compass instrument. The Compass instrument shows both compass
heading and steering indication. Where GPS or similar positioning data is
available from another instrument, Course Over Ground (COG) can be calculated
and used to provide a true course display.
CAUTION: Calibration requirement
The ST60 Compass instrument is calibrated to factory (default)
settings when first supplied. To ensure optimum performance on
your boat, this product must be calibrated before use. Do NOT use
the product until it has been calibrated using
the procedures in
Chapter 4, Calibration
.
If the CAL legend on the digital display flashes for the first 30 seconds after any
power up, use the appropriate procedures in
Chapter 4, Calibration
to:
1. Apply the factory defaults.
2. Carry out the linearization procedure.
Displayed information
The information displayed on the ST60 Compass instrument is presented by
means of a pointer and a digital display. The pointer gives a steering indication
and the digital display shows the compass heading.
Note:
The TRUE and MAG indicators flash for 8 seconds after power is switched on. This
is a function of the remote control system and can be ignored if remote control is not being
used.
Digital display
The digital display shows various course information:
• True/Magnetic Course Heading, or
• Locked Heading, or
• Course Over Ground (COG), or
• Average Heading.