Watersnake GPSmart Owner's Manual - page 18
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CALIBRATIONS
CENTERING CALIBRATION
Note: This procedure is required and is normally only completed once at the
time of the installation. It should also be performed every time the system is
transferred to another boat or after a compass calibration.
1. Power up the system and deploy it using the depth collar to adjust the height
so that the motor can steer without any obstructions.
2. Press the ‘M’ button to enter Manual Mode. Please note that the system is
in an operational mode: Stay a safe distance away from the propeller to
avoid injury.
3. Using the left and right arrows (or manually rotating the head of the
thruster),steer the unit so that it is aligned with the keel of the boat (pointing
straight ahead with the propeller facing the stern of the boat).
4. Press and hold the up and down arrow simultaneously for 5 seconds until
the system beeps.
5. The system will return to Manual Mode.
6. To verify that the system has been “centered”, press the off button. The
system will automatically steer to the centered position.
The accuracy of the steering calibration will impact the system’s
performance. Care must be taken to ensure that the thruster is aligned as
accurately as possible (ideally within 1 or 2 degrees) during this calibration.
COMPASS MANUAL CALIBRATION (Recommended)
Note: Performing a compass calibration procedure is recommended as part
of the installation process to improve the accuracy of the GPSmart motor. It
will account for magnetic errors that can occur if the system is mounted close
to other metallic objects (i.e. cleats, steel fasteners, etc.) which may cause
the system functions to misbehave. This routine performs a similar but more
accurate calibration than the “Compass Auto-Calibration” however it requires
an external means of propulsion (i.e.outboard engine or paddle).
1. The boat must be in the water to perform this calibration. Make sure that
there are no obstructions nearby (docks, pilings, other boats, etc.) and that
the water is fairly calm.
2. Power up the system and deploy it using the depth collar to adjust the height
so that the motor can steer without any obstructions.
3. Press the ‘M’ button to enter Manual Mode. Please note that the system is
in an operational mode: Stay a safe distance away from the propeller to
avoid injury.