Compass calibration – Simrad AP25 User Manual
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By turning the Minimum Rudder function ‘On’, it may hence 
improve the course keeping performance on some boats, but it 
will increase the rudder activity. 
Turn the minimum rudder on 
by turning the rotary course 
knob. 
Range: OFF-ON. 
Default: OFF 
Note !
During the sea trial, only set Minimum Rudder to ON if it proves 
to give a better course keeping performance in calm sea. It 
should be set after the autotune has been performed and a 
possible fine tune of the Rudder parameter (page 127). 
Compass calibration
This function will activate the compass calibration procedure for 
Simrad compasses connected to Robnet2 and the Autopilot 
Computer terminals (HS). 
Notes !
1.
The RC36 Rate Compass that comes with the autopilot as 
standard will store the calibration and off-set data in its own 
memory. 
2.
Compass calibration for a second compass connected to the 
HS terminal will be stored in the Autopilot Computer 
memory. 
3.
Calibration is made on the compass that is active for the 
autopilot. The active compass is the one that is displayed on 
the compass calibration screen. 
RATE-0 = Rate compass, FLUX-0 = Fluxgate compass on 
HS terminals. 
4.
If an optional NMEA compass from Simrad or another 
manufacturer is installed, also refer to the optional compass’ 
manual regarding calibration. This compass will not be 
calibrated by the autopilot. 
Before you start the compass calibration, make sure you have 
enough open water around you to make a full turn with the boat. 
