Autopilot tacking

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

David,

Care must be taken to ensure that the indexing arrow of the EV-1 points directly toward the bow. Failure to ensure such may result in the issue reported. Additionally, I asked that you respond with the requested Diagnostics...html file. I want to ensure that each of the autopilot's components have been updated with the latest software. After updating each of the autopilot's components with the latest software, performing the Pilot Factory Reset, and then completing the Dockside Wizard, the autopilot control head's screen should appear as shown below.



Note the "Detecting Magnetics" status indicator below the bottom-most row of data items. The "Detecting Magnetics" status bar will show increasing progress until the autopilot has completed detection of the deviation sensed by the EV-1 Course Computer / Heading/Attitude Sensor. Upon completion, the autopilot control head will report the maximum deviation sensed.