Autohelm Settings?

[Ron Mehringer]

My Raytheon ST2000 Tiller Autopilot is not holding course as well as it should. It keeps over and under adjusting, resulting in a very serpentine path, like I'm running a slalom course. This occurs with and without my outboard/rudder connection in place.Can anyone tell me what values you've found to work in the various adjustable settings that control this behavior?Also, I've had some problems when hitting the two buttons to auto-tack. Sometimes it tacks the specified number of degrees, other times it throws the helm over hard and then exits auto mode, leaving the helm full over. Of course this results in a wild and dangerous turn. Anyone have any experience with this problem?Thanks,Ron Mehringers/v Hydro-Therapy

 

[Toomas]

Disturbance ?

I've noticed that a radio (magnet ?) creates severe disturbance to an autohelm. I had a portable radio on board nearby the tiller and after adjusting the autohelm, I moved the radio for some reason and then I noticed a great change in course.Check for disturbance - could be one reason.Toomas

 

[Tom Wootton]

adjustment

In my (very limited) experience with the ST2000, my H26's previous owner referred to the sensitivity adjustment. If you want, e-mail me (wootton@sprynet.com) and I'll put you in touch with him. I recall reading about this in the manual, as well. If you don't have a manual, you can download one in PDF format at raymarine.com. I think they have a Q and A page on their website, too. Haven't tried the tacking maneuver yet; I'll let you know if I get a similar result.

 

[Ron Mehringer]

Adjustment numbers

I have the manual an am familiar with how to adjust the unit. What I'm looking for is if someone who's unit is tracking in a straight line could go into the setup routine and tell me what their adjustments are set at.ThanksRon Mehringers/v Hydro-Therapy