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# Commissioning

## Commissioning Process

This chapter explains how to commission your tiller pilot after installation. This consists of a number of simple functional tests followed by a short sea trial.

Before first use of Fenix Autopilot, user shall go through the complete Commissioning process.

## Functional tests

#### Switch on

1\. Switch on the main power breaker.

2\. The autopilot should beep and display the compass heading. 

This shows the autopilot is active. Note: If the tiller pilot does not beep or display the compass heading, please refer to the Fault Finding section.

#### Operating sense

The operating sense defines the direction the tiller pilot will apply helm when a course change key is pressed or the boat goes off course. To check the operating sense:

1\. Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.

2\. Press +10.

3\. The helm should move to produce a turn to starboard

If the helm produces a turn to port, refer to the following instructions on reversing the operating sense.

#### Reversing the operating sense

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## Check Interfaces

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To be completed
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#### Checking the Serial I/F

#### Checking the Virtuino App interface

#### Checking the OpenCPN interface

## Initial sea trial

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