3. First Installation

The following instructions are for Software Version 2023.9.1 and newer. If you have older Software, please update as soon as possible by downloading and following instructions here. https://ride.seakeeper.com/support/software-updates/

If you cannot update your software, please go to Section 5 (Enter Advanced Mode) for step-by-step instructions on Commissioning older Software.

The Advanced Mode, shown below, will remain available for users that have updated their Seakeeper Ride system prior to September 1, 2023. The following steps shown will show the new Seakeeper Ride User Interface if the system has been updated after September 1, 2023. (Software 2023.9.1 or newer)

The following steps show the order in which Seakeeper Ride performs its set-up for Commissioning with the update after September 1st, 2023.

These settings all must be entered and completed in preparation for using Seakeeper Ride. The following information details each system status screen item, what they mean and how they affect the Seakeeper Ride system.

Please read the prompts in each screen and follow the instructions presented on your MFD within the Seakeeper Ride app.

Welcome

Software Version

Install Instructions

Note: Boat must be stopped when performing install instructions.

System Validation

This step ensures all components are updated to the latest software and may take a few minutes.

Software Module Orientation

The Software Module Orientation allows the user will choose between the two possible mounting positions “STERN” or “BOW.” The Software Module senses the boats motions and is a critical piece of the installation. This selection will align the boat motion with the Seakeeper Ride components and correctly control your boat’s attitude. Visual confirmation of the Software Module’s location on board should be done at this step to ensure correct positioning on the boat.

Note: Please review the Electrical Installation Manual (Seakeeper Ride | Electrical Installation Manual) and BILT App QR code (below) for precise details on the Software Module location for best performance.

Controller Configuration

This step will assign the location, orientation and zero position for each Controller.

The on-screen prompts for Controller configuration will have you start with both Actuators unplugged from the Distribution Module. Plug in the Port Side Actuator cable to the Distribution Module and select the Port Controller Cable Routing.

Note: Due to engineering efforts to make the Seakeeper Ride equipment more versatile for ease of installation, the Controllers must follow a Configuration procedure that tunes them for proper operation. This requires the first-time installation to determine the location of the Controller, the cable side of the Controller and the zero position of the controller. Before proceeding you will need to know which cable end belongs to which Controller (which cable end is Port side and which cable end is Starboard side). You will also need to know how the Actuator is mounted within the Controller. It can be flipped 180 degrees in order for the cable to be routed as Port or Starboard to avoid hull structure or obstacles when pulling the cable from the actuator to the Distribution Module.

Plug in the Starboard Actuator so that both Cables are plugged into the Distribution Module.

Note: Follow installation wizard to configure Starboard Controller.

Diagnostics

Note: Vessel must be stopped when performing Diagnostics.

Diagnostics tests the mechanical travel, direction of motion, and communication of the Seakeeper Ride system prior to sea trialing. Please pay attention to which Controller side (Port or Starboard) you are diagnosing, so the movement of the controller matches the indicated movement on the Ride App Screen

Note: Diagnostics will be completed twice to check that both Actuators are functioning correctly. If your system has a keypad, the lights will not function during Diagnostics.

Note: In order to proceed you MUST achieve full deployment in order to select the ‘Next’ button.

Note: In order to proceed you MUST retract deployment to Zero position in order to select the ‘Next’ button.

The following screen informs the users about TCC (Trim Command Curve) and where to locate it when setting changes are needed.

Note: Refer to the TCC (Trim Command Curve) instructions here – https://manuals.seakeeper.com/ride/seakeeper-ride-trim-command-curve/

You have now fully Commissioned the Seakeeper Ride system, and it is ready for the water! Press the three-line icon on the bottom right of the MFD screen and select the ‘Home’ icon to return to the home screen and use your Seakeeper Ride system.

If the Seakeeper Ride system has already been commissioned previously, then please follow the Section 4 – Service Menu Items steps to access the Service Menu Items.