AUTOHELM 1000 User Manual

Operation
Functional test procedure
After completing the installation you should carry
out the following functional test to familiarise
yoursel
f with the system before attempting sea
trials.
The autopilot is fitted with a 4 position thumb
operated rotary switch located on the upper case.
The autopilot is switched off
when the thumb
control wheel is in the fully anti-
clockwise
position. The rema
ining 3 positions of the control
switch provide the following functions.
Calm
selects compass operation for 'calm' weather
conditions.
Rough
selects compass operation for 'rough' sea
conditions.
In this position minor yawing motions caused by
wave a
ction are neglected. The autopilot will
respond only to changes in mean course, and thus
the duty cycle and power consumption will be
substantially reduced.
Vane
selects wind vane control and enables convenient
transfer of control mode when the wind van
e
attachment is fitted.
Operation under compass control
•
Hold the unit towards the tiller and rotate the
compass dial until the cardinal point graduations
are approximately aligned with your main steering
compass.
• Switch to calm and note that the north g
raduation
on the compass dial then automatically homes to
magnetic north.
Main Control Switch

AUTOHELM 1000 Specifications

General

Brand	AUTOHELM
Model	1000
Category	Autopilot System
Language	English