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9. System Messages
If your autopilot detects a problem with the system it will display a
warning on the LCD. For safety, a very serious problem will also
turn the autopilot to Standby (manual steering) mode. Here are the
messages that we hope you will never see, along with some
explanations and some tips on what to do before you call your
Cetrek dealer.
System Alarms
LOW BATTERY The battery voltage is low.
• Clear the alarm by pressing any key except the OFF key. Once
cleared the alarm will not trigger again until the autopilot has been
turned off and back on again. If the voltage drops too low,
autopilot operation may be impaired. Check the vessel’s charging
system.
NAVIGATOR This will be shown if any of the following occur:
ALARM • The autopilot has received no Navigator Data
• The autopilot has received an error code from the Navigator
• The autopilot has received more Navigator Data than it expected
or
• The autopilot has “timed out” because it has not received
expected Navigator Data within a predetermined length of time.
Make the following checks:
• That the Navigator is turned on.
• That the Data output format from the Navigator is the same as
the autopilot is set to receive (see Dockside Settings).
• That NAV is selected correctly.
• On the PCB inside the Pilot computer there are LED’s beside each
NAV port (PL11, 16 & 17). The LED for each port will flash if data is
being received by that port.
• Check the Navigator for bad reception or faulty equipment.
• Check the data output from the Navigator.
WIND ALARM The autopilot has “timed out” after not receiving expected Wind
Instrument Data.
• Check the Data output from the Wind instrument.
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