ComNav 1101 - Speed Settings and Control

ComNav 1101 Autopilot
TURN RATE ACTUAL TURN
SETTING RATE (DEGREES/SEC)
0 0.5
1 1.0
2 1.5
3 2.0
4 2.5
5 3.0
6 3.5
7 4.0
8 4.5
9 5.0
Table 5Turn Rate Correlation Table
Yaw
Var ying the rudder parameter controls the amount of deviation from
the commanded course the Autopilot will allow before correcting the
vessels heading.
Increasing the setting will increase the amount of heading deviation
allowed. The number shown on the display is the number of degrees
of heading deviation allowed, centered on the commanded course.
Fast/Slow Speed
The FAST/SLOW option on the 1101 Autopilot gives you the ability
to store two different sets of Steering Parameters. This allows for
best performance under varying vessel speeds and/or loading
conditions.
The 1101 Autopilot can be set to use the slow settings, the fast
settings, or it can be set to automatically switch between the two.
For the latter to work, the Autopilot must be connected to a Naviga-
tion Device that outputs speed information in NMEA 0183 format.
To change between the fast Steering Parameters and the slow ones,
simply press the SPEED button. To change back, press the SPEED
button once more. You will see the lower right por tion of the LCD
display change to either FAST or SLOW to let you know which
set of Steering Parameters the Autopilot is using.
To enable the Autopilot to automatically switch between fast and
slow Steering Parameters, you must enter a Speed Trip Point. This
is done in the Standby menu, and is covered under Sea Trials in
AUTOPILOT mode.
BASIC OPERATIONS 6 - 6