ComNav 1101 Autopilot
5. Getting Started
Introduction
Your ComNav 1101 Autopilot has four operating modes known as
STANDBY, POWER STEER, AUTOPILOT and NAV plus a special
mode called DOCKSIDE SETUP. While each of these modes has a
distinct purpose, for safety and technical reasons you will make
adjustments in one mode which affect the operation of your
Autopilot in other modes.
In this “Getting Started” section, you will use DOCKSIDE SETUP,
STANDBY and POWER STEER to setup your Autopilot to work with
the compass, steering system and Rudder Angle Indicators
(if installed) in your boat. Most of this setup can be done at
dockside unless you have a fluxgate compass which must be
compensated with the vessel underway.
Once you have completed the setup procedures in this section and
understand operation of the pilot in STANDBY and POWER STEER
modes, you will be ready to let your Autopilot “take the helm” in
AUTOPILOT mode. The setup and operation of AUTOPILOT mode is
described in the “Basic Operations” section.
The final step is to have your Autopilot follow a preset course in NAV
mode, using information provided from a GPS, chart plotter or other
navigation device in NMEA 0183 format. The setup and operation of
NAV mode is described in the “Advanced Operations” section.
We recommend that you read all of the “Getting Started,” “Basic
Operations” and “Advanced Operations” sections before beginning
to set up or use your autopilot. We have provided a Setup and Sea
Trials Checklist at the end of the manual to assist you in getting the
optimum performance from your Autopilot. Your ComNav 1101
Autopilot is easy and intuitive to use once the setup has been done
correctly. Many ComNav owners choose to have their dealer do the
installation and setup of their Autopilot so that they have access to
the Extended Warranty.
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