ComNav 1101 Autopilot1 - 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
1. About This Manual
This manual provides essential information for the safe and reliable
operation of the 1101 Autopilot System. You are urged to read this
manual in its entirety before you use your Autopilot for the first time,
and to keep it handy until you become thoroughly familiar with the
operation of your Autopilot.
Throughout this manual, you will see a number of different typefaces
used, as well as some distinct phrases, or “jargon”. Please take a
moment to become familiar with the following terms:
Important Terms in this Manual
Modes of Operation
Specific “modes of operation” are placed in bold uppercase lettering.
Example: POWER STEER mode.
Button
1101 Control Head buttons and controls are placed in uppercase lettering.
Example: the COUNTER RUDDER button.
System Component
Specific system components are capitalized.
Example: the 1101 Control Head, or a Handheld Remote Control.
LCD Display
Text that appears in the LCD display is in quotation marks.
Example: “E-Turn”
“press”
A button “press” refers to a single momentary activation of a particular button.
“double-press”
Press and release the indicated button twice in rapid succession.
Although this sounds a little complicated, it is actually very easy to do. Many users familiar with
desktop computers perform a similar function when they “double-click” their mouse pointer.
“press and hold”
Press and hold the indicated button for a minimum of one-half of a second.
This time delay is purposely programmed for the operation of some buttons to prevent casual or
accidental activation of the button function. For example, pressing the SPEED button can, depend-
ing on system configuration, drastically alter the steering performance of the Autopilot.
“maintain”
Hold the indicated button for as long as required to achieve a given result.
For example, to dodge, press either the PORT DODGE or STARBOARD DODGE button, and maintain
it in that position until the vessel has dodged clear of any obstructions in its path.
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