ComNav Commander P2 - Operating the System Modes

ComNav Commander P2 & P2VS Installation & Operation Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
This chapter describes the basic modes of operation & features of a P Series system, and
shows you how to use them.
The Control Head’s LCD Screen & Buttons
All of your interaction with your autopilot system will be done using the Control Head:
• selecting an operating mode
• setting up the parameters you wish to use in each mode
• monitoring your boat’s Heading
• setting a desired Heading to be followed
• … etcetera …
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Figure 68 – Using the Control Head
The elements of the Control Head (with reference to the identifiers above) are:
1) LCD Screen.
While the system is powered, the LCD screen is normally displaying the compass
Heading, rudder angle, and mode of operation; it can also be displaying desired Heading,
system status, other information, or various menus.
2)
S
S
T
T
A
A
N
N
D
D
B
B
Y
Y (and On/Off) button.
To power on the system, press and hold this button until the LCD screen lights up, and
then release it.
To power off, press & hold this button approximately 3 seconds.
The autopilot always powers up in STANDBY mode, and it can always be put into
STANDBY mode, by pressing and holding this button for approximately 1 second.
Double-pressing this button brings up (or exits) the Standby menu.