Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Page 30 90-899883295 JUNE 2008
The buttons on the Precision Pilot Trackpad have the following functions:
Function Description
SkyHook
Engages and disengages SkyHook. Mode is only available when the joystick is
centered, both engines are running, GPS and Heading Sensors are available, and
levers are in neutral.
Turn < and >
Each press of the button causes a 10 degree course change in the Auto Heading mode.
(A tap port or starboard on the joystick initiates a one degree change in course.)
Waypoint Sequence
Engages Waypoint Sequence, driving the boat on a course set with multiple waypoints
on the charplotter. Waypoint Sequence is available when the "WAYPOINT
SEQUENCE" button is pressed, a NMEA‑0183 stream is available from a chart plotter,
and the GPS and heading sensor signals are available. When in "WAYPOINT
SEQUENCE" mode, the joystick or "<" or ">" will cause the Precision Pilot to change
to heading control and change the heading 1°.
Response
Increases or decreases the amount of control exerted by the Precision Pilot on
disturbances to external course changes in three levels. Selection will be in a
"(123‑321)" format. The response levels can be calibrated.
Track Waypoint
Engages Precision Pilot in (GPS) Track mode. Track can be engaged by either
pressing the track button or pressing the auto button then the track button. Route
Tracking is available when the "Track" button is pressed, a NMEA‑0183 stream is
available from a chart plotter, and the GPS and heading sensor signals are available.
When in "Track" mode, the joystick or "<" or ">" will cause the Precision Pilot to change
to heading control and change the heading 1°.
Auto Heading
Engages Auto Heading mode. Heading control is available when the "Auto Heading"
button is pressed, and GPS and IMU signals are available. (See "Turn < and >" for
course adjustment information.)
Resume
Resumes previous Auto/Track Course.
NOTE: Moving the steering wheel will always take control of the boat. A slight detent will
have to be overcome to give the operator feedback that the they are taking control from
the Precision Pilot. The "Resume" button will return the Precision Pilot to control in the
previous mode.
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