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1.8 Response setup
The response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and
the amount of helm/drive activity. User setup functions are accessed using a User
calibration mode. Information on other setup functions is given in the SmartPilot X-5
Sport Installation & Setup Guide.
Note: You can also make temporary changes to response during normal operation, as de-
scribed earlier in this Chapter.
NEXT WPT
(continued)
Responding to a Waypoint Advance alarm
To respond to a Waypoint Advance alarm:
• check that it is safe to turn onto the new track, then press
track
to accept
the waypoint advance
• alternatively, you can cancel the alarm without accepting the waypoint
advance by pressing:
standby
to return to hand steering, or
auto
to
return to Auto mode.
Note: Waypoint advance only operates if the SPX-5 Sport system isreceiv-
ing valid bearing to waypoint and waypoint number information.
OFFCOURSE
(
PT
or
Stb
)
Off course alarm
Occurs if the vessel has been off course from the locked heading for longer
than 20 seconds.
•
PT
= Deviation to port
•
Stb
= Deviation to starboard
You can adjust the specified alarm angle in Dealer setup, see your Com-
missioning guide for details.
If this happens frequently you should review autopilot performance.
See
page 7.
SHALLOW
Shallow alarm
The SPX-5 Sport system activates the Shallow alarm if it receives a shallow
depth alarm via SeaTalk:
•press
standby
or
disp
to cancel the alarm
Screen Text Options
RESPONSE
Range =
1
to
9
.
Levels 9 to 7 give the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder
activity (and power consumption). This can lead to a rough passage
in open waters as the SPX-5 Wheel system may ‘fight’ the sea.
Levels 6 to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp, well
controlled turns under normal operating conditions.
Levels 3 to 1 minimize the amount of pilot activity. This conserves
power, but may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy.
Message Description and possible actions
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