ii Section 8: Autopilots
ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook
2.7 Using Track mode ................................................................ 8-2-13
Selecting Track mode .......................................................... 8-2-13
Exiting Track mode .............................................................. 8-2-14
Cross track error ................................................................... 8-2-14
Tidal stream compensation .................................................. 8-2-15
Waypoint arrival and advance .............................................. 8-2-16
Skipping a waypoint – SeaTalk navigators only ............ 8-2-17
Route Complete indication .................................................. 8-2-17
Dodges in Track mode ......................................................... 8-2-17
Initiating a dodge maneuver ........................................... 8-2-17
Cancelling a dodge maneuver ........................................ 8-2-18
Safety in Track mode ........................................................... 8-2-18
Confirming position at the start of a journey .................. 8-2-18
Verifying computed positions ........................................ 8-2-18
Plot frequency ................................................................ 8-2-18
2.8 Using Wind Vane mode – sail boats ..................................... 8-2-18
Introduction ......................................................................... 8-2-18
True and apparent wind .................................................. 8-2-19
WindTrim ....................................................................... 8-2-19
Selecting Wind Vane mode .................................................. 8-2-19
Exiting Wind Vane mode ..................................................... 8-2-20
Adjusting the locked wind angle .......................................... 8-2-20
Dodges in Wind Vane mode ................................................. 8-2-21
Initiating a dodge maneuver ........................................... 8-2-21
Completing a dodge maneuver ...................................... 8-2-21
Wind Shift warning .............................................................. 8-2-21
Using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode ................................... 8-2-22
Operating hints for Wind Vane mode ................................... 8-2-22
2.9 Adjusting the rudder gain ..................................................... 8-2-23
Chapter 3: Autopilot Troubleshooting ..................................................... 8-3-1
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 8-3-1
Servicing and safety ............................................................... 8-3-1
3.2 Fixing faults ........................................................................... 8-3-2
3.3 Autopilot alarm messages ...................................................... 8-3-4
3.4 Product support ...................................................................... 8-3-6
Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot ................................................ 8-4-1
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 8-4-1
Dockside checks .............................................................. 8-4-1
Seatrial calibration procedures ........................................ 8-4-1
Pilot calibration procedures ................................................... 8-4-1
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