8-4-2 Section 8: Autopilots
ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook
Controls
Pilot Keypad
The Pilot Keypad buttons are: RESP, DISP, TRACK, -1, +1, -10, +10,
STANDBY and AUTO.
Graphic Display
The Graphic Display buttons are: , , , and .
Pre-commissioning
At the ST290 Graphic Display, select the PILOTS chapter Status page.
4.2 Dockside Checks
With the boat safely tied up, complete the following dockside checks:
1. Switch on.
2. Check the autopilot rudder control.
3. Set fundamental autopilot parameters.
WARNING:
For safe control of your boat, you MUST complete the dockside
checks before starting the initial seatrial.
Step 1: Switch on
When you have installed the ST290 Pilot Keypad and the autopilot
system,switchonthemainpowerbreaker:
• If the Pilot Keypad and autopilot are active, the keypad will beep.
• After 4 seconds, a PILOT STANDBY screen is displayed on the Status
page. Check that this shows a live compass heading and a rudder bar.
Figure 4-2: Autopilot Standby screen
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