Chapter 2: Basic Operation 3
2 Basic Operation
Chapter 2: Basic Operation
This chapter explain how to use the basic functions of your autopilot:
2.1 Using the control unit
Key functions
• The autopilot always powers up in Standby mode.
• You control the autopilot by pressing the buttons with each press
being confirmed by a short beep.
• You access the main functions by pressing a single key:
• To access other functions you need to press two keys together:
• You can return to manual steering at any time by pressing
standby and disengaging the autopilot (see page 6).
TRACK
Press for Track
mode from Auto
Press to accept
waypoint advance
Press for 1 second
to skip waypoint
AUTO
Press for Auto mode
Press for 1 second
for Last Heading
Press again to
accept Last Heading
DISP
Press for
Data Page
Press for 1 second
for lamp control
STANDBY
Press for
Standby mode
Press and hold for
User and Dealer
setup modes
Course change keys
Port 1˚ Starboard 1˚
Port 10˚ Starboard 10˚
STANDBY plus AUTO
Press for Wind Vane mode
Press for 1 second for Last Wind
Press again to accept Last Wind
-1 plus +1
Press for Response level
Press for 1 second
for Rudder Gain
+1 plus +10
Press together
for AutoTack
to starboard
-1 plus -10
Press together
for AutoTack
to port
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