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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ST600R is a SeaTalk
®
compatible autopilot control unit. It is
designed for use as a repeater in an autopilot system, allowing
autopilot control from a secondary location, or as the control unit for
a Type 100/300 Course Computer. It can also repeat instrument
data in an extensive set of Data Pages.
There are five operating modes:
Standby:Autopilot off
Auto:Autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading
Track:Autopilot maintains a track between two waypoints
created using a navigation system
Vane:Autopilot maintains a courserelative to an apparent
wind angle
Manual:Autopilot off during joystick control of steering
When the ST600R is being used to repeat instrument data, “pop-up
pilot” pages are displayed for 5 seconds whenever a change in
autopilot control is made.
The ST600R also provides the following:
•Setup and calibration options to suit each installation, giving
maximum performance with many types of boat and three
calibration menus (user, intermediate and dealer)
•Dockside rudder calibration feature that automatically determines
the characteristics of your installation, and adjusts for them, before
you set sail
•CodeLock security support
• Automatic tack facility that can be in used in Auto and Vane modes
• Automatic compass deviation correction
• Northerly/Southerly heading compensation
• Automatic heading deadband - seastate control
• Waypoint advance feature
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