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58 ST6000 Plus Autopilot Control Unit Owner,s Handbook

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Control Unit1
Safety Information5
Emc Conformance6
Contents7
Introduction13
Overview13
Specification14
Basic Operation15
Key Functions15
Display Layout16
Using Auto Mode17
Engaging the Autopilot (Auto)17
Disengaging the Autopilot (Standby) to Return to Hand Steering17
Changing Course in Auto Mode17
Dodging Obstacles in Auto Mode18
Returning to the Previous Locked Heading18
Automatic Tack (Autotack)19
Autotack to Starboard19
Autotack to Port20
Off Course Alarm20
Operating Hints21
Making Major Course Changes21
Course Changes under Autopilot Control21
Sailboats in Gusty Conditions22
Using Manual Mode22
Display and Keypad Illumination22
Data Pages23
Advanced Operation25
Operation in Track Mode25
Initiating Track Mode25
Automatic Acquisition26
Manual Acquisition27
Cross Track Error28
Tidal Stream Compensation28
Waypoint Arrival and Advance29
Skipping a Waypoint – Seatalk Navigators Only30
Advance30
Dodges30
Initiating a Dodge Manoeuvre30
Position Confirmation at the Start of a Passage31
Verifying Computed Positions31
Plot Frequency31
Setting Waypoints31
Selecting Vane Mode32
Adjusting the Locked Wind Angle32
Returning to the Previous Apparent Wind Angle33
Last Wnd33
Wind Shift Alarm34
Using Autotack in Vane Mode34
Apparent Wind Angle34
Adjusting Autopilot Performance35
Changing the Response Level (Autoseastate)35
Alarms36
Changing the Rudder Gain36
Seatalk Failure37
No Link37
Off Course37
Wind Shift37
Data Not Received38
Waypoint Advance38
Low Battery38
Watch Alarm39
Man Overboard (MOB)39
Codelock41
Codelock Modes41
Setting up Codelock41
Initial Setup41
Changing the Code or Master Unit43
Entering Your Code43
Code Number Problems44
Customising the System45
User Setup45
Compass Deviation Correction (SWING COMPASS)47
Deviation Display (DEVIATION)47
Heading Alignment (HDG ALIGN)47
Heading Mode (HDG)47
Rudder Calibration (DOCKSIDE RUDD CAL)48
Data Pages (DATA PAGE)48
Dealer Setup: Type 100/300 Course Computer50
Recommended Settings51
Pilot Type51
Calibration Lock52
Rudder Gain52
Rate Level52
Rudder Offset53
Rudder Limit53
Turn Limit53
Cruise Speed54
Autotrim55
Power Steer55
Drive Type56
Rudder Damping56
Variation57
Autoadapt57
Latitude58
Wind Trim58
Tack Angle58
Autorelease59
Response59
Recording Calibration Settings59
Installation61
Planning the Installation61
EMC Installation Guidelines61
Connections to Other Equipment62
Cabling62
Control Head62
Siting63
Mounting Procedure63
1 Cable Boss 2 Fixing Studs 3 Thumb Nuts63
Connections to the Seatalk Bus64
Seatalk Cables64
Cable Types64
NMEA Interface65
Typical Seatalk Cabling65
NMEA Cable Connectors66
NMEA Data Transmission66
Transmission of NMEA Data on Seatalk67
Functional Test (Repeater Unit)67
Switch on68
Navigation Interface (GPS, Decca, Loran)68
Seatalk Interface69
Post Installation Procedures71
Functional Test and Initial Calibration71
Initial Calibration71
Operating Sense71
Wind Transducer Interface73
Initial Sea Trial74
EMC Conformance74
Automatic Compass Deviation Correction75
Further Heading Alignment Adjustment77
Checking Autopilot Operation78
Checking the Rudder Gain78
Maintenance81
General81
Servicing and Safety81
Advice81
Fault Finding83
The Autopilot Display Is Blank83
The Autopilot Display Shows CODE LOCK at Power on83
Vessel Overshoots When Turning on to a New Course83
The Autopilot will Not “Talk” to Other Seatalk Instruments84
Position Information Not Received84
The Autopilot will Not Auto Advance to the Next Waypoint84
A Series of Rotating Dashes Are Displayed on Screen84
Index85

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