SP-110-SS30 4 10/25/2011
Basic Operation – Rudder Feedback Version
Switch on power to autopilot. Display shows boat heading - example H123. MANUAL
light (LED) will be on. Steer vessel to course.
To engage autopilot for automatic steering:
Press AUTO. Display will show heading for autopilot to steer - example A123. AUTO
light (LED) will be on.
Press ◄ to adjust course to port. Press ► to adjust course to starboard
To disengage autopilot for manual steering:
Press AUTO. Display will show boat heading. MANUAL light on
To set sensitivity (course deadband):
Press MODE. Display will show a number - example: S 04
Press ◄ to decrease sensitivity. Press ► to increase. Low number = narrow deadband.
High number = wide deadband
3 seconds after adjustment pilot display reverts to normal.
To set rudder response (rudder angle ratio):
Press MODE - MODE. Display will show a number - example r 05
Press ► to increase rudder setting. Press ◄ to decrease setting.
Low number = small rudder angle. High number = large rudder angle.
3 seconds after adjustment pilot display reverts to normal.
To view rudder angle:
Press MODE - MODE – MODE:
Display shows rudder angle position – example Pt 02 (2º port rudder)
Display will change with rudder movement.
To return pilot to normal continue pressing MODE
To switch LCD back light on or off:
Press MODE - MODE – MODE – MODE:
Press ◄ or ► to turn light on. Press ◄ or ► again to turn light off.
To return pilot to normal continue pressing MODE.
For waypoint steering refer page 3.