Operation
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First press
Automatic steering mode
Set course
AUTO
In AUTO, the autopilot is issuing rudder commands to keep the
boat on the set course. Heading input is provided by the compass
for course keeping.
Second press
Automatic steering mode.
RFC compass heading.
Speed input from log (HI).
Rudder angle: 12 degrees to starboard.
RFC
LOG
HI
AUTO
The autopilot will keep the boat on the set course until a new
mode is selected or a new course is set with either the course
knob or the PORT or STBD buttons. One revolution of the
course knob equals 44° course change.
P
S
Decrease Increase
Course adjust Course change
CW: Increase
CCW: Decrease
1°(or 10°)/push
Once the course is changed to a new set course, the boat will
automatically turn to the new heading and continue to steer the
new set course.
2.9 Automatic Speed selection
The autopilot provides two different sets of steering parameters
to control the response of the boat at different speeds (HI or LO)
while in AUTO and NAV modes.
The autopilot always selects the HI speed steering parameters
when first switched on. This is a safety feature. After initial turn