B&G Vulcan Series, Operator'S Manual

Page: 79 / 198

Autopilot
If a compatible autopilot computer is connected to the system,
autopilot functionality is available in the system.
The system does not allow for more than one autopilot computer
on the network.
The display unit automatically detects the autopilot computer
available on the network and presents settings, configuration and
user options for the connected computer.
For details about installing and configuring an autopilot computer,
refer to the separate manuals that come with the autopilot
computer.
Safe operation with the autopilot
Warning:
An autopilot is a useful navigational aid,
but DOES NOT replace a human navigator.
Warning:
A physical standby key should be available
for the autopilot.
Activating the autopilot
You activate the autopilot from any panel by selecting the autopilot
tile in the Instrument bar, followed by selecting a mode in the
Autopilot Controller
.
Switching from automatic mode to manual
steering
You switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any automatic
operation mode from the autopilot pop-up or using a physical
standby key.
Ú
Note:
If the unit is connected to an EVC system via the SG05,
you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the
autopilot mode. Refer to
"Using the autopilot in an EVC system"
on page
92.
10
Autopilot | Vulcan Series Operator Manual
79