B&G Vulcan, Operator'S Manual

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Note:
If the autopilot pop-up is closed or if an alarm dialog
is activated on the unit controlling the autopilot in FU
mode, the autopilot automatically changes to STBY mode.
Warning:
While in FU mode you cannot take manual
control of the wheel.
AUTO mode (auto compass)
In AUTO mode the autopilot issues rudder commands required to
steer the vessel automatically on a set heading.
• You select AUTO mode from the autopilot pop-up. When the
mode is activated, the autopilot selects the current boat
heading as the set heading.
Changing set heading in AUTO mode
You adjust the set heading by using the Port and Starboard arrow
buttons in the autopilot pop-up, or by selecting the Heading tile in
the autopilot pop-up and then entering the desired heading value.
An immediate heading change takes place. The new heading is
maintained until a new heading is set.
Heading capture
When the vessel is turning in AUTO mode, an instant reset of the
mode activates the heading capture function. This automatically
cancels the turn, and the vessel continues on the heading read from
the compass the very moment you re-activated the mode.
Tacking in AUTO mode
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Note:
The tack function is only available when the system is
set up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning
dialog.
Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried
out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works
on your boat. Due to a wide range of boat characteristics (from
cruising to racing boats) the performance of the tack function may
vary from boat to boat.
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