B&G Zeus2 series, Operator'S Manual

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SOG Speed over ground
COG Course over ground
XTE Cross track error (L: left or R: right)
Mode overview
The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the
mode depend on boat type and available inputs, as shown in the following list:
•
Standby
Standby mode used when manually steering at the helm. Compass and rudder angle is
shown on the display.
•
NFU
Non-Follow Up steering where the rudder movement is controlled by using the Port and
Starboard keys in the Pilot pop-up, or by another NFU unit.
•
FU
Follow-up steering where the rudder angle is set by the rotary knob or by another FU unit.
•
AUTO
Automatic steering where the set heading is maintained.
•
Heading capture
Aborts the turn and uses the instantaneous compass reading as set heading.
•
Turn patterns
Moves the vessel automatically in pre-defined turn steering patterns.
•
Tacking
Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.
Tacking with a fixed angle.
•
NoDrift
Automatic steering, keeping the vessel on a straight bearing line by compensating for drift.
•
Dodging
Returns to NoDrift mode after a heading change.
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NAV
Navigation steering. Steers the vessel to a specific waypoint or through a route.
•
WIND
Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.
Automatic steering where the vessel heading is changed to maintain a set wind angle.
•
Tacking/Gybing
Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.
Tacking/Gybing with apparent or true wing angle as reference.
•
WIND Nav
Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.
Automatic steering, using both wind and GPS data to steer the vessel to a specific waypoint
or through a route.
Standby mode
Standby (STBY) mode is used when you steer the boat at the helm.
• Switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any operation by a short press on the
STBY/AUTO
key.
Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)
In NFU mode you use the port and starboard arrow buttons in the autopilot pop-up to
control the rudder. The rudder will move as long as the button is pressed.
• Activate NFU mode by selecting the port or starboard arrow button in the pop-up when the
autopilot is in STBY or FU mode.
You return to STBY mode by a short press on the
STBY/AUTO
key.
Follow-up steering (FU)
In FU mode you use the rotary knob to control the rudder angle. Press the rotary knob, then
turn the knob to set the rudder angle. The rudder moves to the commanded angle and then
stop.
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