ComNav
®
Commander P2 Autopilot Operation — Quick Reference Guide
Document PN 29030033 V1.2
AUTO or NAV WIND
modes
(
A
W
or
N
W
is shown in upper left of display)
Be sure to read the relevant sections of the Operation
Manual prior to using a WIND mode.
Note: WIND modes are available only when
Vessel Type
in the DOCKSIDE menu is set to
SAIL
(a compatible wind speed
transducer must also be connected to the autopilot).
To enter AUTO or NAV WIND mode:
1. Bring the vessel around so that the wind angle on the bow
is between about 45° and 165° (Port or Starboard)
2. Switch
to
AUTO
or
NAV
mode
3. Press
Fn
for 3 seconds
While in a WIND mode:
Use
to change angle to wind. Range is limited to
between CLOSE HAUL and GYBE HOLD POINT settings.
Use
and
or
to TACK or GYBE.
Press
AUTO
to switch to the alternative
AUTO WIND
mode
(press it again to switch back to regular
AUTO WIND
mode).
To exit AUTO or NAV WIND mode:
1. Press
Fn
for 3 seconds.
DOCKSIDE
menu
Refer to Installation Manual when using this menu
To enter the DOCKSIDE menu:
1. Begin with Power OFF.
2. Press
while holding both
and
Fn
3. Release all buttons once the VERSION numbers
are displayed.
Use
or
to select & highlight a parameter.
Use
to change value of selected parameter.
Press
Fn
to begin automated Setup Scripts:
Reset
[do not use unless advised by ComNav]
Vessel Type
[sets initial steering parameters]
Analog Compass Type
[choose appropriate one]
Compass Setup
[sets up Compass]
Drive Setup
[sets up rudder limits, etc.]
Exit
Alarm Output
[sets External Alarm type]
Thruster Type
[choose appropriate one]
Thruster Minimum
[% of max. supply voltage]
Thruster Maximum
[% of max. supply voltage]
(Thruster operation requires a CT7 Interface)
Language
[choose appropriate one]
To exit the DOCKSIDE menu:
Highlight
Exit
and press
Fn
(go to
STANDBY
mode)
or else press
until
RELEASE
appears in display.
(all settings are automatically saved on exiting)
WORK
mode
(
A
W
or
N
W
is shown in upper left of display)
Caution! WORK mode should only be used by experienced
operators who fully understand the operation of this mode.
WORK mode is engaged automatically at a set speed
(see Work Trip Point in the Operation Manual),
if the mode is activated by the vessel’s operator.
WORK mode can also be engaged manually (see Manual).
Note: WORK mode is not available if
Vessel Type
in the DOCKSIDE menu is set to
SAIL
.
To activate WORK mode:
1. Switch
to
AUTO
mode or
NAV
mode.
2. Press
Fn
for 3 seconds.
To de-activate WORK mode:
1. Press
Fn
for 3 seconds.
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This sheet contains summary information on how to set up and
operate the Commander P2 autopilot.
This information should not be considered as a complete
guide to setting up and operating the autopilot.
Be sure to read and understand the important safety and
operational information presented in the
Commander P2
Installation & Operation Manual
before using the autopilot.
