Lighthouse a125, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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11.1 Autopilot Control overview and
features
Raymarine ® autopilots can be controlled directly
from a compatible LightHouse powered MFD , with or
without a dedicated Pilot control head.
Note: For information on connecting a
Raymarine ® autopilot to a compatible MFD , refer
to the documentation that accompanied your
autopilot.
The MFD can be used to:
Control a connected
Autopilot. • 6.15 Enabling autopilot
control
Engage the autopilot in Track
mode (Goto a specified
position or follow a route) or
Auto mode (Remain on the
current heading). • 11.3 Engaging the autopilot
Adjust the current locked
heading when in
Auto mode.
• 11.4 Adjusting the current
locked heading
Disengage the autopilot. • 11.5 Disengaging the
autopilot
Provide close integration
with the Chart application for
seamless navigation. • 18.3 Navigation options
Select different performance
modes, when connected to
an
Evolution autopilot.
• 11.9 Pilot Set-up
Adjust the Pilot Settings ,
when connected to an
Evolution autopilot.
• 11.10 Pilot settings
Manage autopilot alarms. • 11.13 Autopilot alarms
Note: In a system that does not include a
dedicated Pilot control head the Data Master MFD
cannot be switched Off or put into PowerSave
mode whilst the autopilot is engaged.
11.2 Enabling autopilot control
Enabling the autopilot control function —
SeaTalk and SPX SeaTalk
ng autopilots
To enable control of your SeaTalk or SPX SeaTalk ng
autopilot using your multifunction display follow the
steps below.
From the Homescreen:
1. Select
Set-up .
2. Select System Settings .
3. Select Autopilot Control so that On is
highlighted.
Selecting Autopilot Control will switch the control
between On and Off.
On a system containing multiple displays the pilot
control is enabled on all displays at the same time.
Enabling the autopilot control function —
Evolution autopilots
To enable control of your Evolution autopilot using
your multifunction display follow the steps below.
From the Homescreen.
1. Select
Set-up .
2. Select System Settings .
3. Select External Devices .
4. Select Pilot Set-up .
5. Select Pilot control so that On is highlighted.
Selecting Pilot control will switch the Autopilot
control function on and off.
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