NOTE: If the helm transfer is not completed in 10 seconds, the request is
automatically cancelled and a double beep sounds. Control will remain at the
existing active helm. Press the transfer button again to restart helm transfer.
6. The helm where the transfer request was initiated is now active and
controls the vessel.
HELM TRANSFER AND AUTOPILOT
Transferring control from an active helm to an inactive helm (from one station to
another station) affects the functionality of autopilot modes. Some of the effects
are listed.
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Auto heading mode will disengage when the ERC levers are moved to the
neutral position. You must engage auto heading at the selected active
helm.
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Requesting a helm transfer places the autopilot into standby mode. Any
required inputs will need to be entered at the selected active helm.
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Skyhook will disengage when the transfer button is pressed the second
time. Skyhook must be engaged at the selected active helm.
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If auto heading is activated, the helm transfer functionality is disabled.
Turn this feature off and resume the transfer. At the selected active helm,
engage auto heading.
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If route mode is activated, the helm transfer functionality is disabled. Turn
this feature off and resume the transfer. At the selected active helm,
engage route mode.
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Route mode (waypoint sequencing) control of the route and display of
route data on your chartplotter does not automatically transfer to the
chartplotter at the active helm. You must turn on the chartplotter at the
selected active helm, input the waypoint route to be tracked, and engage
route mode.
IMPORTANT: If faults are encountered while attempting to complete a helm
transfer, all controlling modules for the engine and the joystick piloting system
must be turned off. To turn these controlling modules off, turn both engines off
and place both engine ERC handles in reverse full throttle for three seconds.
Quick Steer
Quick Steer is available on vessels equipped with Single Outboard
Electric Steering. Electric steering versions of the panel mount and
single‑handle console ERCs have a button to enable the Quick
Steer feature. This feature is meant to provide rapid steering and
more precise throttle control when operating in tight quarters, such
as when docking.
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Quick Steer decreases the number of steering turns, lock‑to‑lock, at the
helm to approximately quarter‑turn each direction, while still providing full
steering capacity.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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