Chapter 4: Calibration
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Turn Rate
Turn Rate is the rate in degress per second at which the vessel will turn
when course changes are made via the autopilot.
The settings available are as follows:
Range
5 to 20 degrees per second
Default setting
20 degrees (Displacement)
15 degrees (Semi displacement and
planing)
8 degrees (Stern drive)
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Turn Rate limit does not apply in power steer or joystick modes.
Cruise Speed
Cruise Speed should be set to the vessel's normal cruising speed and is
used in track mode.
Note:
If boat speed is available on either the SeaTalk bus or via the NMEA
input this will be taken and used in preference to the Calibration Cruise
Speed.
The range available is as follows:
Range
4 to 60 knots
Recommended
setting
6 (Displacement)
8 (Semi displacement)
20 (Planing)
20 (Stern drive)
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Off Course Limit
Off Course Limit warns you if the autopilot is unable to maintain its set
course and has subsequently strayed more than the set limit for more than
20 seconds.
The off course alarm settings available are as follows:
Range
15 to 40 degrees
Default setting
20 degrees
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