3.2 CONTROLS
3.2.1 FIXED CONTROL UNITS
Both the indicating and non-indicating control
units provide full control of the autopilot via a
simple six button key pad and a rotary rudder
control switch.
The basic control functions are as follows:-
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Push once to engage the autopilot to
maintain the current heading.
or if the autopilot has been disengaged
Push twice (within 2 seconds) to return to
the previous automatic heading.
Push to alter course to port (-) or starboard (+)
in increments of 1 and 10 degrees.
STAND BY
Push once to disengage the autopilot for
manual steering. (The previous automatic
heading is memorised).
RUDDER
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Provides seven levels of rudder response.
Clockwise rotation increases the level of
applied rudder.
In cases where there are two or more
automatically disengage all other rudder controls.
fixed control units only the rudder control on the
If it is necessary to transfer rudder control to a
control unit engaging the autopilot will control
second steering position, this can be done by
rudder response. A safety interlock will
engaging the autopilot from the second