Raymarine autopilot, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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12 Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook
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Using the set course feature
The has a set course feature that allows you to set up a
course and then apply it at a specific time (e.g. to make a course
change at a pre-determined time or location).
To set up a course:
1. Press the
set crs
key. You will then see the
SETCOURSE
screen
with a flashing heading.
2. Use the
-1
,
+1
,
-10
and
+10
keys to set the heading you want. The
autopilot will not accept the new heading at this stage.
3. If you do not want to accept the new course at this time, return to
the previous autopilot mode by either pressing the
disp
key or
waiting 10 seconds for the screen to time-out.
To accept the heading you have set on the
SETCOURSE
screen:
1. Press
set crs
to show the
SETCOURSE
screen.
2. Press
auto
: the control unit will sound an alarm and show the
direction the autopilot will steer (
PORT
or
STARBOARD
).
3. Press
auto
again to accept the new heading. The autopilot will
then turn the boat onto the set course.
Using sail boat features
Automatic tack (AutoTack)
The has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that
turns the boat through 100° in the required direction. If you have set
the vessel type to
SAIL BOAT
, you can adjust the default AutoTack
angle in User or Dealer calibration (see page 87).
• to AutoTack to port: press the
-1
and
-10
keys together
• to AutoTack to starboard: press the
+1
and
+10
keys together
CAUTION:
When making major course changes, the trim on the boat may
change substantially. Because of this, the autopilot may take
some time to settle accurately onto the new course.