Chapter 3: Adjusting SmartPilot Settings
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You can make temporary changes to this rudder gain value during normal
operation (see your
Operating Guide
for details).
Counter rudder
Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the SmartPilot applies to try to prevent the
boat from yawing off course. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder
being applied.
The default counter rudder gain is set during the initial seatrial:
• TillerPilot (and gyro upgraded WheelPilot) systems will adjust the counter
rudder setting automatically during the AutoLearn (see
page 28
)
• WheelPilot systems (without the gyro upgrade) will require manual adjust
ment of counter rudder (see
page 33
)
Rudder damping
Adjust the rudder damping value if the SmartPilot ‘hunts’ when trying to position
the rudder. Increasing the rudder damping value reduces hunting. Increase the
damping one level at a time until the autopilot stops hunting, and always use the
lowest acceptable value
AutoTrim
The AutoTrim setting determines the rate at which the SmartPilot applies
‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on the
sails or superstructure.
The default AutoTrim is set during commissioning:
• TillerPilot (and gyro upgraded WheelPilot) systems will adjust the AutoTrim
setting automatically during the AutoLearn (see
page 28
)
• WheelPilot systems (without the gyro upgrade) will require manual adjust
ment of AutoTrim (see
page 34
) after the initial seatrial
Screen Text
Range
RUDD GAIN
1 to 9
Screen Text
Range
COUNT RUD
1 to 9 (Do NOT set to 0)
Screen Text
Range
RUDD DAMP
1 to 9
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