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• if the SmartPilot does not enter Wind Vane mode, it is not receiving wind
data - check the instrument and connections
3. In Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot will then adjust the boat’s heading to
maintain the locked wind angle.
How do I leave Wind Vane mode?
You can leave Wind Vane mode by:
• pressing
auto
to return to Auto mode.
• pressing
standby
to return to manual control.
How do I adjust the locked wind angle
You can adjust the locked wind angle by using the
rotary control
to change
course. For example, to bear away when the boat is on a starboard tack:
• turn the
rotary control anti-clockwise
– the locked wind angle and
locked heading will both change.
• the autopilot will then adjust the locked heading as required to maintain the
new wind angle.
Note:
Because turning the boat affects the relationship between the true and apparent
wind angles, you should only use this method to make minor adjustments to the wind an-
gle. For major changes, return to Standby mode, steer onto the new heading, then reselect
Wind Vane mode.
How do I dodge an obstacle in Wind Vane mode?
In Wind Vane mode you still have full control from the keypad. You can make a
dodge maneuver by using the
rotary control
to select the desired course
change.
After you have avoided the hazard, you can cancel the dodge course change by
making an equal course change in the opposite direction.
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