Raytheon Electronics ST6000 Plus, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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10 ST6000 Plus Autopilot Control Unit Owner’s Handbook
4. Select
auto
and let the vessel settle onto course.
5. Bring the vessel to the final course with 1° increments.
Gusty conditions
In gusting conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly,
particularly if the sails are badly balanced. A significant improvement
in course keeping can always be obtained by improving sail balance.
Bear in mind the following important points:
• Do not allow the yacht to heel over excessively
• Ease the mainsheet traveller to leeward to reduce heeling and
weather helm
• If necessary, reef the mainsail a little early
It is also advisable, whenever possible, to avoid sailing with the wind
dead astern in very strong winds and large seas.
Ideally, the wind should be brought at least 30° away from a dead run
and, in severe conditions, it may be advisable to remove the mainsail
altogether and sail under headsail only.
Provided these simple precautions are taken, the autopilot will be able
to maintain competent control in gale force conditions.
2.4 Using Manual mode
If your system is fitted with a joystick, the ST6000 Plus will enter
Manual mode when the joystick is used.
The ST6000 Plus will return to Standby mode when the joystick button
is released, or if you press the
standby
key on the ST6000 Plus.
2.5 Display and keypad illumination
• Press
disp
for 1 second, from any mode, to enter illumination
adjustment mode and turn the lights on.
• Subsequent presses of the
disp
key cycles the possible illumination
settings:
L3, L2, L1, OFF, L1, L2, L3
etc. where
L3
is the brightest
setting.
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