Raytheon Electronics ST6000 Plus, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Range: 1 to 9
Default: 5 (Displacement)
5 (Semi-displacement)
4 (Planing)
3 (Sterndrive)
Rate level
Rate Level applies rudder to reduce rate or changes of course. Rate
level will, if the rate at which the vessel is turning is too fast, counter this
turn with opposite rudder.
The settings available are as follows:
Range: 1 to 9
Defaults: 7 Displacement
7 Semi-displacement
7 Planing
5 Sterndrive
Rudder offset
You only need to set this option if your system includes a rudder
reference unit.
• Manually place the helm in a central position. The reported rudder
angle is indicated on the rudder bar graphic at the bottom of the
screen.
• Adjust the offset value, using the
+1
and
-1
keys, until the rudder
position is shown as central on the rudder bar. The offset must be
within the range -7° to +7°.
Range: –7° to +7°
Default: 0
Rudder limit
Rudder Limit restricts autopilot rudder movement to just less than the
steering system’s mechanical stops. This avoids putting the steering
system under unnecessary load.
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