OPERATION
AUTOPILOT
NautoPilot 5000 Series
125
4002.DOC010102
Edition: September 2014
Table 30
Checks to be made before switching to “waypoint steering” using
GPS, chart plotter or equivalent navigation systems
Check
Comment
Heading source
The desired heading source is shown above the actual
heading value.
The source is supposed to be the same as displayed at
the ECDIS.
The heading source can be adjusted via the “Page” func-
tion: Softkeys “Page”
“Value”
“Heading”
(see also section 2.3.6.1 and Figure 44).
“Gyro” or “GPS” must be selected. It is not possible to use
magnetic heading.
Heading value
Heading value is valid and not obtained from a Magnetic
Compass.
Speed source
The desired speed source is shown and can be adjusted
via the “Page” function:
Softkeys “Page”
“Value”
“Speed”
(see also section 2.3.6.2 and Figure 50)
Speed value
The speed value must be valid.
If speed value is invalid, select “Manual Speed”.
(see also section 2.3.6.2 and Figure 50)
Position source
If only one position sensor is available, and no speed
source is available, it is not possible to activate Course
Control (see also section 2.3.5.5).
Position value
The position value must be valid.
If no position sensor is available, it is not possible to acti-
vate Course Control (see also section 2.3.5.5).
Rudder limit
Adjust rudder limit according to sea area and weather
conditions. Recommended to set Rudder limit to Max. in
order to achieve best controller performance.
Softkeys “Limit”
“Limit Page”
(see also section 2.3.6.4)
RAD/RoT
Adjust RAD/RoT values to fit setting according to next
planned waypoint. RAD/RoT values must be less than
ship’s maximum values.
Softkey “Rad / ROT”
(see also sections 2.3 and 2.3.6.3)
Course Trim
Adjust Course Trim threshold for deviation from Set
Course Over Ground.
Softkeys “Limit
“Limit Page”
(see also section 1.3.7 and 2.3.6.4)
Heading monitor
Adjust Heading Monitor threshold according to traffic in
sea area; the more traffic, the smaller the threshold.
Softkeys “Limit”
“Limit Page”
(see also section 2.3.6.4)
