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Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation Getting Started
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Basic Operations
This chapter describes the basic modes of operation and features of a P-Series system,
and instructions on how to use them.
Control Head LCD Screen and Buttons
All of your interaction with your autopilot system will be done using the Control Head:

Selecting an operating mode
 Setting up the parameters you wish to use in each mode
 Monitoring your boat’s heading
 Setting a desired heading to be followed, etc.
Figure 52 – Using the Control Head
The elements of the Control Head (with reference to the identifiers in Figure 52 ) are:
1) LCD Screen
 While the system is powered, the LCD screen is normally displaying the compass
heading, rudder angle, and mode of operation.
 It can also be displaying desired heading, system status, other information, or various
menus.
2) STANDBY (and On/Off) button
 To power on the system, press and hold this button until the LCD screen lights up,
and then release it.
 To power off, press and hold this button approximately 3 seconds.
 The autopilot always powers up in STANDBY mode, and it can always be put into
STANDBY mode, by pressing and holding this button for approximately 1 second.
 Double-pressing this button brings up (or exits) the Standby menu.