Sitex SP38 Autopilot, Installation And Operation Manual

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Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation Table of Contents, List of Figures and Tables
Document PN 29010101 V2r0
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General Notice
This document,
Sitex
part number 2901010
1
Version
2
Revision
0
, is the approved Installation
and Operation Manual for use with the
Sitex SP38
Advanced Autopilot System.
Where versions of this manual exist in other languages, the English language version shall be
considered authoritative.
About this Manual
This manual provides essential information for the safe and reliable operation of the
Sitex SP38
Advanced Autopilot System.
You are urged to read this manual in its entirety before you use your autopilot for the first time,
and to keep it handy until you become thoroughly familiar with the operation of your autopilot.
Typefaces, Common Phrases and Terms
Throughout this manual, you will see a number of different typefaces used, and several
commonly-used words and phrases with very specific meanings, to describe concepts and
actions that are fundamental to the operation of the autopilot. Please take a moment to become
familiar with the following:
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System Component
Specific system components are capitalized. Example: The Control Head
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Modes of Operation
Specific “modes of operation” are placed in bold uppercase lettering. Example: POWER
STEER mode.
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LCD Display
Text that appears in the LCD display is in quotation marks. Example: “Waypoint Arrival”
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Button
Control Head buttons and the knob are in bold small-caps lettering. Example: the TURN
button
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Press or momentary press
Press and release the indicated button
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Double-press
Press and release the indicated button twice in rapid succession.
Although this sounds a little complicated, it is actually very easy to do. If you use a personal
computer, you will find that this is similar to a “double-click” when using a mouse.
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Press and hold
Press and hold the indicated button for approximately 1 second.
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Press and maintain
Press and hold the indicated button for as long as required to achieve a desired result.