Sitex SP38 Autopilot, Installation And Operation Manual

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Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation Basic Operation
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Power Steer Mode
To enter POWER STEER mode, press and hold the P.STR button for approximately half a
second, until the large “P” mode indicator appears in the upper left corner of the display
(see Figure 41 ).
In this mode, the display shows the actual compass heading and the rudder angle. The
PORT and STARBOARD ARROW buttons are used to control the rudder. Press one or the
other to move the rudder in that direction. The rudder will keep moving for as long as the
button is pressed until it gets to the physical rudder limits.
You can limit the maximum amount of rudder travel in POWER STEER mode by turning on
the Power Steer limits. Turning on these limits, and adjusting them to suit, is done in the
Power Steer menu. The COURSE CHANGE knob can also be used to move the rudder in
POWER STEER mode. Each “click” of the knob will move the rudder a finite yet equal
amount.
Figure 41 – Typical Power Steer Mode Screen
Power Steer Menu
The Power Steer menu contains the mechanical steering parameters (which are common to
all modes). To access the Power Steer menu, double-press the P.STR button.
Power Steer Menu
displayed by
double-press P.STR
button
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
P,STR Limits
AUTO/NAV Limits
RAI Offset
Min.Rudder
Off or 5-28.5
Off or 5-28.5
0-15S/15P
0 & Up
Figure 42 – Power Steer Menu