Simrad AP20 Autopilot
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2.18
Tacking in Wind mode
In WIND mode on sailboats there is also a tacking aid function.
This function may only be used when the boat is reaching and
will when activated take the boat from the course you are
steering to the computed course that gives you the same apparent
wind on the other side.
This tacking function as compared to tacking in AUTO mode
can only be used when you are sailing with the apparent wind as
the reference (WIND mode), and with apparent wind angle less
than 80-90 deg.
A quick double press on DODGE will activate the tack function
which will prompt you for which way the tack should be
performed. Press PORT or STBD to select the tack.
02
RFC
HEADING
RUDDER
TACK
PORT
STBD
LOG
-HI
P
S
PRESS
DO DG E
T U R N
DO DG E
T U R N
Quick double press to
activate tack function
Press to select
STBD Tack
Boat makes
STBD Tack
W
H
50°
W
H
50°
2.19
Multiple station system
In normal operation of multiple control units, control is
accessible from every control unit connected to the AP20
system. One control unit is "active" and provides the user with
access to all functions and enables the user to change modes and
set the course for automatic course keeping. All remaining
control units are "inactive" and have no effect on mode changes
or course selection. A single press on any of the mode buttons on
an "inactive" control unit will allow transfer of command and
make it "active".