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Contents
1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.
Operating principle of the GyroPilot 3 calculator ................................................................... 4
1.2.
Functionalities ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.
Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.
Equipment supplied................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.
Processor orientation .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2.1.
Automatic detection of the case orientation .................................................................. 5
3.
Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.
Connection .............................................................................................................................. 6
3.2.
Equipment configutation ......................................................................................................... 7
3.2.1.
The type of rudder angle ................................................................................................. 7
3.2.2.
The type of hydraulic ram ............................................................................................... 9
3.2.3.
The type of circuit supply clutch (PWM/DC) ................................................................... 9
3.3.
Rudder initialisation ................................................................................................................ 9
3.3.1.
Results of the rudder initialisation ................................................................................ 10
3.4.
Pilot speed reference ............................................................................................................ 10
4.
Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.
The main modes .................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.1.
Rudder mode ................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.2.
Compass mode .............................................................................................................. 11
4.1.3.
Apparent Wind mode .................................................................................................... 13
4.1.4.
True Wind Mode............................................................................................................ 13
4.1.5.
GPS mode ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.6.
Polar mode .................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.
The Super modes ................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1.
Heel angle mode ............................................................................................................ 15
4.2.2.
Gust mode ..................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.
The Tiller ................................................................................................................................ 15
4.4.
Autopilot settings .................................................................................................................. 16
4.4.1.
Autopilot gain ................................................................................................................ 16
4.4.2.
Rudder coefficient ......................................................................................................... 16
4.4.3.
The counter rudder ....................................................................................................... 16
4.4.4.
Wind smoothing ............................................................................................................ 16
