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1.4.2 Adjusting the pilot setting
If you wish to modify the heading the pilot is set to follow, you can adjust the
Gyropilot
reference point at any time without disengaging the pilot. Use the keys below to adjust the
reference point
-
The
10
key allows to decrease the reference point by 10° on port side.
-
The
10
key allows to increase the reference point by 10° on starboard side.
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The ◄
1
and
1
► keys allow to increase or decrease the setting by 1°.
1.4.3 Setting the pilot gain
The
Gain
setting is essential for good operation of the pilot. This parameter sets the reactivity of
the rudder and determines the amount of rudder movement. The gain calculation takes into
account the boat speed and is inversely proportional to that speed. Indeed, the higher the boat
speed, the lower the rudder angle.
We recommend that you set the
Gain
value to adapt the performances of the
Gyropilot
,
according to the sailing conditions and the speed of the boat.
The
Gain
can be set between
1
and
9
, here are some examples of setting :
-
At close-haul, calm sea, constant wind: Gain = from 1 to 5.
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At close-haul, rough sea, variable wind: Gain = 4 to 8.
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Beam wind, rolling sea: Gain = 5 to 9.
Keys for fast access to GAIN setting
-
Display the
Pilot Page
,
-
using the ▲ and ▼ keys, set the new
Gain
value,
-
press the
Ent
key to validate your setting : the new
Gain
is saved to the memory.
Useful tip
: Before engaging the pilot, set the gain to
7
. Steer your boat and maintain the
heading you wish to follow. Then, position the rudder in the centre, at the exact time when you
press the
AUTO
key. The pilot will thus take control of the rudder in the best conditions. Then,
reduce the gain to optimise the power consumption.
IMPORTANT:
The
Gyropilot
uses very little energy (a few tens of milliamps) when the pilot is
disengaged. Hence when you are sailing and the pilot is disengaged, it is not necessary to
cut off the power supply of the pilot to save energy.
