Chapter 3: Adjusting SmartPilot Settings
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Response level
This sets the default SmartPilot response level setting. The response level controls
the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive
activity. You can make temporary changes to response during normal operation
(see
SmartPilot Operating Guide
).
S1G, S2G and S3G Systems
Non-G systems
Turn rate limit
Note:
Not available if vessel type =
SAIL BOAT
.
This limits your boat’s rate of turn under SmartPilot control.
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Options
RESPONSE
Range = 1 to 9
level 1
minimizes the amount of pilot activity. This con-
serves power, but may compromise short-term course-
keeping accuracy
levels 4 to 6
should give good course keeping with crisp,
well controlled turns under normal operating conditions
level 9
gives the tightest course keeping and greatest
rudder activity (and power consumption). This can lead to
a rough passage in open waters as the SmartPilot may
‘fight’ the sea.
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Options
RESPONSE 1
AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband)
The SmartPilot will gradually ignore repetitive boat move-
ments and only react to true variations in course. This pro-
vides the best compromise between power consumption
and course keeping accuracy
RESPONSE 2
AutoSeastate off (minimum deadband)
This setting provides tighter course keeping but will lead to
increased power consumption and drive unit activity
RESPONSE 3
AutoSeastate off + counter rudder yaw damping
This setting provides the tightest possible course keeping
by introducing counter rudder yaw damping
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Range
TURN RATE
1° to 30° per second in 1° steps
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