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SmartPilot Series Commissioning Guide
Off course warning angle
This screen determines the angle used by the
OFF COURSE
warning (see
SmartPilot Operating Guide
). The
OFF COURSE
warning operates if the pilot
strays off course by more than the specified angle for more than 20 seconds.
Joystick mode (PWR STEER)
If you have a joystick connected to your Smartpilot, use this screen to select the
required joystick mode of operation. For detailed operating information, refer to
the guide supplied with the joystick
Screen Text
Range
OFF COURSE
15° to 40° in 1° steps
Options
OFF
Joystick off
1
1
= Proportional power steer
Proportional power steer applies rudder in proportion to
joystick movement – the further the joystick is held over,
the greater the applied rudder.
2
2
= Bang-bang power steer
Bang-bang power steer applies continuous rudder in the
direction of the lever movement – to improve control, the
speed of rudder movement changes with the angle of the
lever. For maximum speed, push the lever hardover. If you
return the lever to the center position, the rudder will
remain in its current position.
Locked heading
Boat heading
15˚ minimum
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