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Introduction
This Handbook describes how to operate your ST7000 and is intended for use after the autopilot has been set up.
Full details of setting up and initial sea trials procedures are described in the Installation Handbook.
Basic Principles
When switched on, the ST7000 will be in Standby mode. To select automatic steering simply steady the vessel on
the required heading and push Auto. At any time to return to manual steering push Standby.
Autopilot control has been simplified to a set of push button operations, all of which are confirmed with a beep tone.
In addition to the main 6 button course control keypad, the secondary 4 button keypad provides the following
functions:-
•
Track
selects the built in track control to allow the autopilot to steer under the supervision of Radio Navigation
System.
•
Response
selects 3 levels of course keeping response.
•
Display
selects
1) waypoint information for display (when available).
2) the watch alarm.
3) illumination
level.
Warning
Hand steering is not possible when 'Auto' is
selected. The 'Standby' button must be
pressed to
disengage the Autopilot drive.
It is the skippers responsibility to brief
all crew members on this procedure.
When used with a Sterndrive Actuator a
special
emergency manual override facility
is provided. For
details see page 13.
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