Operation Manual

Electro-Hydraulic and/or Linear Drive Unit

When the vessel is still moored, turn manually the helm to the center. In AUTO mode, execute a

course change of 10 / 20 degrees and check that the rudder moves in the correct direction and in

an intermediate position (the movement should be proportioned to the change).

NOTE: If the autopilot is configured to work without the feedback, you will see the rudder moving to the

hard-over position. A “NO RUDDER” alarm will also be displayed.

In case the rudder moves in the opposite direction, invert the wires of the motor (reversing power

unit) or invert the right and left solenoid connections (continuous running power unit).

GPS and/or Chartplotter

In these instruments, select the output data to the NMEA0183 standard (it usually is the default

configuration and no manual operation is required).

Plan a route on this instrument and verify that the autopilot receives correctly the bearing from

them by placing it on NAV mode.

Obviously, in NAV mode the autopilot will follow the course of the instrument connected to the

TB1 connector of the Course Computer, NAV1 input.

You may also connect a second GPS / Chartplotter on the TB1 connector, NAV2 input. In this case,

you should change the NAV2 FUNCTION to NAV2.

Wind Direction Sensor

Verify that the sensor is connected to the TB1 connector of the Course Computer, NAV2 input.

Select the output data to the NMEA0183 standard (this usually is the default configuration and no

manual operation is required) and verify that the autopilot receives the correct bearing of the wind

by pressing and releasing the NAV/TURN key until WIND mode is selected.