Specifications
MADMAN Marine Electronics
5
V2.1
OPERATION
The fob (transmitter) buttons replicate the four black buttons on the Autopilot and provide
the same course changing and auto-tacking functionality. In addition, the Autopilot mode
can be changed between Auto and Standby from the fob.
The fobs supplied have a range of around 100m so the AP WRC will work from any position
on your boat. The main unit does not need to be in direct line of sight with the transmitter.
A red light on the fob indicates when a button is being pressed.
Fob Button Functions
The fob buttons are assigned the following functions:
Button A change 1 degree to port
Button B change 1 degree to starboard
Button C change 10 degrees to port
Button D change 10 degrees to starboard
Buttons A & C (together) auto-tack to port
Buttons B & D (together) auto-tack to starboard
Press each button (or combination of buttons) briefly when wanting to change course by 1
or 10 degrees or to auto-tack.
To auto-tack it is acceptable to (for example) press and hold Button A first and then press
Button C – the two buttons do not need to be pressed at exactly the same time.
Note: Do not hold Button A (or B) for longer than one second before pressing Button C (or D)
due to the mode change functions of Buttons A and B when held for 2 seconds.
The buttons are also assigned the following additional mode change functions:
Long Press on Button A (2+ secs) change Autopilot mode to ‘Auto’
Long Press on Button B (2+ secs) change Autopilot mode to ‘Standby’
*Press Button A and Button B
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change Autopilot mode to ‘Wind’
Long Press on Buttons A & B (2+ secs) change Autopilot mode to ‘Track’
* Must be in ‘Auto’ mode first.
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Wind mode only available if valid wind data is being received by the autopilot.
Sometimes fob button presses are missed by the Autopilot which usually occurs when the
Autopilot is in ‘Auto’ mode and is still adjusting to a new position (even though it may
appear to have stopped moving). If this occurs just press the required fob button again.