Specifications

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation
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Operating hints
 Major changes to the selected apparent wind angle should be made
by returning to Standby mode, changing course manually, then
reselecting Vane Mode.
 Vane mode filters the windvane output. This provides the optimum
response for off-shore conditions where genuine shifts in wind
direction occur gradually.
 In gusty and unsteady inshore conditions, it is best to sail a few
degrees further off the wind so that changes in apparent wind
direction can be tolerated.
 It is important to ensure that the amount of standing helm is
minimised by careful sail trimming and positioning of the mainsheet
traveller.
 The headsail and mainsail should be reefed a little early rather than
too late.
3.3 Adjusting autopilot performance
The response level and rudder gain can be adjusted during normal
operation using a combined key-press. Alternatively, you can set up
these two control displays as default Data Pages (see section 2.5).
The default calibration settings for response and rudder gain (refer to
Dealer Setup) are restored when the system is powered on.
Changing the response level (AutoSeastate)
The response level controls the relationship between the autopilots
course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity.
 Response Level 1, AutoSeastate (Automatic Deadband), causes the
autopilot to gradually ignore repetitive movements of the vessel and
only react to true variations in course. This provides the best
compromise between power consumption and course keeping
accuracy, and is the default calibration setting.
 Response Level 2 (Minimum Deadband) provides the tightest
course keeping possible. However, tighter course keeping results in
increased power consumption and drive unit activity.
 Response Level 3 (also Minimum Deadband) provides the tightest
course keeping possible by introducing yaw damping.