Specifications

Chapter 2: Basic Operation

2.3 Using Auto mode

Engaging the Autopilot (Auto)

1. Steady the vessel on the required heading.

2. Press auto.

• In Auto mode, the display shows the locked autopilot heading.

Disengaging the autopilot (Standby) to return to

hand steering

• Press standby.

• In Standby mode, the display shows the vessel’s current compass

heading.

• The previous autopilot heading is memorised and can be recalled

(see Returning to the previous locked heading).

Changing course in Auto mode

• The +1 and +10 (starboard) and –1 and –10 (port) keys are used to

change the locked heading, in increments of 1° and 10°, when the

autopilot has control.

Example: a 30° course change to port = press –10 three times.

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