Operation Manual

12 | Operation
No rudder angle bargraph
When the autopilot is operating on
Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF), the
rudder angle bargraph is empty in
Standby mode.
No mode indication
When the autopilot is configured for
Electronic Vessel Control (EVC), you
can take manual control of the
steering by means of the helm
irrespective of the autopilot mode.
The autopilot will go to Standby
mode. The “S” in the display is
replaced by a dash to indicate that
steering is from the helm. Ref. page
115.
1.5 Automatic steering
AUTO (Compass) mode
When the AUTO key is pressed, the AP28 automatically
selects the current boat heading as the set course and
maintains the rudder angle. This gives a bumpless
transfer at the mode change.
• Automatic steering mode
• Set course: 340 degrees
• Compass reading: 339°M
• Heading source: RC42
• Rudder angle: 01° to
starboard
• Speed: 12.8 kn (from log)
• Steering parameter set: LO-A
(Low automatic)