Instruction manual

Robertson AP11 Autopilot
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2 AP11 AUTOPILOT OPERATION
WARNING ! An autopilot is a very useful navigational aid, but
DOES NOT under any circumstance replace a human
navigator.
Do not use automatic steering when:
• In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters
• In poor visibility or extreme sea conditions
• When in areas where use of autopilot is prohibited
by law
When using an autopilot:
• Do not leave the helm unattended
• Do not place any magnetic material or equipment
near heading sensor used in the autopilot system
• Verify at regular intervals course and position of
vessel
• Always switch to Standby mode in due time to
avoid hazardous situations
2.1 Overview
The AP11 Control Unit can be used in single or dual station
installations. A hand held, push button operated remote
control provides manual steering in STANDBY- mode and
course change in AUTO mode. In a multi station system all
control units and the remote(s) are active simultaneously;
however, the control unit(s) that are not being operated will
then display a flashing REMOTE.
The AP11 autopilot system is capable of the following
steering modes: STBY (standby), AUTO with heading
source selection of COM (compass), NAV (navigation
receiver), or W/A (wind vane).
In STBY mode push button steering is available directly on
the control unit or on the remote control. Manual steering is
also available using a steering lever. The basic operating
concept in AUTO mode is that you will first select the
heading source while in STBY mode, then switch to AUTO
for automatic steering.
The system has two steering parameter sets referred to as
HI and LO, corresponding to the speed of the boat.
Selection of HI and LO speed parameters is done