Instruction manual

Configuration and setup
20221560F 95
Dockside settings when configured for
Virtual Feedback
The Virtual Feedback algorithms in the autopilot software enable
your autopilot to steer without having to mount a conventional
rudder feedback unit. These algorithms are designed for vessels
up to 40 ft. powered by outboard or stern drives only.
Installing a feedback unit, however, will always enhance the
performance of an autopilot and provide an accurate rudder
angle indicator on the autopilot display. Unless impractical or
impossible, a rudder feedback unit should be installed.
Note ! The autopilot is automatically configured for Virtual Feedback
when there is no feedback unit connected at first time turn on, or
at turn on after a Master Reset has been performed (Page
117).
At first time turn on the autopilot will
after approx. 5 seconds sound and display
a feedback failure alarm. Press the STBY
button to silence the alarm and follow the
instructions in the display to initiate the
Setup as described on page
83
Press and hold the INFO/SETUP button
to enter the Installation setup menu. Select
“Dockside” and press the STBD 10 button
to open the “Dockside” menu. This will
automatically configure the autopilot for
Virtual Feedback, and the alternating
feedback alarm will disappear from the
display.
When the autopilot is configured for
Virtual Feedback the Boat type is
automatically set to Outboard.
The (autopilot) Drive unit voltage should
be set to the voltage specified for your
drive unit. See page
88
Virtual Feedback calibration
To perform the Virtual Feedback
calibration and rudder test you must be
able to view the movement of the
engines/drives (“rudder”).
The Virtual feedback calibration is entered