Instruction manual

Configuration and Setup
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the steering algorithms and result in poorer steering instead
of providing improvements.
A play in the steering gear will always reduce the steering
performance of the autopilot. The best result is obtained when
sloppy linkages are repaired and this is the recommended course
of action.
Note ! With a rudder feedback unit installed the effect of the rudder
play is significantly lessened.
When rudder play still exists and there is no feedback unit
installed, the autopilot will need some assistance from the
installer to compensate for this. The effect of the rudder play is
different at slow speed as compared to cruising speed and both
situations have to be compensated for individually.
This adjustment must be made
when steering in dead calm sea.
Confirm by turning the course
knob clockwise.
Note!
This menu item can also be
accessed directly in Auto mode.
Press and hold the
NAV/WIND/SETUP button
until this display appears.
The vertical bar is the lubber line (bow). Observe the number of
arrows to each side of the bar while the autopilot is working; one
> = 1° off course. Increase the rudder play value in steps by
turning the course knob and take time to observe the result of
each step before you make further changes. The best setting is
when the number of arrows is at a minimum on each side of the
bar. This adjustment has to be made at cruising speed (LO
setting) and once again at slow speed (HI setting).
Note ! Increasing the rudder play compensation will increase the
number of rudder commands. Particularly at low speed this may
enhance the course keeping performance.
Proceed to the “Parameters” item by pressing the STBD button
or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the STBY button.