Instruction manual

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
26 20221586F
2.8 Automatic Steering
When AUTO mode is selected, the autopilot automatically picks
the current boat heading as the set course and maintains the
simultaneous rudder angle. This gives a bumpless transfer at the
mode change.
The main Auto mode display
shows:
−
Automatic steering mode
− Set course: 340 degrees
− Steering parameter: LO-A
− Compass reading: 340°M
− Rudder angle: 00°
Alternatively, the Auto mode
display can show the mode index
and the set course in large
characters by a long press on the
TURN/DODGE/INFO button.
Refer to INFO menu, page
62.
The autopilot will keep the boat on the set course until a new
mode is selected or a new course is set with the course knob or
the PORT or STBD buttons. One revolution of the course knob
equals a 45° course change.
Decrease Increase
Course adjust 1°
(or 10°)/ push
Course change
CCW: Decrease CW: Increase
Note ! On power boats it is possible in the User Setup menu to set the
buttons to change the course by 10° per press (see page
58).
Once the course is changed to a new set course, the boat will
automatically turn to the new heading and continue to steer
straight.