Instruction manual

WP32 Wheelpilot

E04596

TACK

In the example shown, there are two nav data sources (the CP44

Chartplotter and the NMEAGPS via the IS12 Mega instrument)

and two external heading sources (the IS12 Compass and the

RFC35R Rate Compass via the AP25 Autopilot). The Wheelpilot

could be used as a backup pilot, while still using the RFC35R as

the heading data source. However, the Wheelpilot may auto-

matically select the IS12 Compass as the heading data source

and it may select the Mega instrument as the nav data source

instead of the CP44.

If these are not the desired sources, they can be manually con-

figured. Two operation modes are available:

System mode – This is the default setting – the

Wheelpilot automatically selects its

own data sources, but it can be

reconfigured to use another source

by a remote device such as a SimNet

Chartplotter or other Command Unit.

StandAlone mode – The Wheelpilot automatically selects

its own data source (the first it detects),

but cannot be configured by a remote

device.

To select the operation mode, the Wheelpilot must first be

powered down.

To select StandAlone mode press and hold the TACK and

keys and turn the power on (Fig 5.18) -

POWER

Fig 5.18 - Selecting StandAlone mode