Instruction manual

WP32 Wheelpilot

E04596

STBY

TACK

STBY

AUTO

STBY

AUTO

Fig 2.2 - Engaging autopilot mode

Clutch on

Clutch off

2 OPERATION

2.1 General

The WP32 powers up in Standby mode, indicated by a flashing

LED next to the STBY/AUTO key. The two direction LEDs

above the Port and Starboard keys are always dimly lit, which

provides night illumination for the keypad. All functions are

confirmed audibly by a “beep” and visually by the LEDs, so

the status of the unit can always be confirmed at a glance.

2.2 Engaging the clutch

The Wheelpilot will not drive in any mode unless the drive

clutch is engaged first. The clutch is controlled by the lever on

the left side of the unit (Fig 2.1) -

With the lever in the upward position the clutch is disengaged,

and the wheel is free to turn by hand. Push the lever down

fully, until it is flush with the motor housing, to engage the

clutch. The wheel will then be held firmly by the Wheelpilot –

hand steering is not possible with the the clutch engaged.

2.3 Autopilot mode

To engage Autopilot mode, press the STBY/AUTO key, and

the Wheelpilot will lock onto the current course. The LED next

to this key will stop flashing and remain permanently lit, as

long as the pilot is in Autopilot mode (Fig 2.2) -

Fig 2.1 - Engaging clutch