Operation Manual

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Operation | TP10, TP22 & TP32 User Guide
Operation
General
The unit 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.
¼ Note: The NAV key on the TP22 and TP32 is labeled CAL on the
TP10. Both keys are referenced where applicable.
Autopilot mode
While in Standby mode, the pushrod can be manually driven in and
out by pressing the arrowed Port ( ) and Starboard ( ) keys, which
allows “power steering” of the vessel.
To engage Autopilot mode, press the STBY/AUTO key and the
Tillerpilot 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.
To lock the pilot onto the desired course, either steer the correct
course and then engage the autopilot, or engage the autopilot and
then adjust the heading until the correct course is being sailed (see
“Adjusting course” on page 5).
If the STBY/AUTO key is pressed and held, the pilot will beep a
second time and lock onto the previously used heading (this feature
will not be available if the unit has just been switched on).
Adjusting course
In Autopilot mode, precise course adjustments can be easily made:
- Press the Port (
) or Starboard ( ) key once and a 1º course
adjustment will be made in the specified direction. This is
confirmed by a single beep and the Port or Starboard LED will
flash once.
- Press and hold either key and a 10º course adjustment will be
made, confirmed by a double beep and a double flash of the Port
or Starboard LED.
¼ Note: Following any course adjustment in Nav mode (see “Nav
mode” on page 7), the Tillerpilot will gradually return to the
navigation track.
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