Operation Manual

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Operation | TP10, TP22 & TP32 User Guide
Autotack
The Tillerpilot has a built-in autotack facility, allowing easy tacking
of the vessel when single- or short-handed. An autotack is only
possible in Autopilot mode.
To initiate autotack, press and hold the TACK key, then short press
the Port (
) or Starboard ( ) key whilst keeping the tack key held
down until both LEDS illuminate and you hear a beep. To confirm
the autotack press the Port ( ) or Starboard ( ) key depending on
which direction you wish to tack.
The operation of the Tillerpilot will differ during an autotack,
depending on whether the pilot is in Steer To Compass or Steer To
Wind mode:
Autotacking in Compass mode
If in Compass mode (default), the Tillerpilot will tack the vessel in the
selected direction through a tack angle of 100º.
Autotacking in Wind mode
The Tillerpilot will tack the vessel through to the same apparent
wind angle, but on the opposite tack.
¼ Note: As a safety feature the Tillerpilot will only allow an autotack if
the apparent wind is less than 90º – i.e. autotack is disabled when
sailing downwind.
¼ Note: The Tillerpilot automatically prevents tacking in the wrong
direction – if on Port tack, only an autotack onto Starboard tack will
be possible.
Autotacking in Nav mode
As the Tillerpilot will be steering directly to a waypoint, the autotack
facility is disabled while in Nav mode.
If it is necessary to perform an autotack, disengage Nav mode by
pressing the NAV key then perform the autotack.
Warning: Ensure that the boat is on the correct tack before
re-engaging Nav mode.
STBY
TACK
STBY
AUTO
STBY
TACK
STBY
AUTO