Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
2.8Automatic 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 the mode index and the set course.
Alternatively, the Standby mode display can show the following information by a long press on
the TURN/DODGE/INFO button:
Automatic steering mode Set course: 340 degrees Steering parameter:
Refer to INFO menu, page 46.
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 |
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Course adjust 1° | Course change | |
(or 10°)/ push | 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 45).
Once the course is changed to a new set course, the boat will automatically turn to the new heading and continue to steer straight.
Heading catch
When in Auto mode this feature allows you to automatically cancel the turn you are in by an instant press on the AUTO
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