Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 - Manual (Page 29)

Operation
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NAV-WORK STBY AUTO-WORK
NAV STBY AUTO
Note ! NAV-WORK mode can only be entered from a control unit or
AP51 Remote Control Unit.
2.6 Automatic Steering
AUTO Mode
AUTO
AUTO mode is used to make the AP50 steer the vessel
automatically on a set heading. AUTO mode is always available
from any mode or function within the AP50 by a single push of
the AUTO button. When AUTO mode is selected, the AP50
automatically selects the current vessel heading as the set
heading and the rudder will move to midship position.
The W Init rudder setting has no effect.
In AUTO, the AP50 issues rudder commands to keep the boat
on the set heading. The boat heading is provided by the steering
compass.
The AP50 will keep the boat on the set heading until a new
mode is selected or a new heading is set with either the course
knob, the
(PORT) or (STBD) buttons, or by pushing the
AUTO button again. One revolution of the knob equals a 45 °
course change.
Once the course is changed to a new set heading, the boat will
automatically turn to the new heading and continue to steer
straight.
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RUDDER 340.
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Gyro1
Display information:
• Automatic steering mode
• Set heading: 329°
• Boat heading from gyro compass: 340.7°
• Rudder angle: 2° to port and still moving
Rotate the course knob to change the course:
Clock-wise = Starboard course change
Counter Clock-wise = Port course change
Press the PORT or STBD button to adjust the course by 1°. It is
possible to set the buttons to adjust the course by 5° or 10° per
press in the Installation menu (see page 148).
AUTO
Press the AUTO button to select current vessel heading as set
heading.