Autopilot9autopilot, Safe operation with the autopilot, Activating the autopilot – B&G Zeus2 Glass Helm CPU User Manual

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Autopilot

If an AC12N, AC42N or SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot
functionality will be available in the system.
An Autopilot is designed to maintain an accurate course in various sea conditions with
minimal helm movements.

Safe operation with the autopilot

Warning:

An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace

a human navigator.

Activating the autopilot

You activate the autopilot from any panel by selecting the autopilot tile in the Instrument
bar, followed by selecting the selected mode in the autopilot pop-up.

Switching from automatic mode to manual steering

You switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any automatic operation mode from the
autopilot pop-up.

Ú Note:

If the Zeus

2

Processor is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take

manual control of the steering regardsell of the autopilot mode. Refer to "Using the autopilot in an
EVC system"
on page 56.

Autopilot indication on the pages

Key

Description

1

Autopilot indication in Status bar

2

Autopilot pop-up

3

Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

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Autopilot

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