Using the autopilot in an evc system, Autopilot settings, Chart compass – B&G Zeus2 Glass Helm CPU User Manual

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Locking remote stations

The AP24/AP28 includes a Remote Lock function that will disable autopilot control from
other units. A locked control unit is indicated with a key symbol in autopilot controller pop-
up.
When the remote lock function is enabled on an AP24/AP28 control unit, only the active
control unit stays in command. No transfer of command to Zeus

2

Processor or other

autopilot control units on the system can take place,
You can only unlock the remote stations from the AP24/AP28 unit in command.

Using the autopilot in an EVC system

When the Zeus

2

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

control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode.
The mode indicator on the pilot pop-up will be replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override.
The system will return to Zeus

2

Processor control in standby mode if no rudder command is

given from the EVC system within a predefined period.

Autopilot settings

Chart compass

You can elect to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass
symbol will be off when the cursor is active on the panel.

Locking autopilot operation from a unit

You can lock a display to prevent unauthorized operation of the autopilot. When the unit is
locked this is indicated with a lock symbol and with text in the pop up. No automatic modes
can be selected from a locked display.

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Note:

The lock function is not available on a display which has autopilot control!

If the Zeus

2

Processor is part of an AP24/AP28 system, all other autopilot control units can be

locked for autopilot control from the AP24/ AP28 control unit.

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