Raymarine autopilot - Manual (Page 99)

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Type 150G/400G autopilot systems
Type 150G/400G autopilot systems have 9 possible response levels.
Type 150/400 autopilot systems
Type 150/400 (non-GyroPlus) autopilot systems have 3 possible
response levels:
Magnetic variation
If required, set this value to the level of magnetic variation present at
your boat’s current position – indicated as east (VAR EAST) or west
(VAR WEST). The autopilot sends this variation setting to other
instruments on the SeaTalk system, and it can be updated by other
SeaTalk instruments.
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RESPONSE 1 to 9
• level 1 gives the least pilot activity to conserve power, but
may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy
• levels 4 to 6 should give good course keeping with crisp,
well controlled turns under normal operating conditions
• level 9 gives the tightest course keeping and greatest
rudder activity, but may lead to a rough passage in open
waters as the autopilot may ‘fight’ the sea
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RESPONSE 1 AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband)
• autopilot to gradually ignores repetitive boat movements
and only react to true variations in course
• provides the best compromise between power
consumption and course keeping accuracy
RESPONSE 2 AutoSeastate off (minimum deadband)
• provides tighter course keeping
• increased power consumption and drive unit activity
RESPONSE 3 AutoSeastate off + counter rudder yaw damping
• provides tightest possible course keeping by introducing
counter rudder yaw damping
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VARIATION Default setting = 0°
VAR EAST/ VAR WEST 30°EAST(-30°) to 30° WEST (+30°) in 1° steps