B&G Network Pilot (ACP) User Manual
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ENGAGING THE AUTOPILOT
1. Steer the boat onto a suitable heading, allow time for the boat to
settle on this course.
2. Select autopilot mode COMP (compass) with the MODE key.
3. Press AUTO key on any Network Pilot Display or Hand-held
Controller.
4. The autopilot will now be steering the boat on the selected heading.
5. Alter course in multiple increments using the 10º and 1º course
change buttons on any Network Pilot Display or Hand-held
Controller.
6. Press the red OFF key to disengage the autopilot and return to
manual steering.
RESETTING THE RUDDER MIDSHIPS POSITION
Due to hull design and steering characteristics the best rudder midships
position can only be set when underway at normal cruising speed.
Adjust the midships position as follows.
• Steer the boat into the wind.
• Boats with twin engines must have the engine revs balanced.
• Boats with trim tabs must have them in the normal cruising position.
• Enter commissioning mode by pressing AUTO and OFF keys.