Onwa Marine Electronics KAP-833 - Manual (Page 6)

Autopilot Operation Autopilot Operation
Overview of Operation
The following is a brief list of the capabilities of the KAP-833 autopilot. Each
described in more detail in a separate chapter.
Note: Power to the KAP-833 is supplied via Weather control. Turn the knob
control in a clockwise direction to apply power to the KAP-833; this will
initially put the KAP-833 into Standby mode.
Standby Mode
The digital display shows the current magnetic heading.
The autopilot will not apply any steering control.
Auto Mode
The autopilot will maintain your vessel on any desired magnetic course.
This course can be set from the control panel by dialling up a course
change with the course knob, entering a course from the keypad, or
recalling a stored course with the PRESET button.
Power Steer
The rudder angle may be controlled by the course knob on the main
panel or from one of the remote steering stations.
GPS Mode
When receiving information from a GPS unit, the autopilot can steer a
vessel to a precise latitude and longitude.
Stopwatch Timer Mode
A timer can be set for 1 to 60 minutes. When the time expires, an alarm
will sound. Uses include timing of trawling runs, or a reminder to check
for anchor drag at set periods during a storm.
Remote steering stations
Two of these may normally be fitted (eg on each side of the bridge),
allowing adjustment of the autopilot course, or direct control of the rudder
(power steering). An optional third steering lever may be connected to
the control unit, subject to a special order at time of delivery.
Rudder Ratio, Weather and Counter Rudder
These controls customise the KAP-833 for your vessel. They may also
be used to adjust steering for varying sea conditions.
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