Chapter 1: Basic operation
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Off Course alarm
The SmartPilot warns you when you have been off course from the locked heading
for longer than 20 seconds. It shows whether the deviation is to port or starboard.
The warning automatically clears if the heading recovers or if you change course.
1. To cancel the off course warning, press
standby
to return to manual steer
ing.
2. Check whether your boat is carrying too much sail, or whether the sails are
badly balanced. You can usually significantly improve course keeping by
improving the sail balance.
Note:
The default off course angle is set at 20º. You can adjust this angle in Dealer Cali
bration (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide).
1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my
SmartPilot?
The principal method of adjusting the performance of SmartPilot systems is by
changing the response level. This is the only user adjustment you should need to
make to your SmartPilot on a regular basis.
The response level controls the relationship between the SmartPilot’s course
keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. When you turn on your
SmartPilot it will always be at the default level. (This level can be adjusted in User
Calibration
see page 31)
When you require extra tight course keeping (e.g. for pilotage in confined and
sheltered waters), increase the setting. If you want to minimize drive activity and
conserve battery power, decrease the setting.
You can make temporary adjustments to the response level when using your
SmartPilot on a daytoday basis. By doing this you can match performance to
conditions as they occur.
D3315-5
= deviation to port
= deviation to starboard
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