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The operational modes | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual

Hand steering

Standby mode

Standby mode is used when you steer at the helm. The autopilot will always be in this mode

when you turn the system on.

• Switch the autopilot to Standby mode from any operation by a short press on the STBY key.

The Standby mode info panel

A. HDG: Current heading and Header repeater unit (True or Magnetic)

B. COG: Course over ground

C. SOG: Speed over ground

- If SOG is missing, the speed info will be taken from log (STW). If also log is missing or

erratic, speed can be set manually from the Quick menu (MAN).

Non-Follow-Up (NFU) steering

In NFU mode you use the PORT/STBD keys to control the rudder.

• Select NFU mode by pressing the PORT or STBD keys when the autopilot is in Standby or

FU mode

- The the rudder will move as long as the key is pressed

The NFU mode info panel

A. HDG: Current heading and Header repeater unit (True or Magnetic)

B. COG: Course over ground

C. SOG: Speed over ground

- If SOG is missing, the speed info will be taken from log (STW). If also log is missing or

erratic, speed can be set manually from the Quick menu (MAN).

Follow-up (FU) steering

In FU mode you use the rotary knob to set rudder angle.

• Select FU mode by pressing the rotary knob when the system is in Standby or NFU mode

• Turn the rotary knob to set the rudder angle

- The rudder will move to the commanded angle and then stop

FU mode info panel

A. Set rudder angle

B. COG: Course over ground

C. SOG: Speed over ground

- If SOG is missing, the speed info will be taken from log (STW). If also log is missing or

erratic, speed can be set manually from the Quick menu (MAN).

Quick menu in STBY, FU and NFU mode

From the Quick menu in STBY, NFU and FU you can change sources used for steering, display

active alarms and set manual speed.

The Quick menu includes access to the Settings dialogs.

• Activate the Quick menu by a short press on the MENU key

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