Simrad AP28 Technical Information download pdf (Page 38)

36 | Operation

WIND

• Wind (vane) mode

• Set wind angle: 008 degrees

from starboard

• Measured wind angle: 008°A

(apparent) or T (true)

• Course to steer (to maintain

set wind angle): 345°

• Heading: 344° M (magnetic) or T (true)

• Rudder angle: 00°

• Speed from log: 12.8 kn

• Parameter: LO-A (Low value, automatic set)

The set course to steer (CTS) and set wind angle are

entered from the compass heading and the wind

transducer at the moment the WIND mode is selected.

From that point the autopilot will change the course to

maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may change.

If the cumulative shift of the wind direction exceeds a set

limit a WIND SHIFT alarm will sound.

Adjustments to the set wind angle is as per below.

Steer port Steer stbd

Adjust set wind angle

1°/ push

Major wind angle adjust

CCW: Steer port CW: Steer stbd

STBY

Regain manual steering by pressing the STBY key.

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