Raymarine autopilot + ST4000+ - Manual (Page 6)

Preface v
Contents
About this handbook ...........................................................ix
Important Information .........................................................x
Warranty ...................................................................................... x
Safety notices .............................................................................. x
EMC conformance ..................................................................... xi
Handbook information ............................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................1
1.1 Features ..................................................................................... 1
1.2 Extended systems ...................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Basic Operation .......................................................3
2.1 Using the control unit ................................................................ 4
Key functions ............................................................................ 4
Display layout ........................................................................... 5
2.2 Using Auto mode ...................................................................... 6
Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode) ......................................... 6
Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode) .............................. 7
Changing course in Auto mode ................................................. 8
Dodging obstacles in Auto mode .............................................. 8
Returning to the previous locked heading (LAST HDG) ......... 9
Automatic tack (AutoTack) .................................................... 10
Making major course changes ................................................ 10
Gusting conditions .................................................................. 11
2.3 Adjusting autopilot performance ............................................ 12
Changing the response level (AutoSeastate) .......................... 12
Changing the rudder gain ........................................................ 13
2.4 Autopilot alarms ..................................................................... 14
Responding to alarms .............................................................. 14
2.5 Adjusting display and keypad lighting ................................... 18
Chapter 3: Advanced Operation ............................................19
3.1 Using Track mode ................................................................... 20
Selecting Track mode ............................................................. 20
Exiting Track mode ................................................................. 22
Cross track error ...................................................................... 22
Tidal stream compensation ..................................................... 23
Waypoint arrival and advance ................................................. 24
Dodges in Track mode ............................................................ 25
Safety in Track mode .............................................................. 25