Raymarine autopilot control unit - Manual (Page 43)

26 ST7000 Plus Autopilot Control Unit Owner’s Handbook
If you do not accept the previous wind within this time, the autopilot
locks on to the current apparent wind angle.
Dodges
Full control is still available from the keypad when the autopilot is in
Wind mode.
• Dodge manoeuvres are accomplished by simply selecting the
desired course change using the course change keys
(
-1, +1, -10 and +10). Both the locked heading and locked apparent
wind angle are adjusted.
• Once the hazard has been avoided, you can reverse the previous
course change, or return to the previous apparent wind angle
(
LAST WIND).
Wind Shift Alarm
The wind shift alarm sounds, and the text WINDSHIFT is displayed, if a
wind shift of more than 15° is detected.
1. Press standby to cancel the alarm and return to hand steering,
and steer onto the required heading.
2. Press standby and auto together to return to Wind mode with
the new apparent wind angle.
Using AutoTack in Wind Mode
The automatic tack function tacks the vessel through a set angle (the
factory default is 100°). The locked heading can then be adjusted until
the required apparent wind angle is achieved.
• To tack to starboard, press +1 and +10 together momentarily.
• To tack to port, press -1 and -10 together momentarily.
Note: In order to obtain optimum performance when using AutoTack
in Wind mode, it is important that the wind vane is accurately centred
when it is installed.
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