B&G Network Autopilot - Manual (Page 99)

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CALIBRATION OF DIRECT SPEED INPUT
The ACP computer unit can take a direct speed input from a Paddle-
Wheel with a hall effect output (also refer to sections 4-18 and 4-20). All
B&G paddle-wheel type sensors are compatible. The Hertz/Knot value
is entered into the system to ensure the autopilot steering response is
controlled with reference to boat speed. The default Hertz/Knot value is
6.25, this is the setting for B&G speed sensors.
To determine if the value is correct compare the boat speed value
displayed by the Network PILOT display (when the SPEED key is
pressed) with the displayed value of speed on the log/speedo fitted.
Press
SETUP
key, select
SC
6.25. Press
ENTER
key,
Display
flashes. Adjust the
value,
▲= value
up
▼= value
down Press
ENTER
key, the
value is
memorised
POWER STEER MODE
USE OF POWER STEER MODE
The power steer mode allows the user to directly control the boats
rudder by using any Network Pilot Display or Hand-held controller
course change keys. This could be used in an emergency if the normal
manual steering system become defective, e.g. a broken steering
quadrant cable or control rod. It can also enable faults in the ram drive
unit or drive pump, the rudder reference unit and its' linkage to the
steering system to be diagnosed because the autopilot normal course
control software is by-passed.