Raymarine autopilot control unit GPS Receiver User Manual


 
90 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owners Handbook
7 Adjusting Autopilot Settings
Type 150G/400G autopilot systems
Type 150G/400G autopilot systems have 9 possible response levels.
Type 150/400 autopilot systems
Type 150/400 (non-GyroPlus) autopilot systems have 3 possible
response levels:
Magnetic variation
If required, set this value to the level of magnetic variation present at
your boats current position indicated as east (
VAR EAST) or west
(
VAR WEST). The autopilot sends this variation setting to other
instruments on the SeaTalk system, and it can be updated by other
SeaTalk instruments.
Screen text Options
RESPONSE 1 to 9
level 1 gives the least pilot activity to conserve power, but
may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy
levels 4 to 6 should give good course keeping with crisp,
well controlled turns under normal operating conditions
level 9 gives the tightest course keeping and greatest
rudder activity, but may lead to a rough passage in open
waters as the autopilot may fight the sea
Screen text Options
RESPONSE 1
AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband)
autopilot to gradually ignores repetitive boat movements
and only react to true variations in course
provides the best compromise between power
consumption and course keeping accuracy
RESPONSE 2
AutoSeastate off (minimum deadband)
provides tighter course keeping
increased power consumption and drive unit activity
RESPONSE 3
AutoSeastate off + counter rudder yaw damping
provides tightest possible course keeping by introducing
counter rudder yaw damping
Screen text Options
VARIATION Default setting = 0°
VAR EAST/ VAR WEST 30°EAST(-30°) to 30° WEST (+30°) in 1° steps