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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 7
Note:
You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is
powered off. You can make permanent adjustments in User Calibration (See page 24). This
determines the default power-up response level.
Adjusting performance – S1G, S2G and S3G systems
S1G, S2G and S3G systems have 9 levels of response:
• level 9 to 7 give the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity
(and power consumption). This can lead to a rough passage in open waters as
the SmartPilot may ‘fight’ the sea.
• levels 6 to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp, well controlled
turns under normal operating conditions.
• level 3 to 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity. This conserves power, but
may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy.
With these points in mind, you should use the following procedure to make
temporary adjustments to the response level when required:
1. Display the RESPONSE screen by pressing the
-1 and +1 buttons together
momentarily.
Note:
The
RESPONSE
screen is set as a default data page (see SmartPilot Commis-
sioning Guide) so you can also access it by pressing
disp
and then scrolling through the
data pages.
2. Press -1 or +1 to change the response level.
3. Press disp or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display.
Adjusting performance – Non-G systems
Non-G SmartPilot systems have three different response levels:
• Response Level 1: AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband)
The SmartPilot will gradually ignore repetitive boat movements and only
react to true variations in course. This provides the best compromise between
power consumption and course keeping accuracy.
D5452-3
Increase
response
Decrease
response
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