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• If the boat is a sailboat use the WIND mode and try
the AP24 at different settings of the apparent wind
angle. Also try the WINDN(av) mode, optimized VMG
and WCV when sailing (tacking) to a waypoint
• If the rudder response feels aggressive during the
seatrial, you may want to reduce the rudder speed to
get a smoother steering. Alternatively on a sailboat
you may want to have a higher rudder speed when
running
• The motor Drive out (page 86) can be set with the
above i
n mind. Never adjust in more than 10% steps
with respect to the reading set during the automatic
rudder test (page 66). Always perform a new
Autotune after the adjust
ment
• Provide the owner with user training
Providing user training
The user should be instructed in the "basic" operational
functions, such as:
• Turning the system on and off
• Changing modes. Explain briefly what takes place in
the different modes
• Regaining manual control from any mode. Point out in
what modes the helm is engaged by the autopilot
• Taking command at an "inactive" station, if applicable
• Using the lock mode, how to lock/unlock and how to
shut the system down from a locked control unit, if
applicable
• Use of the Power steering mode (NFU)
• Use of a Non-Follow-up controller, if connected
• Changing course by Left 1, Left 10, Right 1 and
Right 10 keys
• Stepping through the Main menu and sub menus
learning how to (and why to) change the settings.
• How to select alternative sources for heading
(compass), navigation (GPS), chart plotter, speed,
depth etc. if available
