Opening The Autopilot Screen; Autopilot Screen; Adjusting The Step Steering Increment; Setting The Power Saver - Garmin GPSMAP 7400 Owner's Manual

When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible Garmin
autopilot system, you can engage and control the autopilot from
the chartplotter.
For information about compatible Garmin autopilot systems, go
to www.garmin.com.

Opening the Autopilot Screen

Before you can open the autopilot screen, you must have a
compatible Garmin autopilot installed and configured.
Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Autopilot.

Autopilot Screen

Actual heading
Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward)
Actual heading (when in standby mode)
Intended heading (when engaged)
Rudder position indicator (This functionality is available only when a
rudder sensor is connected.)

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment

1 From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup >
Step Turn Size.
2 Select an increment.

Setting the Power Saver

You can adjust the level of rudder activity.
1
From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup >
Power Mode Setup > Power Saver.
2
Select a percentage.
Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity and
heading performance. The higher the percentage, the more
the course deviates before the autopilot corrects it.
TIP: In choppy conditions at low speeds, increasing the
Power Saver percentage reduces rudder activity.

Enabling Shadow Drive

NOTE: The Shadow Drive feature is available only on hydraulic
steering systems.
From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup >
Shadow Drive > Enabled.

Autopilot Overlay Bar

Actual heading
Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward)
Actual heading (when in standby mode)
Intended heading (when engaged)

Engaging the Autopilot

When you engage the autopilot, the autopilot takes control of the
helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading.
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From any screen, select Engage.
Your intended heading shows in the center of the Autopilot
screen.

Adjusting the Heading with the Helm

NOTE: You must enable the Shadow Drive feature before you
can adjust the heading using the helm
Drive , page 34).
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With the autopilot engaged, manually steer the boat.
The autopilot activates Shadow Drive mode.
When you release the helm and manually maintain a specific
heading for a few seconds, the autopilot resumes a heading
hold at the new heading.
Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step
Steering Mode
Before you can steer your boat using the keys at the bottom of
the autopilot screen, you must engage the autopilot
the Autopilot, page 34).
• Select <1° or 1°> to initiate a single 1° turn.
• Select <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a single 10° turn.
• Hold <1° or 1°> to initiate a rate-controlled turn.
The boat continues to turn until you let go of the key.
• Hold <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a sequence of 10° turns.

Steering Patterns

You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not
begin a pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of
obstacles.
The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing,
and it can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as U-
turns and Williamson turns.

Following the U-Turn Pattern

You can use the u-turn pattern to turn the boat around 180
degrees and maintain the new heading.
1
From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering >
U-Turn.
2
Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern

You can use the circles pattern to steer the boat in a continuous
circle, in a specified direction, and at a specified time interval.
1
From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering >
Circles.
2
If necessary, select Time, and select a time for the autopilot
to steer one complete circle.
3
Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern

You can use the zigzag pattern to steer the boat from port to
starboard and back, over a specified time and angle, across
your present heading.
1
From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering >
Zigzag.
2
If necessary, select Amplitude, and select a degree.
3
If necessary, select Period, and select a length of time.
4
Select Engage Zigzag.

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern

You can use the Williamson turn pattern to steer the boat
around with the intent of running alongside the location where
the Williamson turn pattern was initiated. The Williamson turn
pattern can be used in man overboard situations.
(Enabling Shadow
(Engaging
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Autopilot