Chapter 1: Introduction - Raymarine autopilot Owner's Handbook Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction
The Raymarine ST6001 Plus (ST6001+) is a SeaTalk
autopilot control unit. It is designed as the main control unit for
Raymarine Type 150, 150G, 400 and 400G course computers.
The ST6001+ control unit has the following modes:
1. Standby : autopilot off (see page 6)
2. Auto : autopilot steers the boat to maintain a locked heading
3. Track : autopilot steers the boat to maintain a track between two
4. Wind Vane : autopilot steers the boat to maintain a course relative
5. Calibration : so you can adjust the autopilot to give optimum
The ST6001+ also provides:
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(see page 6)
waypoints created on a navigation aid (see page 16)
to a true or apparent wind angle (see page 23)
performance for your boat (see page 76). This includes automatic
compass deviation correction (all autopilots) and AutoLearn
automatic steering calibration (Type 150G/400G systems only)
automatic tack (AutoTack) in Auto and Wind Vane modes
Northerly/Southerly heading compensation
waypoint advance feature in Track mode
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