Adjusting Autopilot Performance; Changing The Response Level (Autoseastate) - Raymarine ST5000+ Owner's Handbook Manual

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3.2 Adjusting autopilot performance

The response level and rudder gain can be adjusted during normal
operation using a combined key-press. Alternatively, you can set up
these two control displays as default Data Pages (see Section 2.5).
The default calibration settings for response level and rudder gain, as
specified in Dealer Setup, are restored whenever the system is powered
on.

Changing the response level (AutoSeastate)

The response level controls the relationship between the autopilot's
course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity.
• Response Level 1, AutoSeastate (Automatic Deadband), causes
• Response Level 2 (Minimum Deadband) provides the tightest
The response can be changed at any time. To do so:
1. Press the +1 and -1 keys together momentarily to display the
2. Press +1 or -1 to change the response level.
3. Wait for 5 seconds, or press disp , to return to the previous
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the autopilot to gradually ignore repetitive movements of the vessel
and only react to true variations in course. This provides the best
compromise between power consumption and course keeping
accuracy, and is the default calibration setting.
course keeping possible. However, tighter course keeping results in
increased power consumption and drive unit activity.
Response screen.
display.