Table of Contents
Advertisement
6. Push the knob to show the result of the helm sensor test.
Safe helm/p.assist setup (for Accu-Steer FPS 12V (or 24V) drive)
The safe helm and power assist features are available with the Accu-Steer FPS 12V (or
24V) drive unit.
The safe helm mode temporarily switches the NAVpilot to manual steering for the speci-
fied time interval when the helm is steered in an automatic steering mode (AUTO, NAV,
etc.). This prevents continued turning of the helm. The mode and course indications flash
when the safe helm mode activates.
The safe helm mode is deactivated and the previous automatic steering mode is restored
in conditions mentioned below.
NAV mode: When the data from the helm sensor is not input for the set time on [RETURN
DELAY]*.
AUTO, WIND mode, etc. (except NAV mode): When cruising straight ahead and the
data from the helm sensor is not input for the set time on [RETURN DELAY]*.
*: See "How to set the safe helm mode" to set [RETURN DELAY].
The power assist mode customizes manual steering to your own preferences.The mode
is available during the safe helm mode and the STBY mode. The indication "PA" appears
at top of the screen when the mode is active.
The safe helm/p.assist menu appears after the helm sensor test is successfully complet-
ed.
How to set the safe helm mode
1. Use the knob to select [SAFE HELM] in the [DOCKSIDE SETUP] menu then push the
knob.
2. Use the knob to select [ON] then push the knob to activate safe helm.
3. Use the knob to select [RETURN DELAY] then push the knob.
HELM SENSOR TEST
UNIVERSAL INPUT1: STBD*
UNIVERSAL INPUT2: PORT*
PUSH ANY KEY TO RETURN
*: "--" is shown when the helm sensor test is not perfo
SAFE HELM/P.ASSIST SETUP
SAFE HELM:
ON
RETURN DELAY 5 SEC
SAFE HELM RESPONSE
SAFE HELM BEEP: ON
POWER ASSIST: OFF
3. INITIAL SETTINGS
3-15
Advertisement
Table of Contents
