Automatic Steering; Heading Catch - Simrad AP27 Manual

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
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Automatic Steering

When AUTO mode is selected, the autopilot automatically picks
the current boat heading as the set course and maintains the
simultaneous rudder angle. This gives a bumpless transfer at the
mode change.
The autopilot will keep the boat on the set course until a new
mode is selected or a new course is set with the course knob or
the PORT or STBD buttons. One revolution of the course knob
equals a 45° course change.
Decrease
On power boats it is possible in the User Setup menu to set the
Note !
buttons to change the course by 10° per press (see page 45).
Once the course is changed to a new set course, the boat will
automatically turn to the new heading and continue to steer
straight.

Heading catch

When in Auto mode this feature allows you to automatically
cancel the turn you are in by an instant press on the AUTO
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Increase
Course adjust 1°
(or 10°)/ push
The main Auto mode display
shows the mode index and the
set course.
Alternatively, the Standby mode
display can show the following
information by a long press on
the TURN/DODGE/INFO
button:
Automatic steering mode
Set course: 340 degrees
Steering parameter: LO-A
Compass reading: 340°M
Rudder angle: 00°
Refer to INFO menu, page 46.
Course change
CCW: Decrease CW: Increase
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