Garmin Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit B7 Owner's Manual page 64

Autopilot
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of
your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your
capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve you of
the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid
navigational hazards and never leave the helm
unattended.
Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of
your boat.
Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free
open water.
Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in
the water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.
The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of
your boat to maintain a constant heading (heading hold).
The system also allows manual steering and several
modes of automatic-steering functions and patterns.
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 garmin.com.
Autopilot Configuration
You can use the autopilot feature only at a station
installed next to a helm and throttle.
Your autopilot and chartplotter must be installed and
configured by a Volvo Penta dealer.
Selecting the Preferred Heading Source
For best results, use the autopilot CCU internal compass
for the heading source. Using a third-party GPS compass
can cause the data to be delivered erratically and may
result in excessive delays. The autopilot needs timely
information, and therefore cannot often use third-party
GPS compass data for GPS location or speed. If a third-
party GPS compass is used, the autopilot will likely report
loss of navigation data and speed source periodically.
If you have more than one heading source on the
network, you can select a your preferred source. The
source could be a compatible GPS compass or a
magnetic heading sensor.
1 From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot
Setup > Preferred Sources
2 Select a source.
If the selected heading source is unavailable, the
autopilot screen does not display any data.
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Selecting the DPS Antenna as the Preferred Autopilot
Heading Source
1 From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot
Setup > Preferred Sources > Change Source.
2 Select whichever option appears, Built-in or GPSMAP
Volvo Penta.
One of these options will appear if the DPS (Dynamic
Positioning System) antenna is available. Either option
selects the DPS Antenna.
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
From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot
Setup > Shadow Drive > Enabled.
Autopilot