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Type
PGN
Description
Transmit only 128259 Water Speed
129025 Position - Rapid Update
129026 COG & SOG - Rapid Update
129283 Cross Track Error
129284 Navigation Data
129540 GNSS Satellites in View
130306 Wind Data
Receive only
127245 Rudder Data
127250 Vessel Heading
127488 Engine Parameters - Rapid Update
128259 Water Speed
129025 Position - Rapid Update
129029 GNSS Position Data
129283 Cross-Track Error
129284 Navigation Data
129285 Navigation - Route/WP information
130306 Wind Data
130576 Small Craft Status
NMEA 0183 Information
When connected to optional NMEA 0183-compatible devices,
the autopilot uses the following NMEA 0183 sentences.
Type
Transmit
Receive
Error and Warning Messages
Error Message
Cause
ECU Voltage is Low
The pump supply voltage
has fallen below 10 Vdc
for longer than 6 seconds.
Autopilot is not
The autopilot is no longer
receiving navigation
receiving valid navigation
data. Autopilot placed
data while performing a
in Heading Hold.
Route To maneuver.
This message also
appears if navigation is
stopped on a chartplotter
before the autopilot is
disengaged.
Connection with
The helm control has lost
Autopilot Lost
connection with the CCU.
Lost Wind Data
The autopilot is no longer
(sailboat only)
receiving valid wind data.
12
Sentence
hdg
wpl
gga
grme
gsa
gsv
rmc
bod
bwc
dtm
gll
rmb
vhw
mwv
xte
Autopilot Action
• Alarm sounds for
5 seconds
• Continues in
normal operation
• Alarm sounds for
5 seconds
• Autopilot
transitions to
heading hold
N/A
• Alarm sounds for
5 seconds
• Autopilot
transitions to
heading hold
Error Message
Cause
Low GHC
™
Supply
The supply voltage level
Voltage
has fallen below the value
specified in the low
voltage alarm menu.
Error: ECU High
The pump supply voltage
Voltage
has risen above 33.5 Vdc.
Error: ECU Voltage
The ECU voltage has
has Dropped Rapidly
dropped quickly below
7.0 Vdc.
Error: ECU High
The ECU temperature has
Temperature
risen above 100°C
(212°F ).
Error: Lost
Communication between
Communication
the CCU and the pump
Between ECU and
has timed out.
CCU (when the
autopilot is engaged)
Detailed Configuration Settings
Although all of the configuration is typically completed
automatically through wizards, you can manually adjust any
setting to fine-tune the autopilot.
Advanced configuration settings are available only when using
Dealer Mode
(Enabling Dealer
settings are available during normal operation of the autopilot.
See the configuration section of the owner's manual provided
with the autopilot for more information.
NOTE: Depending upon the configuration of the autopilot,
certain settings may not appear.
NOTE: On a powerboat, each time you change to the Speed
Source setting, you must review the Verify Tachometer, Low
RPM Limit, High RPM Limit, Planing RPM, Planing Speed, or
Max. Speed settings, where applicable, before performing the
autotune procedure
(Performing the Autotune
Autopilot Tuning Settings
To open the general autopilot tuning settings, select Menu >
Setup > Dealer Autopilot Setup.
Acceleration Limiter: Allows you to limit the speed of autopilot-
controlled turns. You can increase the percentage to limit the
turn rate, and decrease the percentage to allow higher turn
rates.
Speed Source Settings
NOTE: Speed source settings are available only for power
boats.
To open the speed source settings, select Menu > Setup >
Dealer Autopilot Setup > Speed Source Setup.
Speed Source: Allows you to select the speed source.
Verify Tachometer: Allows you to compare the RPM readings
on the helm control with the tachometers on the dashboard of
your boat.
Planing RPM: Allows you to adjust the RPM reading on the
helm control at the point when your boat transitions from
displacement to planing speed. If the value does not match
the value on the helm control, you can adjust the value.
Planing Speed: Allows you to adjust the planing speed of your
boat. If the value does not match the value on the helm
control, you can adjust the value.
Low RPM Limit: Allows you to adjust the lowest RPM point of
your boat. If the value does not match the value on the helm
control, you can adjust the value.
Autopilot Action
N/A
• Alarm sounds for
5 seconds
• The ECU shuts
down
• Alarm sounds for
5 seconds
• The error is
cleared when the
ECU voltage
rises above
7.3 Vdc.
• Alarm sounds for
5 seconds
• The ECU shuts
down
• The helm control
beeps, and
autopilot
transitions to
standby.
Configuration). User-specific
Procedure).
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