Transition Speed - Simrad AP16 User Manual

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Simrad AP16 Autopilot

The Automatic tuning function will take control of the boat

WARNING !

and perform a number of S-turns. It must always be

performed in open waters at a safe distance from other

traffic. The Automatic tuning function may take from 1 to 2

minutes to complete. To stop the Automatic tuning, press

the STBY button.

After an Automatic tuning, there should be no need for further

adjustments. "Fine tuning of these parameters are made by the

response control (see page 30). However, viewing or changing

the parameters can be made from within the Parameters menu

item. See also "Recall Autotune" on page 70.

Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the STBD 1 button,

or return to Standby mode by pressing the STBY button.

Transition Speed

The transition speed is the speed where the AP16 will

automatically change the steering parameter set from HI to LO

parameters, or vice versa (page 17).

The default setting of transition speed is 5 kts.

It is recommended that you set the transition speed to a speed

that represents the speed where the hull begins to plane, or the

speed where you change from slow to cruising speed.

The speed used for the automatic transition is obtained with the

following priority:

1. Speed through water from the speed log source.

2. Speed Over Ground (SOG) from the GPS/Chartplotter.

If no speed data is available, manual speed selection is required.

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