Autopilot Control Overview And Features; Enabling Autopilot Control - Raymarine A Series Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

11.1 Autopilot Control overview and
features
Raymarine ® autopilots can be controlled directly
from a compatible LightHouse powered MFD, with or
without a dedicated Pilot control head.
Note: For information on connecting a
Raymarine ® autopilot to a compatible MFD, refer
to the documentation that accompanied your
autopilot.
The MFD can be used to:
Control a connected
Autopilot.
Engage the autopilot in Track
mode (Goto a specified
position or follow a route) or
Auto mode (Remain on the
current heading).
Adjust the current locked
heading when in Auto mode.
Disengage the autopilot.
Provide close integration
with the Chart application for
seamless navigation.
Select different performance
modes, when connected to
an Evolution autopilot.
Adjust the Pilot Settings,
when connected to an
Evolution autopilot.
Manage autopilot alarms.
Note: In a system that does not include a
dedicated Pilot control head the Data Master MFD
cannot be switched Off or put into PowerSave
mode whilst the autopilot is engaged.
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• 6.15 Enabling autopilot
control
• 11.3 Engaging the autopilot
• 11.4 Adjusting the current
locked heading
• 11.5 Disengaging the
autopilot
• 18.3 Navigation options
• 11.9 Pilot Set-up
• 11.10 Pilot settings
• 11.13 Autopilot alarms

11.2 Enabling autopilot control

Enabling the autopilot control function —
SeaTalk and SPX SeaTalk
To enable control of your SeaTalk or SPX SeaTalk
autopilot using your multifunction display follow the
steps below.
From the Homescreen:
1. Select Set-up.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Autopilot Control so that On is
highlighted.
Selecting Autopilot Control will switch the control
between On and Off.
On a system containing multiple displays the pilot
control is enabled on all displays at the same time.
Enabling the autopilot control function —
Evolution autopilots
To enable control of your Evolution autopilot using
your multifunction display follow the steps below.
From the Homescreen.
1. Select Set-up.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select External Devices.
4. Select Pilot Set-up.
5. Select Pilot control so that On is highlighted.
Selecting Pilot control will switch the Autopilot
control function on and off.
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