Chapter 1: Basic Operation
Displayed information
The Pilot Controller display screen provides the following information:
Variable text region (up to 9 characters/digits)
If the optional Rudder Reference Transducer is fitted to an SPX-5 Sport system, a
rudder position indicator on the display indicates the current position of the rudder, as
measured by the transducer. The rudder position indicator can be turned on or off
during display calibration (see the SmartPilot-X5 Sport Installation & Setup Guide for
details).
nm
SM
MAG
TRUE
Heading indicators
Distance units:
• no units = kilometres
• nm = nautical miles
• SM = statute miles
Port and Starboard
direction-to-steer indicators
Rudder position indicator. Displayed only if
the optional rudder reference transducer is
fitted to the autopilot system. Otherwise,
this area is blank.
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