
6 SmartPilot X-5R Drive Operating Guide
AutoTurn
In Auto mode, you can carry out an AutoTurn of 90° by pressing
-1
and
-10
for an
AutoTurn to port, or
+1
and
+10
for an AutoTurn to starboard.
Avoiding obstacles
When your boat is under autopilot control, you can change course to avoid the
obstacle, then resume your previous course. You can either:
• Manually steer away from the obstacle immediately. This is especially useful
when a quick course change is required, e.g. in an emergency situation.
or
• Use
-1, -10
,
+1
and
+10
to change the locked heading.
Steering away
The preferred method for steering away from obstacles is:
1. Press
standby
, to return to Standby mode.
2. Manually turn the wheel to steer away from the obstacle.
3. Press
auto
to re-engage Auto mode
If you do not have time to engage Standby mode (e.g. in an emergency), manually
turn the steering wheel to steer away from the obstacle, whist still in Auto mode. When
you have passed the obstacle, press
standby
then
auto
, to re-engage Auto on the
previous locked heading.
Selecting a change of course
1. Use
-1, -10
,
+1
and
+10
to select a change of course in the appropriate direction.
For example, press -10 three times for a 30°dodge to port.
2. When you are safely clear of the obstacle, reverse the previous course change.
For example, press
+10
three times to reverse a 30°dodge to port.
Off Course alarm
If you have been off course from the locked heading for longer than 20 seconds, an
alarm sounds and the Pilot Controller shows whether the deviation is to port or
starboard.
D10692-1
Original
course
Dodge
Obstacle
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