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18 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide

Safety in Track mode

CAUTION:

Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex

navigational situations. However, it is still the skipper’s responsibility to

ensure the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation and

frequent position checks. Track mode assists precise navigation and

removes the tasks of compensating for wind and tidal drift. However,

you MUST still maintain an accurate log with regular plots.

2.2 Using Wind Vane mode – sail boats

Note: You can only select Wind Vane mode if the SmartPilot is receiving

suitable SeaTalk or NMEA wind direction information.

What is Wind Vane mode?

When the SmartPilot is in Wind Vane mode it uses the fluxgate compass as

the primary heading reference. As changes in the true or apparent wind angle

occur, it adjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle.

Wind information

To use Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot must receive wind information from

one of the following sources:

• SeaTalk wind instrument connected to the autopilot via SeaTalk

• NMEA wind instrument

• Raymarine pushpit wind vane connected via a SeaTalk interface

True and apparent wind

SmartPilots can maintain a course relative to either an apparent or true wind

angle in Wind Vane mode

The default setting is apparent wind. If required, you can change this to true

wind in User Calibration (see page 24).

WindTrim

In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot uses WindTrim to eliminate the effects of

turbulence and short term wind variations. This provides smooth and precise

performance with minimal power consumption. You can adjust the wind

response (WindTrim) level in User Calibration (see page 24) to control how

quickly the SmartPilot responds to changes in the wind direction. Higher

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