Joystick Driving
NOTICE! Function Joystick Driving only works
together with Volvo Penta autopilot.
The Joystick Driving function allows the joystick to be
used during passage to adjust the boat's heading and
maneuver the boat in the same way as with the
autoplilot and helm steering unit.
Throttle and gear shift controls work in the normal
manner.
Learn to maneuver the boat with the joystick in calm,
open waters.
Joystick Driving is activated and de-activated by
pressing the
button on the joystick.
When Joystick Driving is activated, the autopilot is also
started. While the boat is under joystick control the
autopilot is in standby mode; when the joystick is
released to its central position, the autopilot is
activated and locks in on the new heading after a few
seconds.
Like the autopilot, the helm steering unit is locked when
the function is active but it may always be used for e.g.
changing course or giving way to an obstacle. Twist
the top of the joystick or move it sideways to reengage
Joystick Driving.
If the autopilot is put in standby mode manually by
means of the STBY button, Joystick Driving is switched
off and must be reengaged using the button on the
joystick.
Heading adjustments
Twist the top of the joystick to change heading
incrementally. A short twist changes the heading by a
fixed increment while a twist held firm will change the
heading through several increments.
The autopilot shows the heading with a digital value
and a indicator in shape of a blue triangle, a yellow
arrow shows the new heading that the boat will be set
to.
Maneuvering
The joystick can also be used to maneuver the boat in
the same manner as with a helm steering unit. Move
the joystick sideways to steer the boat in the same
direction. When the joystick is released, the autopilot
will set a new heading that corresponds to boat
heading.
NOTICE! Full joystick movement to one side
corresponds to full helm. Maneuvering abeam
provides a faster response than adjusting the heading
by twisting the top of the joystick.
Optional
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