Raymarine ST6001 Operating Manual

Also see for SmartPilot ST6001: Commissioning Guide

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Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 19wind trim settings will result in a pilot that is more responsive to windchanges.How do I select Wind Vane mode?You can select Wind Vane mode from either Standby or Auto mode:1. Steady the boat onto the required wind angle.2. Press standby and auto together to select Wind Vane mode and lock thecurrent wind angle:• the display shows the locked heading (e.g. 128°) and the wind angle(e.g.WIND 145P indicates an wind angle of 145° to port)• if the SmartPilot does not enter Wind Vane mode, it is not receivingwind data - check the instrument and connections3. In Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot will then adjust the boat’s heading tomaintain the locked wind angle.How do I leave Wind Vane mode?You can leave Wind Vane mode by:• pressing auto to return to Auto mode• pressing standby to return to manual controlHow do I adjust the locked wind angleYou can adjust the locked wind angle by using the -1, +1, -10 and +10 keys tochange course. For example, to bear away by 10° when the boat is on astarboard tack:• press -10 to turn the boat 10° to port – the locked wind angle and lockedheading will both change by 10°• the autopilot will then adjust the locked heading as required to maintainthe new wind angleD3565-5+