100 ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s HandbookAppendixUsing the autopilot (non-150/400 systems)The operating procedures when using the ST6001+ control unit witha non-150/400 autopilot are basically the same as the procedures forusing a 150/400 system without a GyroPlus.Follow the instructions in Chapter 2: Basic Operation and Chapter3: Advanced Operation, bearing in mind these main differences:Adjusting autopilot performanceYou can select three response levels to adjust autopilot performance:• Response Level 1: AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband)This setting causes the autopilot to gradually ignore repetitiveboat movements and only react to true variations in course. Thisprovides the best balance between power consumption andcourse keeping accuracy, and is the default calibration setting.• Response Level 2: AutoSeastate off (Minimum deadband)This setting provides tighter course keeping. However, thisresults in increased power consumption and drive unit activity.• Response Level 3: AutoSeastate off + yaw dampingThis setting provides the tightest possible course keeping byintroducing counter rudder yaw damping.Yaw damping will usethe information provided by a GyroPlus, if connected.Wind Vane modeWhen using Wind Vane mode:• you can only use the autopilot to maintain an apparent windangle (not a true wind angle)• gybe inhibit is permanently switched on• WindTrim provides two settings: 1 = normal; 2 = faster responseManual (Joystick) modeIf you connect the ST6001+ to a Type 100/300 course computersystem fitted with a joystick, you will enter Manual (joystick) modewhen you press the joystick button.In Manual (joystick) mode you can use the joystick to power steer therudder. The ST6001+ will return to Standby mode if you release thejoystick button or if you press the standby key on the control unit.You can set the autopilot to power steer in either proportional orbang-bang mode (see page 106).
