Operation Manual

Robertson AP300X Autopilot
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R3000X Remote Control
Note ! When in AUTO mode,
pressing the buttons will
change the set course 1
° per
push. If you keep the button
pressed, it will automatically
change the course in
increments of 1
° /second.
2.4 Automatic Steering
The AUTO mode is used when the AP300X shall steer the boat
automatically on a set course. AUTO is always available from any
mode or function within the AP300X by a single push on the AUTO
button. When the AUTO mode is selected, the AP300X automatically
selects the current boat heading as the set course.
In AUTO, the AP300X is continually issuing rudder commands to the
steering gear to keep the boat on the set course. Determination of the
boat heading is provided only by the RFC35 Fluxgate Compass (or
optional heading sensor) for course keeping in AUTO mode.
The AP300X will keep the boat on the set course until a new mode is
selected (STBY, NAV, DODGE) or a new course is set with either the
course dial or the PORT or STBD buttons
Once the course is changed to a new set course, the boat will
automatically turn to the new heading and continue to steer the new
set course.
Dodging
The AP300X provides the capability for dodging. The Dodging
function allows the user to temporarily take manual control of the
boat's steering, when steering automatically on a set course, and then
automatically return to the previous set course.
Dodging is extremely useful in situations where you need to quickly
take control of the helm to steer around an obstruction, and then wish
to return on the previous set heading after performing the evasive
maneuver. Dodging is activated by a single press on the DODGE
button.
STBY-AUTO
REMOTE
R3000X
STBY/AUTO mode button.
AUTO mode is when lamp is lit
Push buttons for Port and
Stbd NFU commands