Tack and Gybe
You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while
heading hold or wind hold is engaged.
Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold
1
Engage heading hold
(Engaging the Autopilot, page
2
Select Menu > Tack/Gybe.
3
Select
or
to choose a direction.
The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and
"Tacking" displays on the heading screen until the maneuver
is complete.
Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold
Before you can engage wind hold, you must have a wind sensor
installed.
1
Engage wind hold
(Engaging Wind Hold, page
2
Select Menu > Tack/Gybe.
3
Select Tack or Gybe.
The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and
information about the progress of the tack or gybe appears
on the screen.
Setting a Tack and Gybe Delay
The tack and gybe delay allows you to delay steering a tack and
gybe after you initiate the maneuver.
1
Select Menu > Setup > User Autopilot Setup > Sailing
Configuration > Tack/Gybe Delay.
2
Select the length of the delay.
3
If necessary, select Done.
Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor
NOTE: The gybe inhibitor does not prevent you from manually
performing a gybe using the helm or step steering.
The gybe inhibitor prevents the autopilot from performing a
gybe.
1
Select Menu > Setup > User Autopilot Setup > Sailing
Configuration > Gybe Inhibitor.
2
Select Enabled.
Adjusting the Autopilot Response
When in sailboat mode, the Response setting allows you to
adjust the rudder gain quickly to account for varying wind
conditions.
1
From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Response.
2
Adjust the rudder response.
If you need the rudder to be more responsive and move
quicker, increase the value. If the rudder is moving too much,
decrease the value.
Device Configuration
User Autopilot Settings
Select Menu > Setup > User Autopilot Setup.
Power Mode: Sets the device power mode to normal or
economy mode. Economy power mode allows you to set the
percentage of power used to run the autopilot.
Power Saver: Controls the aggressiveness of the autopilot. The
autopilot makes fewer adjustments in power saver mode.
Wind Limiter: Slows the rate of turn as the wind direction
approaches the stern, when in sailboat mode during a gybe.
If the rate of turn is too slow, decrease this value. If the rate
of turn is too fast, increase this value.
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Configuring the Remote Control
NOTE: The Garmin quatix
remote control for the helm control. See the instructions that
came with the watch for more information.
You can connect one optional remote control to the helm
1).
control.
Select Menu > Setup > Remote.
Searching for a Remote Control
Select Menu > Setup > Remote > Search for Remote.
Pairing a Remote
1
Search for a remote control
page
4).
2
Begin pairing the remote control according to the instructions
that came with that accessory.
3).
A message appears on the helm control after the remote has
been paired successfully.
3
Select Connect.
Assigning Remote Button Actions
If you assign a pattern to a button on the remote control,
remember that you are responsible for the safe operation of your
boat. Do not begin a pattern until you are certain the water is
clear of obstacles.
NOTE: If you assign direction control functionality to a button on
the remote, the autopilot must be in standby mode to change the
direction (forward or reverse).
1
Select Menu > Setup > Remote.
2
Select a remote button to assign an action to.
3
Select a button action.
4
If necessary, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining buttons.
Disconnecting a Remote Control
1
Select Menu > Setup > Remote.
2
Select Disconnect Remote.
Display Settings
Select Menu > Setup > Display.
Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors.
Configure Colors: Sets the color configuration for each color
mode. For day color mode, you can select a full color or high
contrast color configuration. For night color mode, you can
select a full color, red and black, or green and black color
configuration.
Backlight: Sets the backlight level.
Network Sharing: Allows you to share color mode, color
configuration, and backlight settings with other devices
across the NMEA 2000 network.
System Settings
Select Menu > Setup > System.
Units: Sets the units of measure.
Heading: Sets the reference used in calculating heading
information.
Variance: Adjusts the variance from true north. This setting is
only available when the heading is set to True.
Beeper: Sets if and when audible sounds are used.
Auto Power: Enables the device to turn on automatically when
the NMEA 2000 network turns on.
watch can be configured to act as a
®
(Searching for a Remote Control,
CAUTION
Device Configuration