Making temporary changes to pilot response

Pilot response is set up during commissioning of the SmartPilot system however you can make temporary changes to the pilot response at any time using the Pilot response menu: Menu > Pilot Response.

Pilot responseThe Pilot response level can be adjusted from level 1 to 9.

  • Levels 1 to 3 — Minimize the amount of pilot activity. This conserves power, but may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy.

  • Levels 4 to 6 — Should give good course keeping with crisp, well controlled turns under normal operating conditions.

  • Levels 7 to 9

    — Gives the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity (and power consumption). This can lead to a rough passage in open waters as the SPX system may ‘fight’ the sea.

To adjust Pilot response follow the steps below:

  1. From the Main menu highlight Pilot response and press Select.
  2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the response value to the required level.
  3. Press Save to save the response value.