Alpha Marine Systems Alpha 3000 Installation And Operation Manual - Page 6
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COMPASS GAIN
It is located on the rear of the main Control Unit. This adjusts the Compass for proper
response on your vessel. To obtain maximum pilot performance, the compass gain
should be adjusted until the vessel just stops "S" ing at the vessels top speed. Once set,
no further adjustment should be required.
ENGAGE / DISENGAGE
Pulling the Morse Control handle OUT projects the engagement latch and rocking the
wheel will engage the autopilot when alignment is correct. To disengage, PUSH the
control handle IN while rocking the wheel to relieve the latch pressure. On pilots
equipped with the optional EDL-1 electric drive link operator, the latch will be extended
and retracted automatically in response to the ON and OFF buttons.
OPERATION:
3. Engage the Drive Link using the Morse Control and rock either the ships wheel or the
5. Switch the AUTO-TRIM "ON" for automatic trim correction.
6. To dodge around an obstacle, use the Course knob or the Remote Helm unit.
7. To turn the pilot OFF, press in on the Morse Latch Control while gently rocking the
wheel to relieve pressure on the Latch. The power may be shut off later using the
DO NOT drive the autopilot Drive Unit with the wheel, as damage to the Control Unit
may result.
An autopilot can take away the drudgery of continuous helm attendance but is NO
substitute for an attentive watch. Therefore, the unit should not be used in narrow or
congested waterways or in close proximity to other vessels.
OPERATION GUIDE:
1. Set Course Selector to match vessel heading.
2. Push POWER ON button to turn the pilot on.
Course knob to engage.
4. Trim course with Course Setting knob.
power "OFF" button.
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