Chapter 1: Introduction 1
1 Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Features
The Raymarine ST4000 Plus (ST4000+) is a SeaTalk
®
compatible
autopilot available in versions suitable for boats with either tiller or
wheel steering systems. This autopilot system will steer your boat to
a heading automatically, accurately and reliably.
The ST4000+ has four main operating modes:
1.
Standby: autopilot off (see page 7)
2.
Auto: autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading (see page 6)
3.
Track: autopilot engaged and maintaining a track between two
waypoints created using a navigation system (see page 20)
4.
Wind Vane: autopilot engaged and maintaining a course relative
to an apparent wind angle (see page 27)
The ST4000+ also provides the following features:
• automatic tack facility (AutoTack) in Auto and Wind Vane modes
• automatic compass deviation correction
• Northerly/Southerly heading compensation
• automatic heading deadband – seastate control
• waypoint advance feature
• setup and calibration options to optimize performance on your boat
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