Garmin GPSMAP 8700 Black Box Owners Manual - Page 49
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin
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You can adjust the distance between each circle in the spiral. The default distance between circles is 50 ft. (20 m). 1 From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering > Search. 2 If necessary, select Search Spacing, and select a distance. 3 Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard. Cancelling a Steering Pattern • Physically steer the boat. NOTE: Shadow Drive must be enabled to cancel a steering pattern by physically steering the boat. • Select or to cancel a pattern using step steering mode. • Select Standby. Adjusting the Autopilot Response The Response setting allows you to adjust the autopilot responsiveness for varying sea and 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. Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch You can control the Garmin autopilot with a compatible Garmin watch. Go to garmin.com for a list of compatible Garmin watches. NOTE: Smart notifications are not available on your watch when the autopilot remote control is enabled. 1 Select Communications > Wireless Devices > Connect IQ™ Apps > Autopilot Control > Enable > New Connection. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions Before you can set the autopilot button actions, you must install and configure a compatible Garmin autopilot. You can select up to three autopilot actions for your Garmin watch to perform. NOTE: Available autopilot actions depend on the autopilot installed. 1 On the chartplotter, select Communications > Wireless Devices > Connect IQ™ Apps > Autopilot Control > Button Actions. 2 Select a button. 3 Select an action. Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20 Remote Control • Press the knob to change the mode. • While in step steering mode, turn the knob to steer. Each turn of the knob produces a 1-degree step turn. • While in autopilot response mode, turn the knob to adjust the Response setting. • While in rudder steering mode, hold the joystick to the right or left to steer. Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended. You can wirelessly connect a Reactor autopilot remote control to the chartplotter to control the compatible Reactor autopilot system. For more information about using the remote, see the Reactor autopilot remote control instructions at garmin.com Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With a Chartplotter 1 Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > Autopilot Remote. 2 If necessary, select Enable. 3 Select New Connection. 4 On the remote control, select > Pair with MFD. The chartplotter beeps and shows a confirmation message. 5 On the chartplotter, select Yes to complete the pairing process. Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys You can change the patterns or actions assigned to the Reactor autopilot remote control action keys. 1 Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > Autopilot Remote > Button Actions. 2 Select an action key to change. 3 Select a pattern or action to assign to the action key. Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software You can update the Reactor autopilot remote control software using the chartplotter. 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer. 2 Go to buy.garmin.com/p/636376, and select Software. 3 Select Download. 4 Read and agree to the terms. 5 Select Download. 6 Choose a location, and select Save. 7 Double-click the downloaded file. 8 Select Next. 9 Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select Next > Finish. 10On the chartplotter, insert the memory card into the card slot. 11Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > Autopilot Remote > Update Software. Yamaha Autopilot WARNING You can use the autopilot feature only at a station installed next to a helm, throttle, and helm control device. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended. Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat. Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open water. Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats. Autopilot 41