Furuno NAVpilot 711C, Operator'S Manual

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2. STEERING MODES
This chapter describes the steering modes and functions of the NAVpilot.
Notices for switching steering modes
When switching the steering modes while the heading sensor PG-500 or PG-700 is
still initializing, keeping in mind the following points:
• The message "Initializing heading sensor. This takes two minutes, please wait."
may appear when switching steering modes. In this case, wait approx. two minutes
to initialize the heading sensor, then switch steering modes again.
• When the heading sensor is restarted because of power supply interruption, etc.
while the autopilot controls the rudder, the message indicated above appears and
autopilot stops the rudder control. If this happens, switch to STBY mode and ma-
neuver the vessel manually.
2.1 STBY Mode
After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode. This is a manual
steering mode. When sailing into or out of a harbor, steer the vessel in the STBY mode
by using the steering wheel (helm) of your boat. In the STBY mode, "STBY" appears
on the display.
The compass rotates to keep the ship’s heading (gray pointer) at the top of the display.
2.2 AUTO Mode
The AUTO mode steers the boat automatically on a course set by the operator.
The AUTO mode will not compensate for the effects of wind or tide, which can push
you off course athwart in the ship direction. Use the AUTO mode for short, straight
voyages. Otherwise switch to the NAV mode (see section 2.3).
N
30
330
300
359
°
HDG
T
Heading mode
T: True
M: Magnetic
Steering mode
Ship's heading
Analog indicator
or data box
Display example: STBY mode
Ship's heading
(Gray pointer)