Rate of Turn Command Dial
The turn rate command is
activated by a single press of
the directional control dial.
A single centered vertical
bar will indicate the mode is
active. See Figure 18
Figure 18
The “Rate of Turn Command Dial” on the display controls the
boat somewhat like your steering wheel at the helm. Turning the
dial either clockwise or counterclockwise will cause the autopilot
to execute a turn and make a continuous rate of turn until the dial
is turned in the opposite direction until only a single vertical bar
is displayed. As you continue to turn the dial, more vertical bars
display, and the rate of turn will execute more quickly.
Example: With two vertical bars to the right showing on the display
would be like turning the wheel at the helm to about the 2 o’clock
position and holding it there.
You can take control of the boat at any time just by pressing and
releasing either straight arrow on the handheld or grabbing the
wheel at the helm and turning it in any direction. Steering from the
helm will cause the Shadow Drive to temporarily dis-engage the
autopilot, and the Rate of Turn command will drop out. When the
boat is steered on a steady course, the autopilot will re-engage in
heading hold mode. You will need to press the Rate of Turn Dial
again to activate the turn rate command.
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