NT888G MK2 AUTOPILOT OPERATING MANUAL
1.15 “U TURN” function (Section 2.11 & 2.36) … (Continued).
a) Use the “
+
” (STBD) or “
-
“ (PORT) “TURN” key to specify the direction of “U
TURN” required.
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NB.
Unless U Turn follow up action is taken within 30 seconds, U Turn
selection will be cancelled.
b) Use the “
+
” (CONFIRM) or “
-
“ (CANCEL) “TURN” key to execute or cancel
the “U TURN” order.
(ii) “NEXT COURSE" (Section 2.11(ii))
Operation of this keypad allows a new (NEXT) course to be stored and shown on the
display in advance of actual turn to the next course. Once ready (Next Course stored)
CANCEL/CONFIRM key operation actions the turn to Next Course.
To use the “NEXT COURSE” function:-
a) Press the “
NEXT COURSE
” key confirmed
by flashing corner LED illumination.
NB.
“NEXT COURSE” request cancelled - if
required - by 2
nd
press of “NEXT
COURSE” key.
b) Note the “NEXT COURSE” area of the
Control unit display and turn the SET
COURSE knob until the display shows
required “NEXT COURSE”.
c) Use the “
+
” (STBD) or “
-
“ (PORT) “TURN”
key to specify the direction of turn required to
the “NEXT COURSE” heading displayed.
d) Use the “
+
” (CONFIRM) or “
-
“ (CANCEL)
“TURN” key to execute or cancel the “NEXT
COURSE” order.
(iii) “±1° / ±5°” Step Turns (Section 2.13 & 2.36):-
Under normal operating conditions (no U TURN, NEXT COURSE or NEW COURSE
sequences in process) the “TURN” + (Stbd) or “TURN” – (Port) keys can be used to
order small permanent course changes in 1°/5° steps etc.