WIND DATA
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If you are using the race timer on the Multi or Log instrument you
will have a graphical 60 second countdown timer ”popping up” on
this instrument.
In this example there is 45 second to start.
5.6.1
Geographic Wind direction (TWD)
To get this function, set NAV = On C14 (See 6.1.4).
Text [TWD] is displayed shortly, then is the abbreviation for Wind
directions displayed, [SSW], [NO], [WNW] etc. together with the
numerical direction below. The graphic direction is also displayed
by pressing
PAGE
one or more times until the display to the right is
displayed together with the ”pointer”.If the Compass transducer is
missing but there is a GPS installed, you may use the GPS as a
reference for heading under the criteria that the vessel must be
moving. Change C33 from
USE Hdc
to
USE COG
.
(See 6.3.3)
When the boat is laying still, the
TWD will be random readings
if COG is used.
You may also check long term geographical Wind shifts
by
entering a ”marker” at present Wind direction as a remainder.
The ”marker” will stay until power off or by clearing the function.
A Wind shift of 5° will be easy to detect after hours of sailing.
Select function [TWD 360
°
] with
PAGE
, and when the text [TWD] is
flashing press
SET.
The ”marker” is now set. When there is a constant Wind shift, you
will see this ”marker” as a slow blinking reminder of the origin Wind
direction.
5.6.2
WCV, Waypoint Closing Velocity
To get this function, set NAV = On C14 (See 6.1.4).
The text [WCV] is displayed with the actual speed towards your
Waypoint if a Waypoint is selected in your GPS navigator.
Each sector represents 5°
