Chapter 2: Advanced Operation
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Check it is safe to turn, then press
track
to turn the boat towards the next
waypoint.
WARNING:
Skipping a waypoint will take you straight to the next waypoint. Check
your navigation before making the turn.
What is the Waypoint Advance warning?
The SmartPilot activates the Waypoint Advance warning (
NEXT WPT?
) in
Track mode whenever the target waypoint name changes. This occurs when:
•
you select automatic acquisition by pressing
track
from Auto
•
you request waypoint advance by pressing
track
for 1 second in Track
mode (with SeaTalk navigators only)
•
the boat arrives at the target and the navigator accepts the next waypoint
•
you activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function (see
page 23
)
When the warning sounds, the SmartPilot continues on its current heading
but displays:
•
the bearing to the next waypoint
•
the direction the boat will turn to take up that bearing
How do I respond to a Waypoint Advance warning?
To respond to a Waypoint Advance warning:
•
check that it is safe to turn onto the new
track
, then press track to accept
the waypoint advance
•
alternatively, you can cancel the warning without accepting the waypoint
advance by pressing:
•
auto
to continue on the same heading, or
•
standby
to return to manual control
What happens when I get to the end of the route?
The SmartPilot displays the
ROUTE COMPLETED
warning when you have
reached the last waypoint on a route in Track mode.
•
press
auto
to continue on the same heading
•
or press
standby
to return to manual control
