Chapter 2: Advanced Operation
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WARNING: Ensure navigation safety
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 22
)
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.
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