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Track keeping & Cross Track Error ............................................................... 17
Large cross track error.............................................................................. 18
Tidal stream compensation........................................................................... 18
Waypoint arrival ............................................................................................ 19
To steer to the next waypoint in the route................................................. 19
To skip a waypoint (SeaTalk chartplotters only) ....................................... 19
Waypoint arrival circle............................................................................... 20
Route completion.......................................................................................... 20
2.3 Using Wind Vane mode ................................................................................ 20
Requirements for Wind Vane mode.......................................................... 21
True and apparent wind ............................................................................ 21
WindTrim .................................................................................................. 21
Operating hints for Wind Vane mode........................................................ 21
Entering Wind Vane mode ............................................................................ 21
Leaving Wind Vane mode ............................................................................. 22
Avoiding obstacles in Wind Vane mode......................................................... 22
Wind Shift warning ........................................................................................ 22
Using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode ............................................................. 23
No boat speed information........................................................................ 23
Preventing gybes with AutoTack .............................................................. 23
Chapter 3:Troubleshooting & maintenance
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3.1 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 25
SPX-5 Tiller system alarm messages ........................................................... 26
3.2 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 27
Important ...................................................................................................... 27
Spare parts ................................................................................................... 27
EMC Servicing and maintenance.................................................................. 28
Suppression ferrites .................................................................................. 28
Pilot Controller .............................................................................................. 28
Tiller drive ..................................................................................................... 28
Routine maintenance ................................................................................ 28
3.3 Product support ........................................................................................... 28
World wide web ........................................................................................ 28
Telephone help line .................................................................................. 29
Help us to help you ................................................................................... 29
Product details table ................................................................................. 30
Glossary
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Index
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