Raymarine ST4000 Plus, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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20 ST4000 Plus Wheel & Tiller Autopilots Owner’s Handbook
To accept the next target waypoint, press
track
. .
Note: When you reach the last waypoint in the track, the NO DATA
alarm will sound to indicate that there is no further waypoint
information. Press
auto
to continue on the same heading, or
standby
to return to hand steering.
Skipping a waypoint – SeaTalk navigators only
If you wish to advance to the next waypoint before you have arrived at
the target waypoint, press
track
for 1 second. The Waypoint Advance
information for the next waypoint is displayed.
Advance
While the Waypoint Advance alarm is sounding, Track mode is
suspended and the ST4000 Plus maintains the current boat heading.
1. Check that it is safe to turn onto the new track.
2. Press the
track
key. This will cancel the Waypoint Advance alarm
and turn the boat towards the next waypoint.
Unless the Waypoint Advance is accepted in the above manner, the
alarm will continue to sound and the current heading will be
maintained.
Dodges
Full control is still available from the keypad when the autopilot is in
Track mode.
Initiating a dodge manoeuvre
In track mode, dodge manoeuvres are accomplished by simply
selecting the desired course change using the course change keys
(
-1
,
+1
,
-10
or
+10
).
Cancelling a dodge manoeuvre
Once the hazard has been avoided, the course change selected for the
dodge manoeuvre should be cancelled by selecting an equal course
change in the opposite direction.
Note: Provided the vessel remains within 0.1†nm of track, there is no
need to steer back towards the track.