Raymarine ST600R, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Chapter 3: Advanced Operation
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Automatic Acquisition
Automatic acquisition can only be achieved if the pilot is receiving
cross track error and bearing to waypoint information (via SeaTalk
or NMEA 0183). It is initiated as follows:
1. Bring the vessel to within 0.1nm of track
2. Press
AUTO
.
3. Press TRACK to enter Track mode, with the current locked heading
displayed.
After a short delay for data acquisition, the Waypoint Advance
alarm will sound, and the display will show the planned bearing to
waypoint alternating with the direction in which the boat will turn.
track
STBD
Note: If the vessel is further than 0.3nm from the track, the Large Cross
Track Error alarm will sound. Press STANDBY to cancel the alarm,
hand steer closer to the track, and press AUTO and TRACK again.
4. Check that it is safe to turn onto the new course.
5. Press the
TRACK
key. The boat will turn on to the new course and
the alarm will be cancelled.