NautoPilot® 5000 Series
102-890.NG001-NG003
Operator Manual
Edition: 003
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- The NautoPilot® version is NP 5100 or NP 5300 (for NautoPilot® with a higher
performance e.g. for type NP 5400 and NP 5500 it is not possible
to connect to GPS, chart plotter or equivalent navigation
system).
- Heading value is valid and not obtained from a Magnetic Compass.
- Speed value is valid.
- Track Limit Autopilot is configured.
- The serial interface which is connected to the navigational system is configured to
NMEA 4800 Bd or NMEA 38400 Bd (see also Installation Manual).
- The navigational system has already transmitted an APB NMEA telegram
(according to IEC 61162- 1) (this includes Track Course and a Cross Track error).
- The actual cross track error is not more than 1 nautical mile.
- The difference between the actual heading and the track heading is less than 60
.
- The NautoPilot® is in Heading Control Mode.
After the navigational system has transmitted the APB telegram, the Track button
at the NautoPilot® Operator Unit must be pressed to activate waypoint steering
mode.
Waypoint steering mode is inactive.
Press Track button.
Waypoint steering mode is active.
The mode is displayed at the top right corner of the display.