NautoPilot® 5000 Series
102-890.NG001-NG003
Operator Manual
Edition: 003
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1.4.6
Operation mode Waypoint Steering
Important Note:
Please refer to chapter 4.5.2 before using waypoint steering
mode! Waypoint steering is possible with NP 5100 or NP5300
only!
In waypoint steering mode the route - consisting of 2 or more waypoints - is
planned on a GPS, chart plotter or equivalent navigation system. NP5000 receives
only the data from the navigation system in order to steer the vessel on a certain
track. The operator must have a good knowledge of the navigation system in use as
this system controls the autopilot with regards to heading alterations, track changes
and the corresponding alert philosophy.
The operator should closely monitor the progress when sailing on a route. In case of
deviations from the route or any uncertainty the operator should switch to Auto and
use the heading control function.
Starting Waypoint Steering mode in combination with GPS, chart plotter or
equivalent navigation system
When the connected navigational system starts transmitting a valid APB- telegram
(ac- cording to IEC 61162- 1) the waypoint steering mode can be activated by
activating the Track button on the NP5000 operator unit. Make sure that the
relevant parameters, such as rudder limit, radius or RoT are adjusted according to
the planned route.
1.4.7
Manual
Standalone application: The mode Manual is not for Autopilot in a Standalone
application. It will never be displayed in a Standalone
AS application:
application.
The steering switch is in position HAND.