Raytheon Anschütz Pilotstar D, Manual

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PILOTSTAR D
Autopilot
2--17
Edition: March 13, 2009
3060.DOC012
2.2.8 The Operating Mode TRACK CONTROL
Do not use TRACK CONTROL under high speed condition >25kts.
Track Control has no system approval according IEC62065 (ECDIS/Autopilot)
2.2.8.1 Approaching a Track
Before changing over to the operating mode of track control , the track to be sailed
through must roughly be reached via manual control or via heading control (Step 1)
(see Chapter 2.2.6).
WP1
WP2
Approximate head-
ing to WP 2 must be
 
60

Track monitoring
limits
a

0.3sm
(OFF TRK)
Planned track, track
information see navi-
gation receiver or set
heading transmission
system
Auto
On/Off
See Chapter 2.2.6


a
a
Step 1
Step 2
Track
(Crosstrack distance from track)
xte meter ’123’
Fig. 2--2: Approaching a Track

After approaching the track, the operating mode of track control (Step 2) can be
activated. Actuate the key TRACK ; the LED panel lights up GREEN. The operating
mode of track control has been preselected.
First of all, the message of xte meter ’123’ (crosstrack distance in [m]) appears
within the text line
(for approx. 3s) then appears
NEW TRACK ....... .
The LED panel of the ”Symbol” key lights up (RED).
Track