Raytheon Electronics ST6000 Plus, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Chapter 3: Advanced Operation
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Note: This method should only be used for minor adjustments to the
apparent wind angle, since turning the boat affects the relationship
between the true and apparent wind angles. For major changes, return
to Standby mode, steer onto the new heading, and reselect Vane mode.
Returning to the previous apparent wind angle
(LAST WND)
If for any reason the vessel is steered away from the selected apparent
wind angle (for example, a dodge manoeuvre or selecting Standby) you
can return to the previous locked wind angle:
1. Press
standby
and
auto
together for 1 second to display the
previous apparent wind angle (
LAST WND?
).
1
The LAST WND? text alternates with the previous wind angle and
direction. The previous locked heading is displayed, with an
indicator to show you the direction in which the vessel will turn.
2. Check that it is safe to turn on to this course.
3. To accept this apparent wind angle, press
standby
and
auto
together within 10 seconds.
If you do not accept the previous wind within this time, the autopilot
will lock on to the current apparent wind angle.
Dodges
Full control is still available from the keypad when the autopilot is in
Vane mode.
• Dodge manoeuvres are accomplished by simply selecting the
desired course change using the course change keys
(
-1
,
+1
,
-10
or
+10
). Both the locked heading and locked apparent
wind angle are adjusted.
• Once the hazard has been avoided, you can reverse the previous
course change, or return to the previous apparent wind angle
(LAST WND).
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