Simrad AP16, User Manual

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Simrad AP16 Autopilot
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NAV
The prompt display shows the name of
the next waypoint (WP), the bearing of
the track line (BWW) from the
previous waypoint to the destination
waypoint, the required course change
(CHG) and the direction in which the
boat will turn.
Note ! If only one waypoint has been entered the bearing will be from
the present position to the destination waypoint.
Press the NAV button again to accept the waypoint as the
location to steer towards. The autopilot turns the boat onto the
track line.
NAV
−
NAV mode
−
Course to steer (CTS): 353 is set
internally by the autopilot to steer
the boat onto the track line.
−
Cross track error (XTE): 0.012 nm
to stbd.
−
Compass reading: 352° M.
−
Rudder angle: 00°
Note ! For Cross Track Error, the number of decimals shown depends
on the output from the GPS/chart plotter. Three decimals give a
more accurate track keeping.
When operating the AP16 in NAV mode to steer through a route
of waypoints, the AP16 will steer to the first waypoint in the
route after you accept the first waypoint as the location to steer
towards. When you arrive at the waypoint, the AP16 will output
an audible warning, display an alert screen with the new course
information, and automatically change course onto the new leg.
Note ! If the required course change is more than the NAV change limit
(default 10
°
), you have to verify that the upcoming course
change is acceptable. This is a safety feature. See page 67 on
how to change the ‘NAV change limit’.