Sitex SP38 Autopilot, Installation And Operation Manual

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Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation Basic Operation
Document PN 29010101 V2r0
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Test this out to be familiar with it, by performing the following steps:
1) Change “Correction” in the Nav menu to “CTS”
2) Make sure the Navigation System is turned on and that a waypoint is programmed in.
3) Switch the autopilot to STANDBY mode and manually steer the vessel away from the
waypoint track by a few hundred meters or more.
4) Place the SP38 into NAV mode by pressing and holding the NAV button until the unit
beeps and the letter “N” appears in the upper left portion of the display.
5) Observe the commanded heading on the SP38 display. It should match the bearing
reported by the Navigation System.
Caution! Be sure to maintain a sharp lookout to ensure that there are no obstacles
between the vessel and the destination when steering directly to a waypoint.