Sitex SP38 Autopilot, Installation And Operation Manual

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Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation Advanced Operation
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Special Turn and Turn Menu
Pre-define Special Turns
There are a number of Special Turns pre-programmed into the SP38 system. Special Turns
can be executed only in AUTO and NAV modes.
To execute a Special Turn (with the autopilot in the appropriate mode):
1) Press the TURN button. The default special turn will be displayed, along with a query for
a direction.
2) If a different special turn other than the default shown is desired, press the TURN button
again. The next special turn in the available list will be shown. Press the TURN button
again and again until the desired special turn is shown.
3) Press either the PORT or STARBOARD ARROW button to select the direction in which
to execute the Special Turn.
Figure 59 – Typical Special Turn Query
The default Special Turn can be changed as desired by adjusting the “Default Turn” in the
TURN menu.
Special Turns can be aborted by pressing the TURN button again while the Special Turn is
executing, or by changing modes.