Volvo Penta D3, Operator'S Manual

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GPS Steering
A plotter must be connected for GPS steering to be
selected. A route with one or more waypoints can then
be created in the plotter to be followed by the autopilot.
Different steering patterns can also be set based on a
marked waypoint.
Route to
1 Create a route using one or more waypoints in the
boat's plotter; refer to the plotter manual for set-
tings.
2 Select Route to to get the autopilot to begin follow-
ing the set route. The distance to the next waypoint
is shown in the autopilot display. If the autopilot is
in stand-by mode, press
ROUTE to get the autopilot
to revert to the route.
CAUTION!
Maintain attention to boat operation when approaching
final waypoints.
Depending on the chartplotter model connected to the
autopilot and the settings input on the chartplotter, the
boat may make unanticipated maneuvers when
approaching the final waypoint in a series of waypoints.
GPS Pattern
Before a pattern is activated in the autopilot a waypoint
must be activated in the plotter; this point will be the
pattern's central marker. The selected pattern, helm
and any other settings are shown on the display.
Pattern steering is deactivated if the boat's course is
changed using the helm or autopilot buttons; reactiva-
tion is manual.
Orbit – The boat is steered on a circular course
around the active waypoint. The radius of the circle is
determined by the distance to the waypoint when the
pattern is activated. Setting orbit helm, port or star-
board.
Cloverleaf – The boat is steered to the active
waypoint and then follows a cloverleaf pattern with the
waypoint as the central marker. Setting pattern helm,
port or starboard. The size of the cloverleaf pattern
(from waypoint to outer turn points) can be set under
Settings > Cloverleaf, length ; the default setting is 300
m (1000 ft).
Search – The boat is steered to the active way-
point and then follows a spiral pattern with ever greater
circles. Setting pattern helm, port or starboard. Spiral
distance can be set under
Settings > Search area ; the
default setting is 20 m (50 ft).
STBY
P0015810
STBY
P0015808
Optional
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