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Navigation mode
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WARNING:
NAVIGATION mode should only be used in open waters. It must not be used
while sailing because course changes can result in unexpected tacks or gybes.
In
NAVIGATION
mode, the autopilot automatically steers the vessel to a specific waypoint location,
the cursor, or along a predefined route. Position information is used to keep the vessel on the track
line to the destination waypoint.
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Note:
Before entering navigation mode, you must be navigating a route or moving towards a
waypoint or cursor position.
A
B
C
E
D
F
A
Current heading - the bar shows the offset between the set
heading and the current heading.
B
Cross track error
C
Set heading
D
Current rudder angle
E
Restart button — restarts the navigation from the vessel’s
current position.
F
Skip button — skips the active waypoint and steers towards
the next waypoint.
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Note:
The controller layout and appearance will change
based on the display screen size.
Turning in NAVIGATION mode
When the vessel reaches a waypoint, the autopilot will give an audible warning and display a dialog
with the new course information.
There is a limit for the allowed automatic course change to the next waypoint in a route:
• If the required course change to the next waypoint is less than the course change limit, the
autopilot will automatically change the course.
• If the required course change to the next waypoint is more than the set limit, you are prompted
to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable. If the turn is not accepted, the vessel
will continue with the current set heading.
The course change limit setting depends on the autopilot computer. Refer to the autopilot
computer documentation for more information.
