The autopilot navigation modes are briefly described here.
Proceed to
Navigate with the Autopilot
for more information.
•
Standby:
(Press the STANDBY/POWER key) During
Standby mode, the autopilot is not controlling the
vessel. Be prepared to control the vessel manually
before initiating Standby mode.
•
Auto:
(Press the AUTO/TRACK key) Auto mode uses a
compass to navigate towards the set heading. You can
also choose a turn pattern and tack (with an optional-
purchase wind sensor) in Auto mode. A compass must
be connected to the autopilot system. See
Bow
Targeting
for more information.
•
Auto-Track:
(Press and hold the AUTO/TRACK key)
Also known as True Course, Auto-Track mode uses a
Humminbird® GPS receiver to navigate. It is more
accurate than Auto mode because it compensates for
wind and drift to keep the vessel on a straight line
course towards the heading you set. A GPS receiver
must be connected to the autopilot system. See
Bow
Targeting
for more information.
•
Nav:
(Press the NAV/TURN key) Nav mode allows you
to enter a route on an attached Humminbird® Multi-
Function Display or chartplotter. The autopilot will
follow the route or any changes you make from the
MFD. The MFD overrides the autopilot control head in
this operation mode, so the ARROW keys and Rotary
Knob are unavailable in Nav mode. A chartplotter and
Humminbird® GPS must be connected to the autopilot
system.
•
Follow Up:
(Press and hold the Rotary Knob) Follow Up
mode allows you to steer the vessel with the autopilot
control head’s Rotary Knob. The Rotary Knob controls
the vessel’s rudder position from Follow-Up mode.
•
Wind:
(Press the NAV/TURN key twice) Wind mode
allows the autopilot to detect the apparent wind across
the bow of the vessel. You can set the wind angle, as
well as tack or gybe from Wind mode. A wind sensor
must be connected to the autopilot system.
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Operation Modes
