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3. STEERING MODES
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3.3 NAV Mode
3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode
If a destination waypoint is set on a GPS / Plotter, the NAVpilot-511/520/611 can
receive this information and guide the boat to the destination waypoint as
determined by the plotter. To use the NAV mode, complete the following steps.
Note: It takes 15 seconds to activate the NAV mode after the
NAVpilot-511/520/611 receives the above information.
1. Set the destination waypoint (or route) on the plotter.
2. Manually steer the boat towards the waypoint.
3. Press the [NAV] key.
You are asked which port is used for the NAV mode PORT 1 or PORT 2
( depending on menu setting) . Press the course control knob to go to the NAV
mode..
NAV
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Heading control mode
(Indicated with underline)
Course to the
destination waypoint
Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)
Heading from
heading sensor
HDG
M
RUDDER
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40
20
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40
20
10
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
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SRC: PORT1
Selected
Navigator
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NAV mode display (Ex. Normal Display 2)
Note that while in the NAV mode, the course reading on the
NAVpilot-511/520/611 will not always be the same as the waypoint direction
shown on the plotter.
When you want to navigate a route, make sure that your plotter is navigating
towards the nearest or desired waypoint before putting the NAVpilot-511/520/611
into the NAV mode.
4. Press the [STBY] key to terminate the NAV mode.
Note: You can switch the source port between PORT 1 and PORT 2 by pressing
the [NAV] key more than three seconds.