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3. STEERING MODES
The NAVpilot-500 system is capable of six primary steering modes: STBY
(manual), AUTO, NAV, TURN, REMOTE (FU and NFU) and DODGE.
3.1 STBY Mode
After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode.
This is a manual steering mode. When sailing into or out of a harbor, steer the
vessel in the STBY mode by using the ship’s steering wheel (helm).
Press the [STBY] key.
STBY
359.9
RUDDER
STBY mode
(manual steering mode)
Heading from heading sensor
Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)
HDG
M
0
40
20
10
40
20
10
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
STBY mode display (ex. Normal Display 1)
Note: In the STBY mode, you can choose PORT 1 or PORT 2 for NAV mode by
pressing the [NAV] key immediately. For details, see page 3-4.