Furuno NAVPILOT-500 Marine Instruments User Manual


 
3. STEERING MODES
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3.6 DODGE Mode
The DODGE mode is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control
of the helm to avoid an obstruction.
3.6.1 Dodging in STBY mode
1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to steer appropriately until the boat
finishes the turning.
The equipment goes into the DODGE mode while pressing the [PORT] or
[STBD] key. In this mode, steering can not be done from other control units or
remote controllers. Further the audible alarm sounds when one of the above
keys is operated, to alert you to dodge operation. Note also that “DODG”
appears on the display.
DODG
359.9
DODGE mode
Heading from
heading sensor
Rudder angle
HDG
M
RUDDER
0
40
20
10
40
20
10
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
Dodge mode display 1
Note: To move the rudder to 0° point, press the [PORT] and [STBD] keys at the
same time.
2. Release the [PORT] or [STBD] key to leave from the DODGE mode.