Furuno NAVPILOT-500 Marine Instruments User Manual


 
3. STEERING MODE
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3.6.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode
1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until the boat
finishes to avoid the obstruction.
The equipment goes into the DODGE mode and 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.
Note: Press the [PORT] and [STBD] keys together to fix the course setting
value.
DODG
Course set
359
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 2
2. Release the key pressed to return to the previous mode (AUTO or NAV).
You can operate the autopilot with the status before the DODGE mode.
Note: On Auto mode, the [PORT] and [STBD] keys can be used to change the
course degree by 5º, 10º or 20º steps depending on the installation setting.
It is useful when you need to change the large course degrees angle
rapidly. However, the DODGE mode cannot be used when this function is
available. For detail, ask your serviceman.