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3. STEERING MODES
The NAVpilot-500 system is capable of five primary steering modes: STBY
(manual), AUTO, NAV, REMOTE (FU and NFU) and DODGE.
In case of emergency, for example, collision avoidance, turn the helm quickly to
control the boat manually. The alarm sounds and “STBY” flashes on the display.
To return to the normal mode, press the [STBY], [AUTO] or [NAV] mode.
3.1 STBY Mode
After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode.
This is a manual steering mode. When sailing out of a harbor, steer the vessel in
the STBY mode.
Press the [STBY] key.
STBY
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RUDDER
STBY mode
(manual steering mode)
Heading from heading sensor
Rudder angle (or Deviation)
HDG
M
0
40
20
10
40
20
10
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
STBY mode display