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3. STEERING MODE
3-3
3.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode
AUTO mode maintains set course but the track may be shifted by current or
wind. ADVANCED AUTO mode maintains set course without deviating from the
track. This mode can be enabled by connecting a navaid which can output own
ship’s position data (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to the NAVpilot-500.
After connecting to a navaid which outputs position data, press the [AUTO] key.
The NAVpilot-500 calculates the course based on the present position and
heading. In this mode, “AUTO
” appears on the display.
AUTO
359
359.9
ADVANCED AUTO
(Indicated with underline)
Heading from
heading sensor
Rudder angle ( or XTE)
Course selected by the [ENTER] knob
HDG
M
RUDDER
0
40
20
10
40
20
10
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
ADVANCED AUTO mode display
Enabling the ADVANCED AUTO mode
You can select whether to use the ADVANCED AUTO mode or not as follows.
1. In the AUTO mode, press the [MENU] key to show the AUTO mode menu.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ADVANCED AUTO”, and then press the
[ENTER] knob to show the advanced auto options window.
ON
OFF
Advanced auto options window
3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ON”.
When you want to finish the ADVANCED AUTO mode, select “OFF”.
4. Press the [ENTER] knob, [MENU] key in order close the menu.