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True/Apparent
Press the true/app. key to toggle between true and apparent
instrument readings.
VMG
Press the vmg key to show VMG information on the digital display.
The analogue display continues to show the wind direction (true or
apparent as previously selected).
If boat speed information is not available on SeaTalk, the VMG cannot
be computed, and under these conditions, the digital display shows a
series of dashes.
Tack
Press the tack key to show tack heading information on the digital
display. The analogue display continues to show the wind angle.
If the boat speed and heading are not available on SeaTalk, the tack
heading cannot be computed, and under these conditions, the digital
display shows a series of dashes.
Alarms
An alarm condition is indicated by a flashing alarm icon on the digital
display and an audible alarm at the instrument.
• When an alarm is sounding the instrument will continue to display
• A wind speed alarm will cause the current speed unit legend (KTS or
• A flashing MAX legend indicates a high wind speed alarm.
• A flashing HI legend indicates a high wind angle alarm.
• A LO legend indicates either:
Cancelling an alarm
Pressing any key will cancel the alarm. Pressing the key repeatedly will
cancel any additional alarms.
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live wind speed and angle.
M/S) to flash.
• A low wind speed alarm (LO plus speed units displayed).
• A low wind angle alarm (LO displayed).