Chapter 1: Operation
Autopilot chapter pages
Function
Title
Pilot status
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Rudder angle
RUDDER In degrees either P(ort) or S(tarboard).
1.4 Using the track key
If your system includes a SeaTalk autopilot working in conjunction with a track
plotter, you can operate the track plotter in track mode, as follows:
1. Press the track key once, so the track plotter enters track mode.
2. In track mode to plot a track to the next waypoint, press the track key for
1 second.
3. To leave track mode, press the track key again.
1.5 Alarms
Internal alarms
The ST60 Multi instrument responds to alarm signals by sounding an internal
buzzer and by flashing the appropriate alarm message at the top of the screen
alternately with the normal top line of the current display. The alarm messages are
as follows:
Message
SHALLOW
DEEP ALM
ANCHOR
WIND ALM
LOW VOLT
GUARD
MARPA
RAD FAIL
Remarks
Same function as pop up pilot display, but does not time out.
Meaning
Shallow water. See
Note
Deep water. See
Deep or shallow anchor. See
Note
Wind speed. See
The power supply voltage has fallen below the low voltage
threshold
Radar alarm
Radar alarm
Radar alarm
Note
below.
below.
Note
below.
below.
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