Dodging; Dodging In Auto Mode - Simrad AP50 Operator's Manual

Caution !

2.9 Dodging

DODGE
T URN
A329
DODGE
RUDDER
340.
02
7
Gyro1
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• Next waypoint (Next WP): Simrad
• Bearing from current position to next waypoint (BPW): 280°
(True)
• Distance to waypoint (DST): 25 nautical miles
If you prefer to have complete manual control of the rudder trim
in NAV-WORK mode, the autotrim can be permanently
disabled in the Installation Settings menu (Refer to the
Installation Manual, Installation Menu/Settings/Autotrim).
The Off Heading alarm is permanently disabled in NAV-
WORK mode.

Dodging in AUTO Mode

The AP50 provides the capability for dodging.
Dodging is useful in situations when you need to quickly take
control of the helm to steer around an obstruction and then wish
to return on the previous set heading after performing the
evasive maneuver. A quick press on the
button activates dodging.
When in DODGE mode, the set course is displayed (for
example, as A329 degrees) and this set course is remembered by
the AP50. When DODGE is flashing on the display, the AP50 is
no longer in control of the steering and you must either steer the
boat manually or take control using Non-Follow-Up steering or
Follow-Up steering. The current heading will be shown in the
lower left part of the display (for example, as 340.7 from
Gyro1). On manual steering, the clutch (or bypass valve) in the
drive unit will be disengaged when dodging. The AP50 will
remain in the DODGE mode until you exit DODGE by a second
press on the (DODGE/TURN) button or until you select
DODG E
T URN
another mode.
Perform dodging as follows:
1. Press (DODGE/TURN) button quickly
DODG E
TUR N
2. Manually steer the
vessel by wheel:
or
Non-Follow-Up:
or
(DODGE/TURN)
DODGE
TUR N
or or NFU steering lever.
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