Turn Mode; U-Turn; C-Turn - Simrad AP50 Operator's Manual

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2.10 TURN Mode

DODGE
T URN
U TURN
PORT Press STBD
RUDDER
340.
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DODGE
T URN
DODGE
T URN
C TURN
90 °/min
Press
PORT STBD
RUDDER
340.
7
02
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If using Non-Follow-up or Follow-up steering modes while
dodging, "NFU" or "FU" flash.

U-turn

The AP50 provides a special U-turn feature when in AUTO or
AUTO-WORK modes.
U-turn changes the current set course 180° in the opposite
direction. The user must decide whether the U-turn should be
made to Port or Starboard when bringing the boat on the new
course.
A long press of the
DODGE
Turn.
The AP50 will continue on the set course until you press either
the (PORT) or
which to make the U-turn. If you do not press
(STBD) within 1 minute, the AP50 will return to the AUTO
mode and stay on course.

C-turn

The AP50 also provides a continuous turn feature when in
AUTO or AUTO-WORK modes. This may be used for circling
fish, purse seining, etc.
C-turn makes the vessel turn with a constant rate of turn in a
circle. The user must decide whether the C-turn should be made
to Port or Starboard.
To enter C-turn mode:
First select U-turn with a long press of the DODGE/TURN
button.
Then activate C-turn by another long press of the
DODGE/TURN button.
The AP50 will continue on the set course until you press either
the PORT or STBD button to select the direction in which to
make the C-turn. If you do not press PORT or STBD within 1
minute, the AP50 will return to AUTO mode and stay on course.
The turn rate can be adjusted either before the turn is initiated or
during the turn. Increasing the turn rate yields a smaller circle
and vice versa.
To exit C-turn mode, press any of the mode buttons. When
(DODGE/TURN) button activates U-
T UR N
(STBD) button to select the direction in
Operation
(PORT) or
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