Dodge In Nodrift Mode; Navigating With The Ap16 - Simrad AP16 Manual

NAV
Note ! To operate in NoDrift mode your GPS/chart plotter must be
turned on.

Dodge in NoDrift mode

This is similar to dodging in Auto mode.
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Navigating with the AP16

Note ! The source when operating in NAV mode is the Navigation (Nav)
source.
The AP16 has the capability to use steering information from an
external navigator (GPS, Chart Plotter) to direct the boat to a
specific waypoint location, or through a route of waypoints. In
the NAV mode, the AP16 uses the compass as heading source
for course keeping. The information received from the navigator
alters the set course to keep the boat on the track line and direct
the AP16 to the destination waypoint.
Navigational steering should only be used in open waters. By
Note !
selecting the NAV mode, the AP16 is set for automatic steering
on the current set course and then waits for the user to accept
the course change to the track line or destination waypoint.
To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the following points
must be fulfilled prior to entering the NAV mode:
− The AP16 autosteering must be tested and determined
− The navigation receiver (GPS, Chart Plotter) must be in full
− At least one waypoint must be entered and selected as the
− The navigation receiver (source) for the autopilot will be the
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satisfactory.
operating mode with adequate signal characteristics for valid
position and navigation data.
current "Go to" waypoint.
one that is automatically selected in the interface set-up or
NoDrift mode
Set course
NoDrift indicator
HI/LO parameter
Heading
Rudder Angle
Operation
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