Setting The Waypoint Arrival Circle - Simrad AP16 Manual

When operating the AP16 in NAV mode to steer through a route
of waypoints, the AP16 will steer to the first waypoint in the
route after you accept the first waypoint as the location to steer
towards. When you arrive at the waypoint, the AP16 will output
an audible warning, display an alert screen with the new course
information, and automatically change course onto the new leg.
Note ! If the required course change is more than the NAV change limit
(default 10
change is acceptable. This is a safety feature. See page 108 on
how to change the 'NAV change limit'.
NAV
STBY
Regain manual steering by pressing the STBY button

Setting the waypoint arrival circle

For route navigation it is recommended to use automatic
waypoint shift/change at a set waypoint arrival circle.
The arrival circle should be adjusted according to boat speed.
The higher speed, the wider circle. The intention is to make the
autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a smooth
turn onto the next leg.
The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint
circle on the GPS/chartplotter.
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°
), you have to verify that the upcoming course
Alert screen. Press NAV button to
verify course change larger than
10°.
If no verification is received, the
AP16 will continue on the current
set course in AUTO mode.
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