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Activating Waypoint Steering mode
It is possible to activate the waypoint steering mode under the following conditions:
-- The NautoPilot version is NP 5100 or NP 5300 (for NautoPilot with a higher
performance e.g. for type NP 5400 and NP 5500 it is not possible
to connect to GPS, chart plotter or equivalent navigation system).
-- Heading value is valid and not obtained from a Magnetic Compass.
-- Speed value is valid.
-- Track Limit Autopilot is configured.
-- The serial interface which is connected to the navigational system is configured
to "NMEA 4800 Bd" or "NMEA 38400 Bd" (see also Installation Manual).
-- The navigational system has already transmitted an "APB" NMEA telegram
(according to IEC 61162--1) (this includes Track Course and a Cross Track error).
-- The actual cross track error is not more than 1 nautical mile.
-- The difference between the actual heading and the track heading is less than 60.
-- The NautoPilot is in Heading Control Mode.
After the navigational system has transmitted the APB telegram, the "Track" button at
the NautoPilot Operator Unit must be pressed to activate waypoint steering mode.
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OPERATION
NautoPilot 5000 Series
Waypoint steering mode is inactive.
Press "Track" button.
Waypoint steering mode is active.
The mode is displayed at the top right corner of the display.
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