Engaging And Disengaging The Autopilot; Autopilot Indication; Autopilot Modes - Simrad NSO evo3S MPU Operator's Manual

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Mode dependent information
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Mode dependent buttons
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Engage/Standby button
When the autopilot controller is the active panel, it is outlined with a border.

Engaging and disengaging the autopilot

To engage the autopilot:
• Select the engage button to activate last active mode
• Select the mode button to display the list of available modes, then select the preferred
mode
The autopilot will engage in the selected mode, and the autopilot controller will change to
show active mode options.
To disengage the autopilot:
• Select the standby button
When the autopilot is in standby, the boat must be steered manually.

Autopilot indication

The status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected.

Autopilot modes

The autopilot has several steering modes.
Anchor modes
In these modes the trolling motor maintains the vessel position at a selected location.
Ú Note:
When in anchor mode, the vessel heading can be affected by wind or current.
The following anchor options are available:
Cursor
Navigates to cursor position, and then maintains the vessel at that position.
Waypoint
Navigates to the selected waypoint, and then maintains the vessel at that position.
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Maintains the vessel at the current position.
Change the position in anchor mode
Use the arrow buttons to reposition the vessel when in anchor mode. Each press on a button
will move the anchor position 1.5 m (5 ft) in the selected direction.
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