X-Track Error, Xte; Hdc / Nxt, Course After Tack Or Jibe - Furuno FI-303 Operator's Manual

5.6.3

X-track error, XTE

To get this function, set NAV = On C14 (See 6.1.4).
The text [XTE] is displayed shortly when this function is selected,
then a symbolic "boat" is displayed on one side of the "road" which
is displayed as three vertical lines.
Your "boat" will be displayed on the right or left side of the road.
The distance is also displayed and can be in either Nautical mile,
Km or Miles.
5.6.4

HDC / NXT, Course after tack or jibe

To get this function, set NAV = On C14 (See 6.1.4).
This function also needs a Compass connected to the FI-30 Server
If the Compass sensor is missing, the HDC may be replaced by the COG (Course over
ground) by setting the reference in COG. (See C33 6.3.3).
The text [HDC] is displayed with actual magnetic or true heading. After 4secs. the text
[NXT] together with the true or magnetic course to keep after tack or jibe.
Note! The boat's drift must be included in your decision when to tack, to reach the
mark.
After a tack, it will take some minute before the new tack angle is steady due to the
dampening.
The functions [HDC] and [NXT] is toggling, but they can be locked or unlocked by use
of the SET.
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