Dodging In Nav Mode - Simrad AP50 Operator's Manual

Simrad AP50 Autopilot
DODGE
T URN
AUTO
Note !
DODGE
T URN
350°
N
CTS
GPS1
DODGE
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XTE NM
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225
°M
BPW
25
Gyro1
DST
NM
DODGE
T URN
AUTO
NAV
SETUP
26
Follow Up: Both
To preset a new Course, rotate course knob (Not possible in
Follow Up.
To return from DODGE mode, press one of the following:
Selects AUTO mode with the last set or new preset course.
Selects AUTO mode with the current heading as the set course.
If using Non-Follow-up or Follow-up steering modes while
dodging, "NFU" or "FU" flash.

Dodging in NAV Mode

A quick press on the
dodging.
When in DODGE mode, the course displayed as Course To
Steer (CTS) is the boat's recommended heading. However, the
previous set course is stored by the AP50. When DODGE is
flashing on the display, the AP50 is no longer in control of the
steering and you must either steer the boat manually or take
control using either Non-Follow-up steering or Follow-up
steering. On manual steering, the clutch (or bypass valve) in the
drive unit will be disengaged when dodging. The AP50 will
remain in the DODGE mode until you exit DODGE by a second
press on the DODGE (DODGE/TURN) button or until you select
T UR N
another mode.
Perform dodging as follows:
1. Press (DODGE/TURN) button quickly
DODG E
T U R N
2. Manually steer the
vessel by wheel:
or
Non-Follow-up:
or
Follow-up: Both
To return from DODGE mode press one of the following:
Returns to NAV mode at the current track.
(May result in a drastic course change).
Selects AUTO mode with the current heading as the set course.
Selects NAV mode at present position with new bearing to
waypoint prompt.
DODGE (DODGE/TURN) button activates
TUR N
or
and course knob.
or NFU steering lever.
and course knob.
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