Depth Contour - Simrad AP26 Manual

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots

Depth Contour

Steering to a depth contour is also an AUTO mode feature. With
input from an echo sounder, the autopilot can be set to steer the
boat to a set depth. This is very useful if you want to follow a
depth contour.
Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable.
Note !
Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying
WARNING !
significantly over a small area and there is a risk of
grounding.
Ensure that the depth-turn pattern has been selected under the
User Set-up menu. Refer to Turn Pattern select on page 45.
Make sure you have depth reading available in the system. Press
the TURN/DODGE/INFO button repeatedly until DEPTH is
flashing in the display. The actual depth reading is shown on the
display.
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Smooth seabed
Slope Narrow channel
Select depth slope with the course knob. "/" means
shallow is to starboard, "\" means shallow to port.
Steer the boat to the depth you want to track and in
the direction of the depth contour (main course).
Rocky waters
Ridge
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