Starting Position And Heading; Entering Track Mode; Leaving Track Mode - Raymarine SmartPilot X-5 Operating Manual

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Starting position and heading

When you enter Track mode, the SPX-5 Tiller system will steer the boat onto the
required track. Before entering Track mode, ensure that the boat is as close as
possible to the actual track and course heading. (For more information see Track
keeping & Cross Track Error on page 17 .)

Entering track mode

Starting with the SPX-5 Tiller in Auto mode and your chartplotter or GPS set to follow
a route, enter track mode as follows:
1. Press track to enter Track mode.
2. The autopilot will sound an alarm and the display will show information regarding
the next planned waypoint.
3. Check that it is safe for the boat to turn onto the new course, then press track
again.
The SPX-5 Tiller system will turn the boat onto the new course and the display will
show the heading required to achieve the required track..
Note:
If the boat is more than 0.3 nm from the track, the Large Cross Track Error warning will
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sound (see
Target
Waypoint

Leaving Track mode:

You can leave Track mode at any time. To do this, either:
Press auto to return to Auto mode.
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or
Press standby to take manual control of the boat.
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SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide
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