Waypoint Arrival; To Steer To The Next Waypoint In The Route; To Skip A Waypoint (Seatalk Chartplotters Only) - Raymarine SmartPilot X-5 Operating Manual

Chapter 2: Following a route

Waypoint arrival

As your vessel nears the waypoint, an audible Waypoint Advance warning sounds
and a next waypoint (NEXT WPT) screen is displayed. This shows the bearing to the
next waypoint.
Target
Waypoint
WARNING: Ensure safe navigation
Before changing course, always ensure it is safe to do so.
Always be aware of the relative wind angle, especially when
turning away from the wind.

To steer to the next waypoint in the route

When the Waypoint Advance warning sounds, the SPX-5 Tiller system suspends
Track mode and maintains the current boat heading.To advance to the next waypoint:
1. Check that it is safe to turn onto the new track.
2. Press the track button. This will cancel the Waypoint Advance warning and steer
the boat to the next track leg.
If you do not press track to accept the Waypoint Advance, the SPX-5 Tiller system will
Note:
maintain the current heading and continue to sound the warning.

To skip a waypoint (SeaTalk chartplotters only)

If you want to advance to the next waypoint before you have arrived at the current
target waypoint, you can skip the current waypoint by pressing track for 1 second.
The display will then show a Waypoint Advance screen for the next waypoint. Check
it is safe to turn, then press track to turn the boat towards the next waypoint.
Waypoint arrival and advance
Next target
Waypoint at 270˚
TRUE
Waypoint arrival
Old target
Waypoint
Waypoint advance
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New target
waypoint at 270˚
TRUE