Anchor Mode - Rhodan HDGPS ANCHOR+BB - 8048 Owner's Manual

2. ANCHOR MODE

To place the system in Anchor Mode, press the button with the "A" symbol
on the wireless fob. The system will instantly lock in the anchor coordi-
nates and begin maintaining position.
The unit will emit 1 "beep" to indicate that it has entered
Anchor Mode.
The unit will emit a "beep" and two "growls" then exit this mode
if there is no GPS fix
The Anchor Mode automatically controls the steering and thruster speed to maintain
the position of the boat's bow, acting as a "Virtual Anchor".
The boat will slowly weathervane around the thruster and the bow will
generally come to rest pointed into the disturbing wind or current. It is
recommended that the boat be slowed or stopped prior to anchoring to minimize
overshoot.
ADJUSTING THE ANCHOR LOCATION (JOGGING)
Pressing any of the directional controls on the wireless fob (Up, Down,
Left, or Right) moves (jogs) the "Anchor Location" in precise 5-foot incre-
ments relative to the boat's heading. For example, pressing the Right-
Arrow once moves the "Anchor Location" 5-feet to the right of the boat's
bow.
The unit will emit 1 "beep" for each increment the
Anchor location is moved.
The embedded system computer will be operating the trolling motor causing
the bow of the boat to move as needed to maintain its location in this mode.
Unexpected movement of the boat may tend to unbalance you. Be cautious until you
have become familiar with the system dynamics.
STORING (OR OVERWRITING) AN ANCHOR SITE
From any mode, while holding down the "A" button, press and hold a di-
rectional button for 5 seconds. The buttons can then be released and your
boat will be anchored at this newly recorded site.
The unit will emit a 1 second "beep" to indicate that the
anchor site has been successfully saved.
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