Chapter 1: Operation
Unlocked mode
Momentarily press
the required
key
Basic operation
The Steering Compass always powers-up in the unlocked mode. The
current heading is displayed on the digital display (true or magnetic)
and the analogue pointer indicates zero. Momentarily press the lock
key to switch to locked mode.
Course over ground (COG)
Press the disp key to select COG. Provided you have GPS or similar
positioning data on the SeaTalk system, the ST60 Steering Compass
displays your course over the ground. If such data is not available the
digital display shows "---".
Average heading
Press the disp key again from the COG display to temporarily display
the current calculated Average Heading. You can reset the average
value by pressing the > key for 3 seconds when the Average heading
screen is displayed.
Press to increment
locked mode heading
in 1 degree steps.
Keep pressed
for rapid change.
Press to decrement
locked mode heading
in 1 degree steps.
Press to toggle between
locked & unlocked modes.
Lock mode operation
(see
flow chart)
In unlocked mode, press to access
COG & average heading information.
Using the disp key
(see
flow chart)
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