Dodge; Backlighting; Alarms; Off Course Alarm - Simrad AP14 Manual

2.6 Dodge

The Dodge function allows the autopilot to dodge to port
or starboard by a specified angle (normally 40º), and then
return to the original course. This function is useful for
avoiding obstacles in the path of the boat.
A Dodge can only be initiated in Auto mode. Press the
Dodge key - the display will show DODGE.
• If no further key is pressed within 5 seconds, the dis-
play will return to normal.
Press either or within 5 seconds to choose the direc-
tion to dodge (Fig 2.8). The display will show the new
heading selected and DODGE will flash in the display.
Selecting a dodge in the opposite direction while the
manoeuvre is in progress will cancel it, and the boat will
return to its original course.
• The default dodge angle is 40º, but this can be adjusted
- see section 2.10.

2.7 Backlighting

To switch the display backlighting on and off, press
Light.
To set the backlighting level (1-5), press and hold Light.
The SHC14 will step through each lighting level, which
will be shown on the display (Fig 2.9). Release the Light
button when the desired lighting level has been selected.
• While the backlighting is on, the Lamp symbol
be shown. The backlighting level set is retained by the
SHC14 even if it is disconnected from the power.

2.8 Alarms

When an alarm is triggered by the autopilot ALARM will
flash in the display. To acknowledge and cancel the
alarm, press Alarm.
• The alarm may continue to sound at the autopilot if the
alarm condition still exists.
2.8.1 Off-course Alarm
The Off-course Alarm will sound if the boat goes off course
further than a pre-set limit for more than 10 seconds.
To toggle the alarm on and off, press and hold the Alarm
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FIg 2.8 - Dodging to Starboard
will
Press
& hold
Fig 2.9 - Selecting backlighting level
key (Fig 2.10). The alarm icon will be displayed while
the alarm is on.
• If the off course alarm sounds, press Alarm to
acknowledge and disable the alarm.
The off-course limit can be set from 10-60º. Press Set (see
section 2.5) until ALARM appears at the bottom of the dis-
play (Fig 2.11). The display will show the alarm limit set.
While ALARM is shown in the display, press
the value and to decrease it.
• If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the controller will
return to the main display and the value currently
entered will be set.

2.9 Default Boat Speed

The AP14 needs to know how fast the boat is going for
accurate performance when in Nav Mode. If this infor-
mation is not available through the NMEA input, an
average value can be manually entered.
Press Set (see section 2.5) until SPEED appears on the
display. The main boat speed will be shown in knots.
Press to increase the setting and to decrease it.
• If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the controller will
return to the main display and the speed currently
entered will be set.
• This option will not appear if the true boat speed is
being received through the NMEA input.

2.10 Adjusting Dodge Angle

The SHC14 is set with a default dodge angle of 40º, but
this can be adjusted to any value between 10 and 40º.
Press Set (see section 2.5) until DODGE appears in the
display and the display shows the current dodge angle.
Press to increase angle and to decrease it.
• If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the controller will
return to the main display and the dodge angle currently
entered will be set.
to increase
Pressed
and held
Fig 2.10 - Turning off-course alarm on
Pressed
3 times
Fig 2.11 - Setting off-course alarm
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