Turn mode, U-turn, C-turn – Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 User Manual

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Simrad AP50 Autopilot

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20221032B

DODGE

TURN

Returns to NAV mode at the current track.
(May result in a drastic course change).

AUTO

Selects AUTO mode with the current heading as the set course.

NAV

SETUP

Selects NAV mode at present position with new bearing to
waypoint prompt.

Note !

If using Non-Follow-up or Follow-up steering modes while
dodging, “NFU” or “FU” flash.

2.10 TURN Mode

U-turn

The AP50 provides a special U-turn feature when in AUTO or
AUTO-WORK modes.
U-turn changes the current set course 180° in the opposite
direction. The user must decide whether the U-turn should be
made to Port or Starboard when bringing the boat on the new
course.

DODGE

TURN

A long press of the

DODGE

TUR N

(DODGE/TURN) button activates U-

Turn.

00

RUDDER

U TURN

Press

PORT

STBD

340.

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Gyro1

The AP50 will continue on the set course until you press either
the

(PORT) or

(STBD) button to select the direction in

which to make the U-turn. If you do not press

(PORT) or

(STBD) within 1 minute, the AP50 will return to the AUTO
mode and stay on course.

C-turn

The AP50 also provides a continuous turn feature when in
AUTO or AUTO-WORK modes. This may be used for circling
fish, purse seining, etc.
C-turn makes the vessel turn with a constant rate of turn in a
circle. The user must decide whether the C-turn should be made
to Port or Starboard.
To enter C-turn mode:

DODGE

TURN

First select U-turn with a long press of the DODGE/TURN
button.

DODGE

TURN

Then activate C-turn by another long press of the
DODGE/TURN button.

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