Simrad Autopilot AP26 - Manual (Page 28)

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
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2.12 Dodge in AUTO
Dodging is useful in situations where you need to quickly take
control of the helm to steer around an obstruction, and then
resume the previous set heading. Dodging is activated by a quick
double press on the TURN/DODGE/INFO button.
When in DODGE mode the displayed set course is the last one
set prior to activating the dodge function. When DODGE is
displayed, the autopilot is no longer in control of the steering,
and you must either manually steer the boat in STBY mode or
take control using Non Follow Up or Follow Up steering. On
manual steering (STBY mode) the clutch or bypass valve in the
drive unit will be disengaged. The autopilot will remain in the
DODGE mode until you exit DODGE by a second press on the
TURN/DODGE/INFO button or select a mode.
Quick double press to activate
Dodge mode
Perform dodging in one of the following ways:
1. Manually steer the boat
by the wheel:
2. Non Follow Up steering
by pressing:
or
or using NFU
steering lever
3. Follow Up steering by
pressing both:
and using the
course knob
To return from Dodge mode, press one of the following:
Selects AUTO
mode and
returns to the
last set course
or
Selects AUTO
mode with the
current heading as
the set course
Note ! Using NFU or FU modes while dodging will make “NFU” or
“FU” flash instead of “DODGE”.