Simrad Autopilot AP26 - Manual (Page 31)

Installation
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NAV
− NAV mode
− Course to steer (CTS): 260 is
set internally by the autopilot
to steer the boat onto the track
line.
− Cross track error (XTE): 0.010
nm to stbd.
Note ! For Cross Track Error, the number of decimals shown depends
on the output from the GPS/chart plotter. Three decimals give a
more accurate track keeping.
Alternatively, the NAV mode display can show the following
information by a long press on the TURN/DODGE/INFO
button:
− Next waypoint: Egersund
− Bearing from current position
to the next waypoint (BPW):
270°M
− Distance to waypoint: 10 nm
− Steering parameter: LO-M
− Rudder angle: 00°
When operating the autopilot in NAV mode to steer through a
route of waypoints, the autopilot will steer to the first waypoint
in the route after you accept the first waypoint as the location to
steer towards. When you arrive at the waypoint, the autopilot
will output an audible warning, display an alert screen with the
new course information, and automatically change course onto
the new leg.
Note ! If the required course change is more than 10
°
, you will need to
verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable. This is a
safety feature.
NAV Alert screen. Press NAV button to
verify course change larger than
10°.
If no verification is received, the
autopilot will continue on the
current set course in AUTO mode.