B&G Zeus2 Glass Helm CPU - Manual (Page 49)

The Autopilot panel
The autopilot panel is used to display navigation data. It can be shown as a full screen panel,
or in a multi-panel page.
The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependant on available panel
size.
Data fields
The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel:
CTS Course to steer
DTD Distance to destination
WPT DIST Distance to next waypoint
SOG Speed over ground
COG Course over ground
XTE Cross track error (L: left or R: right)
Mode overview
The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the
mode depend on boat type and available inputs, as shown in table.
Mode Feature Description
Standby
Standby mode used when manually steering at the helm.
Compass and rudder angle will be shown on the display
NFU
Non-Follow Up steering where the rudder movement is
controlled by using the Port and Starboard keys in the Pilot
pop-up, or by another NFU unit
FU
Follow-up steering where the rudder angle is set by the
rotary knob or by another FU unit
AUTO Automatic steering where the set heading is maintained.
Heading capture
Aborts the turn and uses the instantaneous compass
reading as set heading
Turn patterns
Moves the vessel automatically in pre-defined turn steering
patterns
Tacking
Only available if the boat type is set to Sail.
Tacking with a fixed angle.
NoDrift
Automatic steering, keeping the vessel on a straight bearing
line by compensating for drift
Dodging Returns to NoDrift mode after a heading change
NAV
Navigation steering. Steers the vessel to a specific waypoint
or through a route
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