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2.6 To Engage Navigator Control
If the Cross Track Error is at an acceptable value then press the
NAV key a fourth time to engage Navigator Control. The left
character will be “N” to inform you that the ProPilot 700 is
controlling the vessel with information from the Navigator.
N266 The other three characters are the course that is being followed.
NONA The ProPilot 700 has received No Navigator Data. Check the cable,
connections and message format.
Pressing the NAV key now will step through and allow viewing of
the four displays, NMEA Input, Waypoint Sequence, Cross Track
Error and Course being followed.
The and keys will still function under Navigator Control and
the Dodge function will work normally if it has been selected.
In the event of a navigator error or fault condition, the ProPilot 700
will display a fault message, hold the vessel on its present heading
and will not accept any further course changes from the Navigator
until the error clears.
If the alarm clears, the ProPilot 700 will accept data and navigator
control can resume. If the fault condition remains, turn the ProPilot
700 back to Auto Mode or manually steer the vessel.
2.7 Cancelling Navigator Control
Exit from Navigator Control, at any time, by pressing the OFF key
to regain Manual Control.
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