Furuno FEA-2107 - Important Information about Steering Mode Changes

28. Trackpilot
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28.7 Important Information About Steering Mode
Changes
When the Trackpilot is not used for steering
In addition to the Trackpilot, a ship may have a steering selection unit of some kind which minimally incorporates
“HAND” and “TRACKPILOT” functions. “HAND” can function to override the tiller, direct rudder pump operation
buttons, non-follow-up rudder control or follow-up rudder control. While in the “HAND” mode, the Trackpilot
always sets course equal to gyro course.
User can change to “HAND” mode from any of the Trackpilot steering modes.
Steady as she goes
If you want the ship to go “steady as she goes” while in the middle of any Trackpilot operation, switch from any
Trackpilot steering mode to the “HAND” mode (and back again to switch back to Trackpilot control).
About mode changes when using Trackpilot for steering
The user can change from any steering mode to any other steering mode. For example, it is possible to leave
automatic route steering and return to automatic route steering during both linear parts and turns.
The new steering mode continues from the previously displayed course, shown on the set course display. The only
exceptions are pending program modes (PROGRAM HEADING CHANGE and PROGRAM TRACK), when the
new mode continues from currently used set course. These pending modes are indicated by flashing the lamp in the
START HEADING CHANGE button.
The diagram below shows all other possible steering mode changes, but not activation of Goto WP, Goto Track or
Program Track.
Program Course
Change
&
Radius
Control
Radius
Control
Program Course
Change
&
Heading
Control
Heading
Control
Goto WP
Program Track
Goto Track
Press
Program
course change
Press
Program
course change
Press
Radius
control
Press
Start
course change
Press
Heading
control
Press
Start
course change