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Default value is (LOW), for use in calm sea. But if the sea is
rough, you may want to ”stabilise” the readout on the display, then
select (MID) or (MAX). Damping is set separately for each
instrument.
6.2.8 DEPTH (unit/DPT)
Depth from the water surface or the keel depending on calibration
setting (See 12.2.3, C22).
Unit available in meters (m), feet (FT) or fathoms (FA). (See
12.2.2,C21).
The text alternates between the selected (unit) and (DPT).
6.2.9 (CMG) and (DMG)
Course made good (CMG) and distance made good (DMG)
The function is based on the principle of dead reckoning.
The function keeps track of the boats way through the water and
displays course and distance in a straight line from the start
position.
Locate and mark your position and reset CMG/DMG. Get
underway.
To find your new position, plot the course and distance on your
sea chart.
The function starts at power on.
To reset (CMG/DMG), press DOWN and UP together.
When the MOB button is pressed it temporarely resets the
CMG/DMG function.
Alternating function. To stop alternating, press KEY.
To restart alternating, press KEY again.
6.2.10 (BTW) and (DTW)
Bearing to waypoint (BTW) and distance to waypoint (DTW):For
function explanation, see drawing inside cover page.
To display this function, you must navigate towards a waypoint. (See
8.4 and 8.5).
Alternating function. To stop alternating, press KEY. To restart
alternating, press KEY again.
SPEED FUNCTIONS