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8 NAVIGATION functions
8.1 NAVIGATION main-function
Heading 000° to 359°.
Heading true (HT) or heading magnetic (HM) can be displayed if the
compass transducer is connected. (See 12.3, C32, C47).
If a navigator is connected, course over ground (CG) can be
selected instead of compass heading. (See 12.3, C37).
8.2 NAVIGATION sub-functions
8.2.1 STEER REFERENCE (Pilot OFF)
Displays the selected steer reference function. This function also
controls what is shown on the optional analogue steer pilot
instrument (Art No 20550-2). Steer reference can be selected from
5 alternatives. (See 8.3)
8.2.2 STEER VALUE (STR)
Displays steer value for the selected steer reference function(See
8.3).
8.2.3 DAMPING (SEA)
Damping of compass heading.
Controls the response time of heading changes.
To change damping, press KEY.
To select damping level, press UP and select from:
(LOW) 1 sec, (MID) 5 sec and (MAX) 22 sec.
To store the selected value, press KEY.
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.
8.2.4 (SOG) and (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG) and course over ground (COG).
Alternating function. To stop alternating, press KEY. To restart
alternating, press KEY again.
8.2.5 (BTW) and (DTW)
Bearing to waypoint (BTW) and distance to waypoint (DTW).
To display this function, you must navigate towards a waypoint.
(See 8.2 and 8.3).
Alternating function. To stop alternating, press KEY. To restart
alternating, press, KEY again.
8.2.6 CROSS TRACK ERROR (XTE)
Distance in nautical miles (NM) to desired track.
To display this function, you must navigate towards a waypoint.
(See 8.4 and 8.5).
NAVIGATION FUNCTIONS
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