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SI-TEX Marine Electronics - SP120C Color Autopilot
System Operation
Steering Modes - Continued
GPS MODE
To enter GPS mode, press both
MODE
&
AUTO
simultaneously
Before enabling this mode, ensure the GPS system has an activated
waypoint, cursor or route, for the SP120C to follow. The boat will change
course to steer at the maximum rate of turn, so it is recommended to ensure
thevesselisheadingtowardstherstGPStargetatasuitablespeedbefore
enabling.
To disengage GPS mode, press
AUTO
to
return to Manual Mode.
In this mode, the AUTOPILOT must be
interfaced to a GPS generating NMEA
0183 data output The GPS will also require
congurationtoensurecorrectsentences
and settings are suitable.
To DODGE an obstacle while in GPS Mode Press;
To dodge by steering the vessel to PORT
To dodge by steering the vessel to STBD