Data fields
The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel:
CTS Course to steer
DTD Distance to destination
DTW Distance to next waypoint
SOG Speed over ground
COG Course over ground
XTE Cross track error (L: left or R: right)
Mode overview
The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes
and features within the mode depend on boat type and available
inputs, as shown in the following list:
• Standby
Standby mode used when manually steering at the helm.
Compass and rudder angle is shown on the display.
• NFU
Non-Follow Up steering where the rudder movement is
controlled by using the Port and Starboard keys in the Pilot
pop-up, or by another NFU unit.
• FU
Follow-up steering where the rudder angle is set by another FU
unit.
• AUTO
Automatic steering where the set heading is maintained.
• Heading capture
Aborts the turn and uses the instantaneous compass
reading as set heading.
• Turn patterns
Moves the vessel automatically in pre-defined turn steering
patterns.
• Tacking
Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot
Commissioning dialog. Tacking with a fixed angle.
• NoDrift
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