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Rate of turn command dial – Garmin GLADIATOR TR-1 User Manual

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Rate of Turn Command Dial

The turn rate command is

activated by a single press of

the directional control dial.

A single centered vertical

bar will indicate the mode is

active. See Figure 18

Figure 18

The “Rate of Turn Command Dial” on the display controls the

boat somewhat like your steering wheel at the helm. Turning the

dial either clockwise or counterclockwise will cause the autopilot

to execute a turn and make a continuous rate of turn until the dial

is turned in the opposite direction until only a single vertical bar

is displayed. As you continue to turn the dial, more vertical bars

display, and the rate of turn will execute more quickly.

Example: With two vertical bars to the right showing on the display

would be like turning the wheel at the helm to about the 2 o’clock

position and holding it there.

You can take control of the boat at any time just by pressing and

releasing either straight arrow on the handheld or grabbing the

wheel at the helm and turning it in any direction. Steering from the

helm will cause the Shadow Drive to temporarily dis-engage the

autopilot, and the Rate of Turn command will drop out. When the

boat is steered on a steady course, the autopilot will re-engage in

heading hold mode. You will need to press the Rate of Turn Dial

again to activate the turn rate command.

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