Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 - Manual (Page 38)

Simrad AP50 Autopilot
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DODGE
TURN
Returns to NAV mode at the current track.
(May result in a drastic course change).
AUTO
Selects AUTO mode with the current heading as the set course.
NAV
SETUP
Selects NAV mode at present position with new bearing to
waypoint prompt.
Note ! If using Non-Follow-up or Follow-up steering modes while
dodging, “NFU” or “FU” flash.
2.10 TURN Mode
U-turn
The AP50 provides a special U-turn feature when in AUTO or
AUTO-WORK modes.
U-turn changes the current set course 180° in the opposite
direction. The user must decide whether the U-turn should be
made to Port or Starboard when bringing the boat on the new
course.
DODGE
TURN
A long press of the
DODGE
TUR N
(DODGE/TURN) button activates U-
Turn.
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RUDDER
U TURN
Press PORT STBD
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Gyro1
The AP50 will continue on the set course until you press either
the
(PORT) or (STBD) button to select the direction in
which to make the U-turn. If you do not press (PORT) or
(STBD) within 1 minute, the AP50 will return to the AUTO
mode and stay on course.
C-turn
The AP50 also provides a continuous turn feature when in
AUTO or AUTO-WORK modes. This may be used for circling
fish, purse seining, etc.
C-turn makes the vessel turn with a constant rate of turn in a
circle. The user must decide whether the C-turn should be made
to Port or Starboard.
To enter C-turn mode:
DODGE
TURN
First select U-turn with a long press of the DODGE/TURN
button.
DODGE
TURN
Then activate C-turn by another long press of the
DODGE/TURN button.