How do i leave track mode, What is cross track error – Raymarine ST6002 User Manual

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ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide

3. If it is safe for the boat to turn onto the new course, press the track button:

• the SmartPilot will turn the boat onto the new course.
• the display will show the heading required to achieve the required track.

Notes:

(1)

The rate of turn when in Track mode is set using the

TURN RATE cali-

bration setting. Adjust this as appropriate for optimum comfort.

(2)

If the boat is more than 0.3 nm from the track, the Large Cross Track Error
warning will sound (see page 14).

How do I leave Track mode?

You can leave Track mode at any time by:
• pressing auto to return to Auto mode.
• pressing standby to steer manually in Standby mode.

What is Cross track error?

Cross track error (XTE) is the distance between the current position and a planned
route. The SmartPilot receives the cross track error information from the
navigation equipment, and displays the XTE in nautical miles (nm), statute miles
(SM) or kilometres (km).

If the cross track error is greater than 0.3 nm, the SmartPilot will sound the Large
Cross Track Error warning and show whether you are to the port (Pt) or starboard
(Stb) of the planned track.

Current
heading

heading

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Waypoint at 270˚

From auto mode, press track to enter Track mode . . .

. . . then press track again to turn boat to waypoint.

Automatic track acquisition

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