Raymarine autopilot - Manual (Page 33)

20 ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook
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Advance
When the ST6001+ sounds the Waypoint Advance warning, it
suspends Track mode and maintains the current boat heading.To
advance to the next waypoint:
1. Check that it is safe to turn onto the new track.
2. Press the track key. This will cancel the Waypoint Advance
warning and turn the boat towards the next waypoint.
Note: If you do not press track to accept the Waypoint Advance, the
autopilot will maintain the current heading and continue sounding
the warning.
Skipping a waypoint – SeaTalk navigators only
If you want to advance to the next waypoint before you have arrived
at the target waypoint, you can skip a waypoint by pressing track for
1 second. The display will then show the Waypoint Advance screen
for the next waypoint. Check it is safe to turn, then press track to turn
the boat towards the next waypoint.
WARNING:
Skipping a waypoint will take you straight to the next waypoint.
Check your navigation before making the turn.
Route Completed warning
The ST6001+ displays the ROUTE COMPLETED warning when you
have reached the last waypoint on a route in Track mode.
To respond to this message:
• press auto to continue on the same heading
• or press standby to return to hand steering
Waypoint Advance warning – summary
The ST6001+ activates the Waypoint Advance warning (NEXT WPT?)
in Track mode whenever the target waypoint name changes. This
occurs when:
• you select automatic acquisition by pressing track from Auto
• you request waypoint advance by pressing track for 1 second in
Track mode (with SeaTalk navigators only)