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Autopilot | Triton Operation Manual
Autopilot - Navigation page
The Navigation display presents the following information:
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1 Response mode
2 Autopilot mode: N = Navigation mode
3 Compass graphic (Heading)
4 Rudder angle graphic
5 Bearing to waypoint
6 Heading
7 Bearing to waypoint
The autopilot has the capability to use information from a navigation device ( e.g. GPS,
chartplotter) to steer the boat to a specific waypoint, or along a route. The autopilot uses the
information received from the navigator to keep the boat on a direct line to the destination
waypoint.
¼ Note: If the autopilot is connected to a chartplotter that does not transmit a message with
bearing to next waypoint, it will steer using Cross Track Error (XTE) only. In that case you must
revert to Auto mode at each waypoint and manually change set course to equal bearing to
next waypoint and then select Navigation mode again.
To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the following points must be fulfilled prior to
entering Navigation mode:
• The autopilot steering must be tested and determined satisfactory
• The navigation device (GPS, chartplotter) must be operating correctly, with adequate satellite
coverage
• At least one waypoint must be entered and selected as the active waypoint
¼ Note: The system’s data source when operating in Navigation mode is the Navigation source.
It is normally the same as the Position source (GPS/chartplotter).
¼ Note: Navigational steering should only be used in open waters.
¼ Note: When selecting Navigation mode the autopilot initially maintains the current course
and prompts the user to accept the course change towards the destination waypoint.
Press ‘Auto’ then press and hold the ‘Mode’ key until Navigation mode is selected.