3. STEERING MODE

3.6.2Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode

1.Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until the boat finishes to avoid the obstruction.

The equipment goes into the DODGE mode and the audible alarm sounds when one of the above keys is operated, to alert you to dodge operation. Note also that “DODG” appears on the display.

Note: Press the [PORT] and [STBD] keys together to fix the course setting value.

Course set

DODGE mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

359

 

 

 

 

 

 

DODG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heading mode

 

 

 

HDG

359.9

 

 

Heading from

 

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M: Magnetic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

heading sensor

 

 

 

 

T: True

 

RUDDER

 

 

 

 

0

40 20 10

10 20 40

Rudder angle

Dodge mode display 2

2.Release the key pressed to return to the previous mode (AUTO or NAV). You can operate the autopilot with the status before the DODGE mode.

Note: On Auto mode, the [PORT] and [STBD] keys can be used to change the course degree by 5º, 10º or 20º steps depending on the installation setting. It is useful when you need to change the large course degrees angle rapidly. However, the DODGE mode cannot be used when this function is available. For detail, ask your serviceman.

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Furuno NAVpilot-500 manual 359, Dodging in Auto or NAV mode
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