4 | ST60 Wind & Close Hauled Wind Instrument Owner’s Handbook |
True/Apparent
Press the true/app key to toggle between true and apparent instrument readings.
VMG
Press the vmg key to show VMG information on the digital display. The pointer continues to show the wind direction (true or apparent as previously selected).
If boat speed information is not available on SeaTalk, the VMG cannot be computed, and the digital display shows a series of dashes.
Tack
Press the tack key to show tack heading information on the digital display. The pointer continues to show the wind angle.
If the boat speed and heading are not available on SeaTalk, the tack heading cannot be computed, and the digital display shows a series of dashes.
Alarms
An alarm condition is indicated by a flashing alarm icon on the digital display and an audible alarm at the instrument.
•When an alarm is sounding the instrument will continue to display live wind speed and angle.
•A wind speed alarm will cause the current speed unit legend ( KTS or M/S ) to flash.
•A flashing MAX legend indicates a high wind speed alarm.
•A flashing HI legend indicates a high wind angle alarm.
•A LO legend indicates either:
•A low wind speed alarm ( LO plus speed units displayed).
•A low wind angle alarm ( LO displayed).
Canceling an alarm
Pressing any key will cancel the alarm. Pressing the key repeatedly will cancel any additional alarms.
