[CA] [CA11] 2006 Electronics info

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Mark,

Q.5.A. What should the screen display?
A5a. The autopilot control head's screen will display the vessel's current heading and rudder angle. However, the autopilot's control head is the user interface to the autopilot and will accordingly display other data and messages depending upon its mode of operation, when adjusting settings, etc. In short a autopilot control head with a failed LCD should be replaced as it may make it difficult or impossible to display some information which it is responsible for displaying. More information on this subject may be found within the autopilot control head's user's guide.

Q.5.B. Will the auto pilot interface with a "route" on the MFD?
A5b. Yes ... if the MFD has been interfaced to the autopilot.

Q.5.C. Will the auto pilot automatically change direction at each way point of said route?
A5c. Negative. Upon entering the arrival circle of a waypoint, the operator will be notified by the system of this event. The autopilot will then indicate the value of the course to be steered to the next waypoint. If conditions are safe to execute the turn, then pressing the control head's Track button will then cause the autopilot to initiate the turn.