Raymarine ST8001 - Manual (Page 24)

18 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide
What happens when I get to the end of the route?
The SmartPilot displays the ROUTE COMPLETED warning when you have
reached the last waypoint on a route in Track mode.
• press auto to continue on the same heading
• or press standby to return to manual control
Safety in Track mode
CAUTION:
Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex
navigational situations. However, it is still the skipper’s responsibility to
ensure the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation and
frequent position checks. Track mode assists precise navigation and
removes the tasks of compensating for wind and tidal drift. However,
you MUST still maintain an accurate log with regular plots.
2.2 Using Wind Vane mode – sail boats
Note: You can only select Wind Vane mode if the SmartPilot is receiving
suitable SeaTalk or NMEA wind direction information.
What is Wind Vane mode?
When the SmartPilot is in Wind Vane mode it uses the fluxgate compass as
the primary heading reference. As changes in the true or apparent wind angle
occur, it adjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle.
Wind information
To use Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot must receive wind information from
one of the following sources:
• SeaTalk wind instrument connected to the autopilot via SeaTalk
• NMEA wind instrument
• Raymarine pushpit wind vane connected via a SeaTalk interface
True and apparent wind
SmartPilots can maintain a course relative to either an apparent or true wind
angle in Wind Vane mode
The default setting is apparent wind. If required, you can change this to true
wind in User Calibration (see page 24).