System information

8 | Operation
Operational modes
The AP24 system is capable of the following primary
steering modes: STBY (power steering), AUTO, NoDrift,
NAV, WIND and WIND
NAV
.
STBY and AUTO modes have dedicated keys while the
other modes are available via softkeys under the MODE
key.
The WIND
NAV
mode can only be entered in WIND mode.
Each mode provides you with a multifunction mode
display.
User adjustable settings are found in the AP24 Main
menu (page 43).
Alarms
Alarms are presented in plain text to alert you of system
and external data failure conditions. Alarms are both
audible and visual. The alarm listing is on page 99.
Transfer of command
In a multistation system the command can easily be
transferred from one unit to another by pressing any
mode key. However, you can make a direct course
change on an inactive unit. Pressing Port/Stbd key or
turning the course knob on an inactive unit makes it
active.
AP24 units not in control will display the
icon.
Advanced operation
Refer to the Setup item in the Main menu page 46 for
information.
1.2 ON/OFF
At first time turn on see page 59.