6.1.2 Change over controls
(1) Track control to manual control
Changing over from track control to manual steering should be possible by a single
operator action.
(2) Track control to heading control
If the track control system can be operated with a heading control system, changing over from track to heading control should be possible by a single operator action.
(3) Location of change over controls
The steering mode selector switch should be located at or in the immediate vicinity of the main conning position.
6.2 Presentation of information
6.2.1 Continuously displayed information
The following information should be displayed clearly and continuously:
.1 mode of steering;
.2 sources of actual position, heading and speed;
.3 status and failure of sensors (if any);
.4 track course and actual heading;
.5 actual position, cross track distance and speed;
.6 TO-waypoint and NEXT-waypoint;
.7 time and distance to TO-waypoint;
.8 next track course; and
.9 selected track identification.
Items .4,.5,.7 and 8 should be displayed numerically.
6.2.2 Information to be provided on demand
The following information should be provided on demand:
.1 a list of pre-planned waypoints including waypoint numbers, co-ordinates, courses and distances between waypoints, turn radius or rates of turn; and
.2 all track control related limits and other preset control parameters.
