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3 | Preface 

 

Preface 

The Alphatron AlphaPilot MFM system is a type approved heading control system, designed to fit 
vessels of any size, including high speed crafts. 

The FU Tiller is part of the AlphaPilot MFM system and is used for steering in manual FU steering 
mode.  

 

 

Thoroughly read this operation manual before operating the equipment. 

 

We recommend keeping this manual nearby the equipment to ensure ready access to it. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Alphatron AlphaPilot FU Tiller

Page 1: ...FU Tiller Operation Manual www alphatronmarine com ...

Page 2: ...Abbreviations 5 Definitions 5 Safety Information 6 Warranty 7 Introduction 8 Enabling FU control 9 Control allowed not allowed 10 Control handover 11 Take control 11 Release take control 11 Steering 11 Alarm handling 12 Dimming 12 Alarm speaker and lamp test 13 ...

Page 3: ...o fit vessels of any size including high speed crafts The FU Tiller is part of the AlphaPilot MFM system and is used for steering in manual FU steering mode Thoroughly read this operation manual before operating the equipment We recommend keeping this manual nearby the equipment to ensure ready access to it ...

Page 4: ...4 Preface Revision History Revision No Date Description Author 1 0 18 04 2018 First release J Kreeft ...

Page 5: ... until acknowledged The acoustic noise pressure of the alarm is at least 75 dBA but not greater than 85 dBA at a distance of 1 m IEC 60945 The visual indication continues until the alarm condition is removed AlphaPilot MFM Alphatron brand name for the heading control system Autopilot A Heading Control System Indication Visual display of any message to the user which may be accompanied by a low int...

Page 6: ...e to comply with the precautions or with specific dangers warnings and cautions elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the equipment ALPHATRON MARINE assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the equipment Otherwise it may cause a fire or you may suffer an electrical s...

Page 7: ...arranty NOTICE Installation of this product shall only be done by a certified installation company approved by either ALPHATRON MARINE or by an official ALPHATRON MARINE distributor Acting otherwise will void the warranty NOTICE This product contains no operator serviceable parts Service and repair shall only be carried out by personnel trained and certified by ALPHATRON MARINE NOTICE Do not place...

Page 8: ...it The FU Tiller has 1 handle and multiple buttons The alarm speaker button will illuminate when there is an alarm The button is used to mute the speakers of the FU Tiller and interconnected modules Buttons DIM and DIM are used to control the brightness level of the FU Tiller and interconnected modules Button FU is used to release take FU control The handle is used to steer step less control Figur...

Page 9: ...ll illuminate meaning that FU mode is enabled and that the handle is enabled Note that control must be allowed see subsection Control allowed not allowed on page 10 Note that another active controller may need to allow control handover first see subsection Control handover on page 11 Figure 3 FU mode enabled Figure 2 STBY mode enabled ...

Page 10: ...igure 5 FU control is steering in manual FU steering mode therefore the Mode Switch must be in position MAN Mode Switch 3 Pos or AUTO MAN Mode Switch 2 Pos FU control is not allowed when the Mode Switch is in position NFU Mode Switch 2 Pos Mode Switch 3 Pos or AUTO Mode Switch 3 Pos When a non illuminated button is pushed the speaker produces 4 short successive beeps to indicate that the operation...

Page 11: ...ol Control mode indicator FU and the handle indicator will illuminate meaning that the FU mode and the handle is enabled Release control To allow control handover to another controller push the button FU until control mode indicator FU flashes this indicates that control handover is allowed NOTE The FU Tiller stays in control until control is transferred to another controller NOTE Control mode ind...

Page 12: ...acknowledged on the AlphaPilot MFM control unit then the illumination will be constant and the speaker will be muted if not muted already via the FU Tiller When the alarm is accepted e g problem solved then the illumination on the alarm speaker button will turn off Dimming Buttons DIM and DIM are always illuminated dimmed to a pre set brightness level and control is always allowed Push the button ...

Page 13: ...multaneously push and hold button DIM and DIM to test the alarm speaker and the indicators The alarm speaker will beep continuously and all indicators buttons control mode indicators and handle indicator will illuminate continuously until the buttons are released ...

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