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2.4.8 Turn Thrusters On/Off
Before taking the system in control all thrusters must be selected. Once a thruster failure occurs this thruster will
automatically be deselected. To select this thruster again it must be selected manually by performing the following
actions:
1. Open the MAP screen (Figure 20: DP MAP Screen on page 32), the thrusters section is displayed at the right half of
the screen.
2. Locate the thruster that must be switched on or off.
3. Click in the check box using the tracker ball.
4. Press the YES button on the confirmation dialog that appears.
5. Click in the check box again to switch on or off.
Note Selection may be turned on or off without confirmation for one minute.
2.4.9 Position Sensor Calibration and Selection
Before using the Auto Position mode, select a Position Sensor on the POSITION screen. See Figure 37: Position Screen
on page 47 and perform the following actions:
1. Press the POSITION tab in the MAP screen.
2.
Check whether the sensor is in good condition, if not, the Healthy symbol
will show that the sensor is in failure, or
not calibrated.
3.
Check whether the sensor is calibrated, if not the Calibrate symbol will be visible
.
Note It is also possible to start manual calibration by clicking in the check box in the calibrate column.
4.
Select the positioning sensor to be used by clicking in the check box.
See Position on page 47 for general explanation on POSITION screen.
Summary of Contents for Alphatron Marine AlphaDynaPos
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