5 | Preface
Glossary
The glossary contains a list of abbreviations and a list of definitions.
Abbreviations
Abbreviations as used in this manual are explained in the table below.
FU
Follow-Up
MAN
Manual
NFU
Non-Follow-Up
Definitions
The meaning of standard definitions as used in this manual are explained in the table below.
Alarm
Audio and visual signal announcing a condition requiring attention.
The audio continues 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 intensity acoustic signal to gain attention.
Steering mode selector
A switch provided for the selection of manual steering modes and
automatic steering devices.
Tiller
A device that is used to turn the rudder, which then steers the boat.
