Raytheon Anschütz Pilotstar D, Manual

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PILOTSTAR D
2--2
3060.DOC012
Edition: March 13, 2009
2.1.2 Checks to be made before any Putting into Operation
In order to ensure correct functioning of the autopilot, faultless operation of the following
systems and devices is required:

Power supply
-- for the equipment concerned
-- 10 ... 36V DC for the autopilot

Steering gear and steering control system

Sensors and appertaining transmission equipment
-- Gyro compass
-- Magnetic compass / fluxgate compass
-- Log
-- Navigation receiver
2.1.3 Turning Behaviour in Case of Heading Change
In case of a heading change, the ship follows automatically the user input direction of
the rotary knob (see section 2.2.6.1).
The turning behaviour with preselected rate of turn depends on
-- the ship’s initial turning behaviour and
-- the adjusted ship--specific and current parameters.
When the ship starts turning, the rate of turn may exceed the preselected rate of turn.
2.1.4 Checks to be made before Departure and during the Voyage

Compare the heading indication in the operator unit with the compass heading .

The operational parameter adjustments have been made acc. to experience
(see Annex --2).

If the ship is now running in suitable waters, change--over to autopilot control can be
made.
The steering mode selector is to be set to position AUTO.
The operating mode of heading control is now effective.
If another operating mode is wanted, this can now be selected.