OPERATION
AUTOPILOT
NautoPilot 5000 Series
135
4002.DOC010102
Edition: September 2014
5.4
Handling of more than one NautoPilot Operator Unit in a steering system
(Master -- Master -- application)
It is possible to install more than one “Master” NautoPilot Operator Unit in a steering sys-
tem (if there are two or more complete independent steering positions -- for example).
5.4.1
Specifics for a Master -- Master -- Application
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Each NautoPilot Operator Unit is complete independent, with own
sets of parameters and adjustments.
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Each NautoPilot Operator Unit must be switched on separately for usage.
Both (ore more) NautoPilot Operator Units must be switched on for operation.
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A switching over (Master to Master) is possible only in “Heading Control” mode of the
“Source”-- Master.
The “Destination”-- Master starts in “Heading Control” mode and controls with its own
parameters and adjustments.
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Occurred alerts are
not
transmitted from the “Source”--Master
to the “Destination”--Master.
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A switching over with an “Override” function is performed to the last active Master
only.
If this Master is currently not active, an alarm is generated at an Override Signal Unit.
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A switching over is performed only by activation of the other AutoPilot Operator Unit
(pressing the “Heading” button).
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Each NautoPilot Operator Unit must be operated separately according to this manual.
