Rolls-Royce Helicon X3, User Manual

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Operating Instructions
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3.8 Separate/Common Lever
It is possible to use Port or Stbd azimuth lever as common lever for the both main
propulsion thrusters, before this can be done the manoeuvre station must be In
Command .
1. Press the Common Stbd button.
2. To confirm press the Accept button within 10 seconds when it starts to flash.
3. Pitch/RPM and azimuth order for Port thruster will now be taken from the Stbd
Lever.
To go back to separate mode the manoeuvre station must be In Command .
1. Press the Separate Lever button.
2. To confirm press the Accept button within 10 seconds when it starts to flash.
3. The main propulsion thrusters will now have separate levers.
3.9 Autopilot
3.9.1 Enabling / Disabling Autopilot
It is possible to enable signal from an external Autopilot but the fore bridge must be In
Command before this can be done.
1. Press the Autopilot button.
2. To confirm press the Accept button within 10 seconds when it starts to flash.
3. Azimuth order from the external Autopilot will now control the thrusters.
To enable the lever mode again:
1.
Press the Autopilot button.
2. To confirm press the Accept button within 10 seconds when it starts to flash.
3. Lever mode is enabled.