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Simrad QS50 Quick Stick 

14 

20222246 / Rev. A 

Internal connection 

The unit is opened by removing the four screws on the back 
cover. See Figure 5-2. Inside there is a printed circuit board with 
plug-in terminals. The cable is connected to the terminal 
according to Figure 3-3. The cable screen must be connected to 
the ground terminal inside the back cover. 

 

Figure 3-3  QS50 Internal connections 

 

Summary of Contents for QS50 Quick Stick

Page 1: ...MANUAL SIMRAD QS50 Quick Stick 20222246A Sw 1 1 English ...

Page 2: ...part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior permission from Simrad AS The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice Simrad AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this document ...

Page 3: ...2 Activating the QS50 7 2 3 Mode Selection 7 2 4 Thruster Function 9 2 5 Lock Function 10 2 6 Illumination 11 2 7 Alarms 11 3 INSTALLATION 12 3 1 Mounting 12 3 2 QS50 connection 13 4 MAINTENANCE 15 5 SERVICE 16 5 1 How to replace a defective joystick 16 5 2 How to replace the back cover 17 6 SPARE PARTS LIST 18 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 ...

Page 4: ...Simrad QS50 Quick Stick 4 20222246 Rev A This page is intentionally left blank ...

Page 5: ...On Off NFU power steering is provided with an automatic center rudder function Note The QS50 has not been approved in accordance with the European Marine Equipment Directive 96 98 EC MED and accordingly it can not be used in an EC type examined Wheelmarked navigation system 1 2 How to use this manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and correctly installing the Simrad QS5...

Page 6: ... respective mode functions All remaining units are inactive and have no effect on course changes Mode indicators All off Autopilot is off or disengaged One lit QS50 is in control One pulsating Another unit is in control One flashing QS50 is locked and not in control Two flashing System alarm All in sequence Local alarm on QS50 Joystick NAV mode indicator AUTO mode indicator THRUSTER and RUDDER sel...

Page 7: ...QS50 The QS50 becomes active in that mode as confirmed by a steady mode indicator e g from pulsating STBY mode press the joystick towards the AUTO mode indicator and the system will be in AUTO mode Refer also to Lock Function page 10 The QS50 can also be activated directly into the Work mode by a single press on the WORK button 2 3 Mode Selection Standby mode Press the joystick towards the STBY in...

Page 8: ...from those normally found when a vessel is in transit on a pre set course Examples are trawling towing trolling on one engine slow speed thruster use etc In such situations some boats may need different settings Refer to the AP50 manual for information and setup of the Work parameters Press the WORK button to toggle between AUTO and AUTO WORK mode When AUTO WORK mode is selected the WORK indicator...

Page 9: ...f the thruster In Standby and Auto Work mode a short press on the Thrust Rudder button activates or deactivates the thruster When the thrust indicator is lit the thruster is active and used to maintain the boat s heading If only the thruster is active and you deactivate it the rudder will be activated automatically In Auto mode the rudder only can be used to maintain the heading and the thruster c...

Page 10: ...nit location The lock function can not be activated from the joystick When the lock function is in use the active control unit stays in command The joystick will not respond when the buttons are pressed only the corresponding mode indicator will flash to show the selected mode on the active unit System Disengaged J50 only The System select Sys Sel input signal of the J50 TB14 can be used to altern...

Page 11: ... 7 Alarms Alarm messages are indicated by flashing of all mode indicators except the one showing the present steering mode Internal error with push button joystick button or Robnet communication is indicated by rotating lighting of all indicators The audible alarm can be reset from the QS50 by pressing any button or the joystick Alarm messages can only be reset from a control unit carefully read t...

Page 12: ...n to within 0 5 mm Drill the 4 mounting holes and make a panel cutout according to the supplied template Use the supplied gasket between the panel and the unit Use the supplied 19 mm screws to fasten the joystick unit to the panel Apply the front panel corners Optional back cover For mounting in exposed environments the QS50 can be supplied with an optional back cover See page 20 for depth of unit...

Page 13: ...llel with the cable shown on Figure 3 1 using the same color code Figure 3 1 QS50 connection Alternatively a Robnet male connector P N 44160844 can be mounted to the cable and plugged directly into the autopilot control unit or any other device in the system containing a Robnet connector Refer to Figure 3 2 for pin configuration and color code of the network cable Cable pairs Color code Pin Signal...

Page 14: ...g the four screws on the back cover See Figure 5 2 Inside there is a printed circuit board with plug in terminals The cable is connected to the terminal according to Figure 3 3 The cable screen must be connected to the ground terminal inside the back cover Figure 3 3 QS50 Internal connections ...

Page 15: ...er normal use the joystick will require little maintenance If the unit requires any form of cleaning use fresh water and a mild soap solution not a detergent It is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and hydrocarbons such as diesel petrol etc ...

Page 16: ...Simrad QS50 Quick Stick 16 20222246 Rev A 5 SERVICE 5 1 How to replace a defective joystick Refer to Figure 5 1 and Figure 6 1 Figure 5 1 Joystick connections ...

Page 17: ...e 5 2 Figure 5 3 Remove the four countersunk screws 11 Remove the back cover 3 Disconnect the cable see Figure 3 3 Remove the cable and the gland 6 Insert the cable and the gland 6 on the optional cover 12 and connect the cable Mount the optional outdoor cover to the front 1 by means of the 4 supplied screws 13 ...

Page 18: ...1791 Joystick cover 44171734 5 Contact Block 44140796 6 Cable gland PG7 22084529 7 Cabinet corner 44165181 8 Screw 3 5x19 22089502 9 QS50 Gasket for panel mount 44151272 10 Screw M4x6 PAN 44148898 11 Screw M4x12 Countersunk 22089734 12 QS50 Optional outdoor cover see Figure 5 3 44158129 13 Screw M4x12 for optional cover 22089825 Cable 10 m 33 Figure 6 1 Exploded view ...

Page 19: ...DC 10 30 via Robnet Power consumption 1 3 W Environmental protection IP56 from front With optional back cover IP56 Compass safe distance 0 15 m 0 5 ft Temperature Operating 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Cable 10 m 33 cable with three 3 twisted pairs of wire The cable runs through a cable gland Autopilot interface Via Robnet bus Figure 7 1 QS50 Dimensions ...

Page 20: ...Simrad QS50 Quick Stick 20 20222246 Rev A Figure 7 2 QS50 with optional cover ...

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