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Robertson AP9 MK3 Autopilot
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COMBINATION OF S9/FU91 LEVERS
A combined system of S9 (NFU) and FU91 (FU) may be configured as
illustrated (simplified):
AP9 MK3
S9
FU91
* * * * * * *
NAV
HELMS-
MAN
AUTO COMPASS
SELECT
ILLUM
COUNTER
RUDDER
RUDDER
INFO
WEATHER
OFF
INCREASE
DECREASE
PORT STBD
AUTOPILOT AP9 MK3
ALARM
RESET
R
OPERATION
The autopilot is used as previously described. Mode changes are
made as normal. As an example the AP9 MK3 is in the AUTOPILOT
mode.
TRANSFER TO NFU:
•
Pull out the required S9 lever for activation and NFU
commands can be made.
Note !
When the manoeuvring is finished, push the S9 lever back to locked position
(IN).
TRANSFER TO FU:
•
Push the PTTC button on the required FU91 to activate the
lever.
RESUME AUTOPILOT MODE
When finishing the operation by either the FU91 or the S9 (remember
to push back to locked position), automatic steering is resumed by
pushing "AUTOPILOT" on the control unit.
If external mode switch is used in combination with the selection of
NFU and FU levers, simply select the function marked on the switch.
Example:
AP9 MK3
S9 PORT S9 STBD
FU91 PORT FU91 STBD
MODE SELECTOR
PTTC DISABLED PTTC DISABLED
* * * * * * *
NAV
HELMS-
MAN
AUTO COMPASS
SELECT
ILLUM
COUNTER
RUDDER
RUDDER
INFO
WEATHER
OFF
INCREASE
DECREASE
PORT STBD
AUTOPILOT AP9 MK3
ALARM
RESET
R