Definition of Terms
AP46 Display:
The Operation unit, with LCD Display and push buttons.
Rudder Feedback Unit (RFU):
This provides the required rudder position information for
steering control.
Heading:
This is the magnetic heading of the vessel at the current time.
Course-to-steer:
The magnetic heading which the autopilot is attempting to
maintain.
Overview of Operation
•
MANUAL Mode: “H***”
The autopilot display unit shows the current magnetic heading.
The vessel is under
manual
steering control;
the autopilot will not
apply any steering control.
•
AUTO Mode:
“A***”
TMQ AP46 Autopilot
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