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TMQ AP47 - SS35
Definition of Terms
AP47 Display:
The operational
control unit with LCD display and
push buttons.
Heading:
This is the magnetic
direction of the vessel at the current
time.
Course-to-steer:
The direction
(heading) which the autopilot is
attempting to maintain.
*
NOTE
: If there is no compass
connected and a GPS is used as
heading reference, the display shows
COG (course over ground).
Overview of Operation
MANUAL Mode: “H***”
The autopilot display unit shows the
current heading. The Manual LED will
show YELLOW.
The boat is under manual steering
control; the autopilot will not apply
any automatic steering control.
Vessel can be steered using ◄ or ►
Buttons or original wheel / lever etc.
When vessel is steered, the Manual
LED will indicate drive direction.
AUTO Mode: “A***”
The autopilot will maintain your
vessel on the course indicated. The
Auto LED will be YELLOW. This
course can be set or altered from the
display unit. If drive is required. The
Auto LED will Show GREEN / RED.
WAYPOINT (SPG) Mode: “A***
When receiving information from a
GPS plotter, the autopilot can steer
a vessel to a precise latitude and
longitude (waypoint) or through a
sequence of latitudes and longitudes
(route).
WIND Mode: “S***” or “P***”
When receiving information from a
Wind Direction System, the autopilot
can steer a vessel based on the wind
direction. This is especially useful for
sailboats.
*** Will be the displayed number for
heading etc.
