
TMQ AP9 Autopilot (V6.0 - 965)
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31/1/2017
Note:
The bearings generated by the GPS unit must correspond to the bearings the
autopilot is receiving from its magnetic compass. The greater the difference between these
bearings, the less accurate the
GPS Mode
steering will be.
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Ensure that the GPS unit has the correct magnetic correction
factor.
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Ensure that the autopilot compass is correctly installed and aligned.
Watch Timer Mode
To set standard watch timer
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Enter a value between 001 and 120 via keypad (eg: 010)
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Display reads the entered value (eg: 010 = 10 minutes)
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Press TIMER button
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Timer light will be lit
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Display reverts to course heading
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After 10 minutes elapses timer alarm will sound
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Timer light flashes
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Press TIMER button to reset time
To reset watch timer when alarm sounds
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When the time set has elapsed the timer alarm will sound
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Timer light flashes
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Press TIMER button to reset time
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Timer will recommence counting down from time set
Note: If an external alarm is fitted this will sound 1 minute after the internal alarm if the
timer has not been reset or muted
To disable (mute) watch timer
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Enter 000 via keypad
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Display shows 000
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Press TIMER button
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Timer light will be off
Commercial Boat Watch Timer
Used where survey regulations for commercial vessels require a watch timer (which
includes an external alarm) fitted with an autopilot.