II Safety Instructions
This manual applies only to the track control system AlphaRiverTrackPilot. It does not apply to the autopilot system (ROT
control), the ROT sensor and indicator, the GPS receiver nor the rudder control system. For a safe operation of the track
control system the following safety instructions must be respected:
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Read the complete manual before activating the track control system.
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Keep this manual at hand for all users of the track control system.
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Maintenance and installation must only be carried out by qualified persons.
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Risk of electric shock or physical damage! Always disconnect power to the track control system before performing
any maintenance. Make sure the track control system can not be switched on accidentally.
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Follow the local rules concerning accident prevention and environmental protection.
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Follow the general safety instructions of the country where the track control system is used.
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Make sure the track control system is only used when in perfect technical condition.
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The skipper must monitor the operation of the track control system at any time and switch back to manual control in
case of an error.
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The track control system has only one sensor for determining the position and orientation of the ship (GPS compass).
If there is an undetected failure of the sensor there may be large deviations from the selected track. Especially
beneath bridges and close to large buildings, reception of GPS signals is deteriorated, and thus the track control
system must be monitored carefully.
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There is no warranty that the tracks delivered with the track control system are free of errors.
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The track control system is not an autonomous system that reacts to the surrounding traffic. The skipper is fully
responsible to comply with the laws and regulations of inland navigation.
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At the beginning of each trip, the skipper must make sure that switching between track control, autopilot and
emergency steering works correctly.
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If an alarm is signaled by the track control system, switch over to manual or emergency steering. Once the alarm is
resolved, the track control system can be activated again.
4 | Safety Instructions
