4.11 Clutch – Engaging from LOP
Preconditions
☑ LOCAL OPERATION button is illuminated brightly (local operating mode is active).
☑ Engine speed is within range for clutch engagement.
☑ No external clutch engagement interlock is activated.
DANGER
Vessel is sailing blind.
In Local Operation mode, the propulsion plant is controlled from the engine room.
Risk of accidents!
• Only execute vessel movements on the instructions of a person who has visual contact with the
area outside the vessel.
Engaging clutch without reversing gearbox (CPP, WJ, VS)
Item
Action
LOP
Press CLUTCH IN button (→ Page 86).
• CLUTCH IN button flashes.
• Clutch is engaged.
• After receiving the feedback signal from clutch, the CLUTCH IN button
is illuminated brightly.
Engaging clutch in ahead direction with reversing gearbox (FPP, WJ)
Item
Action
LOP
Press CLUTCH AHEAD button (→ Page 86).
• CLUTCH AHEAD button flashes.
• Gearbox is engaged in AHEAD direction.
• After receiving the feedback signal from clutch, the CLUTCH AHEAD
button is illuminated brightly.
Engaging clutch in astern direction with reversing gearbox (FPP)
Item
Action
LOP
Press CLUTCH ASTERN button (→ Page 86).
• CLUTCH ASTERN button flashes.
• Gearbox is engaged astern.
• After receiving the feedback signal from clutch, the CLUTCH ASTERN
button is illuminated brightly.
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