1 CONTROL SYSTEM
1 COURSE COMPUTER
mm 116.2”)
The course computer houses the central micro
computer and the drive system power amplifier
which confines the complete electronic system to
a single module. The course computer plugs into
a connector unit to which all of the control system
peripheral modules are connected. The course
computer is thus easily removable from the vessel
for servicing by unplugging from the connector
unit. The course computer is splash-proof only
and must be mounted in a dry and protected
The course computer is supplied in
and
configuration.
1 CONTROL UNITS
Non Indicating and Indicating control units are
both of which provide full control of the
autopilot. The indicating control unit has a back-lit
digital course display, which also indicates cross
track error when the autopilot is supervised by the
Radio Navigation Interface system. Both types of
control unit are designed for surface mounting,
and would normally be situated adjacent to the
steering position(s).
A
control unit is also available to
permit full control of the autopilot and power
steering from any position on deck. The hand-
held control unit is fitted with a 6m (19’) wander
lead and plugs into a bulkhead mounted
waterproof socket.
All three types of control unit are fully
waterproof for permanent outside location when
necessary, and are connected to a common bus
the course computer connector unit.
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COMPASS
The ftuxgate compass has been specially
developed for marine autopilot application. It is
excited and read by the system’s central course
computer and therefore does not contain any
active electronic components. The
is
mounted to permit pitch and roll
movements of up to
The compass is
bulkhead mounted and connects directly to the
course computer connector unit.
(3.6”)
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(3.5”)
