Simrad AP70 MK2, Руководство оператора

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Delegation of control in multiple station systems
Steering stations
An autopilot system with multiple stations can be set up with different steering stations. This
setting is done during installation of the system, and the separate autopilot Installation
manual details how to define network groups.
The network group Station settings determines lock/unlock and command transfer principle
between active and passive control units. Based on this setting the system is defined as an
open system or a master system as described in the following sections.
On a locked unit you can only adjust illumination and silence an alert locally. All other
functions are unavailable.
Open systems
In a default installation the system is open, and control is accessible from every control unit
connected to the autopilot system. One control unit is active and provides the user with
access to all functions. All remaining control units are inactive and have no effect on course
changes. A single press on the Command key on an inactive control unit will allow transfer of
command and make the unit active. On steering levers without a command key, command is
taken by moving the lever.
Locking and unlocking units in an open system
You can temporarily lock units in an open system if you want to avoid accidental control
from another control unit.
An active control unit can lock and unlock all passive control units.
1.
Activate the lock function from any active control unit by a single press on the Command
key
2.
Deactivate the function with a second press on the Command key
Active locking function is indicated with a lock symbol on both active and passive units.
Taking command from a locked unit in an Open system
1.
Press the Command key on the locked unit
- A dialog will be shown on the unit requesting command (
A
)
- A command request dialog will be shown on the active unit, accompanied by a 2
second sound (
B
)
2.
Accept the command request on the active unit
- All passive units will be opened for command transfer, indicated as below
- The lock function will be deactivated, and the lock symbol removed from all units
3.
Take command on selected remote unit
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