Simrad QS50 Quick Stick
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Auto mode
Press the joystick towards the AUTO indicator to select AUTO
mode. A beep and steady light in the AUTO indicator confirms
that the AUTO mode is selected.
The QS50 automatically selects the boat’s current heading as
the set course.
The set course will change 1° each time the joystick is pressed
to PORT or STBD. If you keep the joystick pressed, the course
automatically changes at a rate of 5° per second. Each beep
indicates a one degree course change.
Work mode
The AUTO-WORK mode is an automatic steering mode to be
used under operational conditions different from those normally
found when a vessel is in transit on a pre-set course. Examples
are trawling, towing, trolling on one engine, slow speed,
thruster use, etc.
In such situations, some boats may need different settings. Refer
to the AP50 manual for information and setup of the Work
parameters.
Press the WORK button to toggle between AUTO and AUTO-
WORK mode. When AUTO-WORK mode is selected, the
WORK indicator on QS50 is lit in addition to the AUTO
indicator.
Nav mode
NAV mode can not be selected from the QS50. This is a safety
feature to avoid turning in a direction you may not be aware of
(no display). When NAV mode is selected on an autopilot
control unit, the NAV mode indicator on the QS50 is pulsating.
When NAV-WORK mode is selected on the autopilot control
unit, the WORK and NAV indicators on QS50 are pulsating.