Operation
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Thruster Function
Short press
Long press
If the vessel is equipped with a bow thruster, it can be interfaced
to the AP50 system via the optional TI51 Thruster Interface.
The vessel can then be controlled by the rudder, the thruster, or
both rudder and thruster.
After connecting a thruster to the autopilot system (see the TI51
manual) the thruster type must be selected under the AP50
Installation Dockside menu (Refer to the AP50 Instruction
Manual).
A thruster icon below the mode index on the autopilot screen
indicates that a thruster is connected to the system.
From an activated QS50 you can now select one of three
steering functions when pressing the Thrust/Rudder button and
observing the LED indicators: Rudder only, Thruster,
or Thruster only. An optional 3-position rotary switch is also
available for this operation (P/N 22089213).
Activation/deactivation of the thruster
In Standby and Auto-Work mode a short press on the
Thrust/Rudder button activates or deactivates the thruster. When
the thrust indicator is lit, the thruster is active and used to
maintain the boat’s heading.
If only the thruster is active and you deactivate it, the rudder
will be activated automatically.
In Auto mode the rudder only can be used to maintain the
heading and the thruster can not be activated. A short press on
the Thrust/Rudder button in Auto mode makes however the
thrust indicator pulsating if the thruster control is enabled from
the autopilot control unit. When Standby or Work mode then is
selected, both the thruster and rudder will be active and used to
maintain the boat’s heading.
Activation/deactivation of the rudder
In Standby and Auto-Work mode a long press on the
Thrust/Rudder button activates or deactivates the rudder. When
the rudder indicator is lit, the rudder is active and used to
maintain the boat’s heading.
If only the rudder is active and you deactivate it, the thruster
will be activated.
In Standby and Auto-Work mode both the rudder and thruster