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TMQ AP56 - SS37
Operation of Autopilot
Manual Mode
• Display reads “H***”, *** being the
current magnetic heading
• Drive unit is disengaged,
•
No steering control is generated.
Possible alarms:
•
No C-Drive alarm “ n r d “
Auto Mode
IMPORTANT!
Before entering AUTO mode, rudder
should be in the centre position (i.e.:
the vessel is steering approximately
straight ahead). If not done, the
course steered will be different to
what is displayed.
The AP56 Autopilot will select the
position of the rudder when AUTO is
selected as the position of the rudder
to allow the vessel to steer straight
ahead. This can be an advantage in
most vessels when a slight amount
of helm from the physical centre
position is required for the vessel to
go straight.
Engage AUTO Mode:
• Press the AUTO button
• Beep will sound
•
AUTO LED will light
• Autopilot locks on to current
heading
• Display reads “A***” – course to
steer
Disengage AUTO mode:
• Press the AUTO button
• Beep will sound
•
AUTO LED goes off
• Boat is steered by hand (helm)
Course Adjustment in Auto:
•
Press ◄ button
• Course will alter by 1º port
•
Press ► button
• Course will alter by 1º starboard
• Display will indicate new course to
steer
•
Press and hold pressed ◄
• Course will alter by 10º increments
to port
•
Press and hold pressed ►
• Course will alter by 10º increments
to starboard
• Display will indicate new course to
steer on completion
Possible alarms:
•
No C-Drive data
• Display reads n r d
•
Off course – by more than 045º
•
Alarm sounds and LED flashes
Power Steer Mode
The rudder angle may be controlled
by the buttons ◄ and ► on the AP56
panel or from one of the remote
steering stations.
