
Robertson AP45 Autopilot | Page |
Operation |
|
2. OPERATION OF THE AUTOPILOT
General
Fig.
AP45 Control Unit - front panel
Front Panel
Mode selection
AP45 autopilot is operated by means of keypad push buttons on the front panel. To facilitate operation, the buttons are marked with text and symbols. The buttons are backlighted, activated mode buttons being brighter than the others.
Course selection is made by the rotary Course Selector Knob. Course adjustments in steps of one degree can be achieved by the port or starboard push buttons.
The front panel has two LCD displays, referred to as the information display (left side) and the course display (right side). An alarm buzzer and an alarm reset button is also on the front panel.
A few simple operations like pressing a button and/or turning the Course Selector Knob is required in ordinary use of the autopilot. All other instructions and data required for the operation is stored in the autopilot at delivery from Robertson.
The front panel can be divided into three sections: Mode selection, Parameter setting and Course selection.
Together with the
MANUAL
The MANUAL button serves two purposes. It switches on the autopilot and selects manual steering mode. In this mode the Course Display gives a digital readout of compass heading, while the vessel can be steered manually by helm or steering lever(s).
AUTO
The
When the
Simrad Robertson AS
Egersund - Norway