Simrad ROBERTSON AP45 Remote Controls General F200-40 Remote Control, Nfu, Port/Stbd, PORT/ Stbd

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	Operation

Remote Controls General

F200-40 Remote Control

The different types of Remote Controls that can be connected to AP45, have different way of operation, depending on the system configuration.

The F200-40 hand held remote control makes it possible to remotely control the AP45 autopilot.

The following control functions are obtainable:

•Display that shows vessel heading or set course like the course display on the control unit.

•Course selection by a rotating knob

•Course adjustments by push buttons

•Mode selection

•Manual steering by course selector knob (Follow-Up)

•Manual steering by push buttons (Non-Follow-Up) Option (selected during installation or sea trial):

•Dodging by means of course selector knob and automatic return to previous set course.

F200-40 without dodging

Press	AP45	Function	AP45		F200 Display
	Mode		Display
	MANUAL	NFU	NON	H 080		Vessel’s heading
		steering by	FOLLOW UP
			MANUAL
		F200
		PORT/STBD
		push buttons
MODE	MANUAL	Follow-Up	F200	F ¯ 00		Amidships, no
		steering by	FOLLOW UP			rudder command
			MANUAL
		F200 course		F ￿ 04		4° port rudder
		selector				command
				F ￿ 32		32° starboard rudder
						command
MODE	AUTO	Autosteering		A 146		Set course
		Course set	AUTO
		by the
		AP45/F200
		course
		selector or
		PORT/ STBD
		button on
		both
MODE

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