Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 Manuel D’Utilisation

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2.4  Follow-Up (FU) Steering  
When both the 
 (PORT) and 
 (STBD) buttons are pressed 
simultaneously, the AP50 will enter Follow-Up steering mode 
and the course knob may be used to set rudder commands. One 
revolution of the knob equals a 45
° rudder change. The rudder 
will move to the selected angle and stop.  
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03
P
S
RUDDER
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Gyro1
FU
 
Display information: 
•  Follow-Up mode 
•  Commanded rudder angle: 3° to starboard 
•  Rudder angle: 2° 
•  The small starboard arrow shows that the rudder is moving. 
P
S
 
Use the course knob to select the rudder angle. 
STBY
 
Return to manual control in Standby mode by pressing the 
STBY
 
(STBY) button. 
While in Follow-Up mode, you cannot take manual control 
of the vessel unless you use the External Mode Selector. 
2.5  Non-Follow-Up (NFU) Steering 
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NFU
RUDDER
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Gyro1
 
In STANDBY mode, the NFU display is presented when either 
the 
  (PORT) or 
  (STBD) button is pressed. The rudder 
will move as long as the button is pressed and the actual rudder 
angle is shown on the display. The small arrow shows that the 
rudder is moving.  
Note ! 
When a NFU steering lever or remote control is operated, the 
control unit(s) become "Inactive". 
For safety reasons NFU steering is not possible when an analog 
rudder is controlled from AD50 Analog Drive 
S100 (NFU) Steering Lever 
In STANDBY mode, the rudder will move as long as the lever is 
offset to Port or Starboard. 
F1/2 (NFU) Push Button Remote Control 
In STANDBY mode, the rudder will move as long as the Port or 
Stbd button is pressed.