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- Page 1 MANUAL SIMRAD QS50 Quick Stick 20222246A Sw.1.1 English...
- Page 2 Simrad AS. The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Simrad AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction Contents SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..........5 General ....................5 How to use this manual................. 5 OPERATION..............6 Power On/Off..................7 Activating the QS50................7 Mode Selection ..................7 Thruster Function.................. 9 Lock Function ..................10 Illumination ..................11 Alarms ....................11 INSTALLATION............12 Mounting..................... - Page 4 Simrad QS50 Quick Stick This page is intentionally left blank 20222246 / Rev. A...
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Page 5: System Description
System description SYSTEM DESCRIPTION General The QS50 Quick Stick is a 2 axis joystick for arm rest and desktop mounting. It is designed for operation in an AP50 autopilot system and is interfaced to the autopilot via Robnet. Mode change is made... -
Page 6: Operation
Simrad QS50 Quick Stick OPERATION When operating an autopilot system of multiple control units and steering levers, control is accessible from every control station connected to the system. One station (autopilot control unit, FU50 Follow Up lever or QS50) is "active" and provides the user with access to the respective mode functions. -
Page 7: Power On/Off
Operation Power On/Off The autopilot system is turned on from a control unit where system status is displayed during start-up. The STBY mode indicator on the QS50 will pulsate at turn-on and the boat can be steered manually by the wheel. The autopilot system is turned off from a control unit by pressing and holding the STBY button for approx. - Page 8 Simrad QS50 Quick Stick Auto mode Press the joystick towards the AUTO indicator to select AUTO mode. A beep and steady light in the AUTO indicator confirms that the AUTO mode is selected. The QS50 automatically selects the boat’s current heading as the set course.
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Page 9: Thruster Function
Operation Thruster Function 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... -
Page 10: Lock Function
Steering Function Panel If a Steering Function Panel (P/N 22089213) or similar is installed and connected to TI51 the Thrust/Rudder button on QS50 Quick Stick is deactivated. Lock Function The "LOCK" function is a safety feature in the autopilot. In a multistation system it will disable all other control units except for the single, user selected control unit location. -
Page 11: Illumination
Operation Illumination At turn on the light intensity of buttons and mode indicators are set to day level. Press the WORK button for more than 3 seconds to toggle between the day and night level. Alarms Alarm messages are indicated by flashing of all mode indicators except the one showing the present steering mode. -
Page 12: Installation
Simrad QS50 Quick Stick INSTALLATION Mounting The QS50 is designed for arm rest or desktop mounting, indoor or outdoor. It should be installed where it is most convenient for the user, and with special regard to environmental specifications for the unit. -
Page 13: Qs50 Connection
Installation QS50 connection The QS50 is supplied with 10 m (33’) cable with one open end. The QS50 is hard wired to the autopilot junction unit. Strip about 25 mm (1’) of the cable insulation and pull the shield backwards. Secure the cable the same way as the other cables in the junction unit and connect the wires in parallel with the cable shown on Figure 3-1 using the same color code. - Page 14 Simrad QS50 Quick Stick Internal connection The unit is opened by removing the four screws on the back cover. See Figure 5-2. Inside there is a printed circuit board with plug-in terminals. The cable is connected to the terminal according to Figure 3-3. The cable screen must be connected to the ground terminal inside the back cover.
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Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance MAINTENANCE Under normal use, the joystick will require little maintenance. If the unit requires any form of cleaning, use fresh water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent). It is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and hydrocarbons such as diesel, petrol, etc. -
Page 16: Service
Simrad QS50 Quick Stick SERVICE How to replace a defective joystick Refer to Figure 5-1 and Figure 6-1. Figure 5-1 Joystick connections 20222246 / Rev. A... -
Page 17: How To Replace The
Maintenance How to replace the back cover Also refer to spare parts list, section 6. Figure 5-2 Figure 5-3 • Remove the four • Insert the cable and the gland (6) on countersunk screws (11) the optional cover (12) and connect the cable •... -
Page 18: Spare Parts List
Simrad QS50 Quick Stick SPARE PARTS LIST 22089437 QS50 Front 22089403 QS50 Board Ass’y 22089478 QS50 Cover 44171726 Joystick 4-position 44171791 Joystick cover 44171734 Contact Block 44140796 Cable gland, PG7 22084529 Cabinet corner 44165181 Screw 3,5x19 22089502 QS50 Gasket for panel mount... -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: ..................See Figure 7-1. Weight: ..............1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) including cable Material:................Epoxy coated aluminum Supply:..............12-32VDC –10%+30% via Robnet Power consumption: ..................1.3 W Environmental protection: ...............IP56 from front With optional back cover ............IP56 Compass safe distance:..............0.15 m (0.5 ft.) Temperature: Operating:............ - Page 20 Simrad QS50 Quick Stick Figure 7-2 QS50 with optional cover 20222246 / Rev. A...
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