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3.1.4 Version
The "ABOUT" page displays information about the version of the user interface and the track control software.
3.1.5 Configuration
The page "CONFIGURATION" contains important settings for the track control system that does have a direct impact on
the performance of the track control system. It is important to adjust the correct settings for a good control performance.
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CONTROLLER GAIN: The controller gain can be adjusted from "LOW" to "HIGH". A higher controller gain allows
for more rudder activity and leads to a smaller cross track error. Increased rudder activity can lead to less smooth
steering of the ship. This gain is similar to the rudder setting of an autopilot. The button "+" and "-" can be used for
fine tuning of the controller gain.
CURRENT SPEED: With this setting the control system is able to compensate for the effects of the river current.
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This setting is especially important for a good performance of the control system in turns because it determines the
desired drift angle. For this reason it is needed to estimate the speed of the current and select the corresponding
setting. Two arrows correspond to +/- 6 km/h current, one arrow corresponds to +/-3 km/h. The arrows on the left side
(down) must be selected when the ship sails in opposite direction of the current, the arrows on the right (up) must be
selected if the ship sails in the same direction as the current.
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MAIN: By pressing the button "MAIN", the page "Track Pilot" will be displayed again.
11 | Operation
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