Auto Joystick Mode - JRC Alphatron Marine AlphaDynaPos Operation Manual

Ship automation and navigation system
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Joystick
Heading knob
Heading Knob
Table 3: Operator Interfaces
Note In this system the rotation button is integrated into the joystick lever.

2.2.3 Auto Joystick Mode

The operator manually controls the position of the vessel using the Joystick and the heading is automatically kept to the
Set Heading. The joystick gain setting is used for both joystick modes; manual joystick as well as auto joystick mode.
Figure 13: Auto Joystick Mode
Joystick
Heading Knob
Table 4: Operator Interfaces
28 | Operation
Separate
Integrated
in Joystick
Controls forward thrust moments (surge) and
sideways thrust moments (sway) of available
thrusters according direction and position of
Joystick.
Adjusts heading by applying offset of thruster
moments and rudder angles.
Controls forward thrust moments (surge) and
sideways thrust moments (sway) of available
thrusters according direction and position of
Joystick.
Manually adjusts SET Heading to port / starboard
with variable rate depending knob deflection. This
function is not available in MINIMAL POWER
mode.

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