Multiple Station System; Lock Function; Standard Operation - Simrad AP50 Operator's Manual

Simrad AP50 Autopilot
C TURN
90 °/min
STBD
RUDDER
340.
7
05
Gyro1
Vessel turning
starboard

2.11 Multiple Station System

CTS
A 329
UTO
Inactive
RUDDER
340.
7
02
Gyro1
Inactive control
unit
Note !

2.12 Lock Function

Note !
STBY
STBY
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pressing the AUTO button, the new set course is shown in the
upper portion of the display.
In the normal operation of multiple control units, control is
accessible from every control unit and steering handle connected
to the AP50 system. However, only one control unit is "active"
at a time providing the user with access to all functions and
enabling the user to change modes and to set the course for
automatic course keeping. All remaining control units are
"inactive" and have no effect on course selection. A single push
on either the STBY, AUTO, or NAV buttons on an "inactive"
control unit will allow the transfer of command to make it
"active". To remain in the mode, press the current mode button.
On an inactive control unit, backlight and contrast can be
directly adjusted through the course knob.
In Master Operation (Wheelmark) of multiple control units, one
control unit must be set up for master operation. "Power on"
capability is possible from any unit, but "power off" capability
is only possible from the master unit (the unit on which Master
Operation is set to "yes" in the Installation Dockside menu,
(refer to the AP50 Installation Manual)). In Master Operation,
the remote control units and handles are locked.

Standard Operation

The "LOCK" function is a safety feature included in the AP50
system to lock-out all control units except for a single, user-
selected "active" control unit.
When the "LOCK" function is in use, no transfer of command
may take place; only the "active" control unit stays in command.
On a locked control unit, backlight and contrast can be directly
adjusted through the course knob.
To enable the "LOCK" function, quickly double-press the
(STBY) button on the "active" unit.
STBY
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