Track Control: Anschütz Np 2025 Plus - Furuno TECDIS Installation Manual

TECDIS Installation Manual
1.6 Track Control: Anschütz NP 2025 PLUS
Refer to Anschütz NP 2025 PLUS installation manual for installation of the autopilot. All
applicable procedures and guidelines are to be followed.
For valid installation and operation of Track Control functionality, TECDIS must be as a
minimum be connected to the following:
• Two Independent position sensors
• Two Independent heading sensors
• Speed sensor
• Alarm System for transfer of back-up navigator alarm
TECDIS and the NP 2025 PLUS must be supplied with the same set of heading and log
sensor inputs.
On vessels where the steering system does not provide a "freeze rudder function" and
maintained voltage is required for maintaining rudder angle, provisions must be made on
installation of Anschütz NP 2025 PLUS to maintain steering voltage output on power loss to
the NP 2025 PLUS.
Location of change over controls
The steering mode selector switch or override facility, if installed, shall be located at or in the
immediate vicinity of the main conning position.
Connection to TECDIS
The serial transfer module (NB05-343) on the Anschütz NP 2025 PLUS must be connected to a
TECDIS serial port and configured in TECDIS SETUP (See chapter 3.6).
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