Thruster Steering (Optional) - Simrad AP25 Instruction Manual

Simrad AP25 Autopilot
Perform dodging in one of the following ways:
To return from Dodge mode, press one of the following:
Note ! Using NFU or FU modes while dodging will make "NFU" or
"FU" flash instead of "DODGE".

2.12 Thruster Steering (optional)

If the boat is equipped with an appropriate thruster (page 10), it
can be connected to the AP25 system and the boat can then be
controlled by rudder and thruster.
When the AP25 is controlling the thruster you may:
A thruster icon below the mode index confirms that a thruster is
connected to the system (via TI25 Thruster Interface).
From the User Set-up Menu (page 37) you can switch the
thruster on and off. When the thruster is switched on, both
rudder and thruster is used to maintain the heading. If the boat
speed exceeds 6 knots the thruster is automatically disabled.
28
1. Manually steer the boat
by the wheel:
2. Non Follow Up steering
by pressing:
3. Follow Up steering by
pressing both:
Selects AUTO
mode and returns
to the last set
course
• Have excellent course and track keeping performance at
very low speeds (AUTO or NAV modes).
• Have automatic heading control when stationary, e.g.
keep the bow into the wind and/or the waves.
• Provided the warf has no steel construction you can use
AUTO mode to keep the bow steady when docking.
or
Selects AUTO mode
with
or
heading as the set
course
or using NFU
steering lever
and using the
course knob
the current
20222139A