Thruster Steering (Optional) - Simrad AP26 Manual

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

2.12 Thruster Steering (optional)

If the boat is equipped with an appropriate thruster (page 12), it
can be connected to the autopilot system and the boat can then
be controlled by rudder and thruster.
When the autopilot 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 41) 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.
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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, NoDrift 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 the
or
current heading as
the set course
Operation
or using NFU
steering lever
and using the
course knob
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