OPERATION
AUTOPILOT
NautoPilot 5000 Series
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4002.DOC010102
Edition: September 2014
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Comment
Speed source
The desired speed source is shown and can be adjusted
via the “Page” function:
Softkeys “Page”
“Value”
“Speed”
(see also section 2.3.6.2 and Figure 50)
Speed value
The speed value must be valid.
If speed value is invalid, select “Manual Speed”.
(see also section 2.3.6.2 and Figure 50)
Position source
If only one position sensor is available, and no speed
source is available, it is not possible to activate Course
Control (see also section 2.3.5.5).
Position value
The position value must be valid.
If no position sensor is available, it is not possible to acti-
vate Course Control (see also section 2.3.5.5).
Rudder limit
Adjust rudder limit according to sea area and weather
conditions.
Softkeys “Limit”
“Limit Page”
(see also section 2.3.6.4)
RAD/RoT
Adjust RAD/RoT values to be less than the ship’s maxi-
mum values.
Softkey “Rad / RoT”
(see also sections 2.3 and 2.3.6.3)
Course Trim
Adjust Course Trim threshold for deviation from Set
Course Over Ground.
Softkeys “Limit
“Limit Page”
(see also section 1.3.7 and 2.3.6.4)
Heading monitor
Adjust Heading Monitor threshold according to traffic in
sea area; the more traffic, the smaller the threshold.
Softkeys “Limit”
“Limit Page”
(see also section 2.3.6.4)
Track Limit
Adjust Track Limit threshold according to traffic in sea
area; the more traffic, the smaller the threshold.
Softkeys “Limit”
“Limit Page”
(see also section 2.3.5.2 and 2.3.6.4)
OFF Position Limit Adjust Limit threshold for deviation between first and sec-
ond position sensor, e.g. position sensor and dead reck-
oning.
Softkeys “Limit”
“Limit Page”
(see also section 2.3.5.5 and 2.3.6.4)
Alarm/Status
The alarm, warning and status bar (top bar of the display)
should not be red/yellowish orange in colour.
The cause of alerts should be resolved.
Alerts should be acknowledged.
