Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 - Manual (Page 27)

Operation
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2.4 Follow-Up (FU) Steering
When both the (PORT) and (STBD) buttons are pressed
simultaneously, the AP50 will enter Follow-Up steering mode
and the course knob may be used to set rudder commands. One
revolution of the knob equals a 45
° rudder change. The rudder
will move to the selected angle and stop.
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03
P S
RUDDER
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Gyro1
FU Display information:
• Follow-Up mode
• Commanded rudder angle: 3° to starboard
• Rudder angle: 2°
• The small starboard arrow shows that the rudder is moving.
P S
Use the course knob to select the rudder angle.
STBY Return to manual control in Standby mode by pressing the STBY
(STBY) button.
While in Follow-Up mode, you cannot take manual control
of the vessel unless you use the External Mode Selector.
2.5 Non-Follow-Up (NFU) Steering
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NFU
RUDDER
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Gyro1
In STANDBY mode, the NFU display is presented when either
the
(PORT) or (STBD) button is pressed. The rudder
will move as long as the button is pressed and the actual rudder
angle is shown on the display. The small arrow shows that the
rudder is moving.
Note ! When a NFU steering lever or remote control is operated, the
control unit(s) become "Inactive".
For safety reasons NFU steering is not possible when an analog
rudder is controlled from AD50 Analog Drive
S100 (NFU) Steering Lever
In STANDBY mode, the rudder will move as long as the lever is
offset to Port or Starboard.
F1/2 (NFU) Push Button Remote Control
In STANDBY mode, the rudder will move as long as the Port or
Stbd button is pressed.