Operating manual ALPHASEAPILOT MFC Issue 1.1 Page 43 of 84
ALPHASEAPILOT MFC
2.13 The CANCEL & CONFIRM KEYS
The purpose of these keys is self explanatory in virtually all cases with the exception of SET UP
Menu entry and exit which, in each case, requires simultaneous operation of the “CANCEL” and
“CONFIRM” keys for a period of 5 seconds.
Normal operational functions can be summarized as follows :-
(i) NEW COURSE and NEXT COURSE modes :-
Execute (Confirm) or abort (Cancel).
(ii) COURSE AGAIN (Resume Course) function and Latched NFU :-
See Operating Manual Section 2.43 (iii).
(iii) +/- 1º, 5º & 10º Step Course Changes :-
When the Autopilot is engaged (ON) in a normal operating mode (not NEXT
COURSE, U TURN, TRACK mode etc.) use of the “TURN +” or “TURN –“ keys will
produce permanent incremental Autopilot course changes to Stbd (+) or Port (-).
Single press key operation (TURN) will order course changes in 1º steps whilst
continuous key operation will produce increasing course change orders at the rate
of approx 2 per second (2Hz) by an amount defined by the length of time the key
is pressed :-
• First 5 steps in 1º increments.
• Second 5 steps in 5º increments.
• Thereafter in 10º increments.
In this manner, prolonged operation of the key will produce large course change
orders as required quickly and conveniently.
To use the +/-1º / +/-5º key function :-
The Autopilot should be engaged (ON) steering the vessel on the SET COURSE.
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