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ALPHASEAPILOT MFC
2.14 The Control Unit Start Up Display (
Splash Screen
)
When the ALPHASEAPILOT MFC Autopilot is powered up (“OFF/STBY” key) the Control Unit
start up display (or splash screen) provides various important aspects of information relevant to
the software and Set Up standards of the system.
This information includes:-
(i) Supplier and model number.
(ii) Autopilot type selected in Set
(iii) Control Unit software version.
(iv) Control Unit Address identity.
(v) Master status (if applicable).
(vi) Distribution Unit software
versions (6 items).
The message “WAITING” (flashing) may also be shown here to indicate that the Control Unit
and Distribution Unit are establishing communication.