C.Plath navipilot V HSC User Manual

Quick Reference Guide
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NAVIPILOT V HSC
NAVIGATION AUTOMATION
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Operation
Power-Up
Select manual steering mode. Energize autopilot system. Operating unit performs self test and enters normal
operational mode. Both heading displays show actual heading.
Autopilot steering mode (AUTO)
Switch rudder engine to single pump action / slow speed. Select autopilot steering mode. Actual heading is au-
tomatically taken over as autopilot set heading.
Set autopilot heading
7
Turn control disc cw to increase set heading (step width 1°).
8
Turn control disc ccw to decrease set heading (step width 1°).
7
Press while turning control disc to increase/decrease set heading (step width 1/10°).
Preset autopilot heading
1
Press to enter preset heading (steering mode manual or auto).
4
Select required heading value.
Switch to autopilot steering mode, if necessary.
1
Press to take over preset heading as autopilot set heading.
Waypoint navigation (NAV)
2
In steering mode auto, press to receive commanded course to next waypoint from nav. receiver / INS.
2
On course change alarm, press to receive course to next waypoint.
1
Press to return to autopilot steering mode.
Displays
➀➀
➀➀
➀
act. heading display:
actual heading from gyrocompass (mode gyro)/
magnetic compass (mode mag)
➁➁
➁➁
➁
set heading/course display:
autopilot set heading (mode auto)
commanded course to steer (mode nav)
act. heading (manual steering mode)
➂➂
➂➂
➂ rudder angle display:
rudder angle (bargraph)
rudder engine valve action (stb./pt. arrows)
➃➃
➃➃
➃ mode display:
MAN ................ manual steering mode
AUTO .............. autopilot steering mode
NAV ................ waypoint navigation
GYRO .............. heading reference gyrocompass
MAG ................ heading reference magnetic compass
MASTER.......... unit operating mode master
REMOTE ......... unit operating mode remote
0102030 10 20 30
RUDDER ANGLE
M
A
RATE
LIMIT
SETUP
POWER
FAILURE
INTERF.
TIME s
E
W
OFF COURSE
G/M DIFF.
MAX.
ROT
EXCEEDED
PRE-
SET HDG
ACT
HDG
AUTO
MAN
NAV
GYRO
MAGN
MASTER
REMOTE
COURSE
RADIUS
LIMIT
➃
➀➁➂ ➄
➄➄
➄➄
➄ steering parameter display:
RUDDER LIMIT ...............rudder limit set by operator
WEATHER .......................... steering strategy (confined waters /
open sea / rough sea); CR-lock
RATE / RADIUS .................. rate of turn / turn radius
SPEED ................................act. speed
LOAD .................................. load percentage
OFF COURSE / G/M DIFF. .... off-course / gyro/magnetic diff.
alarm threshold
MAGNETIC VARIATION ....magnetic variation

C.Plath navipilot V HSC Specifications

General

Brand	C.Plath
Model	navipilot V HSC
Category	Autopilot System
Language	English

Summary

Displays Overview

Heading and Rudder Displays

Displays actual heading, set heading/course, and rudder angle.

Mode and Steering Parameters

Shows operational modes and steering settings like rate, speed, load.

Operation and Control

Power-Up and Auto Mode

System energization, self-test, and auto steering engagement.

Heading Setting and Waypoint Navigation

Setting autopilot heading and following waypoints.

Operational Controls and Settings

Alarm System and Parameter Access

Alarm Conditions & Error Codes

Understanding alarm states and viewing error codes.

Setup Mode Entry Points

Accessing steering, user, and service parameter setups.

Enter Mode Configuration

Rudder Limit & Steering Strategy

Configure rudder limits and steering strategy parameters.

CR-Adaption & Turn Radius

Set CR-adaption and configure rate of turn/radius.

User Setup Configuration

Rudder Parameters Setup

Configure rudder parameters including load and counter rudder.

Rate of Turn / Radius Setup

Service Setup 1

Access Code and Cross Track Error

Magnetic Compass Calibration

Calibrate magnetic compass and set heading/correction values.

Service Setup 2

Access Code and Time Constant

Cruising Speed and Alarm Delay

Service Setup 2 (contd.)

NAV Interface Protocol

Gyrocompass Interface Format