ComNav Commander P2 & P2VS Installation & Operation Setting Up
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Large
Large, with a slow
Helm response
Vessels in this category are typically over 125’
LOA &/or 100 GRT (e.g., freighters, tankers,
dredgers, car/truck ferries, fish processors, etc.).
Table 5 – Vessel types
Compass Setup
Pressing the
F
F
n
n
button when this line is highlighted starts the configuration menu for various
compasses the autopilot can work with.
You should make sure you have connected your compass to the right port. Wiring diagrams
are given in System Overview for Compasses. You should also refer to your compass
manual for special requirements. See the
Compass Setup – Dockside
procedure for full
details.
Drive Setup
Pressing the
F
F
n
n
button when this line is highlighted starts a script in which the autopilot
automatically determines the orientation of the RFU, measures the physical limits of the
rudder’s range of motion, figures out what kind of steering system (i.e. reversing motor,
solenoid, etc.) is installed, and then tests all these to make sure everything is operating
properly.
This is explained more fully under
Drive Setup
on page 91.
Exit
Press the
F
F
n
n
button to exit the Dockside Setup menu and restart the autopilot in
STANDBY
mode.
Alternately, you can press and hold the red
S
S
T
T
A
A
N
N
D
D
B
B
Y
Y
button to shut off the autopilot.
Alarm O/P (Alarm Output)
This parameter controls the functioning of the External Alarm Output. See
Watch Alarm &
External Alarm
on page 170 in the
Advanced Operations
chapter for full details.
Thrust Type
Thrust MIN
Thrust MAX
If the optional CT7 Thruster Interface is installed with your Commander P2 system, you will
need to make adjustments to these settings. Complete instructions are included with the CT7
Thruster Interface.
Language
This parameter allows you to set the language used for almost all menus & messages that
appear on the Control Head.
Note that a few items remain in English at all times – typically where there is no simple
translation for that item. Also, the word “Language” on the menu is always shown in English.
Choices are as follows:
•
English
•
Français
•
Español
•
Íslenska
•
Italiano
•
Norsk
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