ComNav P4 - Table of Contents

ComNav P4 Installation and Operation Table of Contents, List of Figures and Tables
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Table of Contents
Welcome ......................................................................................................................... 2
About this Manual .................................................................................................................................... 3
Typefaces, Common Phrases and Terms .............................................................................................. 3
Manual Format ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Document History .................................................................................................................................... 5
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 6
List of Figures ........................................................................................................................................ 12
List of Tables ......................................................................................................................................... 14
How Autopilots Work ................................................................................................... 18
Basic Autopilot System .......................................................................................................................... 19
Autopilot Operation: Maintaining a Heading and Current Effects .......................................................... 20
Power Steer ........................................................................................................................................... 25
System Overview ......................................................................................................... 26
Control Head .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Signal Processor Unit ............................................................................................................................ 30
Compasses ............................................................................................................................................ 31
G2 and G2B GPS Compasses .............................................................................................................. 31
Fluxgate Compass ................................................................................................................................. 33
Magnetic Compass Sensor .................................................................................................................... 34
Magnetic Compasses ............................................................................................................................ 34
Other Compasses .................................................................................................................................. 35
Rudder Followers ................................................................................................................................... 35
Standard Rotary Rudder Follower and Rudder Linkage ........................................................................ 35
Heavy Duty Rotary Rudder Follower ..................................................................................................... 35
Jog Levers ............................................................................................................................................. 36
Rudder Angle Indicator (RAI) – 3” ......................................................................................................... 36
Rudder Drives and Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 38
CT7 Thruster Interface .......................................................................................................................... 38
Other Drive Boxes ................................................................................................................................. 39
Pumps and Drives ................................................................................................................................. 40
Other Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 40