Auto/manual: allows the user to select between manual steering & autopilot. Officer to steer correct course, rudder to be on amidships, course to steer set (gyro pointer on lubber line), off course alarm set before changing...
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What are the settings of Autopilot system?
Permanent helm: To be used only if a constant influence, like cross wind or beam sea is experienced. If there is a very strong beam wind from starboard side then a permanent 5 degrees starboard helm may be set. Rudder: This...
What is the working principle of the autopilot system?
An output from a gyro or magnetic repeating compass is coupled to a differential amplifier along with a signal derived from manual course-setting control. If no difference exists between the two signals, no output will be...