B&G Network Pilot - Manual (Page 6)

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JOYSTICK (OPTIONAL TYPE 2 SYSTEM ONLY)
The joystick allows direct control of the rudder via the
autopilot computer unit for quick and responsive steering.
There are two modes of joystick operation available to the
helmsman, giving different steering control, (see USING THE
SETUP KEY, JOYSTICK STEERING to select the modes).
The button at the top of the joystick enables the Network
PILOT to be engaged and disengaged in joystick steering
mode.
1. NORMAL STEERING
The rudder moves in the direction of the joystick, when the
joystick is returned to the central position the rudder
movement stops. The greater the movement of the joystick
the faster the response of the rudder.
2. PROPORTIONAL STEERING
The position of the rudder imitates the position of the joystick,
when the joystick is returned to the central position the
rudder returns to its initial position.
ENGAGING THE PILOT IN JOYSTICK MODE
• Turn the steering wheel so the rudder is in the midships
position. See NOTE.
• Press the button on the top of the joystick to engage the
PILOT.
• Move the joystick to port or starboard to move the
rudder.
When the PILOT is engaged in joystick mode the text area of
the Network PILOT LCD will show JOYSTCK, the rudder
angle bar display will show rudder position, and heading (in
degrees) will be shown on the large LCD digits.
NOTE : When the PILOT is engaged using the joystick
button the rudder position (at the moment of engaging) will
be the central position of the joystick. It is advisable to
ensure that this is the midships position of the rudder.
By steering the vessel on to a straight and steady course
before engaging the autopilot, any external influences on the
steering will be counteracted, e.g. wind and tide. However
this is only true as long as you maintain the same course.
DISENGAGING THE PILOT FROM JOYSTICK MODE
EITHER:
• Press the joystick button.
OR
• Press the red OFF key on any Network PILOT display.
When the PILOT is disengaged from joystick mode the
Network PILOT LCD will return to the normal STDBY display.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The Network PILOT red OFF key can be used to disengage
the autopilot and resume manual steering from any mode.