JRC Alphatron Marine Mode Switch 3 Pos Bedienungsanleitung

Mode Switch 3 Pos

Operation Manual

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2 | Preface

Contents

Preface..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Revision History................................................................................................................................... 4

Glossary ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Abbreviations................................................................................................................................... 5

Definitions........................................................................................................................................ 5

Safety Information................................................................................................................................... 6

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 8

Switching control mode .......................................................................................................................... 9

NFU mode............................................................................................................................................ 9

MAN mode ........................................................................................................................................ 10

AUTO mode ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Alarm handling ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Dimming ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Alarm speaker and lamp test ................................................................................................................ 12

3 | Preface

Preface

The Alphatron AlphaPilot MFM system is a type approved heading control system, designed to fit

vessels of any size, including high speed crafts.

The Mode Switch 3 Pos is part of the AlphaPilot MFM system and is used to select the steering

control mode.

Redundancy is achieved by using a 2 separate CAN busses (1 for manual FU steering and 1 for

automatic steering) and hardwired contacts (from the NFU Tiller directly to the steering control

valves).

Switching from automatic steering to manual FU steering (and vice versa) is only possible by changing

the position of the Mode Switch.

•Thoroughly read this operation manual before operating the equipment.

•We recommend keeping this manual nearby the equipment to ensure ready access to it.

4 | Preface

Revision History

Revision

No.

Date

Description

Author

1.0

18-04-2018

First release

J. Kreeft

5 | Preface

Glossary

The glossary contains a list of abbreviations and a list of definitions.

Abbreviations

Abbreviations as used in this manual are explained in the table below.

Follow-Up

MAN

Manual

NFU

Non-Follow-Up

Definitions

The meaning of standard definitions as used in this manual are explained in the table below.

Alarm

Audio and visual signal announcing a condition requiring attention.

The audio continues until acknowledged. The acoustic noise pressure

of the alarm is at least 75 dBA but not greater than 85 dBA at a

distance of 1 m (IEC 60945). The visual indication continues until the

alarm condition is removed.

AlphaPilot MFM

Alphatron brand name for the heading control system

Autopilot

A Heading Control System.

Indication

Visual display of any message to the user which may be accompanied

by a low intensity acoustic signal to gain attention.

Steering mode selector

A switch provided for the selection of manual steering modes and

automatic steering devices.

Tiller

A device that is used to turn the rudder, which then steers the boat.

6 | Safety Information

Safety Information

The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION used in this manual indicate the degree of

hazard that may be encountered by the user. These words are defined as follows:

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death

or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme

situations.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death

or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor

or moderate injury.

The signal word NOTICE used in this manual indicates information considered important but not

related to injury. It is typically used to prevent damage to equipment or property.

To safely operate this system, the following DANGERS, WARNINGS, and CAUTIONS must be adhered

to. Failure to comply with the precautions or with specific dangers, warnings, and cautions elsewhere

in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the equipment.

ALPHATRON MARINE assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these

requirements.

WARNING

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. Otherwise, it may cause a

fire, or you may suffer an electrical shock.

WARNING

Immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power supply cable if

the equipment is generating any smoke or odour or is overheated.

Immediately inform your local service agent of the symptom to have it

repaired. Prolonged equipment operation under such a condition can

cause a fire or electric shock.

WARNING

Do not place a container containing liquid on the equipment. Otherwise, it

may cause a fire, or you may suffer an electrical shock if knocked over.

WARNING

When unplugging the instrument, be sure to remove the cord terminal

correctly. If the cord is pulled, the cord may get damaged resulting in a fire

or an electrical shock.

7 | Warranty

Warranty

To not to adversely affect the warranty, the following notices must be adhered to.

NOTICE

Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Only personnel trained

and certified by ALPHATRON MARINE must make component replacement and

internal adjustment.

NOTICE

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. Failure to observe this instruction

may cause equipment failure, and it will void the warranty.

NOTICE

Any modification to this equipment without prior written permission from

ALPHATRON MARINE will void the warranty.

NOTICE

Installation of this product shall only be done by a certified installation company

approved by either ALPHATRON MARINE or by an official ALPHATRON MARINE

distributor. Acting otherwise will void the warranty.

NOTICE

This product contains no operator serviceable parts. Service and repair shall only be

carried out by personnel trained and certified by ALPHATRON MARINE.

NOTICE

Do not place a container containing liquid on the equipment. The equipment can be

damaged if knocked over.

NOTICE

When cleaning the surface, do not use any organic solvent such as thinner or

benzine. Otherwise, the paint and markings on the surface may get damaged. For

cleaning the surface, remove the dust and debris and wipe with a clean dry cloth.

8 | Introduction

Introduction

The Mode Switch 3 Pos is part of the AlphaPilot MFM system and is used to select the steering

control mode. The Mode Switch 3 Pos is typically used in combination with an AlphaPilot MFM

control unit.

The Mode Switch 3 Pos has 1 rotary switch knob and 3 buttons:

-The alarm speaker button will illuminate when there is an alarm. The button is used to mute

the speakers of the Mode Switch 3 Pos and interconnected modules.

-Buttons DIM - and DIM + are used to control the brightness level of the Mode Switch 3 Pos

and interconnected modules.

-The rotary switch knob is used to select the steering control mode.

Figure 1: Mode Switch 3 Pos

9 | Switching control mode

Switching control mode

The rotary switch knob is used to select the steering control mode NFU, MAN or AUTO.

In case of an emergency, always switch the Mode Switch 3 Pos to the position NFU!

NFU mode

Control mode NFU is for emergency steering.

This mode is sometimes called ‘EMERGENCY NFU’ or ‘NFU DIRECT’. In this mode, the NFU Tiller is

hardwired to the steering gear control valves. Manual steering or automatic steering control is not

allowed when the Mode Switch is in position NFU.

Procedure:

Switch to position NFU to enable NFU control. The control mode indicator NFU will illuminate,

meaning that this mode is enabled (see Figure 2).

Figure 2: NFU mode

Figure 4: AUTO mode

Figure 3: MAN mode

10 | Switching control mode

MAN mode

Control mode MAN is for manual FU steering.

Procedure:

Before switching to position MAN, make sure that the Handwheel, or FU Tiller at conning position

is in a neutral position!

Switch to position MAN to enable manual FU steering. The control mode indicator MAN will

illuminate, meaning that this mode is enabled (see Figure 3 on page 9). When switched to position

MAN, the Handwheel is selected by default, if applicable. If a Handwheel is not available, the FU

Tiller at conning position is selected by default. While the Mode Switch is in position MAN, it is

possible to handover control to other steering modules (e.g. Handwheel or FU Tiller).

In case of an emergency, always switch the Mode Switch 3 Pos to the position NFU!

AUTO mode

Control mode AUTO is for automatic steering.

Procedure:

Switch to position AUTO to enable automatic steering. The control mode indicator AUTO will

illuminate, meaning that this mode is enabled (see Figure 4 on page 9). When switched to position

AUTO, the AlphaPilot MFM control unit at conning position is selected by default. While the Mode

Switch is in position AUTO, it is possible to handover control to other steering modules (e.g. FU Tiller

ROT or AlphaPilot MFM control unit).

In case of an emergency, always switch the Mode Switch 3 Pos to the position NFU!

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