Simrad QS50 Quick Stick Manual de usuario
MANUAL
SIMRAD QS50
Quick Stick
20222246A Sw.1.1 English
Simrad QS50 Quick Stick
220222246 / Rev. A
About this document
Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by
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Introduction
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Contents
1SYSTEM DESCRIPTION...............................................5
1.1 General..................................................................................................5
1.2 How to use this manual.........................................................................5
2OPERATION................................................................6
2.1 Power On/Off........................................................................................7
2.2 Activating the QS50..............................................................................7
2.3 Mode Selection .....................................................................................7
2.4 Thruster Function..................................................................................9
2.5 Lock Function.....................................................................................10
2.6 Illumination.........................................................................................11
2.7 Alarms.................................................................................................11
3INSTALLATION.........................................................12
3.1 Mounting.............................................................................................12
3.2 QS50 connection.................................................................................13
4MAINTENANCE.........................................................15
5SERVICE...................................................................16
5.1 How to replace a defective joystick....................................................16
5.2 How to replace the back cover............................................................17
6SPARE PARTS LIST...................................................18
7TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................19
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System description
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1SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.1 General
The QS50 Quick Stick is a 2
axis joystick for arm rest and
desktop mounting. It is
designed for operation in an
AP50 autopilot system and is
interfaced to the autopilot via
Robnet. Mode change is made
directly with the joystick and
by means of push buttons
thruster and WORK mode can
be toggled On/Off.
NFU power steering is
provided with an automatic
center rudder function.
Note The QS50 has not been approved in accordance with the
European Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC (MED) and
accordingly it can not be used in an EC type examined
(Wheelmarked) navigation system.
1.2 How to use this manual
This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and
correctly installing the Simrad QS50 Quick Stick.
Please take time to read the manual to get a thorough
understanding of the use of the quick stick and its relationship to
a complete autopilot system.
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2OPERATION
When operating an autopilot system of multiple control units and
steering levers, control is accessible from every control station
connected to the system. One station (autopilot control unit,
FU50 Follow Up lever or QS50) is "active" and provides the
user with access to the respective mode functions. All remaining
units are "inactive" and have no effect on course changes.
Mode indicators
All off: Autopilot is off or disengaged
One lit: QS50 is in control
One pulsating: Another unit is in control
One flashing: QS50 is locked and not in control
Two flashing: System alarm
All in sequence: Local alarm on QS50
Joystick
NAV mode
indicator
AUTO mode
indicator
THRUSTER and
RUDDER selector
button
STBY mode
indicator
WORK mode
and Illumination
button
Thruster
indicator WORK mode
indicator
Rudder
indicator
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2.1 Power On/Off
The autopilot system is turned on from a control unit where
system status is displayed during start-up. The STBY mode
indicator on the QS50 will pulsate at turn-on and the boat can be
steered manually by the wheel.
The autopilot system is turned off from a control unit by
pressing and holding the STBY button for approx. three
seconds.
2.2 Activating the QS50
On an “inactive” QS50 one of the mode indicators will pulsate
to show the autopilot system mode.
A single press on the joystick towards the STBY or AUTO
mode indicator will transfer command to the QS50. The QS50
becomes “active” in that mode as confirmed by a steady mode
indicator; e.g. from pulsating STBY mode press the joystick
towards the AUTO mode indicator and the system will be in
AUTO mode. (Refer also to Lock Function, page 10.)
The QS50 can also be activated directly into the Work mode by
a single press on the WORK button.
2.3 Mode Selection
Standby mode
Press the joystick towards the STBY indicator to select Standby
mode. A beep and steady light in the STBY indicator confirms
that Standby mode is selected.
Press the joystick to PORT or STBD for port or starboard
rudder commands. The rudder will move as long as the joystick
is pressed.
A single press of the joystick towards STBY while in Standby
mode will command the rudder to mid-position with a short
beep when the rudder is centered.
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Auto mode
Press the joystick towards the AUTO indicator to select AUTO
mode. A beep and steady light in the AUTO indicator confirms
that the AUTO mode is selected.
The QS50 automatically selects the boat’s current heading as
the set course.
The set course will change 1° each time the joystick is pressed
to PORT or STBD. If you keep the joystick pressed, the course
automatically changes at a rate of 5° per second. Each beep
indicates a one degree course change.
Work mode
The AUTO-WORK mode is an automatic steering mode to be
used under operational conditions different from those normally
found when a vessel is in transit on a pre-set course. Examples
are trawling, towing, trolling on one engine, slow speed,
thruster use, etc.
In such situations, some boats may need different settings. Refer
to the AP50 manual for information and setup of the Work
parameters.
Press the WORK button to toggle between AUTO and AUTO-
WORK mode. When AUTO-WORK mode is selected, the
WORK indicator on QS50 is lit in addition to the AUTO
indicator.
Nav mode
NAV mode can not be selected from the QS50. This is a safety
feature to avoid turning in a direction you may not be aware of
(no display). When NAV mode is selected on an autopilot
control unit, the NAV mode indicator on the QS50 is pulsating.
When NAV-WORK mode is selected on the autopilot control
unit, the WORK and NAV indicators on QS50 are pulsating.
Operation
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2.4 Thruster Function
Short press
Long press
If the vessel is equipped with a bow thruster, it can be interfaced
to the AP50 system via the optional TI51 Thruster Interface.
The vessel can then be controlled by the rudder, the thruster, or
both rudder and thruster.
After connecting a thruster to the autopilot system (see the TI51
manual) the thruster type must be selected under the AP50
Installation Dockside menu (Refer to the AP50 Instruction
Manual).
A thruster icon below the mode index on the autopilot screen
indicates that a thruster is connected to the system.
From an activated QS50 you can now select one of three
steering functions when pressing the Thrust/Rudder button and
observing the LED indicators: Rudder only, Rudder + Thruster,
or Thruster only. An optional 3-position rotary switch is also
available for this operation (P/N 22089213).
Activation/deactivation of the thruster
In Standby and Auto-Work mode a short press on the
Thrust/Rudder button activates or deactivates the thruster. When
the thrust indicator is lit, the thruster is active and used to
maintain the boat’s heading.
If only the thruster is active and you deactivate it, the rudder
will be activated automatically.
In Auto mode the rudder only can be used to maintain the
heading and the thruster can not be activated. A short press on
the Thrust/Rudder button in Auto mode makes however the
thrust indicator pulsating if the thruster control is enabled from
the autopilot control unit. When Standby or Work mode then is
selected, both the thruster and rudder will be active and used to
maintain the boat’s heading.
Activation/deactivation of the rudder
In Standby and Auto-Work mode a long press on the
Thrust/Rudder button activates or deactivates the rudder. When
the rudder indicator is lit, the rudder is active and used to
maintain the boat’s heading.
If only the rudder is active and you deactivate it, the thruster
will be activated.
In Standby and Auto-Work mode both the rudder and thruster
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can be activated at the same time and used to maintain the
boat’s heading.
In Auto mode the rudder is always activated. If you try to
deactivate the rudder, the thrust indicator starts pulsating. That
means if Stby or Auto-Work mode is selected, the thruster is
activated and used to maintain the boat’s heading while the
rudder is deactivated.
Steering Function Panel
If a Steering Function Panel (P/N 22089213) or similar is
installed and connected to TI51 the Thrust/Rudder button on
QS50 Quick Stick is deactivated.
2.5 Lock Function
The "LOCK" function is a safety feature in the autopilot. In a
multistation system it will disable all other control units except
for the single, user selected control unit location. The “lock”
function can not be activated from the joystick.
When the "lock" function is in use, the "active" control unit stays
in command. The joystick will not respond when the buttons are
pressed, only the corresponding mode indicator will flash to
show the selected mode on the “active” unit.
System Disengaged (J50 only)
The “System select” (Sys. Sel.) input signal of the J50 (TB14) can
be used to alternate between the boat’s own steering and the
autopilot control system from an external system selector (ref.
IMO res. MSC.64 sec. 4).
When the (Sys. Sel.) signal is closed to autopilot Gnd (TB14), the
autopilot system will be disconnected from the vessel’s own
steering system and show “Disengaged” on the display (no mode
indicators lit on QS50).
The control has to be regained manually from a control unit or the
QS50.
When the “Sys. Sel.” input line is reopened after being closed, the
autopilot will go to AUTO mode and the AUTO indicator on
QS50 will pulsate.
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