Adaptive Autopilot NP2030
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1. The alarm comes up every 30 s until having changed over to another operat w ing mode e g heading control or manual control Attention Before change over is performed the ship continues moving along the extended track with the operating mode Track Control 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 22 Edition 02 Nov 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 7 9 2 7 9 1 Error Considerations Missing Waypoint No Position Noor invalid Status Track Control Impossible ATTENTION If an error occurs during track control the operating mode changes from track control to course control heading control As opposed to manual change over from track control to course control heading control the setting of the maneuver parameters is here maintained as under track control I e n any case the radius setting is maintained The radius planned for the next track change maneuver is maintained as value The rudder limit remains at Max Missing Waypoint Should disturbances occur on the interface between ECDIS and NP2030 and the NP2030 does not receive WPTs this will be indicated on the operator unit at the end of the track change maneuver The following alarm appears on the display Indications Comment Notes Trck Ctrl Interr Missing Waypoint owledge the alarm The operating mode changes from track c2. Go To Waypoint The pulses are repeated every 90s three pulses owledge the track course preselection on the NP2030 Chk Track Data Acknowledge track course by pressing the Set key the switching over proce dure to track control is started The NP2030 track controller will check the geometrical constellation of ships position and the track If the geometrical constellation of the ship s position head ing and planned track makes it impossi ble to reach the track a warning see Section 2 10 3 page 61 appears for 15s on the operator unit and the NP2030 doesn t switch over to track control If the check is passed and the geometri cal constellation admits to switch over to track control track control is activated Track Radius 0 5 nautical 0 miles fixed value for each ship TO WPT 1000 Ship s position when activating track control 2000 I i l Meters 2000 1000 0 Fig 2 Example of Five Different GO TO WAYPOINT Maneuvers depending on the Initial Heading 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 14 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot A The initial position must be before the track and less than 10 nautical miles away Track TO WPT 10 NM B The initial heading must be between track course minus 45 and track course plus 135 if starting from the PORT side of the track and between track course minus
3. tained as under track control e In any case the radius setting is maintained The radius planned for the next track change maneuver is maintained as value Therudder limit remains at Max If during automatic change over from track control to course control heading control the ship is in a track change maneuver the track course of the next track section is taken as the new set course preset heading The radius planned for the current track change ma neuver is taken as maneuver parameter Edition 27 Oct 1998 25 3271E APO1 S01 DOCO012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 7 9 4 Track Control Impossible 1 On activating track control See Fig 8 and Fig 9 Ifthe ship when the track control is activated is already too close to the TO WPT and for geometrical reasons the intended maneuver can not be realized any more TO WPT current C ship s position Fig 8 Intended GO TO TRACK Maneuver Impossible with the Ship too Close to the TO WPT If when the track control is activated the distance of the current ship s position to the track is greater than the distance between FROM WPT and TO WPT or greater than 10 nautical miles FROM WPT current ship s position C O gt Fig 9 Track Control Impossible with the Distance to the Track too Large The following warning appears on the operator unit muni 4 NN E
4. 135 and track course plus 45 if starting from the STB side of the track 11 Track 56 0 2000 101 4000 281 101 Meters 6000 4000 2000 0 Fig 3 Geometrical Requirements of GO TO WAYPOINT Maneuvers Edition 27 Oct 1998 15 3271E APO1 S01 DOCO012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 7 4 2 Changing over to Track Control with FROM WPT defined by the ECDIS GO TO TRACK Maneuver Dependent on the use of the ECDIS it is also possible to define a FROM WPT on the ECDIS and to transmit it to the NP2030 Approaching a track is then performed like re suming track control after an interruption Indications Comment Notes Switch on track control New Track 070 The pulses are repeated every 90s three pulses owledge the track course preselection on the NP2030 Chk Track Data Acknowledge track course by pressing the Set key the switching over proce dure to track control is started The NP2030 track controller will check the geometrical constellation of ships position and the track If the geometrical constellation of the ship s position head ing and planned track makes it impossi ble to reach the track a warning see Section 2 10 3 page 61 appears for 15s on the operator unit and the NP2030 doesn t switch over to track control If the check is passed and the geometri cal constellation admits to switch over to track control track con
5. 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 42 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 8 Screening Sensors Screening sensors Indications Comment Notes SU Mag Gyro 144 2 CP AS e Man 17 2 kts sel ZAA Log 12 7 kts Synchr 234 6 By repeated key depression the next text line appears This text line is shown only when a log sensor is available This text line will be indicated with fine shaft transmission only see Section 2 9 1 The flashing LED requests acknowledge ment Edition 27 Oct 1998 43 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 9 Selecting the Heading Sensor Magnet Gyro Indications Calling up heading sensor Comment Notes ANA Mag Gyro 144 HAS Magnet B The lettering of the active heading sen sor Mag is flashing The flashing LED requests acknowledge ment Changing the heading sensor B MIL Mag Gyro 146 4 VA The lettering for gyro compass Gyro is flashing The flashing LED of the key requests ac knowledgement Selecting the heading sensor On actuating the key the heading sensor is selected The text indication disappears Operating mode of COURSE CONTROL Heading Control If the magnetic compass values and gyro compass value
6. aa continuous sound On the operator unit no inputs can be made Acknowledge the alarm The audible alarm ceases The error message is written into a memory until elimination of the distur bance The LED remains alight until elimination of the disturbance The operator unit can now be used again Calling up alarm messages Alarm message By actuating the key all error messages stored in the memory can be indicated one after another Indication CHECK VALUES Signification Initial start Possible Cause During the system s starting phase a memory test is executed If an im plausibility is recog nized all parameter values are automati cally replaced by de fault values All individually ad justed values get lost Effects on Measures Operation With the system start completed the indi vidual parameter pro file can now be ad justed see Section 2 9 7 and 2 9 12 to 2 9 17 Off Heading Heading error Adjustable threshold for the difference be tween heading and preset heading is ex ceeded Compass distur bance Sudden drift effects Inaccurate heading keeping Eliminate compass disturbance Check course error alarm threshold adapt if required see Section 2 9 13 Check rudder controls 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 56 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operat
7. is activated Ps 354 i At heading 0 the new preset heading Result Since preset heading heading differ ence lt 180 the ship is forced to turn to STB The rate of turn to BB will be reduced At 354 for instance the R O T reaches 20 min Now the preset heading heading differ Preset Heading ence is lt 180 to BB The ship continues turning to BB Edition 27 Oct 1998 7 3271E APO1 S01 DOCO12 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual Indications Comment Notes ng control Heading ILI LI ra 1 P Set Course The set course preset heading equals the heading The last limit value adjustment for e g R o T remains valid The parameter adjustments remain valid The ship is held on the set course pre set heading 2 Set course preset heading preselection Q 2 Heading ILI LI FTU PRESELECTED HDG Set Course Turning the rotary knob results in that the desired set course preset heading ap pears within the Set Course display A comment appears within the text line for approx 15s The previous text is overwritten for this period The LED of the Set key is flashing The new set course preset heading must be acknowledged within approx 15s If not acknowledged the previous set course preset heading value which re mains valid re appears on the Set Cour
8. AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 7 1 Steering Quality Precision Changing Parameters Parameter values Yawing Rudder Cnt Rudder can be pre set Indications Comment Notes Calling up parameter The example shows the default values preset at the works NM Cnt Rudder 5 TT Varyi On actuating one of the keys a new value appears The flashing LED of the key requests ac knowledgement If desired the next parameter as shown in Point 1 can be called up and var ied pting the parameter value The new value is accepted Yawing 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 38 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 7 2 Steering Quality Basic Defining and Storing a Parameter Group Actually not implemented Edition 08 AUG 2003 39 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual This page is intensionally left blank 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 40 Edition 08 AUG 2003 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 7 3 Steering Quality Basic Calling up and Loading Stored Parameter Groups Indications Comment Notes Screening the parameter group M1 Y4 By actuating the key e g this set of pa rameters is adjusted The corresponding parameter group number
9. Track maneuver New track xxx Go To Waypoint Track control is started with Go To Waypoint maneuver Man Speed Selec Manual speed input selected When switching the steering mode selec tor switch from HAND to AUTO manual speed input is selected although the autopilot gets valid speed informa tion from the log Change over to speed from log See Section 2 9 11 3271E APO1 S01 DOC012 60 Edition 02 Nov 1998 ANSCH TZ Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual Autopilot 2 10 3 Warnings Warning Indications Comment Notes Indication Rudder Limited Warning message Ea Signification Rudder limit reached Exception three pulses two pulses Possible Cause R o T limit value selection too high or rudder limitation too low Effects on Operation The required R o T will not be reached The text appears for approx 15 s Measures Adapt R o T acc to Section 2 9 14 or adapt rudder limit acc to Sec tion 2 9 12 Low Speed Ship s speed too low Autopilot NP2030 shows instable be havior Change over to manual speed adjustment see Section 2 9 10 No Waypoints When selecting track control no waypoints transmitted to the NP2030 ECDIS does not transmit requested waypoint to autopilot Track control not possible Check ECDIS Initialize the NP2030 on the EC DIS No
10. Trck Too Far Awy 26 Edition 27 Oct 1998 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 During a long active voyage in the operating mode of track control The NP2030 received WP Ts whose radii are closer together than 350m or the differ ence of the track courses is gt 135 Indications Comment Notes Alarm Trck Ctrl Interr Dist TO NEXT Wpt or Trck Ctrl Interr Chng Ang Too Big Course Control The operating mode changes from track control to course control heading control The track course becomes set course 5 S EX preset heading As opposed to Cai manual change over from track control L J to course control the setting of the ma neuver parameters is here maintained as under track control l e In any case the radius setting is maintained The radius planned for the next track change maneuver is maintained as value The rudder limit remains at Max If during automatic change over from track control to course control heading control the ship is in a track change maneuver the track course of the next track section is taken as the new set course preset heading The radius planned for the current track change maneuver is taken as maneuver pa rameter Edition 27 Oct 1998 27 3271E APO1 S01 DOCO012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Ma
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12. case the radius setting is maintained The radius planned for the next track change maneuver is maintained as value Therudder limit remains at Max If during automatic change over from track control to course control heading control the ship is in a track change maneuver the track course of the next track section is taken as the new set course preset heading The radius planned for the current track change ma neuver is taken as maneuver parameter 3271E APO1 S01 DOC012 24 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 7 9 3 No or Invalid Status from ECDIS The NP2030 monitors the incoming status of the ECDIS Should the status fail or be pro vided with the information that the ECDIS is not ready for operation one of the following alarms appears on the display Indications Comment Notes Trck Ctrl Interr No ECS Status or ECS Not Ready owledge the alarm The operating mode changes from track control to course control heading con trol If the ship is at this moment on a track section and not in a track change ma les 8 course neuver the track course of this track sec Control Control tion is taken as the new set course pre set heading As opposed to manual change over from track control to course control heading control the setting of the maneuver parameters is here main
13. is indicated Control Preset Calling up parameter group 2 M2 Y3 R2 Actuate the key until the group appears in the text line I Loading parameter group 2 for operation NP2030 executes course control head ing control with parameter group 2 Edition 27 Oct 1998 41 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 7 4 Steering Quality Basic Temporary Change of Loaded Parameters Loaded parameter groups can be temporarily changed Temporary changes are not stored On calling up another parameter group the temporary changes are deleted Indications Comment Notes Calling up parameter NV Parameter group 1 is loaded Yawing 2 On actuating the key the parameters ap pear example On actuating one of the keys a new value appears The flashing LED of the key requests ac knowledgement If desired the next parameter as shown in Point 1 can be called up and var ied Taking over parameter value NM The new value is taken over Yawing 3 77 NS The parameter group number is extin guished NP2030 executes course control head ing control with the new parameters On calling up another parameter group the temporary changes are deleted
14. on heading This is automatic and requires no action on the part of the operator The bias rudder values are normally only useful for a particular heading range therefore in case of a set course preset heading change of gt 20 the integral proportion of the course controller is reset and the automatically calculated rudder bias is set to 0 Manually Set Rudder Bias Value In the event that the operator wishes to directly influence the rudder bias value he can do this using the Rud Trim parameter Normally the value is 0 automatic rudder bias The operator can enter a rudder bias angle in the port or starboard direction The entered value is added to the last valid automatic rudder bias value Edition 27 Oct 1998 51 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual NOTE Changes in the rudder bias influence the heading stability of the autopilot The operator is responsible for any values that he sets Indications Comment Notes Parameter Rud Trim request Li its 3 Values Rud Trim By activating the key the current value is Rud Trim changed owledging and saving the new parameter value EJ 3271E APO1 S01 DOC012 52 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 17 Entering Checking the Parameter Ship Load Determines the load condition for the optim
15. operation and parameter manage ment NOTE Ifthe autopilot is activated via the steering mode selector switch the main operator unit is always switched to the operat ing mode of Course Control Heading Control 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 6 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 6 Operating Mode of Course Control Heading Control After being activated via the steering mode selector switch the Autopilot NP2030 is auto matically switched to the operating mode of course control heading control The set course preset heading equals the heading Prepared set course preset heading change Pre condition Steering mode selector in position AUTO CAUTION Set course preset heading inputs differing by more than 180 cal culated in direction of preset heading adjustment from the instanta neous heading of the ship are executed by NP2030 through the shorter way as a matter of principle In case of a set course preset heading change of 180 exactly therefore the direction of change is uncertain Behavior at preset heading adjustment while ship is turning In case of a heading change maneuver initiation of more than 180 calculated in direction of preset heading adjustment it could hap pen that the ship at least turns via the longer way Example New preset heading 175 60 min Actual rate of turn 60 min to BB Heading Pd
16. parameter value see Section 2 9 14 Radius determines the turning circle radius by which a heading change maneuver is performed Entry of parameter value see Section 2 9 15 Note During a heading change maneuver do not change the R o T Radius adjustment Very different R o T and Radius values can result in severe changes in the turning behavior of the ship Indications Comment Notes Change over e g from R o T to Radius The next heading change is executed via a preset turning circle radius Control 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 34 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 5 Selecting the Steering Quality Economy Precision or Basic Selection between operation mode Economy Precision and Basic can be made before or during the journey Precision The NP2030 attempts to hold to the preset heading set course as exactly as possible Economy The NP2030 adapts automatically to the current weather conditions Basic The adaptivity of the autopilot is switched off Indications Comment Notes Calling up the Configuration Selection Menu Z VU Press both keys for approx 4s simulta Adaptiv Mode Y N neously EN n The following request is displayed on the text line Y ECONOMY PRECISION N BASIC Note The configuration selection menu is im mediately quit by pressing a function or command key Changes in the con
17. route WOLine Overrun When selecting track control the wheel over line has been reached before the geometrical check has been performed Track control not possible Change start situation E g select other start waypoint TO WPT Trck Too Far Awy When selecting track control with Return To Track maneuver the ship is too far away from the planned track Track control not possible For explanation of the error see Section 2 7 9 4 Approach the track by manual control or course control head ing control and then select track control again Too Close To Wpt When selecting track control the ship is too close to the way point The approach would end after track end or after start of next track change Track control not possible Change start situation E g select other start waypoint TO WPT Wpt Too Far Away When selecting track control with Go To Waypoint maneuver the ship is too far away from the first waypoint Track control not possible For explanation of the error see Section 2 7 4 1 Approach the waypoint by manual control or course con trol heading control and then select track control again Go To Wpt Imp PS When selecting track control with Go To Waypoint maneuver the ship is in a sector where the maneuver is impossible Track control not possible For explanation of the error see Section 2 7 4 1 Approach the waypoint by manual control
18. text indication disappears 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 46 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 12 Entering Checking the Parameter Rudder Limit Determines the maximum rudder position in which the autopilot will not exceed Indications Comment Notes Parameter Rud Limit request Limits Values Rud Limit 05 By activating the key the current value is changed Edition 27 Oct 1998 47 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 13 Entering Checking the Parameter Off Heading Determines the alarm threshold for heading deviations to port or starboard during course control heading control Indications Comment Notes Parameter Off Heading request Limits Values Off Heading 06 By activating the key the current value is changed 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 48 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 14 Entering Checking the Parameter Rate of Turn Navigation parameter Rate of Turn Determines the set rate of turn for the heading change maneuver see Section 2 9 4 Indications Comment Note Parameter R o T request Limits Values By activating the key t
19. value 10 After reaching the first track message NEW TRACK on indicating the radius the NP2030 displays 1 200NM i e the radius used for the next track change If the operating mode is changed back to course control heading control by actuation of the key Course Control the old value of 0 800 NM re appears on pressing the key Limits Values On calling up Rudder Limit 10 appears again Now the values can be varied on the operator unit again 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 12 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot A similar situation occurs if R o T is selected during course control heading control On changing the operating mode from course control heading control to track control change over from R o T to Radius is performed The LED for R o T goes out the LED for Radius is alight During track control adjustment of R o T is not possible R o T cannot be activated Example The NP2030 is in the operating mode of course control heading control a rate of turn of 15 min has been adjusted and R o T is active The rudder limit is set to 10 A route has been planned on the ECDIS The NP2030 has been initialized the WPTs and the approach radius have been transmitted to the NP2030 The approach radius is set to 0 300NM On changing the operating mode from course control heading control to track control the LED for R o T goes
20. varied on the opera tor unit This means that the value adjusted during course control heading control is overwritten When changing manually back to course control heading control the old value is re activated For the approaching maneuver the way from the actual ships position to the pre planned track a radius can be planned at ECDIS This radius will be transmitted to the NP2030 If there is no transmission of an approach radius from ECDIS to NP2030 an NP2030 default radius value will be taken This radius is ships specific and is to be ad justed by the service engineer During track control the rudder limit is automatically set to Max The value cannot be varied during track control In case of manual change over to course control heading control the old value is taken again Example The NP2030 is in the operating mode of course control heading control a radius of 0 800 NM is adjusted and Radius is selected The rudder limit is set to 10 A route has been planned on the ECDIS and the radius on the TO WPT of the route has been planned to be 1 200 NM The NP2030 has been initialized the WPTs and the approach radius have been transmitted to the NP2030 The approach radius is set to 0 300NM After change over from course control heading control to track control and on actuat ing the key Limits Values the radius 0 300 NM can be indicated On calling up Rud der Limit the information Max appears instead of the
21. 2 36 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 7 Entering Checking the Parameters Yawing Rudder Counter Rudder The parameter management is depending on the steering quality Economy Precision or Basic Precision The NP2030 attempts to hold to the preset heading set course as exactly as possible The key Parameter allows to modify the values of the parameters Yawing Rudder and Counter Rudder The key Control Preset allows to change over to operation mode Economy Economy The NP2030 adapts automatically to the current weather conditions This is a gradual process and not abrupt The values of the parameters Yawing Rudder and Counter Rudder can not be modified The key Control Preset allows to change over to operation mode Precision Basic The adaptivity of the autopilot is switched off Up to 6 parameter groups can be created and stored Depending on the present sailing area or the actual weather conditions the corresponding parameter group can be called up and loaded The parameter values of the loaded group can be individually altered de pending on the situation This altered set of parameters is however not permanently loaded into the parameter memory The key Parameter is used to open and modify a temporary or a stored parameter group The key Control Preset allows selection of a stored parameter group 1 6 Edition 27 Oct 1998 37 3271E
22. Position When selecting track control no valid posi tion transmitted to the NP2030 ECDIS gets no posi tion information Track control not possible Check position informa tion at ECDIS No ECS Status When selecting track control no status transmitted from the ECDIS to the NP2030 ECDIS breakdown Disconnection of EC DIS and autopilot Track control not possible Perform restart of EC DIS ECS not ready When selecting track control ECDIS not ready Restart of ECDIS Track control not possible Changed Wpts The stored waypoints in the autopilot are overwritten by the ECDIS because of route modifications Modification of route during track control New calculation of Approach and WOL warnings Chng Ang Too Big When selecting track control the next track change angle is too big Track control not possible Check route Dist TO Wpt Shrt When selecting track control the distance to the TO WPT is too short Track control not possible Check route For ex planation of the error see Section 2 7 9 4 Edition 27 Oct 1998 61 3271E APO1 S01 DOCO012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual Indication Dist TO NEXT Wpt Signification When selecting track control the distance between the TO WPT and the NEXT WPT is too short Possible Cause Effects on Operation Track control not possible Measures Check
23. Raytheon ANSCHUTZ Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Type AP01 S01 OPERATOR MANUAL 3271E APO1 S01 DOCO012 Edition 02 Nov 1998 Revised 22 January 2003 Revised 08 August 2003 Raytheon Marine GmbH High Seas Products Postfach 1166 D 24100 Kiel Germany Tel 449 4 31 30 19 0 Fax 449 4 31 30 19 291 Email ReceptionDE raykiel com www raymarine com Weitergabe sowie Vervielfaltigung dieser Unterlage Verwertung und Mitteilung ihres Inhaltes nicht gestattet soweit nicht ausdr cklich zugestanden Zuwiderhandlungen verpflichten zu Schadenersatz Toute communication ou reproduction de ce document toute exploitation ou communication de son contenu sont interdites sauf autorisation expresse Tout manquement cette r gle est illicite et expose son auteur au versement de dommages et int r ts Copying of this document and giving it to others and the use or communication of the contents thereof are forbidden without express authority Offenders are liable to the payment of damages Sin nuestra expresa autorizaci n queda terminantemente prohibida la reproducci n total o parcial de este documento asi como su uso indebido y o su exhibici n o comunicaci n a terceros De los infractores se exigir el correspondiente resarcimiento de da os y perjuicios Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot Notes 1 In the operator manual the term ECDIS is always used for ECDIS
24. Vets alas ie ote Gate ete Mia 34 Edition 27 Oct 1998 l 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual CONTENTS Page 2 9 5 Selecting the Steering Quality Economy Precision or Basic 35 2 9 6 Change over between Steering Quality Economy and Precision 36 2 9 7 Entering Checking the Parameters Yawing Rudder Counter Rudder 37 2 9 7 1 Steering Quality Precision Changing Parameters 38 2 9 7 2 Steering Quality Basic Defining and Storing a Parameter Group 39 2 9 7 3 Steering Quality Basic Calling up and Loading Stored Parameter Groups 41 2 9 7 4 Steering Quality Basic Temporary Change of Loaded Parameters 42 2 9 8 Screening Sensors xc uu uuu unas ecu ae ERR NR ulace BGO 43 2 9 9 Selecting the Heading Sensor Magnet Gyro 44 2 9 10 Change over to Manual Speed Input and Manual Entering of Ship s Speed 45 2 9 11 Change over to Speed from Log 46 2 9 12 Entering Checking the Parameter Rudder Limit 47 2 9 13 Entering Checking the Parameter Off Heading 48 2 9 14 Entering Checking the Parameter Rate of Turn 49 2 9 15 Entering Checking the Parameter Radius 50 2 9 16 Entering Checking the Parameter Rudder Trim Rudder Bi
25. ack xxx L one pulse Edition 02 Nov 1998 19 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual Note Ifthe WPTs are very close together and if a long APPROACH time has been adjusted it may happen that the APPROACH alarm of the following WPT appears already during the current track change maneuver Indications Comment Notes App Next WPT owledge the alarm Note If more than two WPTs are planned close together it may be that the approach time for the NEXT WPT remains below the value of the adjusted approach time Close to gether means here that the distance of two successive radii is smaller than the adjusted approach time ship s speed Extreme case WPT 1 WPT 2 WPT 3 350m Fig 6 Extreme Case Example of a Track Change Maneuver Attention is here to be paid to that the minimum distance of between two successive ra dii has been defined to be 350 m and that therefore with a speed of approx 20 kn the shortest approach time time that may occur in this most unfavorable case is still approx 70s 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 20 Edition 02 Nov 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 7 6 2 7 7 Interruption of Track Control Interruption of track control is possible as follows Change over of the operating mode of track control to course control headin
26. and keys are cancelled The set course preset heading is made to follow up the heading Status field Heading The status of the heading sensor re mains displayed q q n Within the text line the status of the o U CED NP2030 equipment is permanently dis played The last parameter group number re OFF mains indicated N Settings such as P parameter management Text line display management or the dimmability of the key and display illumination remain possible EM Set Course Possible sensor failures compass log etc are signalized by flashing of the symbol key LED Alarms are not indicated via the text line no audible signalling 3271E APO1 S01 DOC012 4 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 4 NP2030 ACTIVE Steering Mode Selector in Position AUTO The Autopilot NP2030 is connected to the steering control system via the steering mode selector switch Indications Comment Notes Setting the steering mode selector to position AUTOPILOT NP2030 Command The NP2030 is automatically switched to keys operating mode COURSE CONTROL Heading Control The LED lights up The last limit value adjustment for R o T or radius is active The current heading is adopted as set course presetting preset heading Heading Status field The heading sens
27. as 51 2 9 17 Entering Checking the Parameter Ship Load 53 2 9 18 DISPLAY Mec TP MC E 54 2 9 19 DIMMING T c o rr 55 2 9 20 Lamp Test ose dee nte ete sede edens e Qa ibd ete gaya EAS 55 2 10 System Messages scd ELDER RU PRO EE ERUNT IRE RENE XE EXPE Rees A 56 2 10 1 Alarme tepreidAS e eX aay eruca p ecu eke PLEA RE E SERPENS 56 2 10 2 Acknowledgeable Warnings 60 2 10 3 Warnings cua eere na uode be ea RN see S eer ead us spa YE es ce e ER se 61 2 10 4 BOIS exon ee OO e qub Ede Dod pos edu en Le als 3 t Ds 63 3271E APO1 S01 DOCO012 II Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot Attention There are two different possibilities to adjust the heading preadjustment 1 Preselected Heading Heading adjustment und acknowledgement of the adjusted value by the Set key In this mode the ship follows the respective heading adjustment within a range of 0 to 359 9 It means there will be an all around circle For example Actual heading is 270 New heading will be 280 Direction of roation should be Port The new heading will be 280 after a around circle of 350 witha direction of rotation to port Direction of rotation of the preselected heading 2 Direct heading The rotary knob has to be pushed in while the heading value is adjusted In this mode the ship follows at once the ne
28. be that the planned radii cannot be realized This will be signalized on the operator unit by the error message Track CTL Impos track control impossible and a continuous audible alarm see Section 2 7 9 4 During track change Message Track Chng xxx NG WPT 2 N woL F End of track change SS Message New Track xxx Approach alarm 30 s before WOL Message Track Chng xxx WPT3 WPT 1 Fig 5 Procedure of the Track Change Maneuver Example 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 18 Edition 02 Nov 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot Procedure of the Track Change Maneuver Indications Comment Notes Alarm App To Waypoint Between 3 and 6 min before the WOL The approach time is transmitted from the ECDIS to the NP2030 The value de fined by the NP2030 when the NP2030 is initialized set to 6 min and must be varied from the ECDIS if a variation is wanted by the operator owledge the alarm P Message Track Chng 30s before the track change maneuver is started J three pulses owledge the warning EN Track change maneuver starting Indication when track change maneuver Brack g is starting L onepulse 6 Approach maneuver to new track ended As soon as the ship has reached the uO eal se is new track section New Tr
29. control Change over to course control head ing control or HAND control 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 58 Edition 02 Nov 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot Indication Override defect Signification Override tiller defec tive during override mode Possible Cause Connection between ARCP override tiller and autopilot control unit interrupted Effects on Operation Override mode not possible Measures Change over to HAND control see Section 2 3 App To Waypoint 3 to 6 minutes left to turning maneuver App Next Wpt 3 to 6 minutes left to the next turning ma neuver when still be ing in a turning ma neuver Track End x Min x minutes left to track end Edition 02 Nov 1998 59 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 10 2 Acknowledgeable Warnings Warning Indications Comment Notes Warning message three pulses On the operator unit no inputs can be made The pulses are repeated every 90 s owledge the warning Indication Track Chng xxx Signification 30 seconds left to turning maneuver Next track will be o Possible Cause The audible signal ceases The warning message disappears Effects on Measures Operation New Track xxx Track control is started with Return To
30. figura tion are not accepted Selecting the Desired Quality SN The setting changes from N to Y Adaptiv Mode Y N The current setting flashes on the cursor QS owledging the Desired Quality NU Z The display shows the current steering quality after acknowledgment ode ARS Pana P PRECISION P In the text line the following request ap pears Panel Change configuration of the operator unit Para Change configuration of the system Quit Configuration Selection Quit configuration selection by pressing a function or command key e g COURSE CONTROL Heading Control A RESTART of the operator unit is per formed automatically Edition 27 Oct 1998 35 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 6 Change over between Steering Quality Economy and Precision Requirement The Adaptive Mode has been selected as in Section 2 9 5 Indications Comment Notes Displ Control Preset AN Lo Econ Precision lt D The display shows the active steering quality P Change over the Steering Quality NS ZZ Econ Precision i ps You can change over the steering qual ity by pressing the key P T TRES The flashing LED on the key requests you to acknowledge the setting The steering quality Economy is acti vated 3271E AP01 S01 DOC01
31. g con trol on the operator unit of the NP2030 Change over of the operating mode of track control to manual control by changing over the operating mode on the steering mode selector Activating the override tiller Ifthe ECDIS fails track control is automatically changed to course control heading con trol For more details on this case refer to No or Invalid Status from ECDIS see Sec tion 2 7 9 3 Re approaching the Track is the same procedure as starting a new track Changing TO WPT and NEXT WPT without Interrupting Track Control NEXT WPT old Obstacle TO WPT new TO WPT old NEXT WPT new Fig 7 Changing TO WPT and NEXT WPT without Interrupting Track Control NP2030 permits changing TO WPT and NEXT WPT without interrupting track control if the track planning system ECDIS already supports this feature Consult your ECDIS manuals for further operating instructions on how to change the waypoints of the active route Edition 22 January 2003 21 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 7 8 End of Track Control Via marking the last track point at the ECDIS the track controller recognizes the end of a track Indications Comment Notes Alarm xx minutes left to the last track point owledge the alarm Va Last track point reached owledge the alarm
32. he current value R o T E is changed Edition 27 Oct 1998 49 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 15 Entering Checking the Parameter Radius Navigation parameter Radius Determines the set radius for the heading change maneuver see Section 2 9 4 Indications Comment Notes Parameter radius request Limits Values Radius By activating the key the current value is changed 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 50 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 16 Entering Checking the Parameter Rudder Trim Rudder Bias Offset value for the rudder bias For normal journey maneuver the value should be set to 0 automatic rudder bias is ac tive For special maneuvers e g towing manual rudder bias can be set automatic rudder bias is switched off A bias rudder angle is a rudder bias which via integral parts of the course control head ing control automatically sets in as a result of disturbances on the ship There are 2 different types of rudder bias in the NP2030 1 automatic rudder bias 2 manually set rudder bias Automatic Rudder Bias By constant disturbances as wind rough sea or asymmetrical pressure e g whilst tow ing the autopilot calculates from the integral proportion in the rudder bias to keep the ship
33. ignal noeuvre in progress Text appears during whole turning maneu ver Edition 27 Oct 1998 63 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 64 Edition 27 Oct 1998 2L000G L0S LOdV 3LZc Xeuuy 8661 190 Ze uonipa a Ajsnosueynwis panpe eq 0 S e uloq 1se1 due Josues Buipeau jo uonoajes Sen eA 1ejeujejed jo uomneonpolw uoneuruunji Aejdsip pue Aay JO saww eui 1X 1 OU BIA pejeorpui Ajeorjo Ao are eDesseui uueje v seDesseui uueje peJojs eui BurueaJoS peJois si eDesseui uueje au L pau sous q31 uueje ejgipne eui seBpejwouxoy pebpe wouxoe u ym luo A1 98JJ JO p 1o1s 9q IM YOIUM uono ue s zijeuBis q31 Buyse eu uoneedo 3 OW3H sereorpui uoneorpur SNIS dn syy6 qa enjeA WI o H peuruejep e ei eBueuo BuipeeH Jo dn siuBi G37 enje snipes peuiuuejep ei eBueuo BuipeeH asAnaouewW eBueuo Hulpesy jo ed y seuiuuejeq JOlII OH Pu19 x ue uy uomnounfuoo ul ejqissod juo dn siuBij qa uni Jo let 041u02 l 0H apow Bunejedo 0 seuoiiMS ey pueuuuuoO JeNi929J UOL Ieu JO uejs s Buiuuejd yor jeujejxe ue uy uonounfuoo ui ejqissod juo dn sju amp i qar1 04u02 Yoel epoui Bunejedo 01 s u31ims AO PUBWLUOD e dn siuDi qa Ionuoo Buipeep 04ju02 sino2 apow Bunejedo 0 SIYIUMS Koy pupuluuooO e Buipeay 104 Aejdsiq e 101 U09 J921 S dn113
34. ily I O PCB is defective Course PCB Course PCB operat ing faultily Course PCB is defec tive No Telegrams Telegram transmis sion between opera tor unit and electronic connection box dis turbed Internal disturbance Computer distur bance No Connection Telegram transmis sion between opera tor unit and electronic connection box dis turbed Internal disturbance Computer distur bance Autopilot NP2030 not ready for operation Change over to HAND control see Section 2 3 Repairs see Service Manual Section 2 Edition 27 Oct 1998 57 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual Indication Trck Ctrl Interr Missing Waypoint Signification During track control a disturbance between ECDIS and NP2030 occurs Possible Cause ECDIS does not transmit requested waypoint to autopilot Trck Ctrl Interr No Position During track control a position transmission failure occurs ECDIS gets no posi tion information Trck Ctrl Interr No ECS Status During track control an ECDIS status fail ure occurs ECDIS breakdown Disconnection of EC DIS and autopilot Trck Ctrl Interr ECS not ready During track control ECDIS not ready for operation Restart of ECDIS Trck Ctrl Interr Chng Ang Too Big During track control the next track change angle is too big Trck Ctrl Interr Dist TO Wp
35. ine Operator inputs are possible only when the alarm has been acknowledged Function keys permit calling up and varying parameters sensors and permanent in formation indication within the text line Depending on requirements the operator can adapt the steering quality to the present sailing area by selecting between Economy Precision and Basic Annex 1 provides a short description of the keys and displays on the NP2030 op erator unit 3271E APO1 S01 DOC012 2 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 2 Explanation of Used Symbols Key actuation LED flashing LED out LED alight Nd Synchr 234 6 Parameter indication flashing Z AS a Audible signal on pa 4 Audible signal off Q Rotary knob pressed Edition 27 Oct 1998 3 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 3 NP2030 PASSIVE Steering Mode Selector in Position HAND The NP2030 has been separated from the steering control system by means of the steering mode selector The operator unit now acts as a display unit for the actual heading indicates the connected sensors and their status permits various configuration adjustments via the function keys Indications Comment Notes Setting the steering mode selector to position HAND The current NP2030 operating mode is no longer valid The functions of the comm
36. ization of the heading regulation in depen dence on the load of the ship The load condition is entered in A Indications Comment Note Parameter Ship load request Limits Values Ship load Adjusting a new ships loading e g 60 By activating the key the current value A Ship load is changed Acknowledging and saving the new Parameter value Edition 27 Oct 1998 53 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 18 Display Additional information can be displayed in the text line using the DISPLAY key The displayed information is overwritten when an alarm or warning occurs values are entered After acknowledgement of the alarm or completion of the entry the additional informa tion selected re appears in the display Indications Comment Notes Possible information display No indication Bar Limit 10 Shows the heading deviation only with the operating mode of COURSE CON A 2 TROL Heading Control as a tendency lt Toce indication The tendency indication can Pointer for limit ex be adjusted via the configuration of Bar ceeding Limit see Service Manual J Man 17 2kts Indicates the current speed manual or transmitted via log sensor or Log 12 7kts J Set Course 98 4 o Indicates the curren
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38. nd he is requested to change over into the operating mode of course control heading control After each switch over from track control to course control heading control or R o T control the NP2030 waypoint memory is erased Before switching over to track control again the NP2030 has to be initialized by the ECDIS again Pre conditions for the Activation of Track Control The activation of track control is only possible under the following conditions 1 The NP2030 is in the operating mode of course control heading control 2 At least two WPTs are in the memory of the NP2030 3 A valid position is supplied to the NP2030 4 The NP2030 receives a valid status from the ECDIS Note In the normal case except for defects automatic read in from the log is to be switched on for track control because of drift estimation see Section 2 9 11 Edition 02 Nov 1998 11 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 7 4 Starting Track Control Changing over to Track Control General During the operating mode of track control the adjusted control parameters can be viewed on the operator unit As a matter of principle in the operating mode of track con trol Radius is active On pressing the key Limits Values the presently valid radius can be indicated on the display see Section 2 9 15 For track changes the NP2030 takes the radius value transmitted from the ECDIS This radius cannot be
39. nual 2 8 Operating Mode of Rate of Turn Control The operating mode requires an external R o T tiller The desired rate of turn is preset by the tiller and the ship s rate of turn is controlled via the NP2030 The desired rate of turn depends on the initial turning behaviour of the ship and on the adjusted parameters When the ship starts turning the rate of turn may be increased up to approx 50 Caution Turning behaviour with preset rudder limitation If the adjusted rate of turn is not reached due to rudder limitation the rudder limitation is to be extended only step by step steps of lt 5 Otherwise the rate of turn might considerably be exceeded because of the integral component of the controller Indications Comment Notes Selecting the R o T tiller The limit value adjustment radius or U R o T R o T is now no longer active Tiller The other parameter settings remain valid The tiller adjustment e g Port 10 min becomes immediately effective The ship turns with a rate of 10 min The operating mode can be varied at any time by actuating a command key 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 28 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 Operation and Operation Monitoring 2 9 1 Automatic Synchronization of the Gyro Compass Heading In case of a system start or disturbance e g com
40. o that L ILI Edition 27 Oct 1998 31 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 3 Set Course Preset Heading Input The knob is used exclusively for adjusting the set course preset heading The rotary knob has a loose adjusting range for fine adjustment and a springy stop for port and starboard If the rotary knob is turned to a springy stop the result will be a fast change of values of the set course preset heading presetting The rotary knob can be used during the operating mode course control heading control and track control The knob can be used in two different ways turning the knob set course input or turning the knob and simultaneously pressing the knob direct set course preset heading input NOTE Direct set course preset heading input interrupts track control Indications Comment Notes Set course preset heading input Enter the new set course preset head ing The previous preset heading re mains valid until the Set key is pressed If the Set key is not pressed the new preset heading is deleted after 15 s and the previous preset heading value ap pears on the display Heading rou ED PRESELECTED HDG BI I The new preset heading preselection is Set Course 7 only accepted and carried out when the lt key is pressed 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 32 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adapti
41. ontrol baccis ute s S spl te s Ep OO AA S XU 12 2 7 4 1 Changing over to Track Control GO TO WAYPOINT Maneuver with FROM WPT undefined sssseseesee III 14 2 7 4 2 Changing over to Track Control with FROM WPT defined by the ECDIS GO TO TRACK Maneuver sssesssseee ee mn 16 2 7 5 Track Change Maneuver 2 0c cece eee eee nh 18 2 7 6 Interruption of Track Control 5 occu ok ER Va wie ek Rx En BONE 21 2 7 7 Changing TO WPT and NEXT WPT without Interrupting Track Control 21 2 7 8 End or Track Control cic u hb aia teak ta tho NR aa sai aa Peces 22 2 7 9 Error Considerations exe cn dex s beanie eau hes sb eR CRI Ud eg wate 23 2 7 9 1 MISSING Waypoint esum stints EEDR e d eed es beh oe ee cere aie h eee 23 2 7 9 2 No POSIIOM ra tx e ir URS aa ERU MUR VAL MR REA oe ae fta acu 24 2 7 9 3 No or Invalid Status from ECDIS 0 00 cece eee 25 2 7 9 4 Track Control Impossible 0 00 cece eee eee eae 26 2 8 Operating Mode of Rate of Turn Control 28 2 9 Operation and Operation Monitoring 29 2 9 1 Automatic Synchronization of the Gyro Compass Heading 29 2 9 2 Manual Synchronization of Gyro Compass Heading 31 2 9 3 Set Course Preset Heading Input 0 cece ee 32 2 9 4 Change over between the Parameters Radius and R o T for the Heading Change Maneuver ics cma ve hae cR
42. ontrol to course control heading con trol The track course of this track sec Z tion is taken as the new set course pre set heading As opposed to manual D rae change over from track control to course Control control heading control the setting of s mn the maneuver parameters is here main tained as under track control l e In any case the radius setting is maintained The radius planned for the next track change maneuver is maintained as value The rudder limit remains at Max Edition 27 Oct 1998 23 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 7 9 2 No Position The NP2030 monitors the position interface In the normal case the position is trans mitted to the NP2030 once per second Should the position fail to come in for longer than 5s the following alarm appears on the display Indications Comment Notes Trck Ctrl Interr No Position The operating mode changes from track control to course control heading con trol If the ship is at this moment on a track section and not in a track change ma esas neuver the track course of this track sec Control tion is taken as the new set course pre set heading As opposed to manual change over from track control to course control heading control the setting of the maneuver parameters is here main tained as under track control e nany
43. or ECS even if it concerns an ECS 2 At present a rearrangement of the terms Course Control and Set Course is taking place internationally Course Control changes to Heading Control and Set Course changes to Preset Heading During the transitional period it can occur that the hardware is delivered with the old labeling In the operator manual in hand both terms will be used for a time Edition 27 Oct 1998 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot CONTENTS Page 1 General EP 1 2 Operating Instructions 00 cece eee eee eee eee eens 2 2 1 General su eb again sm nuyu deti be ash aniy shuku d tbi n s 2 2 2 Explanation of Used Symbols eux sero cg QURE Red y EUR 3 2 3 NP2030 PASSIVE Steering Mode Selector in Position HAND 4 2 4 NP2030 ACTIVE Steering Mode Selector in Position AUTO 5 2 5 Secondary Operator Units 0 cece eee eee 6 2 6 Operating Mode of Course Control Heading Control 7 2 7 Operating Mode of Track Control 000 cece 10 2 7 1 bie d TP cem 10 2 7 2 Principle of Operation xeu dort ERR ENS NR PX ec b ROUX S cud E A e RR s 11 2 7 3 Pre conditions for the Activation of Track Control 11 2 7 4 Starting Track C
44. or Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot Indication Gyro Ref Failure Signification Gyro compass failure Possible Cause External disturbance Effects on Operation No course control heading control or track control with gyro compass possible Measures Change over to MAG compass see Sec tion 2 9 9 TMC Ref Failure Magnetic compass failure External disturbance No course control heading control or track control with magnetic compass possible Change over to GYRO compass see Section 2 9 9 Speed Alarm Data from speed sen sor is not plausible External disturbance The autopilot may show a different con trol behavior Change over to manual speed adjust ment see Section 2 9 10 Spd Ref missing Speed sensor failure External disturbance The autopilot may show a different con trol behavior Change over to manual speed adjust ment see Section 2 9 10 Synchronization Synchronization alarm Coarse shaft of gyro compass failed or not existing No course control heading control or track control is pos sible Perform synchroniza tion see Section 2 9 1 or 2 9 2 Course Bus Error Course bus faulty External disturbance Course control head ing control or track control not possible No heading reading Change over to HAND control see Section 2 3 Repairs see Service Manual Section 2 I O PCB I O PCB operating fault
45. or course con trol heading control and then select track control again Go To Wpt Imp HD When selecting track control with Go To Waypoint maneuver the heading of the ship deviates too much for approach ing the waypoint Track control not possible For explanation of the error see Section 2 7 4 1 Approach the waypoint by manual control or course con trol heading control and then select track control again Chk track data Geographical check of the track is per formed when track control is selected The autopilot remains in course control heading control until the check is finished 3271E APO1 S01 DOC012 62 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 10 4 Notes Indications Comment Notes Note Note message The text appears for approx 15 s e one pulse Indication Signification Possible Cause Effects on Measures Operation Override OVERRIDE tiller is Tiller control active STANDBY Steering mode selec Set steering mode se tor in position HAND lector to HAND control Change over to a Activate secondary op secondary operator erator unit see Section unit has been made 2 5 Track Chng xxx Track change ma E noeuvre starting End of Appr Man Approach maneuver New Track xxx to the new track en ded New track xxx Track Chng xxx Track change ma no audible s
46. or status is indicated LI LI f The last selected infotext appears in the l l text line with its current value Setrudder 0 N P Text line Parameter group Set Course Edition 27 Oct 1998 5 3271E APO1 S01 DOCO012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 5 Secondary Operator Units Within an NP2030 system several operator units may be managed If there is no active disturbance alarm that is not acknowledged change over between the operator units can be performed Change over is made directly via the command keys of the operator unit concerned Incase of same operating mode the set course preselection preset heading is maintained Ifthe operating mode is changed the set course preset heading is equated with the heading Passive operator units are in STANDBY STANDBY means Indication of set course preset heading and heading Status indication of the heading sensor Indication of parameter group No possibility of adjustment via function keys Operator unit can be activated via a command key B Course Control lt gt switches the operator unit to the operating mode of course control heading control a gt switches the operator unit to the operating mode of track Control control gt switches the operator unit to the operating mode of R o T control Any active operator unit permits unrestricted system
47. out and the LED for Radius lights up On actu ating the key Limits Values the radius 0 300 NM can be indicated on the display This value can not be varied R o T cannot be selected On calling up Rudder Limit the information Max appears instead of the value 10 As soon as the operating mode is manually changed over from track control to course control heading control again the LED for Radius goes out and the LED for R o T lights up again On calling up the R o T 15 min appear again The rudder limit is set to 10 again The values can now be varied again The following Sections 2 7 4 1 and 2 7 4 2 describe two types of maneuvers for going to the planned track after starting track control The following Section 2 7 4 1 describes the GO TO WAYPOINT maneuvers which bring the vessel directly to the TO WPT i e to the beginning of the track section between TO WPT and NEXT WPT The FROM WPT is not required for this kind of maneuvers and remains undefined The Section 2 7 4 2 describes the GO TO TRACK maneuvers which bring the vessel to the track section between FROM WPT and TO WPT It depends on the ECDIS which of these two types is used Edition 27 Oct 1998 13 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 7 4 1 Changing over to Track Control GO TO WAYPOINT Maneuver with FROM WPT undefined See Fig 2 and Fig 3 Indications Comment Notes Switch on track control
48. pass defective or voltage failure the NP2030 checks the type of compass transmission If exclusively fine shaft transmission is recognized only in conjunction with a heading PCB the dialogue is as follows Indication Comment Notes Automatic request for synchronization manual request see Section 2 9 2 The last heading is indicated and executed heading equal to set course preset heading Heading rou IE B Synchronization Set Course Audible signal is heard continuously The flashing LED signalizes an alarm message Synchronization Alarm and requests acknowledgement hronizing NP2030 Heading rou IBun Synchr 184 0 g The last heading is offered as new syn chronization value I G4 Ses BUE The flashing LED indicates the data 1 y take over to be acknowledged Edition 27 Oct 1998 29 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual Indications Comment Notes Adjusting a new compass value By actuation of the keys the current compass heading can be adjusted e g 177 A Radius Heading R o T I Cl LI n The set course preset heading and ILI LU heading are adjusted equally to ensure that the heading difference remains constant during the synchronization pro cedure Synchr 177 0 Set Course The flashing LED indicates the da
49. r Manual This operator manual contains the operating instructions as well as a survey of possible warnings and alarms indicated on the operator unit Service Manual In preparation In addition to the operator manual a service manual is available It contains information about installation and first putting into operation information about care maintenance and repair adescription of the autopilot equipment Edition 27 Oct 1998 1 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 1 Operating Instructions General NOTE The membrane keyboard must never be operated by a pointed object ball point pen pencil etc For cleaning the membrane keyboard and the display fields a commercial acid free agent is to be used In case of lengthy input pauses approx 15s a time out occurs The current text indication disappears the previous indication ap pears again The NP2030 has the following operating modes Heading control in consideration of a radius or R o T limit value adjustment Track control in conjunction with an ECDIS system Rate of turn control via an R o T tiller The intended operating mode can be called up via command keys On selecting an operating mode all necessary sensor data is checked for plausibility Luminous diodes indicate the active operating mode In case of disturbance an error message in plain text appears in the alphanumeric l
50. s are different switching over to the compass difference results in a set course preset heading adaptation Possible heading differences between set course preset heading and heading remain in existence 3271E APO1 S01 DOC012 44 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 10 Change over to Manual Speed Input and Manual Entering of Ship s Speed The manually entered ship s speed must correspond to the current speed otherwise the control quality can be seriously impaired Indications Comment Notes Calling up parameter Stes By actuating the key the last actual Man 17 2 kts value appears The flashing LED of the key requests ac knowledgement Adjusting or updating the ship s speed ALE By actuating the key the desired value A Man 13 2 kts can be adjusted ad a ZIAN The flashing LED of the key requests ac knowledgement Acknowledging the value By actuating the key the value is ac cepted The text indication disappears Edition 27 Oct 1998 45 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 11 Change over to Speed from Log Indications Comment Notes Calling up parameter Log 12 7 kts By actuation of the key the current value appears The flashing LED of the key requests ac knowledgement owledge log selection The
51. se display after 15 s 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot Indications Comment Notes owledging the set course preset heading preselection The ship starts the heading change ma neuver The heading change maneuver is Radius executed with regard to the limit value Uer adjustment for R o T see Section 2 9 14 Heading The heading change maneuver is com pleted as soon as the heading corre sponds to the set course preset head I C f ing preselection I h Set Course Edition 27 Oct 1998 9 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 7 Operating Mode of Track Control 2 7 1 Definitions NEXT WPT FROM WPT TO WPT WOL T current WOL ship s position Fig 1 Definitions WPT Waypoint Track Section A track section is the route between two WPT TO WPT Waypoint to be steered for the WPT being considered as a TO WPT as long as the associated track change maneuver is not terminated and the new track section has not been reached FROM WPT The FROM WPT is the previous waypoint NEXT WPT The NEXT WPT is the waypoint following the TO WPT WOL Means wheel over line and is that line of the track where the Approach Time ECDIS ECS Control Parameters planned track change maneuver is in
52. t Shrt During track control the distance to the TO WPT is too short Trek Ctrl Interr Dist TO NEXT Wpt During track control the distance between the TO WPT and the NEXT WPT is too short Trek Ctrl Interr WOLine Overrun During track control the wheel over line has been reached be fore the geometrical check has been per formed Trck Ctrl Interr Too Close To Wpt During track control the ship is too close to the waypoint The approach would end after track end or af ter start of next track change Trck Ctrl Interr Wot Not Ahead During track control the bearing to the new waypoint after having finished track change maneuver does not fit with the heading of the ship after the turn Modification of route during track control Effects on Operation Automatic change over from track con trol to course control heading control Measures Check ECDIS Start track control again Check position infor mation at ECDIS Perform restart of EC DIS None Check route For ex planation of the error see Section 2 7 9 4 Check route Check route For ex planation of the error see Section 2 7 9 4 Check route Check route Restart track control Track End Passed Selec Headg Ctrl During track control the track end passed The alarm comes up every 30s until having changed over to course control head ing control or HAND
53. t set course preset heading with a 1 10 degree of resolu tion J Setrudder P 10 Indicates the current set rudder position P for Port S for Starboard 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 54 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 19 Dimming Indications Comment Notes Dimming the indications or key illumination Actuating a key results in that the lumi nosity is varied 2 9 20 Lamp Test Indications Comment Notes Starting the lamp test only possible in the operating mode NP2030 PASSIVE By actuating the keys simultaneously the lamp test adjusts itself Subject to test All displays 7 segment display Status indications LPPES Status indications of keys Ifi All indicating elements of P the text line 16 pcs Audible signalling Heading The test lasts for approx 10s subse quently the last valid indicator surface CI CI CI g appears LI LILI A In case a visual error is recognized the 999 al Raytheon Marine Service must be in formed for REASONS OF SAFETY Set Course Edition 27 Oct 1998 55 3271E APO1 S01 DOCO12 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 10 System Messages 2 10 1 Alarms Indications Comment Notes
54. ta take over to be acknowledged owledging the new compass value Radius R o T Set Course Prior to any departure check coincidence of heading and compass reading 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 30 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 9 2 Manual Synchronization of Gyro Compass Heading The synchronization is only required with missing coarse shaft trans mission via the course PCB in systems without STANDARD 20 Due to e g a power breakdown synchronization trouble can occur during transmission of the gyro compass heading to the autopilot The NP2030 senses this condition during a system start the Syn chronization alarm is triggered Indications Comment Notes Calling up parameter possible with exclusive fine shaft transmission only MIL Synchr 234 6 TN By actuating the key the current heading value appears The flashing LED of the key requests ac knowledgement ng the synchronization value The synchronization value is read off from the gyro compass e g 238 4 By actuating the key the value has to be ad justed MIL Synchr 238 4 FAS The flashing LED requests acknowledge ment owledging the synchronization value The text indication disappears Heading of the gyro compass display l 1 U The actual heading corresponds t
55. tended to start The approach time is that time before the WOL when the approach message is indicated on the operator unit Electronic Chart Display and Information System Track planning system system where the the planning of the track and the input of the WPTs is performed Electronic Chart System Rudder Limit Rate of Turn R o T Radius 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 10 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot 2 7 2 2 7 3 Principle of Operation The NP2030 is capable of storing up to 4 WPTs in its WPT memory Before track control is started WPTs are transmitted to the NP2030 This process is called initialization Fur ther WPTs are transmitted during track control from the ECDIS to the NP2030 after re quest of the NP2030 After initialization the NP2030 is switched into the operating mode of track control and the ship turns in to the first track section Within a time of between 3 to 6 min before a track change maneuver starts the opera tor s attention is drawn to the forthcoming track change maneuver by means of a mes sage on the operator unit The time can be selected on the ECDIS This message is to be acknowledged by the operator 30 s before the track change maneuver starts the op erator is requested by the operator unit to acknowledge the forthcoming track change At the end of the route the operator s attention is drawn by an alarm to the track end a
56. trol is activated 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 16 Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot NEXT WPT Key Track Control Message APPROACH NEW TRACK 70 Key Set FROM WPT Fig 4 Changing over to Track Control on transmitting a FROM WPT by the ECDIS NOTE In case of failure of the ECDIS during track control automatic change over from track control to course control heading control takes place In that situation the response of the NP2030 is different It is described under No or Invalid Status from ECDIS see Section 2 7 9 3 Edition 27 Oct 1998 17 3271E AP01 S01 D0C012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 7 5 Track Change Maneuver See Fig 5 Attention The track change maneuvers are planned and checked on the ECDIS No check within the NP2030 takes place A limitation however is incorporated If a non realizable small radius is transmitted to the NP2030 this may lead to hard over rudder positions On planning the routes attention is to be paid to the fact that from the end of the radius of a track change maneuver to the beginning of the radius of the next track change ma neuver at least 350 m are to be planned This distance is required to bring the ship to the necessary rate of turn The minimum distance between both radii depends on the vessels maneuverability If this is not the case the result may
57. ve Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot Indications Comment Notes Direct set course preset heading input Operation mode course control heading control Q I Press and turn the knob Heading The new set course preset heading is already accepted while the knob is being I n turned and the heading change maneu I L1 J LI ver is initiated Acknowledgement with the set key is not required Attention depending on the configuration See Be of the NP2030 R o T or Radius is active I Configuration setting Maneuver No has I H H been selected Selected navigation parameter Radius or Set Course R o T is active Configuration setting Maneuver Yes has been selected The selected navigation parameter is not active the ships turn with an R o T of up to 120 min In case of an preselected R o T value gt 120 min the presetting remains valid unchanged Attention the rudder limitation remains active The configuration setting can be checked refer to Service Manual Sec tion 1 Edition 27 Oct 1998 33 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 2 9 4 Change over between the Parameters Radius and R o T for the Heading Change Maneuver The change over takes place via a double function key Rate of Turn determines the maximum rate of turn min by which a heading change maneuver is performed Entry of
58. w value and a change of heading can be more than an all around circle Caution In case of a malfunction it means a heading jump with an adaption to the new heading value the initialized heading change maneuovre will be aborted Edition 27 Oct 1998 II 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual 3271E AP01 S01 DOC012 IV Edition 27 Oct 1998 Adaptive Autopilot NP2030 W1 Operator Manual ANSCH TZ Autopilot General Equipment Overview The NP2030 is a modern adaptive autopilot system designed for all sizes of sea going ships The autopilot equipment is composed of Operator Unit Type AP01 U01 Control Unit Type AP01 U04 Connection Cable VN ll l 8j O e A IB IN h l amp j 9 I i L l e e e e e CD p kelele dieel ele eeek Operator Unit Type APO1 UO1 Control Unit Type APO1 UO4 Operato
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