Simrad QS50 Quick Stick User Manual
MANUAL
SIMRAD QS50
Quick Stick
20222246A Sw.1.1 English
Simrad QS50 Quick Stick
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About this document
Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by
09.05.06 NG NS ThH Rev. A
First edition
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or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use
of this document.
Introduction
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Contents
1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION...............................................5
1.1 General..................................................................................................5
1.2 How to use this manual.........................................................................5
2 OPERATION................................................................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
3 INSTALLATION.........................................................12
3.1 Mounting.............................................................................................12
3.2 QS50 connection.................................................................................13
4 MAINTENANCE.........................................................15
5 SERVICE...................................................................16
5.1 How to replace a defective joystick....................................................16
5.2 How to replace the back cover............................................................17
6 SPARE PARTS LIST...................................................18
7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................19
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System description
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1 SYSTEM 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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2 OPERATION
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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