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TMQ AP4 | Revision Date: 01.07.2022 Version 10588
When the commercial timer is
enabled and the autopilot is in
control of the boat (i.e.: in AUTO,
GPS or REMOTE AUTO mode),
the AP4 internal alarm sounds after
completion of the selected interval
and the louder external alarm one
minute later, unless the timer is
previously reset.
In SET, PWR and remote POWER
modes, the timer can be set to any
required time as for a pleasure boat.
Autopilot Operation -
Remote Control
The following is a brief overview of
the capabilities of the AP4 autopilot
with remote control units. Each is
described in more detail later in the
manual. The RFU control mode
must be selected in order to use the
remotes, apart from the front panel
knob and the jog levers.
Hand Remote
Hand Remote Auto Steer
The AP4 can be controlled with a
hand remote unit. Auto and power
steer modes can be selected. Special
remote response mode r-1 must be
set in AP4.
To engage auto steer mode with
Hand Remote Unit
• Switch AP4 MODE to SET, AUTO
or PWR
• Set remote knob to centre position
• Switch remote switch to AUTO
• Pilot locks on to boat heading as
for normal autopilot
• Change course by +/- 90º by
rotating knob
Note: If remote switch is already in
the AUTO position, move switch to
OFF and then back to AUTO.
To disengage auto steer mode with
Remote Unit
• Switch remote switch to OFF
• Pilot is now in SET mode
• Boat is now steered manually
Note: When the autopilot has
been "turned o" using a remote
unit (eg: hand remote, etc), the
MODE switch may be in the AUTO
or PWR position BUT steering is
under manual control (AUTO LED
indicator would be o).
To re-engage the autopilot, use
the remote unit switch or move the
MODE switch to SET then back to
AUTO. Remote auto steering will
also be disengaged by changing
the position of the AP4 MODE
switch
