Raytheon Anschütz NautoPilot 5000 Series User manual

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NautoPilot® 5000 Series
Operator Manual
NP 5100
NP 5300
NP 5400
NP 5500
NautoPilot® Operator Unit 102-890 NG001/NG002/NG003
Additional Autopilot Control Unit

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Change History
Edition
Date
Change
001
March 2020
Toe Angle added in chapter 2.3.6.4 and aligned with service
manual, note moved to chapter 2.3.6.3, changes added for
NG003, 6.3 note (central dimming) changed
002
July 2020
minor changes in list of abbreviations and spelling
003
March 2021
Table 3 updated
Several additions to chapter 7 (Responsibility Transfer)
Alert List updated and moved to the annex

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Table of Contents
1Description.............................................................................................................................1
1.1 About the manuals............................................................................................................6
1.2 Technical Data..................................................................................................................7
1.2.1 Mechanical Data........................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Electrical Data............................................................................................................7
1.3 Explanation of parameters and operation modes..............................................................9
1.3.1 Yawing.......................................................................................................................9
1.3.2 Rudder.......................................................................................................................9
1.3.3 Counter rudder ........................................................................................................10
1.3.4 Ship Load (for Adaptive mode only).........................................................................10
1.3.5 Heading Monitor ......................................................................................................10
1.3.6 OFF Heading...........................................................................................................11
1.3.7 Course Trim.............................................................................................................12
1.3.8 Track Econ ..............................................................................................................13
1.3.9 Acceleration Monitor (for NautoPilot® 5400 and 5500 only)..................................... 13
1.3.10 Adaptive mode (Weather Adaptivity)........................................................................13
1.3.11 Information about the Steering Switch .....................................................................13
1.4 Basic operation modes ...................................................................................................14
1.4.1 Explanation of used symbols ...................................................................................15
1.4.2 Standby and not ready (- - - -)..................................................................................15
1.4.3 Operation mode Heading Control ............................................................................16
1.4.4 Operation mode Course Control (- not for NP 5100 -) ............................................19
1.4.5 Operation mode Track Control................................................................................. 22
1.4.5.1 Starting Track Control by RAYTHEON Anschütz ECDIS........................................26
1.4.5.1.1 Changing over to Track Control, GO- TO- WAYPOINT Maneuver.........................30
1.4.5.1.2 Changing over to Track Control RETURN- TO- TRACK Maneuver ........................31
1.4.5.1.3 Track Change Maneuver.........................................................................................33
1.4.5.1.4 Interruption of Track Control ...................................................................................36
1.4.5.1.5 Changing TO- WPT and NEXT- WPT without InterruptingTrack Control ................36
1.4.5.1.6 End of Track...........................................................................................................38
1.4.5.1.7 Error Considerations...............................................................................................39
1.4.5.1.7.1 No Position...................................................................................................40
1.4.5.1.7.2 No or invalid Status from ECDIS..................................................................40

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1.4.5.1.7.3 Missing Waypoint (NP5500 only)..................................................................42
1.4.5.1.7.4 Track Control Impossible (NP5500 only)......................................................42
1.4.6 Operation mode Waypoint Steering .........................................................................45
1.4.7 Manual.....................................................................................................................45
1.4.8 Override...................................................................................................................46
2Operation .............................................................................................................................47
2.1 Operation elements at the NautoPilot® Operator Unit.....................................................47
2.2 Structure of parameter and adjustments.........................................................................50
2.3 Touchscreenfunctions / adjustments..............................................................................51
2.3.1 TendencyBar...........................................................................................................54
2.3.2 Switching between night and day displays...............................................................55
2.3.3 Switching and Adjusting Rad/RoT............................................................................56
2.3.4 Using and switching between Economy and Precision mode (not for NP 5100).......57
2.3.5 Displays for additional information and records........................................................58
2.3.5.1 HDG/Rudder Plot display.......................................................................................59
2.3.5.2 Track Data display.................................................................................................62
2.3.5.3 NP 5000 Actual Rudder display.............................................................................65
2.3.5.4 Acceleration Monitor display (- only for NP 5400 and NP 5500 - ).........................67
2.3.5.4.1 Application hints for the Acceleration Monitor .........................................................70
2.3.5.5 Position Monitoring display (- not for NP 5100 - ) .................................................72
2.3.5.6 Ship Data display...................................................................................................79
2.3.6 Page function...........................................................................................................80
2.3.6.1 Heading.................................................................................................................82
2.3.6.2 Speed....................................................................................................................86
2.3.6.3 RoT & Radius........................................................................................................87
2.3.6.4 Toe Angle..............................................................................................................88
2.3.6.5 Limit values............................................................................................................89
2.3.6.6 Parameter settings.................................................................................................90
2.3.7 Test of NautoPilot® Operator Unit............................................................................92
2.3.8 Quick Tune ..............................................................................................................93
2.3.8.1 Calling up parameter sets......................................................................................94
2.3.8.2 Modification of a parameter set..............................................................................96
2.4 Switching ON/OFF..........................................................................................................97
3Summary of possible adjustments, parameter settings and configurations...........................99

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4Modes of operation, recommended adjustments/settings, examples..................................101
4.1 Explanation of symbols used at the Autopilot................................................................101
4.2 General notes and recommendations...........................................................................102
4.3 Heading Control............................................................................................................103
4.3.1 Precondition for switching from Standby mode to Heading Control mode..............103
4.3.2 Procedure to switch from Standby or Override to Heading Control mode............... 105
4.3.3 Procedure to switch from Course Control mode to Heading Control mode ............106
4.3.4 Procedure to switch from Track Control mode to Heading Control mode ...............107
4.3.5 Switching off the Heading Control mode................................................................108
4.3.6 Heading change in Heading Control mode.............................................................109
4.3.6.1 Preselected heading change in Heading Control mode .......................................110
4.3.6.2 Direct heading change in Heading Control mode.................................................112
4.4 Course Control..............................................................................................................113
4.4.1 Preconditions for switching to Course Control mode.............................................. 113
4.4.2 Procedure to switch from Heading Control mode to Course Control mode.............115
4.4.3 Procedure to switch from Track Control mode to Course Control mode.................116
4.4.4 Switching off Course Control mode........................................................................ 116
4.4.5 AS application........................................................................................................117
4.4.6 Course change in Course Control mode................................................................ 118
4.4.7 Lost position value in Course Control mode........................................................... 121
4.5 Track Control ................................................................................................................ 121
4.5.1 Track Control mode with RAYTHEON Anschütz ECDIS......................................... 121
4.5.2 Preconditions for switching to Track Control mode.................................................122
4.5.3 Waypoint steering mode in combination with GPS, chart plotter or equivalent
navigation system........................................................................................... 123
4.5.4 Switching off Track Control and Waypoint Steering mode......................................127
5Description Additional Autopilot Control Unit (AACU).........................................................130
5.1 Switching ON / OFF......................................................................................................130
5.2 Operation elements of the Additional Autopilot Control Unit.......................................... 131
5.2.1 Date and Time Information.....................................................................................131
5.2.2 Navigation.............................................................................................................. 132
5.2.3 Autopilot Values..................................................................................................... 133
5.2.4 Menu .....................................................................................................................133
5.2.5 Panel.....................................................................................................................134
5.2.6 Control...................................................................................................................136

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5.3 Using the Joystick.........................................................................................................136
5.4 Operation......................................................................................................................138
5.4.1 Heading Control.....................................................................................................138
5.4.2 Course Control.......................................................................................................138
5.5 Set Rudder Limit...........................................................................................................140
5.6 Alerts of the Additional Autopilot Control Unit................................................................141
5.7 Show / Hide the Curved Heading Line ..........................................................................141
5.8 Switching between night and day display (dimming) Change Display Colors ................142
5.9 Adjust Dimming.............................................................................................................143
6Superior operation features................................................................................................144
6.1 Changing the license key..............................................................................................144
6.2 Software update............................................................................................................144
6.3 Handling of more than one NautoPilot® Operator Unit in a steering system (Master -
Slave - application)...................................................................................................145
6.3.1 OU Display indication.............................................................................................147
6.3.2 Procedure to change NautoPilot® Operator Unit status (active - inactive).............148
6.4 Handling of more than one NautoPilot® Operator Unit in a steering system (Master -
Master - application).................................................................................................150
6.4.1 Specifics for a Master - Master - Application.........................................................150
7Alert/status message handling............................................................................................152
7.1 Alert Management Icons...............................................................................................155
7.2 Possible alarms, warnings and cautions .......................................................................156
7.3 Other alarms.................................................................................................................157
7.3.1 Central alarm.........................................................................................................157
7.3.2 System alarm.........................................................................................................157
7.3.2.1 Specials on Heading Failure................................................................................158
8Annex.................................................................................................................................159

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: NautoPilot® 5000 Series, Operator Unit....................................................................................2
Figure 2: Additional Autopilot Control Unit (AACU)...................................................................................4
Figure 3: Standalone application for the NautoPilot® 5000 Series...........................................................5
Figure 4: Integrated application of NautoPilot® 5000 Series....................................................................5
Figure 5: Course Trim angle ..................................................................................................................12
Figure 6: Heading Control after manual set heading adjustment............................................................18
Figure 7: Principle of Course Control versus Heading Control................................................................19
Figure 8: Explanations for a heading change in Course Control.............................................................20
Figure 9: Principle of Course Control display .........................................................................................20
Figure 10: Course Control after manual set heading adjustment............................................................21
Figure 11: Principle of Track Control......................................................................................................23
Figure 12: Example for GO- TO- WAYPOINT Maneuver for NP5100, NP5300 and NP5400 .................27
Figure 13: Geometrical Requirements of GO- TO- WAYPOINT maneuvers...........................................28
Figure 14: Example of Five Different GO- TO- WAYPOINT maneuvers depending on the initial heading
..............................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 15: Changing over to Track Control - on transmitting a FROM- WPT by the ECDIS....................32
Figure 16: Procedure of the Track Change maneuver (Example)...........................................................33
Figure 17: Extreme Case Example of a Track Change maneuver..........................................................35
Figure 18: Changing TO- WPT and NEXT- WPT without Interrupting Track Control..............................36
Figure 19: Intended RETURN- TO- TRACK maneuver Impossible with the Ship too Close to the TO-
WPT.......................................................................................................................................................43
Figure 20: Track Control impossible with the Distance to the Track too large.........................................43
Figure 21: NautoPilot® Operator Unit (operation elements)...................................................................47
Figure 22: Structure to adjust parameters and values............................................................................50
Figure 23: First display (after switching ON the NautoPilot® Operator Unit)...........................................51
Figure 24: Tendency bar........................................................................................................................54
Figure 25: First display (after switching ON the NautoPilot® Operator Unit in night mode, black/white).55
Figure 26: First Display (heading changes with RoT is selected). ..........................................................56
Figure 27: First Display (Eco/Prec switchover).......................................................................................57
Figure 28: Switching to display selection................................................................................................58
Figure 29: Displays for HDG /Rudder Plot..............................................................................................59
Figure 30: Example of a SET request after a parameter has been changed ..........................................59
Figure 31: Displays for Track Data.........................................................................................................62
Figure 32: Example of a request to press SET after a parameter has been changed.............................63
Figure 33: Display for NP 5000 Actual Rudder with one and 2 rudders..................................................65

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Figure 34: Displays for Acceleration Monitor..........................................................................................67
Figure 35: Example of a request to press ”SET” after a parameter has been changed...........................69
Figure 36: Display for the Position Monitoring function (no limit exceeded)............................................72
Figure 37: Display for the Position Monitoring function (limit exceeded).................................................73
Figure 38: Display for the Position Monitoring function (limit exceeded and different drift) .....................74
Figure 39: Display for the Position Monitoring function (general information) .........................................75
Figure 40: Displays for Position Monitoring (adjustments)......................................................................76
Figure 41: Example of a request to press SET after a parameter has been changed.............................78
Figure 42: Display of Ships data (example)............................................................................................79
Figure 43: Page function displays ..........................................................................................................80
Figure 44: Indicated values/parameters (Page function) ........................................................................81
Figure 45: Calling- up values for adjustment (Page function) .................................................................82
Figure 46: Heading source selection (Page function).............................................................................82
Figure 47: Heading source selection (”Page” function) - heading source not available or INS................84
Figure 48: Heading sensor failed ...........................................................................................................84
Figure 49: Speed sensor and Heading sensor doubtful..........................................................................85
Figure 50: Speed sensor and Heading sensor failed..............................................................................85
Figure 51: Speed source and speed value (Page function)...................................................................86
Figure 52: RoT & Radius (Page function)..............................................................................................87
Figure 53: Toe Angle..............................................................................................................................88
Figure 54: Limit values (Page function).................................................................................................89
Figure 55: Parameter setting (Page function)........................................................................................90
Figure 56: Example of a request to press SET after a parameter has been changed.............................91
Figure 57: Selection of adaptive and non-adaptive mode.......................................................................93
Figure 58: Displays for parameter sets...................................................................................................94
Figure 59: Modification of a parameter set.............................................................................................96
Figure 60: Autopilot Values..................................................................................................................133
Figure 61: Section Panel......................................................................................................................134
Figure 62: Section Control ...................................................................................................................136
Figure 63: Joystick...............................................................................................................................136
Figure 64: Master- and Slave NautoPilot® Operator Units..................................................................145
Figure 65: Principle of master slave NautoPilot® Operator Unit...........................................................146
Figure 66: Indication OU Display” in slave operator unit.......................................................................147
Figure 67: Alert messages at the NautoPilot® Operator Unit (example for long text) ...........................152
Figure 68: Alert messages at the NautoPilot® Operator Unit (example for short text) ..........................152

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Table of Tables
Table 1 Overview NautoPilot® types (variants)..................................................................................4
Table 2 Used symbols......................................................................................................................15
Table 3 NautoPilot® Operator Unit (operation elements) .................................................................47
Table 4 Operating and monitoring elements of initial display after turning-on....................................52
Table 5 Softkeys for Display Selection.............................................................................................58
Table 6 Softkeys for HDG/Rudder Plot Display................................................................................60
Table 7 Softkeys for Track Data Display ..........................................................................................63
Table 8 Softkeys for NP 5000 Actual Rudder Display.......................................................................66
Table 9 Softkeys for Acceleration Monitor Display............................................................................68
Table 10 Definitions within the Position Monitoring Display................................................................75
Table 11 Softkeys for Position Monitoring Displays............................................................................77
Table 12 Indicated values/parameters (Page function).......................................................................81
Table 13 Meanings of Limit Values (Page function) ...........................................................................89
Table 14 Meanings of parameter Settings (Page function).................................................................91
Table 15 Meanings of Parameter Memory .........................................................................................95
Table 16 Meanings of parameters for Parameter sets........................................................................97
Table 17 Summary of possible Adjustments, Parameter Settings and Configurations........................99
Table 18 Checks to be made before switching from Standby to Heading Control.............................104
Table 19 Procedure to switch from Standby to Heading Control Mode.............................................105
Table 20 Procedure to switch from Course Control mode to Heading Control Mode........................106
Table 21 Procedure to switch from Track Control mode to Heading Control Mode...........................107
Table 22 Procedure to switch off Heading Control Mode..................................................................108
Table 23 Procedure for changing heading in Heading Control mode................................................109
Table 24 Procedure for changing preselected heading in Heading Control mode ............................110
Table 25 Procedure for a direct heading change in Heading Control mode......................................112
Table 26 Checks to be made before switching to Course Control mode...........................................113
Table 27 Procedure to switch from Heading Control mode to Course Control mode........................115
Table 28 Procedure to switch off Course Control mode in standalone application............................116
Table 29 Procedure to switch off Course Control mode in AS application........................................117
Table 30 Procedure for a course change in Course Control mode...................................................119
Table 31 Checks to be made before switching to Track Control with RAYTHEON Anschütz ECDIS 122
Table 32 Checks to be made before switching to waypoint steering using GPS, chart plotter or
equivalent navigation systems .............................................................................................................126

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Table 33 Procedure to switch off Track Control mode......................................................................127
Table 34 Operation elements AACU ................................................................................................131
Table 35 Example Section Navigation (AACU).................................................................................132
Table 36 Description of the Quality Indicators according to IEC 62288 ............................................132
Table 37 Description of the Quality Indicators according to IEC 62288 ............................................133
Table 38 Menu Bar Content.............................................................................................................133
Table 39 Section Panel....................................................................................................................134
Table 40 Section Control..................................................................................................................136
Table 41 Joystick operation..............................................................................................................137
Table 42 Procedure to change NautoPilot® Operator Unit status (active - inactive) without change of
control mode........................................................................................................................................148
Table 43 Procedure to change NautoPilot® Operator Unit status (active - inactive) with change of
control mode........................................................................................................................................149
Table 44 Alarms/messages alerts....................................................................................................153
Table 45 Alert management icons....................................................................................................155

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List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Accel.
Acceleration
AS
Advanced Steering
APB
Autopilot Sentence B
AACU
Additional Autopilot Control Unit
BAM
Bridge Alert Management System
CAN
Controller Area Network
Count.
Counter (- rudder)
deg
Degree
DGPS
Differential Global Positioning System
DR
Dead Reckoning
ECDIS
Electronic Chart Display and Information System
Eco/Prec
Economic/Precision
CCRS
Consistent Common Reference System
COG
Course Over Ground
Ctrl
Control
IBS
Integrated Bridge System
ID
Identification
IEC
International Electrotechnics Commission
II
Integrated Instruments (NMEA- talker for ECDIS)
IMO
International Maritime Organization
INS
Integrated Navigation System
IP
Internet Protocol
GPS
Global Positioning System
GUI
Graphical User Interface
HDG
Heading
HP
Hilfspapier (auxiliary paper)
kn
Knots
LC
Loran C
LED
Light Emitting Diode
Mag
Magnetic compass
man
Manual
min
Minute(s)
Nb
Number
NM
Nautical Mile
NMEA
National Marine Electronics Association

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NP
NautoPilot®
OM
Operator Manual
Para/Mem
Parameter/Memory
pt
port
RAD
Radius
RoT
Rate of Turn
RS
Recommended Standard
Rud
Rudder
SM
Service Manual
SOG
Speed Over Ground
SOLAS
Safety of Live at Sea
SPD
Speed
stb
Starboard
STW
Speed Trough Water
TMC
Transmitting Magnetic Compass
WPT
Waypoint
WOL
Wheel over line
XTD
Cross Track Error

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Safety Instructions
To prevent dangerous situations, check the traffic at sea and the
sea area before and while using any control function with the
Autopilot.
Activated control functions, such as Heading Control, Course
Control or Track Control shall be monitored after their activation.
Waypoint steering mode must not be used on vessels falling
under SOLAS convention.
Correct performance after alterations of heading / course shall
be monitored.
All control and monitor functions / modes shall be checked on a
regular basis.
NautoPilot® 5000 allows to define a rate of turn radius value for
heading / course alterations. Make sure that these values are
appropriate to the vessel’s maneuvering characteristics or
present operating conditions.
For radius-controlled heading / course alterations a valid speed
input is mandatory. Use rate of turn controlled heading/ course
alterations in case of invalid speed data.
NautoPilot® 5000 allows to define a rudder limit value for
heading / course alterations. Make sure that these values are
appropriate to the vessel’s maneuvering characteristics or
present operating conditions.
Wrong settings for radius, rate of turn, rudder and counter rudder
could cause high heeling angles.
Use of magnetic compass as a heading for Track Control mode
is not permitted.
Use a soft pen (or fingertip) to operate the touch display. Do not
use sharp or scratching items.
The buttons at the front side must never be operated by a
pointed object (ball point pen, pencil, etc.)
For cleaning the buttons and the display, a commercial, acid free
agent is to be used.
Adjustment, configuration and operation are strongly influenced
by the steering system and its application / performance.
Therefore, it is absolutely obligatory that configuration,
adjustment and operation must be performed by well trained,
experienced personnel only.

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There are 2, versions of the NautoPilot® Operator Unit available.
They differ in the housing dimensions.
For version
•NG001 see appended dimensional drawing 102-890.
HP005
•NG002, NG003 see appended dimensional drawing 102-
890. HP015
NautoSteer AS consists of 2 independent steering control
systems that are technically separated from each other. These
steering control systems can be selected by using the steering
mode selector switch.
In NFU direct mode the valves / steering gear are operated
directly without the use of electronics.
In main mode a closed loop control system is used.
Recommendation:
In case of any failure in either 1 of the 2 independent steering
control systems please switch to the other mode by using the
steering mode selector switch to retrieve the steering
capabilities of the control system (see also section 1.3.11).
Please note that depending on the system design the steering
control system may not contain a steering mode selector
switch. In this case it is strongly recommended to be familiar
with the steering control system in order to select the right
steering control in emergency situations.

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1 Description
The NautoPilot® 5000 Series is part of the Steering System Family AS (Advanced
Steering) and is used to control navigation at sea for all sizes of seagoing vessels.
The NautoPilot® 5000 Series was designed for use in high speed craft, but is
equally suited for all types of mono- and multihull vessels with any kind of
rudder control.
The NautoPilot® 5000 Series complies with IMO resolutions.
By setting a number of easily accessible parameters, the Autopilot’s steering
characteristics can be adjusted (depending on the type of NautoPilot® 5000 Series)
to the vessel’s dynamic behavior and the prevailing conditions (sea state, load).
There are 4 different types of NautoPilot® (which vary in different operation
modes) and 2 different applications:
Type: NP 5100
Type: NP 5300
Type: NP 5400
Type: NP 5500
Application: Stand alone
Application: Integrated

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NautoPilot® 5100
Manual adaption to weather and sea state with 6 sets of parameters (such as
rudder, counter rudder, yawing).
- Heading Control
- Track Control (in combination with RaytheonECDIS)
NautoPilot® 5300
Automatic adaption to weather and sea state using a rudder variance
control. Increased performance by adjusting ECONOMY/PRECISION
mode (ECONOMY = low rudder activity; PRECISION = higher steering
accuracy).
- Heading Control
- Track Control (in combination with RaytheonECDIS)
- Course Control (Course Over Ground)
Figure 1: NautoPilot® 5000 Series, Operator Unit

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NautoPilot® 5400
Automatic adaption to weather and sea state using a rudder variance control.
Increased rudder performance by adjusting ECONOMY/PRECISION mode
(ECONOMY = low rudder activity; PRECISION = higher steering accuracy).
Track change in Track Control with radius cross track distance parameters
(XTD). Fast drift compensation by implementation of Kalman filtertechnology.
- Option to select Acceleration Monitor.
- Heading Control
- Course Control
- Track Control in combination with an ECDIS
- - approved for IEC 62065 Cat C. in combination with RaytheonECDIS
- - not approved for third party ECDIS equipment
NautoPilot® 5500
Automatic adaption to weather and sea state using a rudder variance
control. Increased performance by adjusting ECONOMY/PRECISION
mode (ECONOMY = low rudder activity; PRECISION = higher steering
accuracy).
Track change in Track Control with radius cross track distance parameters
(XTD). Fast drift compensation by implementation of Kalman filter technology.
- High Precision
- Option to select Acceleration Monitor
- Heading Control
- Course Control (high precision Track Control with rudder variance control and
Kalman filter technology)
- Track Control in combination with an ECDIS
- - approved for IEC 62065 Cat C. in combination with RaytheonECDIS
- - not approved for third party ECDIS equipment
Please note:
The different types can be activated via ”software keys” and
are available on special order.

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Additional Autopilot Control Unit (AACU)
The Additional Autopilot Control unit can be purchased in addition (optional) to
the NautoPilot®.
It is a slave console of the NautoPilot® and consists of a joystick and a 12 monitor.
In addition, the AAC enables the graphical representation of a curved heading line in
the Raytheon SYNAPSIS NX ECDIS and RADAR.
Table 1 Overview NautoPilot® types (variants)
Heading
Control
Course
Control
Weather
Adaptivity
Track
Control
Category B*
Track
Control
Category C*
Cross
Acceleration
Monitor
High
Precision
Controller
NP 5100
✓
✓
NP 5300
✓
✓
✓
✓
NP 5400
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
NP 5500
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Please note:
This manual contains information for all types and modes.
Some sections are marked for their validity.
Note:
* For Track Control Category B and C:
In February 2014 the test standard for track control systems IEC 62065 has been
re- vised to edition 2. Please not that only NautoPilot® 5400 and 5500 have been
adapted to the latest test standard (introduced with software version E03).
NautoPilot® 5100 and 5300 are compliant to IEC 62065 edition 1 with software
versions E01 and E02.
Figure 2: Additional Autopilot Control Unit (AACU)