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Alphamulticourse MFC
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AlPHAMulTicourse MFc JoYsTicK/AuToPiloT sYsTeM For seA AND riVer NAViGATioN Based upon the combined expertise of Alphatron Marine and Navis, the Alphamulticourse MFC system is a versatile ship control system designed for workboats, yachts, patrol vessels, windfarm service vessels, for operation at sea and restricted inland waters. eAsY oPerATioN The Alphamulticourse MFC system is designed with ease of operation in mind. A unique multifunction steering joystick/tiller combination is the only device the vessel is controlled from. The Alphamulticourse MFC is containing a fully wheel mark type...

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AlPHAMulTicourse MFc oPerATioN MoDes AuToPiloT coNTrol MoDes • “Auto” control mode – Automatic Heading control • “trAcK” control mode – controls vessel motion on straight legs (ECDIS or ECS can be used as an external track controller in this mode, TCS Category A) • “AutoNAV” control mode – controls vessel motion on straight legs and turns by an external ECDIS (TCS Category C) “survey system” • “Dodge” control mode – Direct manual control of synchronized rudders, using the rotary knob on operator unit • “override” control mode - Direct manual control of synchronized rudders, using external...

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JoYsTicK MANuAl The “JoYsticK mANuAl” control mode provides you with the variety of ways to control your vessels motion. The rotating knob on the main unit allowing you to steer the vessel freely, also makes it possible to set the rotation for the vessel. ANcHor WATcH (OPTION) • Follow up • Rate steering • Controle lever This completely automatic position keeping mode (“holD positioN”) maintains the ship in a selected position. Fore, aft and athwartships forces from propellers, rudders and thruster are commanded by the Alphamulticourse MFC to keep the vessel in preset position. This mode is...

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Operator unit Multicommand joystick/steering tiller Propulsion Unit Control Unit Mode Switch Selector Synchronization and commutation unit Junction box for the propulsion unit (depends On configuration) • Hold Position Control Unit ("Hold Position" and "Anchor Watch" control modes) Additional operator unit, including multicommand joystick steering tiliel" J1 Two propellers. Either CPP or FPP with reverse clutch, two rudders and bow thfuster J2 One propeller. Either CPP or FPP with reverse clutch, one rudder, bow thruster and stern thruster J3 Two stern Azimuth Z-drives J4 Two propellers....

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Alphatron Marine B.V. Harbour 115 Schaardijk 23 3063 NH Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 453 4000 F +31 (0)10 452 9214 P.O. Box 21003 3001 AA Rotterdam deepsea@alphatronmarine.com www.alphatronmarine.com

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