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Steering Controls explained

Non Follow Up Joystick - 'bang, bang' steering. When the operator moves the lever to port or starboard the rudder will continue to move. As soon as the operator releases the lever, the lever will spring back to the centre position and the rudder will remain in the position where the lever was released.

Non Follow Up Wheel - 1/4 Turn to Port & Starboard - 'bang, bang' steering. When the operator moves the wheel to port or starboard the rudder will continue to move. As soon as the operator releases the wheel, the wheel will spring back to the centre position and the rudder will remain in the position where the wheel was released.

Electric Helm Unit - 2.2 turns lock to lock. An applied helm indicator will be supplied with the electric helm unit. The needle on the applied helm indicator will move first when the operator demands and angle (for example 35 degrees to port). The Rudder will then move to until it reaches this position. The rudder movement will be shown on a rudder angle indicator.

FFU Knob - Hand held console, when the operator turns the stainless steel pin to point to a required angle, the rudder will move unitl that position is reached or another angle has been demanded. The rudder movement will be shown on a rudder angle indicator.

FFU Lever- With AluminIum lever, when the operator turns the stainless steel pin to point to a required angle, the rudder will move unitl that position is reached or another angle has been demanded. The rudder movement will be shown on a rudder angle indicator.