4.2 MAIN HELM STATION DASHBOARD
In order to make the description of the control devices on the upper deck easier, the following main sections have been identified:
- Central control panel section
- Backup panel
SECTION A - Dashboard - Central section
- Multifunction display
- Multifunction display
It allows the on-board systems to be monitored and managed.
- Magnetic compass
- Multifunction display
- Monitoring display
This allows the on-board systems to be monitored and managed.
- Touch screen display
- VHF
It is a radiotelephone with digital selective calling (DSC).
Distress keys and call are protected by the use accidental.
Single calls or group can be adequately performed from the keyboard using both the internal list or typing the number directly.
Your yacht is equipped with a AIS system.
AIS (automatic identification system) is a communication system for the exchange of navigation data.
- Engine management button
It allows you to:
- Start the engines;
- Stop the engines;
- Stop the engines in emergency;
- Throttle
They allow you to control the operation of the engines and inverters.
- Horn activation button
- Automatic pilot control panel
It allows to monitor and set the parameters of the autopilot.
WARNING
At high speed, the use of the autopilot is dangerous and not recommended.
Anyway, be always very careful during navigation also when the autopilot is in use.
- Steering wheel
- Thrusters control panel
It enables operation and handling of the thrust generated by the thrusters.
- Electronic steering control display
Enables the electronic steering to be monitored and managed.
- Monitoring system control panel
Enables the management of multifunction displays.
- Touch screen display.
NOTE
For further information on use and maintenance, please refer to the manufacturer’s manual.
SECTION B - Dashboard - Backup Panel
The backup panel is located under the right dashboard section and has the following utilities:
- Fire control unit
- SD reader
- Cyclic selector
Controls the operation of closed circuit surveillance cameras on board.
- Stabilizing fins and bow/stern thrusters control display
It controls and monitors the operation of stabilizing fins and bow/stern thrusters.
- N.U.C. activation button
- OBD socket
- Gyroscopic stabilizer control panel
It allows monitoring and setting the functioning of the gyroscopic stabilizer.
Field of view from main helm position