Description
Marine Gyro-Compasses and Automatic Pilots, A Handbook for Merchant Navy Officers: Volume Two, Automatic Pilots is a reference book describing automatic pilots and ancillary equipment that are normally used in British Merchant Ships.
This handbook discusses the uses, types, and advantages of automatic steering, including the different kinds of equipment and compasses found in many merchant ships. The text explains in detail the components of the Automatic Two-unit Gyropilot, the Gyro-Hydraulic Steering Control, the Tiller Pilot, and the Gyro-Electric Steering Control (all Sperry brand). This book outlines how each device is operated and maintained, as well as any possible equipment troubles that can be encountered. This handbook addresses all the different types of the Brown Automatic Steering systems, the general arrangements, principles of operation, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of the equipment. For smaller ships, the Sperry Magnetic Compass Pilot can be used because a transmitting magnetic compass bypasses the need for a gyro compass required in bigger automatic pilots. This book describes the methods of operation of the compass through the use of a chain and sprocket drive, a hydraulic power unit, or electrically operated switches, thus saving on costs. This handbook also notes the components, controls, and working principles of the Arkas Automatic Pilot, and the types of ancillary equipment such as the Course Recorder and Off-Course Alarm.
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Chapter
Types of Automatic Steering
Types of Automatic Steering
Chapter I. Automatic Two-Unit Gyropilot (Sperry)
Chapter I. Automatic Two-Unit Gyropilot (Sperry)
Description of Components
Description of Components
Chapter II. Gyro-Hydraulic Steering Control (Sperry)
Chapter II. Gyro-Hydraulic Steering Control (Sperry)
Description of Components
Description of Components
Duplex Gyro-Hydraulic Steering Control
Duplex Gyro-Hydraulic Steering Control
Chapter III. The Tiller Pilot (Sperry)
Chapter III. The Tiller Pilot (Sperry)
Description of Components
Description of Components
Chapter IV. Gyro-Electric Steering Control (Sperry)
Chapter IV. Gyro-Electric Steering Control (Sperry)
Description of Components
Description of Components
Ship's Main Steering Gear
Ship's Main Steering Gear
Chapter V. Brown Automatic Steering (I)
Chapter V. Brown Automatic Steering (I)
General Arrangement and Principle of Operation of the Equipment
General Arrangement and Principle of Operation of the Equipment
Chapter VI. Brown Automatic Steering (2): Review of Types . Operating Instructions
Chapter VI. Brown Automatic Steering (2): Review of Types . Operating Instructions
Single Unit Systems—Type F, Type F 1 and Type F 2
Single Unit Systems—Type F, Type F 1 and Type F 2
Two Unit Systems—Type E, Type E Mark II, Type FT, Combined Column and Auto-Electric
Two Unit Systems—Type E, Type E Mark II, Type FT, Combined Column and Auto-Electric
Operating Instructions—Auto-Electric
Operating Instructions—Auto-Electric
Action should the Alarm Bell ring—All Types
Action should the Alarm Bell ring—All Types
Chapter VII. Brown Automatic Steering (3): The Adjustments. Maintenance . Fault Finding
Chapter VII. Brown Automatic Steering (3): The Adjustments. Maintenance . Fault Finding
Guidance on making Adjustments for Weather and Ship Characteristics
Guidance on making Adjustments for Weather and Ship Characteristics
Chapter VIII. Automatic Pilots for Smaller Ships
Chapter VIII. Automatic Pilots for Smaller Ships
THE SPERRY MAGNETIC COMPASS PILOT
THE SPERRY MAGNETIC COMPASS PILOT
THE SESTREL–OWEN AUTOMATIC HELMSMAN
THE SESTREL–OWEN AUTOMATIC HELMSMAN
Chapter IX. The Arkas Automatic Pilot (I): General Arrangements. The Controls. Working Principles
Chapter IX. The Arkas Automatic Pilot (I): General Arrangements. The Controls. Working Principles
The J.O. (Magnetic) Model
The J.O. (Magnetic) Model
Chapter X. The Arkas Automatic Pilot (2): Pre-Sailing Checks. Operating Instructions. Maintenance
Chapter X. The Arkas Automatic Pilot (2): Pre-Sailing Checks. Operating Instructions. Maintenance
Pre-Sailing Checks (J.R. Model)
Pre-Sailing Checks (J.R. Model)
Operating Instructions (J.R. Model)
Operating Instructions (J.R. Model)
Pre-Sailing Checks (J.O. Gyro)
Pre-Sailing Checks (J.O. Gyro)
Operating Instructions (J.O. Gyro)
Operating Instructions (J.O. Gyro)
Pre-Sailing Checks and Operating Instructions (J.O. Magnetic)
Pre-Sailing Checks and Operating Instructions (J.O. Magnetic)
Chapter XI. Ancillary Equipment
Chapter XI. Ancillary Equipment
The Rudder Angle Indicator
The Rudder Angle Indicator
The Rate of Turn Indicator
The Rate of Turn Indicator
Chapter XII. Brown GMS Automatic Steering Control System
Chapter XII. Brown GMS Automatic Steering Control System
Chapter XIII. Automatic Steering
Chapter XIII. Automatic Steering
Some General Remarks and Advice
Some General Remarks and Advice
APPENDIX I: Fundamental and Electrical Principles
APPENDIX I: Fundamental and Electrical Principles
Relationships between the Units
Relationships between the Units
The Magnetic Effect of a Current
The Magnetic Effect of a Current
Electromagnetic Induction
Electromagnetic Induction
Three-Phase Systems and Induction Motor
Three-Phase Systems and Induction Motor
APPENDIX II: Amplification and Transmission of Signals
APPENDIX II: Amplification and Transmission of Signals
Valve Rectifiers and Amplifiers
Valve Rectifiers and Amplifiers
Synchro Transmitters and Receivers
Synchro Transmitters and Receivers
The Principle of the Flux Valve
The Principle of the Flux Valve
Acknowledgements and Bibliography
Acknowledgements and Bibliography
Marine Gyro-Compasses and Automatic Pilots
：A Handbook for Merchant Navy Officers
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