The sprung to centre Override Switch provides direct access to control of the rudder position (angle) as it is self activating when the lever is moved to Port or Stbd of the amidships position. When activated by lever movement, the Override condition is automatically signalled to the Steering Mode Selector Switch (NT1000 STMS) and the STMS Control Panel displays “OVERRIDE ACTIVE” accompanied by an audible alarm.

Once activated by Override lever movement, the Override condition will “latch” and will remain operational until cancelled using the “STOP OVERRIDE” keypad on the Steering Mode Selector Switch (STMS).

During the Override operational (active) condition, the Override control function is the same as standard Non Follow Up rudder positioning allowing the vessel to be steered away from danger immediately and without the need for any other switch selector changes etc.

Typically, the NT1001 OVSW Override electrical connections are routed as directly as possible to the rudder system via the Steering Amplifier (bypassing the Steering Controller).

The NT1001 Override Switch should ideally be mounted close to the Steering Mode Selector Switch (STMS) and is, typically, intended to be an integral component of a Navitron Steering Console or desk control panel.