7198 Dual Lever, Full Follow-Up / Jog Combination Controller

This dual mode combination dual lever is an extension of Kobelts 7197 single lever controller. Each lever provides Full Follow-Up rudder control with a jog steering as the secondary control for each steering gear.

The 7198 is intended for electric over hydraulic steering systems with two steering gears that are hydraulically and mechanically independent of each other. To complete the system, 7173-K steering amplifier, steering (directional control) solenoid valves are required for each gear. Such as a rudder feedback unit complete with potentiometers and limit switches. For systems with more than one station, a transfer box and station selector switches at each station are also required.

The 7198 system can provide synchronized rudder control with one lever (right hand side by default) and/or independent rudder control with each lever controlling its own steering gear. The helm order indicator and rudder angle indicator must match before selecting FFU mode control.

In the event a problem occurs with the steering amplifier or the rudder feed back unit, you can switch mode to jog steering. Then push the lever hard over against the enclosed springs on either end. Releasing the handle will cause the lever to spring back about five degrees. The steering gear stops and stays in that position until you operate the jog lever again.

Each control unit of the 7198 can accommodate with up to three potentiometers and two limit switches. With ample space between the two levers, optional items such as mode selector switches for selection of synchronized or independently operated rudders can be added. Also optional station transfer switches can be added. The controller (with the exception of switches and potentiometers) is constructed entirely of die cast bronze.

See product sheet to select the right configuration (download specifications).