Boat Type; Drive Unit Voltage - Simrad AP16 Manual

Simrad AP16 Autopilot
Select STANDBY mode and enter the Installation Menu as
previously described. Select Dockside by pressing STBD 1
button and confirm by pressing the STBD 10 button.

Boat type

Drive unit voltage

Set the drive unit voltage to the correct level. The selections are
12V, 24V, or 32V and should be set to the voltage specified for
your drive unit.
Refer to the drive unit table on page 60 for information.
The drive engage/bypass clutch output follows the same voltage
as set for the drive unit. It is not possible to select a higher
voltage than the input voltage.
Selection of improper voltage level for your drive unit may
Caution !
damage both the drive unit and the autopilot computer even if
the protection circuits in the autopilot computer are activated.
During the Rudder Test, the AP16 system will automatically
detect whether the drive unit is a reversible motor or whether a
solenoid is operated.
The drive unit voltage setting does not apply when operating
Note !
solenoids on a continuous running pump/steering gear. Hence,
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− Wind shift limit
Actual boat type is selected by
pressing the STBD 10 or PORT 10
buttons. The options are: Planing,
Displacement, Sail and Outboard.
Type of boat selected will affect the
steering parameters, and the
functions available in the autopilot
system. Select appropriate Boat type
and press STBD 1 button.
To change the voltage press the
STBD 10 or PORT 10 buttons.
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