Rudder Test - Simrad AP25 Manual

Rudder Test

If the boat uses power assisted steering, it is important that the
Note !
engine or electric motor used to enable the power assist steering
be turned on prior to this test.
Bring the rudder manually to midship position before starting the
test.
Stand CLEAR of the wheel and do not attempt to take manual
Caution !
control of the wheel during this test!
The Rudder test is verified by the display showing 'Motor OK',
'Solenoids OK', or 'Failed'. If 'Failed' is given, check for
correct electrical connection.
When test is finished the display will read:
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Configuration and setup
Activate the automatic rudder
test by turning the course knob
clockwise.
Note!
The automatic rudder test can
be aborted any time by pressing
the STBY button.
The AP25 will after a few
seconds issue a series of PORT
and STBD rudder commands to
automatically verify correct
rudder direction. It detects
minimum power to drive the
rudder and then reduces the
rudder speed if it exceeds the
maximum recommended speed
(8°/sec.) for autopilot operation.
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