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  • Page 1 AP70/AP80 Operator Manual ENGLISH...
  • Page 3 The Wheelmark The AP70 and AP80 system are produced and tested in accordance with the European Marine Equipment Directive 96/98. This means that the systems comply with the highest level of tests for nonmilitary marine electronic navigation equipment existing today.
  • Page 4 About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad AP70 and AP80 Autopilot Systems. The manual will be continuously updated to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from our web sites.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Importing and exporting work profi les (AP80 only) The alarm system Message types Alarm indication Acknowledging a message The alarm dialogs Setting the alarm and warning limits Fallback and failures during automatic steering List of possible alarms and corrective actions Contents | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 6: Contents

    The settings dialog and submenus System confi guration General The settings dialog and submenus Turning on for the fi rst time Network settings Installation settings Seatrials Tuning the autopilot for optimum steering performance List of display abbreviations Contents | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    AUTO. Activates Auto and NoDrift mode (AP70) / TRACK (AP80). Activates Nav steering mode WORK. Used for selecting work profi le USB port door ALARM. Displays the Alarm listing dialog AP80 control units only USB connector Introduction | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 8: The Screen

    If a thruster is available and active, the mode info panel will be split to show thruster information. If sensor input is missing, the numbers will be replaced with hyphens. No active trusters Active thrusters No sensor input Introduction | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 9 Icon available if one or more thrusters are installed. The icon will be shaded when the trusters are unavailable for steering Active alarm message. Red icon for alarms, yellow for warnings Control unit locked Screen alive indication - white and black “balls” fade-swap color Introduction | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 10: Operational Mode Overview

    Heading Aborts the turn and uses the instantaneous compass reading as set capture heading Navigation steering. The vessel is steered to a specifi c waypoint location, or through a route set on a chart plotter Introduction | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    When the rudder is controlled by an external FU, this will be indicated in the mode display. If you press a mode key, external control is indicated in the display. Basic operation | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 12: The Menus

    A single press on the POWER key will display the light adjustment dialog. The brightness level is adjusted by the rotary knob. Repeated presses on the POWER key will toggle between preset brightness levels (10 - 6 - 3- 10 | Basic operation | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: Taking Command

    Rudder will move and active trusters rotate as long as the key is pressed. When in Standby or NFU mode you can select FU by pressing the rotary knob. The rudder angle is then set by turning the rotary knob. | 11 Basic operation | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 14: Switching From Automatic Mode To Hand Steering

    OFF: you must manually turn thrusters ON For more information see “Work profi le setup” on page 30. 12 | Basic operation | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 15 Thrusters installed and in use • Thruster(s) installed, but not confi gured for present work profi le • Thruster(s) installed, but unavailable (vessel speed is above inhibit limit) • Thruster(s) available, but turned OFF | 13 Basic operation | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Delegation Of Control In Multiple Station Systems

    You can temporarily lock units in an open system if you want to avoid accidental control from another control unit An active AP70/AP80 control unit can lock and unlock all passive control units. Activate the lock function from any active control unit by a single press on the CMD key De-activate the function with a second press on the CMD key Active locking function is indicated with a lock symbol on both active and passive units.

  • Page 17: Master Systems

    To fulfi ll this requirement the AP70/AP80 system includes a Master function. This is used in Wheelmarked systems where you permanently want to control command transfer to remote stations.
  • Page 18 Take command on selected remote by pressing the CMD key Command will be transferred to this remote, accompanied by a 2 second sound All other remote units will return to locked status 16 | Delegation of control in multiple station systems | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 19 The requesting remote will now be opened for command transfer. All other units will remain locked Take command on requesting remote by pressing the CMD key Command will be transferred to this remote, accompanied by a 2 second sound | 17 Delegation of control in multiple station systems | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: The Operational Modes

    9 for further information The mode descriptions in the following pages assumes that an external system selector has opened for autopilot operation, or that no external selector is installed. 18 | The operational modes | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Hand Steering

    From the Quick menu in STBY, NFU and FU you can change sources used for steering, display active alarms and set manual speed. The Quick menu includes access to the Settings dialogs. • Activate the Quick menu by a short press on the MENU key | 19 The operational modes | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 22: Auto Modes

    Source setup is done on initial start up of the system. It is also required to run the source selection if any part of the network has been changed or replaced. See the separate AP70/AP80 Installation manual for more details. Automatic source selection The Auto Select option will look for all sources connected to the network.
  • Page 23  Note: The PORT and STBY keys will always give immediate action, also when turn preset function is active. | 21 The operational modes | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 24 Select one of the preset course increment values in the Turn Settings dialog  Note: If 0.1 is selected, the set heading/course will be displayed with one decimal in the mode info panel. 22 | The operational modes | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: U-Turn Pattern Steering

    Warning: Navigational steering should only be used in open waters. The AP70 and AP80 can use steering information from an external navigator to direct the vessel to one specifi c waypoint location, or through a series of waypoints. In NAV mode the autopilot will steer straight legs along a route set on chart plotter ...
  • Page 26 Example: With the speed of 20 knots you should use a waypoint circle with radius 0.09 nm.  Note: The distance between any waypoints in a route must not be smaller than the radius of the waypoint arrival circle when using automatic waypoint shift. 24 | The operational modes | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 27 Start navigating Start navigating a route on your chart system Press the NAV (AP70) or TRACK key (AP80) on the autopilot Accept the waypoint as the location to steer towards to activate the navigational mode If the waypoint is not accepted within 8 seconds, the dialog will be removed and the autopilot will remain in active mode Red or green arrow symbol in the dialog indicates required course change direction.

  • Page 28: Controlling Steering Performance In Automatic And Navigational Modes

    The fi gures illustrate the eff ects of various Counter Rudder settings; Counter rudder too low; overshoot response Counter rudder too high; sluggish and creeping response Correct setting or counter rudder; ideal response 26 | The operational modes | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Simulator Mode

    When the simulator is toggled on this is indicated with a fl ashing message in the lower part of the display.  Note: Simulator mode is not available if the unit is connected to the CAN bus. | 27 The operational modes | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Work Profi Le Setup

    The AP70/AP80 has a set of predefi ned work profi les. You can edit all predefi ned profi les, and you can add new profi les. There can be up to 6 work profi les defi ned in the system. All profi les except Normal can be deleted.
  • Page 31 This parameter counteracts the eff ect of the vessel turn rate and inertia. • Range: 0.05 - 8.00 • Default: Depends on the vessel length • Initial value: Determined during sea trial | 29 Work profi le setup | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 32 Defi nes which drives that shall be used for the selected work profi le. Rudder Init rudder Defi nes how the system moves the rudder when switching from power steering to an automatic mode: 30 | Work profi le setup | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 33 Allows the user to specify if the trusters should be used to push the vessel to one side only. If no option is selected the thrusters will be used for both port and starboard course deviations. • Range: ON/OFF for Port and Starboard • Default: OFF | 31 Work profi le setup | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 34 The Files dialog will be displayed Select the USB Press the MENU key and confi rm your selection  Note: only 6 character can be used to identify the work profi le. 32 | Work profi le setup | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 35 Return to the work dialog and confi rm that the imported work profi le is available  Note: The fi rst 6 characters in the fi le name will be used as profi le name. | 33 Work profi le setup | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: The Alarm System

    The alarm system The AP70/AP80 system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. Message types There are two type of messages: • Alarms Generated when conditions are detected that critically eff ect the capability or performance of the system.

  • Page 37: Acknowledging A Message

    List of all active messages • Alarm history Alarm events, including alarm type and time/date • Alarm settings List of all alarms that can be enabled and confi gured by the user | 35 The alarm system | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 38: Setting The Alarm And Warning Limits

    Rudder is kept at fi xed angle (i.e. heading is approximately maintained if failing when heading keeping, turn is approximately maintained if failing when turning), alarm is given and autopilot goes to STBY mode. 36 | The alarm system | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 39: List Of Possible Alarms And Corrective Actions

    List of possible alarms and corrective actions The next pages includes a list of all alarms generated by the autopilot system. The AP70/AP80 control units might also display alarms received from other units connected to the system. Refer separate documentation for the relevant equipment for further descriptions of these alarms.
  • Page 40 Alarm/Warning Type Warning/Alarm condition Possible cause and recommended action Local supply voltage to AP70/AP80 missing or <5 V. Red fl ashing AP70/ AP80 power button, < 5 V Check local supply, connections and fuses to AP70/AP80 black display control units Active control unit goes silent.
  • Page 41 Work profi le). Switch to hand steering or adjust Work profi le steering in Work profi le settings. Monitor compass No data from the selected monitor compass. (Warning Lost sensor data missing only.) | 39 The alarm system | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 42 If unintended warning, check that the boat speed to the Acceleration > set g-limit Sharp turn autopilot is correct. Check that set turn rate or radius (Alarms - settings) corresponds to actual 40 | The alarm system | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 43 Thruster inhibited Vessel speed > set limit  Note: The Thruster inhibit limit will only apply when speed source is Log or SOG, not if the speed is set manually. | 41 The alarm system | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Maintenance Preventive maintenance The AP70/AP80 control units do not contain any fi eld serviceable components, therefore the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. To prevent UV damage to the plastic bezel and rubber keys, it is recommended that the sun cover (option) be fi...

  • Page 45: Software Upgrades

    Software upgrades The latest software for the AP70/AP80 will be available for download from our web sites: pro.simrad-yachting.com and www.simrad-yachting.com. Detailed instructions for how to install the software will follow the upgrade fi les. Backing up your system data It is recommended to copy the user settings fi les after the system has been commissioned.

  • Page 46: Menu Overview

    Quick menu. The diff erent settings are described in “Controlling steering performance in automatic and navigational modes” on page 28. Auto mode LEVEL 1 Rudder (Adj.) Ctr.rudder (Adj.) Speed (Adj.) Settings (Settings dialog/menus) 44 | Menu overview | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 47: The Settings Dialog And Submenus

    All system confi guration and Installation setup is described in the separate AP70/AP80 Installation manual. The settings parameters are logically grouped, and each group is presented with an icon in the Settings dialog.
  • Page 48 List of devices connected to the CAN bus network. Used for setup, diagnostics and confi guration. See “System confi guration” on page 47. Installation Includes dockside and seatrial calibrations. See “System confi guration” on page 47. 46 | Menu overview | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 49: System Confi Guration

    The fi rst time the autopilot system is started and after a factory reset, you will be guided through a set of initial settings. If the settings are not completed, you can confi gure the autopilot system manually as described in the following sections. | 47 System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Network Settings

    The autopilot system can use data sources that all other products on the network use, or select individual sources for the autopilot system. If the group is set to Simrad, any changes to a source will also aff ect other systems on the network.
  • Page 51  Note: The graphics show gyro input on an SI80 board. Device details and options depends on data type. Diagnostics The diagnostic page shows details for the NMEA 2000/CAN bus network. | 49 System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 52 AP80 control unit, this will also aff ect damping on the NSE unit in the remote station. MAIN BRIDGE NF80 AP80 CONTROL HEAD MENU TURN STBY AUTO WORK REMOTE STATION QS80 50 | System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 53 To fulfi ll this requirement the AP70/AP80 system includes a Master function. This is used in larger Wheelmarked systems where you permanently want to control command transfer to remote stations.

  • Page 54: Installation Settings

    When the drive confi guration is completed this is indicated with a tick after the drive name. The dialog will not illustrate drive type and location before the drive location and type is defi ned. 52 | System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 55 SimNet plug on the board  Note: The label below is an example only and varies with board type. AD80 AD80 | 53 System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 56 Output contact is closed for 1 sec when interface with pulse autopilot requests steering gear control. signals Input to be closed as long as steering gear is available for autopilot control 54 | System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 57 When input contact is closed, a command by command transfer transfer dialogue is started (refer Command transfer description in the AP70/AP80 Operator Manual). When accepted, the output contact will close and use the installed current or voltage input to the...
  • Page 58 The unit of measurement in the dialog refl ects your unit settings. Boat type The boat type setting is used by the system to select appropriate preset steering parameters. It will also aff ect available autopilot features. 56 | System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 59 When the speed exceed the set limit the truster indication will change as shown below. Thruster(s) in use Thrusters unavailable when speed exceed inhibit limit | 57 System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 60: Seatrials

     Note: Calibration must be made on the compass that is active for the autopilot. If another model compass from Simrad or another manufacturer is installed, refer to the calibration instruction for that compass.  Note: In certain areas and at high latitudes the local magnetic interference becomes more signifi...
  • Page 61 Defi nes the angle used when the vessel is approaching a leg. This setting is used both when you start navigating and when you use track off set. • Range: 5° - 60° • Default: 30° | 59 System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Tuning The Autopilot For Optimum Steering Performance

    After the autotuning is completed the autopilot will return to STBY mode, and the rudder must be controlled manually.  Note: Autotuning can be stopped at any time by selecting Cancel. 60 | System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
  • Page 63 Counter rudder that gives a little overshoot to one side and a bit sluggish response to the other. • Range: 0.05 - 32.00 • Default: Defi ned by system based on boat type and length | 61 System confi guration | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: List Of Display Abbreviations

    Bearing Waypoint to Waypoint Course Over Ground Course Course To Steer Distance To Waypoint Heading Manual (speed input) Speed Over Ground Speed Through Water Waypoint (followed by waypoint name) Cross Track Distance 62 | List of display abbreviations | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual...
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