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Alarms
Alarm indication
Acknowledging the alarms
Acknowledge alarms by pressing the rotary knob. A reminder reappears at given
intervals for as long as the alarm condition exists.
Enabling the alarm system and the alarm siren
Accessing the Device list
*988-11194-001*
AP44
Quick Guide
STBY
1
STBY key
1
Press to turn the autopilot to Standby mode.
MENU/X key
With no menu active:
• Press to display the Settings menu
2
• Press and hold to display the Display setup dialog
Menu and dialog operation:
• Press to return to previous menu level or to exit a dialog.
Rotary knob
Menu and dialog operation:
• Turn to move up and down in menus and dialogs
• Turn to adjust a value
3
• Press to select a menu option and to enter the next menu level
In FU mode:
• Turn to set rudder angle
In AUTO, NoDrift and Wind mode:
• Turn to change set heading/set course/set wind angle
MODE key
4
Press to display the Mode list
AUTO key
5
Press to turn the autopilot to AUTO mode
MENU
MODE
AUTO
X
2
3
4
5
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  • Page 1 AP44 Alarms Quick Guide Alarm indication Acknowledging the alarms MENU STBY MODE AUTO Acknowledge alarms by pressing the rotary knob. A reminder reappears at given intervals for as long as the alarm condition exists. Enabling the alarm system and the alarm siren STBY key Press to turn the autopilot to Standby mode.
  • Page 2 The autopilot page Autopilot modes Mode Activate Mode display Rotary knob Press Rotate Standby Switch to No action FU mode STBY Follow-up From any mode: No action Set the The content varies with active mode. All modes include: select the Follow-up rudder •...
  • Page 3 AP44 Operator Manual ENGLISH www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 5 Marine Electronics Association. Copyright Copyright © 2016 Navico Holding AS. Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or system: www.simrad-yachting.com. Preface | AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 6 The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product's section at the following website: www.simrad-yachting.com. About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the AP44. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Manuals AP44 Front panel and keys The autopilot page 10 Basic operation Safe operation with the autopilot Turning the unit on and off Operating the menu system Display setup 13 Autopilot modes Selecting an autopilot mode Standby mode...
  • Page 8 Preventive maintenance Cleaning the display unit Checking the connectors Software update 48 Menu flow chart 50 Technical specifications 51 Dimensional drawing 52 Terms and abbreviations 54 Supported data NMEA 2000 PGN (transmit) NMEA 2000 PGN (receive) Contents | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The AP44 is a networked autopilot display and control unit. The unit is compatible with a range of Navico autopilot computers, including AC12N, AC42N, NAC-2, NAC-3 and SG05 autopilot computers. The AP44 systems include several modules that need to be...

  • Page 10: Ap44 Front Panel And Keys

    AP44 Front panel and keys MENU STBY MODE AUTO STBY key Press to turn the autopilot to Standby mode. MENU/X key With no menu active: • Press to display the Settings menu • Press and hold to display the Display setup dialog Menu and dialog operation: •...

  • Page 11: The Autopilot Page

    Heading indicator, analog and digital (B) • Autopilot mode indication (C) • Rudder indicator, analog and digital (D) For more information, refer to the separate mode descriptions and to the "Terms and abbreviations" on page 52. Introduction | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Respond to the setup wizard prompts to select some fundamental setup options. These settings can later be changed and further configuration made as described in "Software setup" on page 28. Basic operation | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: Operating The Menu System

    Rotary knob to confirm your selection and to close the dialog Selected field Field in edit mode Ú Note: You can at any time press the MENU key to leave a dialog without saving the entries. Basic operation | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 14: Display Setup

    Sleep: Turns the backlight for screen and keys off to save power Ú Note: All changes made to the display setup will apply to all units belonging to the same display group. For more information about network groups, refer to "Network groups" on page 43. Basic operation | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: Autopilot Modes

    In AUTO mode the autopilot issues rudder commands required to steer the vessel automatically on a set heading. In this mode the autopilot does not compensate for any drifting caused by current and/or wind (A). Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 16 Refer to "Autopilot settings" on page 34. Initiate the Tack or Gybe function by selecting the Tack/Gybe • option in the Mode list. - The turn is started when the direction is selected in the dialog. Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Wind Mode

    The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the Tack time in the Setup/Sailing menu. Refer to "Autopilot settings" on page 34. Initiate the Tack or Gybe function by selecting the Tack/Gybe • option in the Mode list. • Confirm the tack/gybe in the dialog. Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Nodrift Mode

    Changing set course in NoDrift mode You adjust the set course by turning the rotary knob. An immediate course change takes place. The new course is maintained until a new course is set. Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Heading Capture

    Speed information is taken from SOG or from selected speed sensor. The steering information received from the external chartplotter alters the set course to direct the vessel to the destination waypoint. Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 20 If the required course change to next waypoint is more than the set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable. If the turn is not accepted, the vessel will continue with the current set heading. Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Turn Pattern Steering

    For starting a DCT turn, see "Depth contour tracking (DCT)" on page 21. You start the turn by selecting the turn option in the Mode list, followed by selecting the port or starboard options in the turn dialog to select the turn direction. Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 22 Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern. You set the initial heading change before the turn is started. During the turn you can alter the main heading by turning the rotaty knob (only for AC12N/AC42N autopilot computers). Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 23 DCT turn pattern is only available if the system has a valid depth input. Warning: Do not use the DCT turn pattern unless the seabed is suitable. Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area. Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 24 If the value is too small it will take a long time to compensate for drifting off the set depth contour, and the autopilot will fail to keep the boat on the selected depth. If the Autopilot modes | AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Using The Autopilot In An Evc System

    DCT. Using the autopilot in an EVC system When the AP44 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode.

  • Page 26: Trip Log

    Trip 1 requires correctly calibrated boat speed for accurate trip records. Trip 2 requires a compatible GPS connected to the network. You start, stop and reset the active Trip log from the menu, activated by pressing the rotary knob. Trip log| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Alarms

    The messages are classified according to how the reported situation affects your vessel. The following color codes are used: Color Importance Critical Orange Important Yellow Standard Blue Warning Green Light warning Acknowledging the alarms The most recent alarm is acknowledged by pressing the rotary knob. Alarms| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Enabling The Alarm System And The Alarm Siren

    You enable/disable the single alarm and set the alarm limits from the Alarms settings dialog. • Press the rotary knob to display the menu from where you can enable/disable the alarm and set the alarm limit Alarms| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Alarm History

    The Alarm history dialog stores alarm messages until they are manually cleared. You show alarm details for a selected alarm and clear all alarms in the alarm history by pressing the rotary knob when the Alarm history dialog is active. Menu options Alarm details Alarms| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Software Setup

    Software setup Prior to use, the AP44 requires a number of settings be configured in order for the system to perform as expected. Access to the required options are found in the Settings menu, accessed by pressing the MENU key.
  • Page 31 If boat speed is not available from a paddle wheel sensor, it is possible to use speed over ground from a GPS. SOG will be displayed as boat speed and used in the true wind calculations and the speed log. Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 32 For example, -2.0. • For depth below transducer (B): no offset required. • For depth below surface (waterline) (C): Set the distance from transducer to the surface as a positive value. For example,+0.5. Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 33 Change the offset parameter so that the bearing to the object and the compass readout becomes equal. Ú Note: Make sure that both the compass heading and the bearing to the object have the same unit (°M or °T). Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 34 See more instructions in the documentation delivered with your compass. Magnetic variation Defines how magnetic variation is handled by the system. • Auto: Receives variation data from a network source • Manual: Used for manually entering a value for the magnetic variation Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Damping

    Damping If data appears erratic or too sensitive, damping may be applied to make the information appear more stable. With damping set to off, the data is presented in raw form with no damping applied. Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: Autopilot Settings

    The settings are described per autopilot computer. Installation settings are available in the documentation following the autopilot computers. Ú Note: For Turn pattern settings, refer to "Turn pattern steering" on page 19. NAC-2/NAC-3 Autopilot computer Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 37 The Rudder limit setting is only active during autosteering on straight courses, NOT during course changes. Rudder limit does not affect Non-Follow-up steering Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 38 50º - 150º in AUTO mode • Manual speed: If neither boat speed or SOG data is available and or deemed reliable a manual value for speed source can be entered and used by the autopilot to aid steering calculations Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 39 Decrease the Wind value if the actual wind angle is S-ing around the set wind angle, or if the rudder activity is too high The performance mode is indicated in the top left corner of the autopilot page. • HI-A: High response mode set automatically Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 40 If AWA is >60º: Wind mode will use TWA - Apparent - True • VMG optimizing: Optimize the VMG to wind. The function will be active for 5–10 minutes after a new wind angle has been set and only when beating. Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 41 - Rate limit: The rate the vessel is turning in degrees per minute • Minimum rudder: Some boats may have a tendency of not responding to small rudder commands around the course keeping position because of a small rudder, a rudder deadband, Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: System Settings

    Auto select: Looks for all sources connected to the device. If more than one source is available for each data type, selection is made from an internal priority list. This option is suitable for the majority of installations. Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 43 Ú Note: Setting the instance number on a 3rd party product is typically not possible. Diagnostics The NMEA 2000 tab on the diagnostics page can provide information useful for identifying an issue with the network. Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 44 Fast Packet Errors Cumulative counter of any fast packet error. This could be a missed frame, or a frame out of sequence etc. NMEA 2000 PGNs are made Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 45 Changing the language causes the unit to restart. Time Controls the local time zone offset, and the format of the time and date. Display setup Displays the Display setup dialog. The following options are available: Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 46 Allows you to select which settings are to be restored to their original factory settings. Global reset Resets the source selection on all displays connected to the network. About Displays copyright information, software version, and technical information for this unit. Software setup| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Software update The AP44 includes a USB port of the back of the units. You use this port for software updates. You can update the software for the AP44 unit itself and for NMEA 2000 sensors connected to the network from the AP44.
  • Page 48 Download the latest software from our website: www.simrad- yachting.com, and save it to a USB device Insert the USB device to the AP44 unit, and restart the AP44 unit - The upgrade will now start automatically the upgrade procedure for all units Remove the USB device when the update is completed.
  • Page 49 Software update for remote devices Download the latest software from our website: www.simrad- yachting.com, and save it to a USB device Insert the USB device to the AP44 unit Start the File explorer, and select the update file on the USB device Start the update from the file details dialog Remove the USB device when the update is completed.

  • Page 50: Menu Flow Chart

    Heading... Roll/Pitch... Environment... Rudder... Advanced... Damping Heading Aparent wind True wind Boat speed Attitude Roll Attitude Pitch Tide Trip log Trip 1... Trip 2... Log... Alarms Alarm history... Alarm settings... Alarms enabled Siren Enabled Menu flow chart| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 51 Sea state filter Sailing ** Refer to the AC12N/AC42N Installation manual Automatic steering (988-10276-00n) Turn patterns Installation ** System Network Units Decimal places Key beeps Language Time Display Setup... Files Simulate Restore defaults... Global reset... About Menu flow chart| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Illumination White for day mode. Red, green, blue or white for night mode Environmental protection Waterproof rating IPx7 Humidity 100% RH Temperature Operating -25° to +65ºC (-13°F to +149 ºF) Storage -40° to +85ºC (-40°F to +185 ºF) Technical specifications| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 53: Dimensional Drawing

    Dimensional drawing 48.5 mm (1.91") 36.5 mm (1.43") 8 mm (0.31") 118 mm (4.64") 28.5 mm (1.12") MENU STBY MODE AUTO 97.5 mm (3.83") Dimensional drawing| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 54: Terms And Abbreviations

    Terms and abbreviations This list shows terms and abbreviations used in the pages and in dialogs in the AP44 system. AIR TEMP Air temperature Automatic Identification System AVG SPD Average speed Apparent wind angle Apparent wind speed BSPD Boat speed...
  • Page 55 Track course to next waypoint True wind angle True wind direction True wind speed Wheel Over Line Wheel Over Point Waypoint name WPT BRG Bearing to waypoint WPT DIST Distance to waypoint Cross track error Terms and abbreviations| AP44 Operator Manual...

  • Page 56: Supported Data

    127251 Rate of Turn 127257 Attitude 127258 Magnetic Variation 128259 Speed, Water referenced 128267 Water Depth 128275 Distance Log 129025 Position, Rapid Update 129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129033 Time & Date Supported data| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 57 129284 Navigation Data 129539 GNSS DOPs 129283 Cross Track Error 129284 Navigation Data 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130306 Wind Data 130576 Small Craft Status 130577 Direction Data Supported data| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 58 Supported data| AP44 Operator Manual...
  • Page 59 Index Alarms Units of measure, setting 43 Type of messages 25 Autopilot Dodging 17 Warranty 3 Modes 13 Damping 33 Device list 41 Diagnostics 41 Key beeps 43 Language 43 Manual About 4 Version 4 Preventive maintenance 45 Settings Unit of measure 43 System Settings Key beeps 43 Language 43...

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