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- Page 1 AP70 MK2 Operator Manual ENGLISH navico-commercial.com...
- Page 3 Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/773 (MED) - Wheelmark Ú Note: The AP70 MK2 system is Wheelmark approved only when installed according to the relevant AP70 MK2 MED-B certificate. The relevant declaration of conformity and certificates are available in the product's section at the following website: www.navico-commercial.com...
- Page 4 This manual is written for software version 1.0. The manual is continually updated to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from the following website: • www.navico-commercial.com Change log Part no Date and description 2019-Jan-11 988-12375-001 First version. Preface | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Possible alerts and corrective action 44 Maintenance Preventive maintenance Cleaning the display unit Cleaning the media port door Checking the connectors Restoring factory default settings Backup and restore of system data Software updates 47 Menu overview Quick menus Contents | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 6 Settings 50 Terms and abbreviations Contents | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 7: Introduction
Starboard (confirm) key Menu and dialog operation • press to confirm/enter next menu level In Standby mode: • press to activate NFU mode In automatic modes: • press to change set heading/set course to starboard Introduction | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 8: Usb Port
The USB port can be used to: • connect a storage device The USB devices should be standard PC compatible hardware. When not in use, the protective door should always be securely shut to prevent possible water ingress. Introduction | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 9: The Autopilot Page
If the autopilot is operated from another control unit, the passive icon is shown in the mode indication field. If the autopilot is controlled by an external system selector, the mode indication will be replaced as below. Introduction | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 10 If sensor input is missing, the numbers will be replaced with hyphens. Rudder bar Rudder position indicator with digital and analog readout. Direction indicator (A) is shown when rudder movement is commanded and rudder feedback is available. Introduction | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 11: Basic Operation
The autopilot will then go to Standby mode and display Override to indicate the steering is from the helm. Autosteering can be resumed by pressing the AUTO or the WORK key. Basic operation | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 12: The Pendulum Feature
A passive unit is indicated with a passive icon in the mode status field. On a passive/locked unit illumination can be adjusted, alert sound can be locally silenced, and the Command key can be used for requesting command. All other functions are unavailable. Basic operation | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 13: The Menu System
Press the power key 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 the separate Installation manual. Basic operation | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 14: Selecting Autopilot Mode
- The selection times out and triggers the work profile shift. You can also confirm your selection by pressing the rotary knob. The name of the work profile in use is displayed in the mode status panel. Working with thrusters Thruster(s) can be connected to the autopilot system. Basic operation | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 15 When a thruster is installed and activated in the work profile, the thruster status icon and the thruster information in the mode info panel are as shown below. • Thruster available for present work profile, no thrust applied Basic operation | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 16 • Thruster in use. Image including thrust direction • Thruster manually deselected • Thruster unavailable (vessel speed is above inhibit limit) Basic operation | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 17: Delegation Of Control In Multiple Station Systems
- All passive units will be opened for command transfer, indicated as below - The lock function will be deactivated, and the lock symbol removed from all units Take command on selected remote unit Delegation of control in multiple station systems | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 18: Master Systems
In the illustration the main bridge is defined as master station. One QS80, and two AP70 MK2 control units are included in the master station. One of the AP70 MK2 control units is defined as the Master unit. - Page 19 - The requesting unit will now be opened for command transfer. Other units will remain locked Press the Command key on the unit requesting command - Command will be transferred to this unit, accompanied by a 2 seconds sound Delegation of control in multiple station systems | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 20: Autopilot Modes
You toggle between Auto and NoDrift mode by repeated presses on the Auto key. The selection times out and triggers the mode shift. You can also confirm your selection by pressing the Starboard key or the rotary knob. Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 21 You can close the dialog at any time without disturbing the pre-setting or the execution of a turn. If closed, the dialog is recalled by turning the rotary knob. Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 22 If you don’t respond within 3 seconds the menu will disappear, and the autopilot will go to AUTO mode with current heading as set heading. Quick menu in AUTO mode From the Quick menu in AUTO mode you can change rudder parameters and set manual speed. Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 23 From the Quick menu in NoDrift mode you can change the track response, rudder parameters and set manual speed. Turn patterns The system includes the following turn patterns: • U-turn • S-turns (optional) Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 24 Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. When activated, the autopilot is switched to S-turns mode. Turn variables: • Course change • Turn radius S-turn settings The S-turn settings can be set as default values. Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 25: Nav Mode
If the required course change to the next waypoint is less than the course change limit, the autopilot will automatically change the course. The dialog will disappear after 8 seconds unless cleared by the X key. Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 26 The intention is to make the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a smooth turn onto the next leg. The figure below may be used to select the appropriate arrival circle when creating the route. Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 27: Controlling Steering Performance In Automatic And Navigational Modes
If the value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the steering will be unstable. Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 28 Speed If neither boat speed nor SOG data are available and/or deemed unreliable, a manual value for speed can be entered and used by the autopilot to aid steering calculations. Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 29: Simulator Mode
It is not possible to simulate commissioning and setup. If the unit is turned off while in simulator mode, this mode will still be active on next power Active simulator mode is indicated with a flashing notification on the image. Autopilot modes | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 30: Work Profiles
A work profile is a set of steering parameters. You can change the active work profile to adapt the autopilot steering characteristics to different operational conditions. The AP70 MK2 has a set of predefined work profiles, depending on selected boat type. There can be up to 6 work profiles defined in the system. - Page 31 If the value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the steering will be unstable. Work profiles| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 32 Controls how fast the autopilot will apply rudder to compensate for a constant heading offset, e.g. when external forces such as wind or current affects the heading. Lower autotrim will give faster elimination of a constant heading offset Work profiles| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 33 Defines the vessel’s accepted offset distance from the track. If the vessel goes beyond this limit an alarm will be activated. Drive select Defines which drives that shall be used for the selected work profile. Rudder Work profiles| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 34 When the feature is enabled, one rudder will stop moving before the other one if max./ min. rudder angles are demanded. When the feature is enabled, the rudder bar shows rudder command instead of measured rudder angle. Work profiles| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 35 The system includes a number of icons that can be used to identify the profile settings. Exporting and importing work profiles It is possible to export and import a work profile to/from a USB stick. Work profiles| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 36: The Alert System
Descriptive text Active - not acknowledged, • No audible signal silenced Alarm • Descriptive text Active - acknowledged • No audible signal • Descriptive text Rectified - not acknowledged • No audible signal The alert system| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 37: Acknowledging A Message
There is no time-out on the alarm message or siren. They remain active until you acknowledge the alarm or until the reason for the alarm is removed. Alert dialogs Active alerts List of all active alerts. The alert system| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 38: Setting The Alert And Warning Limits
When monitor compass is available Alarm for main compass failure is given and steering continues using monitor compass. If there is a difference between the compasses, a smooth transition (2 min. filter) to the The alert system| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 39 When control unit(s) and CAN bus have different power source, alarm will be given on active control unit with sound and flashing red power button led (display will go “black”). Main steering computer will go to Standby mode and activate alarm on all other control units. The alert system| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 40: Possible Alerts And Corrective Action
Check summary unit loads • Check for short circuit/defective device on network Check heading (W) Jump in heading of more than 10°/second. • Check steering compass • Change to other heading source or monitor compass The alert system| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 41 - If LED is on, try to restart unit by turning power off/on End of route (A) Activated on the active control unit when an end route waypoint name has been received from the Plotter/ECS. The alert system| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 42 Check all connections • Check rudder feedback transmission link (not applicable for Virtual feedback installations) • Check drive unit motor/brushes • For SD80, check that port/stbd led is activated (ref label in cover for location The alert system| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 43 The vessel speed exceed the set limit for when the thruster can be used. Ú Note: The Thruster inhibit limit will only apply when speed source is Log or SOG, not if the speed is set manually. The alert system| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 44: Maintenance
Unless you need to clear all stored values during the installation setup procedure, you should not perform a restore of factory settings. Backup and restore of system data The system includes a backup and restore function, making it possible to back-up and restore user settings. Maintenance| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... -
Page 45: Software Updates
To update this unit or a connected device: • Select the update file in the dialog Ú Note: Do not turn off the unit or a connected device until the update is completed, or until you are prompted to restart the unit. Maintenance| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 46 Maintenance| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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Page 47: Menu Overview
These menu options are used for manually adjusting steering performance. The menu options are described in "Controlling steering performance in automatic and navigational modes" on page 27. Auto mode Level 1 Level 2 Rudder (Adjust) Counter rudder (Adjust) Speed (Adjust) Settings (Settings dialogs/menus) Menu overview| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual... - Page 48 Settings During installation the system is configured, most system settings are defined, and the system is commissioned. All system configuration and Installation setup is described in the separate AP70 MK2 Installation manual. To access the Settings menu: • press the Menu key twice.
- Page 49 Network Sources > Auto select Steering compass > Navigation > Position > Boat speed > Depth > Autopilot computer > Device list... Diagnostics Groups > Display Units Damping Station Damping > Heading Boat speed Menu overview| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
- Page 50 Bearing Waypoint To Waypoint Course Over Ground Course To Steer Course Distance to next waypoint Follow-Up mode Non Follow-Up mode Heading Magnetic Speed Over Ground Speed Through Water Waypoint name or number Cross track distance Terms and abbreviations| AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...
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