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- Page 1 Installation manual Simrad AP24/28 – EVC, Volvo IPS Pilot System with SG05 SimNet-Volvo Gateway English A brand by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics...
- Page 2 Installation manual Simrad AP24/28 – EVC, Volvo IPS Pilot System with SG05 SimNet-Volvo Gateway English Document no: 20223210 Revision: Date: May 2008 The original language for this document is English. In the event of any discrepancy between translated versions and the English version of this document, the English document will be the official version.
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Page 3: About This Manual
08.05.08 First issue This manual is intended as a reference guide for installing and maintaining a Simrad autopilot system with the Simrad SG05 SimNet-Volvo Gateway for Electronic Vessel Control. Please take time to read this manual to get a thorough understanding of the system components and their relationship to a complete autopilot system. -
Page 4: System Description
1 System description 1.1 General The Simrad SG05 is a gateway for interfacing the AP24 and AP28 autopilot systems to Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC). It contains the steering computer and provides interface to other system components. It communicates on the proprietary SimNet data and... -
Page 5: Software Record
1.3 Software record Control units When the system is switched on, a status display shows the serial number and software version for the control unit. The shown readout is only an example! SimNet sources Serial number and software version for other SimNet sources can be found under the control unit User setup menu. -
Page 6: Installation Checklist
2 Installation An autopilot system includes several units that need to be mounted in different locations on the boat, and also need to connect with at least three different systems on the boat: • EVC Autopilot Interface • The boats electrical system (12V SimNet power) •... - Page 7 An autopilot system will include: • Control unit (AP24 or AP28) with accessories • SG05 Gateway with accessories • Compass (RC42) with 5,5 m (18') SimNet cable attached • Optional equipment that may have been ordered for the installation. 2.3 Determine system configuration It is important to become familiar with the configuration of the system prior to beginning the installation.
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Page 8: Autopilot System Layout
2.4 Autopilot system layout AP24 AP28 Control Unit Control Unit TURN WIND MODE TURN AUTO STBY DRIFT MENU AUTO STB Y MENU SG05 Gateway 12V SimNet supply (SimNet cable with termination) RC42 Rate Compass To EVC connect point * Figure 2-1... - Page 9 SG05 has a built in LED that will alternate with 1 Hz when the unit is up running. Figure 2-3 SG05 mounting Autopilot Interface kit (Volvo Penta part number 3819744) Simrad SG05 Gateway Autopilot Gateway EVC connect point Y-split cable...
- Page 10 2.6 AP24 and AP28 Control unit installation Avoid mounting the control unit(s) where it is easily exposed to sunlight, as this will shorten the lifetime of the display. Do not install the control unit where moisture is present at the rear. It may cause damage by entering the breathing hole or by coming into contact with the electrical connectors.
- Page 11 Optional bracket mounting Figure 2-6 AP24 Bracket mounting Figure 2-7 AP28 Panel mounting...
- Page 12 Figure 2-8 AP28 Bracket mounting 2.7 RC42 Compass installation Figure 2-9 Mounting The heading sensor is the most important part of the autopilot system and great care should be taken when deciding the mounting location. As the heading is displayed on the control unit, the heading sensor can be mounted at a remote location.
- Page 13 If the connected products have no offset feature, the compass must be deck or bulkhead mounted athwart ship with the cable gland pointing back. Select a location that provides a solid mounting place free from vibration, and as close to the vessel's centre of roll and pitch as possible, i.e.
- Page 14 2.9 SimNet The SimNet cable system with very small plugs in both ends makes it easy to run the cables, only 10 mm (3/8”) holes are required through panels and bulkheads. The SimNet accessory program contains the necessary items to make a successful installation. Refer to SimNet cables and accessories, page 20.
- Page 15 SimNet must be properly terminated, i.e. unless it is a small system (see Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2) there must be terminations at each end of the Simrad backbone. The SimNet network has to be terminated according to the number and type of products connected.
- Page 16 Wind GS10 AP28 AP24 IS20 IS20 NX45 NavStation transducer * Control Unit Control Unit Instrument Instrument TURN WIND MODE TURN AUTO STBY DRIFT MENU AUTO STB Y MENU AT45 RC42 WR20 RS82 RS82 Black box SIMRAD RS82 WR20 12V SimNet supply...
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Page 17: Spare Parts
3 Spare parts AP24 Control Unit 22096614 AP24 Control Unit 22096630 Mounting kit consisting of: 22095483 Cabinet corners (6) 44165181 Screw 3,5x19 (4) 24006355 SimNet blocking plug 22096820 Optional mounting bracket kit 24006355 SimNet blocking plug 22096515 AP24 Weather Cover... - Page 18 SimNet cables and accessories 24005829 SimNet cable 0.3 m (1’) 24005837 SimNet cable 2 m (6.6’) 24005845 SimNet cable 5 m (16.6’) 24005852 SimNet cable 10 m (33’) 24006363 SimNet cable, 5.5 m (18’) with one plug 24005902 SimNet power w/termination 2 m (6.6’) 24005910 SimNet power w/o termination 2 m (6.6’) 24005729...
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Page 19: Technical Specifications
4 Technical specifications 4.1 Autopilot System Boat size and type: Up to 50 feet, Displacement, Outboard, Planing Steering system types:........Volvo Penta EVC Inter-unit connection: ........SimNet network Maximum number of products connected in a network: ..50 System ON/OFF:.......... From control units Supply voltage: ............ - Page 20 Instrument data page interface: Instrument screen SimNet/NMEA2000 PGN* Heading PGN127250, PGN130577 Rudder angle PGN127245 Speed PGN128259, PGN129026, PGN130577 Depth PGN128267 Wind angle, speed PGN130306 and direction Position PGN126992, PGN127250, PGN127258, PGN129025, PGN129026, PGN129029, PGN129033, PGN130577 PGN129283, PGN129284, PGN129285, PGN129029, PGN129291 PGN128275 Sea temperature PGN130310, PGN130311...
- Page 21 Safe distance to compass: ......... 0.3 m (1.0 ft.) Environmental Protection:..IP56 from front, IP43 from back Temperature: Operating:......0 to +55 °C (+32 to +130 °F) Storage:......–30 to +70 °C (–22 to +158 °F) Figure 4-1 AP24 Control Unit – dimensions (Mounting bracket is optional equipment)
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Page 22: Ap28 Control Unit
4.3 AP28 Control Unit Dimensions:.............See Figure 4-2 Weight: ............0,5 kg (1.1 lbs) Material:... Front: Black ABS+PC, Back: Dark gray ABS+GF Supply and interface: ........12V via SimNet Power consumption ............1,7 W SimNet Network load factor (NL): ..........3 SimNet ports (input/output): ..........2 Display: Type:........ - Page 23 4.4 SG05 Gateway Dimensions:.............See Figure 4-3 Weight: ............0,1 kg (0,2 lbs) Material:..............Polyamide Environmental Protection:..........IP44 Supply and interface: ........12V via SimNet Power consumption:............0.9 W SimNet Network load factor (NL): ..........2 SimNet ports (input/output): ..........2 Safe distance to compass: ......... 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) Temperature range: Operation: ......
- Page 24 4.5 RC42 Rate Compass Dimensions:.............See Figure 4-4 Weight: ............0,9 kg (2,0 lbs) Material:............Off-white ABS Environmental Protection:..........IP56 Temperature range: Operation: ....... 0 to +55 °C (+32 to + 130 °F) Storage:......–30 to +70 °C (–22 to +158 °F) Supply and interface: ........8-16V via SimNet Power consumption:............
- Page 25 Figure 4-4 RC42 Rate Compass – Dimensions 4.6 AT10 SimNet/NMEA0183 converter...
- Page 26 Data converted from SimNet/NMEA2000 to NMEA0183 (TX) and vice versa (RX). NMEA0183 sentence TX (max rate [Hz]) MWV Relative Wind MWV True Wind 3.33 Open cells indicates no transmission or reception. Applies only for units with P/N – S/N code AA Applies for units with P/N –...
- Page 27 4.7 SimNet Maximum number of products connected in a network: ..50 Maximum cable length: ........150 m (500’) Bit rate of the bus:..........250 Kbit/second Maximum DC current through a single SimNet plug....5A SimNet power supply: ..........12VDC Maximum drop cable length: ........6 m (20’) Maximum total length of all drop cables (accumulated): 60 m (200’) Environmental protection: Cable and plug/connector system IP66 Maximum temperature: ........70 °C (158 °F)
- Page 28 4.8 IP protection Each part of a Simrad autopilot system has a two digits IP protection code. The IP rating is a method to classify the degree of protection against solid objects, water ingress and impact afforded by electrical equipment and enclosures. The system is recognized in most European countries and is set out in a number of British and European standards.
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