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Simrad AP51
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Simrad AP51 Remote Control...
  • Page 2 Note! Simrad AS makes every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being improved and updated, so we cannot assume liability for any errors which may occur. Warning! The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed.
  • Page 3 General Information Instruction Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operation of the Simrad AP51 Remote Control. Great care has been taken to simplify the set-up and operation of the AP51; however, an autopilot is a complex electronic system.
  • Page 4 Simrad AP51 Remote Control Document revisions Date Written by Checked by Approved by 12.06.02 18.06.03 20.12.04 Document history Rev. A Original Issue Rev. B Updated according to software revision V1R2. Rev. C Updated according to software revision 1.2.01 20221016C...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    General Information Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ................5 Introduction ....................5 How to Use This Manual................6 System Components ..................7 AP51 Remote Control ..................8 OPERATION OF AP51 REMOTE CONTROL..........9 Overview ......................9 ON/OFF - Standby Mode (STBY) ...............12 Follow-Up (FU) Steering................14 Non-Follow-Up (NFU) Steering ..............14 Automatic Steering ..................15 AUTO Mode....................15 AUTO-WORK Mode ...................16...
  • Page 6 Simrad AP51 Remote Control Nav Mode .....................29 Nav-Work Mode...................30 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............31 AP51 Remote Control ..................31 INSTALLATION ....................33 General......................33 Unpacking and Handling ................33 Determine system configuration..............33 AP50 System Layout ..................34 Robnet network cables..................34 AP51 Remote Control Connection ...............36 JP21 Jack Point Installation................37 SOFTWARE SET-UP PROCEDURE ...............38...

  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad AP50 autopilot system and thank you for selecting what we feel is one of the most advanced autopilot system available on the market today. Today, Simrad manufactures a complete range of autopilots for all types of vessels, from leisure boats to advanced steering systems for merchant marine vessels.

  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    1.2 How to Use This Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating the Simrad AP51 Remote Control. Great care has been taken to simplify the set-up and operation of the AP51; however, an autopilot is a complex electronic system. It is affected by sea conditions, speed of the vessel, and vessel hull shape and size.

  • Page 9: System Components

    General Information At the end of this manual, you will find an index and a glossary, which will help you when studying the manual. 1.3 System Components A basic AP50 system may consist of the following units (refer to Figure 1-1): •...

  • Page 10: Ap51 Remote Control

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control 1.4 AP51 Remote Control This portable remote control for AP50 with 7 m (20 ft.) of cable can be used as a hand held remote control or can be mounted in a fixed bracket-mount. The JP21 Jack Point can be used for simple connection/ disconnection of the AP51 at different locations on the vessel.

  • Page 11: Operation Of Ap51 Remote Control

    Operation 2 OPERATION OF AP51 REMOTE CONTROL Caution An autopilot is a very useful navigational aid, but it DOES NOT under any circumstance replace a human navigator. Do not use automatic steering when: • In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters •...
  • Page 12 Simrad AP51 Remote Control Buttons Action Function Short press: Switches the system on (only in non-Wheelmark installation). Selects STANDBY mode. Second short press: Alters between the two STANDBY displays. STBY Long press (3 sec.): Switches the system off (only in non-Wheelmark installation).
  • Page 13 Operation Rotate in FU- Sets commanded rudder angle. steering mode: Rotate in AUTO Counter clock-wise = Port course change mode: Clock-wise = Starboard course change Rotate in NAV Verifies new course to steer when alert screen is mode: shown. Course knob Rotate in DODGE Presets heading...

  • Page 14: On/Off - Standby Mode (Stby)

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control The AP51 Remote Control shown on page 9 can only operate as a remote control in an AP50 autopilot system or in a multistation system. In a multistation system, command can easily be transferred from one unit to another and units not in control will display "Inactive".
  • Page 15 Operation Junction unit model Simrad Software version (1), release (2) and minor change (02) SW 1.2.02 P05 M01 S000 Power board revision, Main board revision and Self check (SW and HW revisions shown are examples only) After approximately 5 seconds, the system is operative and the unit that was turned on will show the STANDBY mode display.

  • Page 16: Follow-Up (Fu) Steering

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control 2.3 Follow-Up (FU) Steering When both the (PORT) and (STBD) buttons are pressed simultaneously, the AP51 will enter Follow-Up steering mode and the course knob may be used to set rudder commands. One revolution of the knob equals a 45° rudder change. The rudder will move to the selected angle and stop.

  • Page 17: Automatic Steering

    Operation 2.5 Automatic Steering AUTO Mode The AUTO mode is used to make the AP51 steer the vessel AUTO automatically on a set heading. AUTO mode is always available WORK from any mode or function within the AP51 by a single push of the AUTO button.

  • Page 18: Auto-Work Mode

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control AUTO-WORK Mode AUTO-WORK-mode is an automatic steering mode to be used under operational conditions different from those normally found when a vessel is in transit on a pre-set course. Examples are trawling, towing, trolling on one engine, slow speed, etc.

  • Page 19: Thruster Steering

    Operation 2.6 Thruster Steering If the vessel is equipped with a thruster, it can be connected to the AP50 system. The vessel can then be controlled by rudder, thruster, or both rudder and thruster (Steering function) . After connecting a thruster to the autopilot system (see the TI50 manual) the thruster type must be selected under the Installation Dockside menu (refer to the AP50 manual).

  • Page 20: Navigating With The Ap51

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control Caution When operating an On/Off thruster it is important to note that most electrical thrusters have a built in thermal cut-off switch that will shut off the electromotor if it is overheating and re- engage it when it has cooled down. The water temperature also affects the running time.

  • Page 21: Route Navigation

    Operation to steer towards. The autopilot turns the vessel onto the new course and the NAV display shows the following information: • NAV mode CTS 340° Gyro1 299.4 • Course To Steer (CTS): 340° is set internally in the autopilot GPS1 .023NM to steer the boat along the track This course is calculated by...

  • Page 22: Setting The Waypoint Arrival Circle

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control If “END ROUTE” is used as final WP-name, an “End of route” warning will be given on the active control unit when arriving at the final WP. Note ! If the AP50 system is connected to a navigation receiver that...

  • Page 23: Electronic Chart System (Ecs)

    Operation 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. Electronic Chart System (ECS) An ECS has to be selected as NAV source. SETUP Press the NAV button to activate the NAV prompt display.

  • Page 24: Selecting A Different Navigator

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control Selecting a Different Navigator If you have more than one navigation source connected to the AP50 system, you may choose any for navigation. Refer to the User Set-up menu in the AP50 Control Unit Standby mode for details on selecting a different navigator (refer to the AP50 manual).

  • Page 25: Dodging

    Operation 2.8 Dodging Dodging in AUTO Mode The AP51 provides the capability for dodging. Dodging is useful in situations when you need to quickly take control of the helm to steer around an obstruction and then wish DODGE to return on the previous set heading after performing the TURN evasive maneuver.

  • Page 26: Dodging In Nav Mode

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control Dodging in NAV Mode A quick press on the (DODGE/TURN) button activates DODGE DODGE TURN TURN dodging. CTS 340° When in DODGE mode the course displayed as Course To Gyro1 299.4 Steer (CTS) is the current boat's heading. However, the GPS1 previous set course is stored by the AP51.

  • Page 27: Turn Mode

    Operation 2.9 TURN Mode U-turn The AP51 provides a special U-turn feature when in AUTO or AUTO-WORK modes. U-Turn changes the current set course 180° in the opposite direction. The user must decide whether the U-Turn should be made to Port or Starboard when bringing the boat on the new course.

  • Page 28: Multiple Station System

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control 2.10 Multiple Station System Inactive In the normal operation of multiple control units, control is A123 accessible from every control unit and steering handle connected Gyro1 123.5 to the AP50 system. However, only one control unit is "active"...

  • Page 29: Master Operation

    Operation Master Operation Inactive In Master operation (Wheelmark), all remote units are locked at STBY “power on”. The key icon is shown on all remote units with LED Gyro1 123.5 displays. AP51 locked Inactive STBY A quick double press on the master unit’s (STBY) button STBY enables the remote units.
  • Page 30 Simrad AP51 Remote Control Contrast The contrast of the display may be adjusted (10 grades, 10 = highest contrast). The setting is stored when the system is turned off and resets to the stored level when turned on. Adjustment is local to the control unit you adjust. At high temperatures, not all steps are available due to automatic temperature compensation.

  • Page 31: Auto Mode

    Operation Auto Mode Backlight Backlight Contrast Same procedure as in STANDBY mode. Contrast Same procedure as in STANDBY mode. Steering function Same procedure as in STANDBY mode. Auto-Work Mode To enter the User Set-up menu when in AUTO-WORK mode, W O R K quickly double press the NAV button.

  • Page 32: Nav-Work Mode

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control Nav-Work Mode To enter the User Set-up menu when in NAV-WORK mode, W O R K quickly double press the NAV-button. W O R K Backlight Backlight Contrast Same procedure as in STANDBY mode. Contrast Same procedure as in STANDBY mode.

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 AP51 Remote Control Dimensions: ....................See Figure 3-1 Weight: ....................0.57 kg (1.25 lbs.) Material:.........................PC-ABS Supply................ 12-32 VDC –10%+30% via Robnet Power consumption ......................3 W Environmental Protection:................... IP56 Safe distance to compass: ................0.35 m (1.0 ft.) Color: .........................
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  • Page 35: Installation

    Installation 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 General This section provides detailed information required to properly install AP51 Remote Control. To install a complete AP50 Autopilot system, refer to the AP50 Instruction Manual. 4.2 Unpacking and Handling Care should be taken when unpacking and handling the equipment.

  • Page 36: Ap50 System Layout

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control 4.4 AP50 System Layout RC25 AP50 AP50 FU50 NI300X GI51 AP51 ELECTRONIC CHART SYSTEM ROBNET RI35 MK2 HS50 TI50 AD50 GPS/ RADAR CLK/DATA CHART EXT. ALARM GYROCOMPASS PLOTTER J50/ MAINS J50-40 PANORAMA JS10 WINDVANE SIMRAD COMPASS...
  • Page 37 Installation Examples of interconnecting Robnet units: CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT JUNCTION JUNCTION NI300X NI300X UNIT UNIT Figure 4-2 Interconnecting Robnet units All connectors are crimp-type and can be easily disassembled if desired for ease of installation (see Figure 4-3). HOW TO REMOVE PINS: Extraction tool Pull the wire...

  • Page 38: Ap51 Remote Control Connection

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control Cable Color Signal pairs code pair Pink V SYSTEM+ Grey V SYSTEM– pair Brown Bus– White Bus+ pair Yellow On - Off FRONT VIEW Green ALARM Table 4-1 Robnet Plug Pin Configuration AP50 JUNCTION UNIT CONTROL...

  • Page 39: Jp21 Jack Point Installation

    Installation AP51 in a Wheelmark System In a Wheelmark system, only the Master Unit may turn the system off. To ensure that the system cannot be switched on or off from the AP51 Remote Control Unit, the yellow wire in the AP51 cable must be cut or not connected.

  • Page 40: Software Set-Up Procedure

    Simrad AP51 Remote Control Unit 5 SOFTWARE SET-UP PROCEDURE The installation settings have to be performed from the AP50 Control Unit. For installation settings, final test and user training refer to the AP50 Instruction Manual. For user setting, see User Set-up Menu, page 27...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance 6 MAINTENANCE 6.1 AP51 Remote Control Under normal use, the AP51 Remote Control will require little maintenance. If the unit requires any form of cleaning, use fresh water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent). It is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and hydrocarbons such as diesel, petrol, etc.
  • Page 42 Simrad AP51 Remote Control • Remove the Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) from the socket with the PROM extraction tool (part number 44139806). • Insert the tool by pressing the two grip pins down into the two slots in the corners of the socket.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 7 TROUBLESHOOTING An autopilot is a complex system. Its performance depends on a proper installation and a successful sea trial. In the event of an autopilot failure, the AP50’s numerous test features that will assist you in isolating a probable fault. Audible and visual alarm is provided for every fault being detected.
  • Page 44 Simrad AP51 Remote Control Display readout Probable fault Recommended action No rudder response − Steering gear not 1. Check all connections. operative (The system will 2. Check Rudder FB transmission − Broken connection switch to Stby link, steering gear, and change mode) over switches.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Rudder test failed Rudder test not a) Check the connections. completed within 2 min. b) Replace the Main PCB a) Poor connections to c) Check the Power PCB for traces the drive unit. of burned transistors.
  • Page 46 Simrad AP51 Remote Control Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Memory failure Wrong checksum on Switch off and on again. If the memory parameters or alarm is repeated and a GI51 is variables in the J50 installed, switch off – disconnect Junction Unit or GI51 GI51 –...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Display readout Probable fault Recommended action 1. Refer to set limit for Thruster No thruster 1. Speed to high for Inhibit. Refer to the AP50 response thruster operation Instruction Manual. 2. J50 has lost 2. Check cabling or operation of communication with the TI50 Thruster Interface.
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  • Page 49: Spare Parts List

    Spare Parts List 8 SPARE PARTS LIST AP51 Remote Control 20211975 AP51 Remote Control 22086276 Mounting Kit 20212015 AP51 Front Housing Ass’y 22086193 Back Cover 22086383 Cable With Gasket 20212031 AP51 Board Ass'y 20212007 AP51 PROM (programmed) V..R.. Robnet cables and connectors 22081145 Robnet Cable 15 m (49") with one Male Connector...

  • Page 50: Glossary

    Glossary 9 GLOSSARY Apparent wind – The speed and direction from which the wind appears to blow with reference to the bow when the boat is moving (also called relative wind). Arrival alarm – An alarm signal issued by a voyage-tracking unit that indicates arrival at or at a predetermined distance from a waypoint.
  • Page 51 Glossary Heading – The horizontal direction in which a ship actually points or heads at any instant, expressed in angular units from a reference direction, usually from 000° at the reference direction clockwise through 359°. IMO MSC(64)67 – (International Maritime Organization) Performance standards for heading control system.
  • Page 52 Glossary True heading – Heading relative to true north (the meridian) VDR – Voyage Data Recorder. Recording and storing all information that can be relevant for reconstructing accidents, such as time, date, position, speed, heading, depth, video, communication, etc. Performance requirements are specified in the IMO A.861(20), the EU directive 1999/35/EC and IEC61996.

  • Page 53: Index

    Index 10 INDEX Alarm Language selection, 28 external, 41 Lock function, 26 internal, 41 Marine Equipment Directive, 6 Analog drive, 42 Master operation, 27 Analog rudder, 41 Multiple stations, 26 Apparent wind, 48 NAV mode, 18 Arrival circle, 20 Nav source, 19 AUTO mode, 15 Navigating, 18 AUTO-WORK-mode, 16...
  • Page 54 Index 20221016C...

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