Drive Engage - Simrad AP16 Manual

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speed on automatic steering (Maximum speed is used in NFU
mode).
The screen also tells whether a clutch is installed or not.
If the Automatic rudder test fails, refer to "Alarms" beginning on
page 124
Test of LF3000/LFI3000 Mk2 feedback
1. Align engines to centre position; "zero rudder".
2. Rev engines to 3-4000 rev/min and observe the rudder angle
3. If the rudder angle exceeds 2°, connect the screen on the TB1
Proceed to next menu item by pressing STBD button.

Drive engage

Bypass/clutch:
The port will activate (go high), in all autopilot steering modes,
and typically engages a bypass valve on a hydraulic linear drive
or a clutch on a mechanical drive when entering any of the active
autopilot modes. This is the default setting and it allows you to
steer the boat with the helm or wheel when in STBY or DODGE
modes.
Auto:
This setting is implemented for future use. Always use the
"Bypass/clutch" (default) setting.
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indicator on the autopilot, a 2° change in the reading should
be accepted.
cable to the centre block terminal and repeat item 2 (See
Figure 3-29). If this gives a better result keep the screen
connected.
Configuration and setup
This determines the use of the
autopilot computer drive engage
port (Bypass/clutch terminals). The
port voltage is the same as the
selected drive unit voltage. Drive
engage has the following settings:
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