Dockside Setup; Master Setup/Master Reset - Kongsberg SIMRAD Robertson AP9 Instruction Manual

Robertson AP9 Adaptive Autopilot

DOCKSIDE SETUP:

RUDD ccc aaa
DOCKSIDE SETUP:
WATER LOG aaa
DOCKSIDE SETUP:
GROUND LOG aaa
DOCKSIDE SETUP:
TURN ACKN aaa
DOCKSIDE SETUP:
ALM SOUND aaa
DOCKSIDE SETUP:
BACKUP START
DOCKSIDE SETUP:
RESTORE START
MASTER SETUP:
SRV SPEED xxkn
MASTER SETUP:
SHIP LWL xxxm
MASTER SETUP:
RUDD EFF aaaa
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2.3.5 Dockside setup
These parameters are to be set during installation, and adjusted
if required to match new installed equipment.
Displays commanded rudder and actual rudder angle.
– = port.
Used for rudder feedback alignment (Ref. section 4.5, last
page).
Water log; 200 (pulses per n. mile), VBW, VHW, VTG (NMEA
0183) or NAV. Note that physically there is only one pulse and
one NMEA log input. Speed can also be taken from the NMEA
0183 VBW sentence on the navigator serial line, if present. To
enable this, select NAV.
Ground log; 200 (pulses per n. mile), VBW, VHW, VTG (NMEA
0183) or NAV. Note that physically there is only one pulse and
one NMEA log input. Speed can also be taken from the NMEA
0183 VBW sentence on the navigator serial line, if present. To
enable this, select NAV.
New waypoint alarm will sound 30 seconds before a navigation
turn is activated.
Alarm sounder enabled, ON, or disabled, OFF. If the sounder is
disabled, the autopilot must be connected to an external alarm
system through the alarm output switch.
To save current parameters for later restoring press INCREASE.
Will read DONE if the operation succeeded or FAILED if not.
To load parameters stored earlier. Will read DONE if the
operation succeeded or FAILED if not.

2.3.6 Master setup/Master reset

These parameters are to be set during installation. They are
special in the sense that to change any of them, a master reset of
the adaption system must be made. During normal operation
the parameter values can only be viewed.
Ship's service speed, knots. The value must be set somewhere
between maximum speed and the half of maximum speed.
Ship's Length at Water Line, meter
Rudder efficiency or manoeuvrability class; LOW, MED or HIGH.
Compared to other vessels with same length and speed.
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