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Kongsberg Simrad Autopilot AP12 Manual

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  • Page 1 Manual Simrad AP12 Autopilot...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    E02894:SIM Issue 1.1 CONTENTS 1. General 1.1 Introduction 1.2 AP12 System Configurations 2. Operation For service and advice please contact the main Simrad dealer in your country of residence. 2.1 General 2.2 Autopilot Mode 2.3 Adjusting Course 2.4 Nav Mode 3.

  • Page 3: General

    General Operation 1.1 Introduction 2.1 General Combining sophisticated electronics with advanced software and powerful drives, the Simrad The keypad of the AP12 is easy to operate. AP12 autopilot provides accurate and dependable steering in varying sea conditions with mini- Using the five keys it is simple to change modes, mal current consumption.

  • Page 4: Adjusting Course

    2.3 Adjusting Course Parameter Adjustment While in Autopilot Mode, precise course adjust- ments can be easily made - The AP12 uses highly advanced steering soft- ware, which constantly assesses how the boat is • Press the key once to make a 1º course being affected by the sea conditions.

  • Page 5: Seastate

    Installation - AP12H • For example: If the Gain was set at 4 (four flashes of the Gain LED and four beeps) and the Section 4 covers the installation of the Gain needed to be increased to 7, pressing the AP12H Hydraulic version.

  • Page 6: Bleeding The Steering System

    • The helm unit must be fitted with check valves - most are fitted as standard. If not, it will be nec- essary to install a separate check valve between the helm unit and the SRP12 pump. Two Line System Fig 4.3 shows the correct connection for the most common steering configurations on boats with hydraulic steering.

  • Page 7: Pressurised Systems

    7. Turn the helm clockwise until the ram is fully 4.2.2 Pressurised Systems extended. Bleeding a pressurised system is a more com- 8. Open the bleed valve on the ram cylinder plicated procedure than a standard two or three nearest to the extended ram. If there are no line system.
  • Page 8 voir is kept topped up while doing this. NOTE - Running the pump dry for more than a few seconds can damage it. The hoses running to the pump must be primed by following steps 6 to 9. 13. After completing the cycle with each helm position to the lowest position (including the SRP12 pump) loosen the bleed valves (or the hose fittings if there are no bleed valves) on the...

  • Page 9: Linear Feedback Unit Slf12

    4.3 Linear Feedback Unit SLF12 4.4 Fitting Control Unit SFC12 The Linear Feedback Unit SLF12 measures the The control unit SFC12 is held in place using a rudder position and can be installed on most single bolt and only needs two holes to be types of boat, including I/O or Outboard dri- drilled.

  • Page 10: Fitting Course Computer Scp12

    4.6 Fitting Course Computer SCP12 Locate the course computer in a moisture, heat SIDE VIEW and vibration free area, somewhere between the boat’s power source and the pump to minimise power cable lengths. • The SCP12 should be mounted vertically with the cooling fin uppermost, and be easily acces- sible once installed.

  • Page 11: Interfacing Via Nmea

    Installation - AP12R 4.8 Interfacing via NMEA The AP12 includes a built in NMEA0183 inter- Section 5 covers the installation of the AP12R face so GPS, Loran and Chart Plotters can be Rotary drive version only. Please refer to sec- connected directly to it.

  • Page 12: Removing Existing Steering Helm

    To be able to fit the AP12R to the boat, the fol- • Use the bezel plate as a template to mark the lowing basic requirements must be met - 250mm (10.0 in) mounting holes that will need to be drilled. 1.

  • Page 13: Changing The Steering Cable

    Insert the steering cable into the entry port of Attach the new cable to the steering arm of the the drive unit and wind it in by turning the boat by pulling out the cotter pin and clevis pin steering shaft. The cable should wind into the to release the old steering shaft and replacing it drive unit and emerge through the exit port into with the new steering shaft.

  • Page 14: Fitting Compass Unit Shs12

    5.6 Fitting Compass Unit SHS12 The compass should be positioned as close to the centreline of the boat as possible (Fig 5.9), in one of four possible orientations (see section 6.2). If the boat is GRP or wooden, the compass can be mounted below deck, but must be at least 1m (3 ft) away from any metallic objects SRD12 Drive Unit...

  • Page 15: Commissioning

    6 Commissioning 5.8 Interfacing via NMEA The AP12 includes an inbuilt NMEA0183 inter- 6.1 Commissioning Checks face so GPS, Loran and Chart Plotters can be connected directly to it. This allows the Nav After installation has been completed, the following checks should be made before use - Mode (Steer to GPS) function to be used.

  • Page 16: Compass Orientation

    6.2 Compass Orientation 2. The Port LED will flash and the Starboard LED will light. If this light sequence is not The SHS12 compass can be mounted pointing shown, repeat step 1, holding the but- four different ways - 0º, 90º, 180º or 270º to the tons down firmly.

  • Page 17: Appendix

    6.4 Seatrial / Compass Calibration Appendix Before using the AP12, the compass must be 7.1 Advice On Operation calibrated to compensate for any magnetic deviation caused by ferrous or magnetic objects • When making course changes, be aware of the effect of a large course change on the boat, espe- surrounding it on the boat, such as cockpit cially when travelling at high speed - the AP12 will respond very quickly to any instructions, so it speakers etc.

  • Page 18: Fault Finding

    7.4 Fault Finding Symptom Probable Cause Remedy In the event of the AP12H failing, the LED located under the terminal bay cover of the SCP12 Course Computer can be used to identify the potential source of the problem - Pilot will not enter Auto mode. Rudder limits not entered*.

  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    7.6 Specification & Dimensions 7.5 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for the AP12H SPECIFICATIONS AP12H and AP12R are available from your Simrad dealer. Please quote the correct part Supply Voltage 12v DC (10.8v-16v) number when ordering. Average Power Consumption 3 Amps typically Drive Output 15 Amps Max...

  • Page 20: Service & Warranty

    7.7 Service & Warranty This unit is guaranteed for 2 years from date of retail sale. If it is necessary to have the unit repaired, return it carriage prepaid to the agent in the country of purchase with a copy of the receipted invoice showing the date of purchase.
  • Page 21 Manufacturer: Simrad Navico Star Lane, Margate Kent CT9 4NP United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1843 290290 Telefax: +44 (0) 1843 290471 E-Mail: sales@simrad-navico.co.uk W O R L D W I D E M A N U F A C T U R E R M A R I N E E L E C T R O N I C S...

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