Providing User Training - Simrad AP25 Manual

• If the hardware for automatic HI/LO selection is connected
• Try the effect of LO and HI parameter settings.
• Try the Dodge and U-turn function.
• If a Non-Follow Up lever (or handheld remote) is connected,
• Set waypoints into each navigator connected to the system,
• Try the NoDrift mode.
• If the boat is a sailboat use the WIND mode and try the AP25
• If the rudder response feels aggressive during the sea trial,
• Provide the owner with user training.

Providing user training

The user should be instructed in the "basic" operational
functions, such as:
• Turning the system on and off
• Changing modes. Explain briefly what takes place in the
• Regaining manual control from any mode. Point out in what
• Taking command at an "inactive" station, if applicable.
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and configured, verify that the HI/LO transition is occurring,
and the HI/LO parameters are changing after the transition
speed is crossed (by more than 1 Knot higher or lower speed).
test change of modes and verify port and starboard steering
commands of the lever.
and verify that the AP25 steers in NAV mode for each NAV
source.
at different settings of the apparent wind angle. Also try the
WINDN(av) mode, optimized VMG and WCV when sailing
(tacking) to a waypoint.
you may want to reduce the rudder speed to get a smoother
steering.
Alternatively on a sailboat you may want to have a higher
rudder speed when running. The motor Drive out (page 104)
can be set with this in mind. Never adjust in more than 10%
steps with respect to the reading set during the automatic
rudder test (page 103). Always perform a new Autotune after
the adjustment.
different modes.
modes the helm is engaged by the autopilot (bypass/clutch).
Configuration and setup
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