Installation; General; Unpacking And Handling; Installation Index - Simrad AP50 Installation Manual

2 INSTALLATION

2.1 General

2.2 Unpacking and Handling

2.3 Installation Index

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This section provides detailed information required to properly
install the AP50 Autopilot Plus System.
The AP50 plus system includes several modules that need to be
mounted in different locations on the vessel and that need to
interface with at least three different systems on the boat:
• The boat's steering system
• The boat's electrical system (input power)
• Other equipment onboard (NMEA interfacing)
In addition, the advanced capabilities of the AP50 require the
installer to perform a series of settings and tests to verify proper
operation of the system (refer to the Installation Index below).
Care should be taken when unpacking and handling the
equipment. A visual inspection should be made to ensure that
the equipment has not been damaged during shipment and that
all parts are present according to the packing list.
A standard scope of supply for a basic AP50 system may
include:
• A control unit with standard installation accessories
• A distribution unit (JD50, JD51, JD52 or JD53) and one 15 m
(49 ft.) Robnet cable
• An RC25 Rate Compass with one 15 m (49 ft.) cable attached
• An RF14XU Feedback unit with transmission link (or
optional feedback unit)
• An appropriate drive unit for the installation (unless the AP50
is going to operate an existing drive unit)
• Any optional equipment that may have been ordered for the
installation
1. Determine the system configuration to be installed (see page
4)
2. Perform the hardware installation (see page 6)
3. Connect the external NMEA devices (inputs and outputs; see
page 43)
4. Set the language (see page 52)
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