Rudder Deadband; Thruster; Interface Set-Up - Simrad AP50 Installation Manual

DOCKSIDE
Rudder test Done
Solenoid drive
Clutch NOT installed
Rudder limit 10°

Rudder deadband

0.2°

Thruster

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DOCKSIDE
Rudder test Done
Solenoid drive
Clutch NOT installed
Rudder limit 10°
Rudder deadband 0.2°
Thruster ----
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Danfoss
Continuous
On/Off
Note !
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Rudder Deadband
(Applies for JD50, JD51 and JD52 distribution units)
Necessary deadband to avoid the rudder from hunting is
calculated and set automatically during the rudder test. Therefore
this parameter should normally not be adjusted. If the auto-
setting does not perform properly (rudder commands due to
vibration of the rudder when under way), it can be adjusted
manually. A narrow deadband may cause the rudder to hunt and
a wide deadband will create inaccurate steering.
Adjust the Rudder deadband by rotating the course knob. Find
the lowest possible value that will prevent the rudder from
hunting. It is recommended to check rudder stability and
accuracy in FU-mode.
Range: Auto, 0.1° to 4.0° in 0.1° increments.
Default: Auto.
Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the
button.
Thruster
Select the type of thruster connected to the autopilot system.
Select between: – –- – – (no thruster connected), Danfoss
(Danfoss PVEM valve), Continuous (analog: ±10V internal,
4-20 mA or external ref. voltage) or On/Off (On/Off solenoid).
"Continuous" must also be selected for Proportional Directional
control (ref. TI51 Instruction Manual).
Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the
button.
Before use of the thruster, the Thruster sea-trial set-up has to be
performed to set the Thruster direction and the Maximum
thrust.

Interface Set-up

The AP50 system provides a flexible approach to the input of
data from heading sensors and other external equipment.
Identification of the type of equipment connected to the AP50
system is performed in the Interface Menu.
To be able to display all the information on the instrument
screens (see section "Instrument Screens and Menu" in the
Operator Manual), refer to the table in section 6.16 on page 113
for the required NMEA sentences.
Software Set-up Procedure
(STBD)
(STBD)
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