User Manuals: Simrad AP27 Handheld Autopilot Control

User Manuals: Simrad AP27 Handheld Autopilot Control

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Simrad AP27 Manual

Simrad AP27 Manual (152 pages)

Brand: Simrad | Category: Autopilot System | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
1 System Description

11
- General
  11
- How to Use this Manual
  11
- System Components
  12
- AP26 Control Unit
  13
- AP27 Control Unit
  13
- Autopilot Computer
  13
- RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit
  14
- Heading Sensors
  14
- Optional Equipment
  16
  - R3000X Remote Control
    16
  - JS10 Joystick
    16
  - FU25 Follow-Up Steering Lever
    16
  - Multiple Stations
    16
2 Operation

17
- Overview
  17
- ON/OFF - Standby Mode
  19
  - Flashing Course Knob Icon
    20
  - Alarms
    20
- AP26 and AP27 with MSD50 Stern Drive Unit
  20
  - Zero Point Setting
    20
- Follow-Up Steering (FU)
  21
- Non-Follow-Up Steering (NFU)
  22
- R3000X Remote Control (NFU)
  23
- JS10 Joystick (NFU)
  23
- Automatic Steering
  24
  - Heading Catch
    24
- Automatic Control of Steering Parameters
  25
  - Power Boat
    25
  - Sailboat
    26
- Manual Parameter Selection
  26
- U-Turn
  27
- Dodge in AUTO
  28
- Tacking in Auto Mode
  29
- Navigating with the AP26 and AP27
  29
  - Setting the Waypoint Arrival Circle
    32
- Dodge in NAV
  33
- Selecting a Different Navigation Source
  33
- Wind Vane Steering
  34
- Tacking and Gybing in Wind Mode
  35
  - Gybing
    36
  - Tack and Gybe Prevent
    36
- Wind Steering and Navigation
  37
  - Operating in WIND NAV Mode
    39
  - Racing
    39
- Multiple Station System
  40
- Lock Function
  40
- User Set-Up Menu
  41
  - Alternating Course Knob Icon
    41
  - STANDBY Mode
    41
  - AUTO Mode
    46
  - NAV Mode
    47
  - WIND Mode
    47
- INFO Menu
  48
3 Installation

53
- General
  53
- Installation Checklist
  53
- Unpacking and Handling
  54
- Determine System Configuration
  54
- Autopilot System Layout
  55
- RF300 Rudder Feedback Installation
  55
- Autopilot Computer Installation
  57
- Cable Connections
  57
- Grounding and RFI
  58
- Drive Unit Installation
  60
- Control Unit Installation
  64
- ROBNET2 Network Cables
  65
  - AP27 Connection
    67
- RC36 Rate Compass Installation
  67
- RFC35 Fluxgate Compass Installation
  69
- R3000X Remote Control Installation
  70
- JS10 Joystick
  70
- S35 NFU Lever Installation
  70
- Interfacing
  71
- Simnet
  71
  - Simnet Network Cables
    72
  - Simnet Power and Termination
    72
- Single NMEA Input/Output
  77
- Double NMEA Input/Output
  77
- NMEA Output on Port 2
  78
- NMEA Compass Input
  78
- Radar Clock/Data
  79
- IS15 Instrument Installation
  79
- External Alarm
  81
- LF3000 Linear Feedback
  81
4 Configuration and Setup

85
- First Time Turn on
  85
- Description of Installation Settings
  86
- Installation Menu
  87
  - Language Selection
    89
- Dockside Settings
  89
  - Boat Type
    90
  - Drive Unit Voltage
    90
  - Rudder Feedback Calibration
    91
  - Rudder Test
    92
  - Drive Engage
    93
  - Rudder Deadband
    94
  - Wind Setup
    94
  - Minimum Wind Angle (NORMAL)
    95
  - Minimum Wind Angle (RACING)
    95
  - Tack Angle (RACING)
    95
  - Tack Time (RACING)
    96
  - Wind Shift Alarm Limit (RACING)
    96
- Interface Settings
  97
- Display Units
  97
- Sea Trial
  98
  - Set Rudder Zero
    99
  - Minimum Rudder
    99
  - Compass Calibration
    100
  - Compass Offset
    102
  - Wind Offset
    103
  - Wind Damping
    103
  - Depth Offset
    104
  - Automatic Tuning
    104
  - Transition Speed
    105
  - Init NAV
    106
- Parameters
  106
  - Manual Parameter Adjust
    107
  - Recall Autotuned
    109
- Service Menu
  109
  - System Data Menu
    110
  - Simnet and NMEA Data Screen
    110
  - NMEA Port Test (AC Hardware)
    112
  - Simnet Setup
    112
  - Master Reset
    114
  - Final Sea Trial
    114
  - Providing User Training
    115
5 Maintenance

117
- Control Unit
  117
- Autopilot Computer
  117
- Rudder Feedback
  117
- Compass
  117
- Drive Unit
  117
- Exchange of Software Programme
  118
  - Autopilot Computer
    118
  - Autopilot Control Unit
    119
6 Trouble Shooting

120
- Alarms
  120
7 Spare Parts List

125
8 Technical Specifications

128
- AP26 and AP27 Autopilot System
  128
- AP26 Control Unit
  129
- AP27 Control Unit
  131
- Autopilot Computers
  132
- RC36 Rate Compass
  134
- RFC35 Fluxgate Compass
  135
- RF300 Rudder Feedback
  135
- R3000X Remote Control
  137
- JS10 Joystick
  137
- FU25 Steering Lever
  138
- IS15 Rudder
  139
- Simnet
  140
- IP Protection
  141
- NMEA and Simnet Messages
  142
9 Glossary

146
10 Index

149

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Simrad AP27 Manual

Simrad AP27 Manual (122 pages)

Autopilots for Volvo Penta IPS system

Brand: Simrad | Category: Autopilot System | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Instruction Manual
2
Table of Contents
4
1 System Description

10
- General
  10
- How to Use this Manual
  10
- System Components
  11
- AP26 Control Unit
  12
- AP27 Control Unit
  12
- Autopilot Computer
  12
- Heading Sensors
  13
- Optional Equipment
  13
  - R3000X Remote Control
    13
  - JS10 Joystick
    13
  - TI25 Thruster Interface
    13
  - Multiple Stations
    13
- Software Record
  14
2 Operation

16
- Overview
  16
- ON/OFF - Standby Mode
  18
  - Flashing Course Knob Icon
    19
  - Alarms
    19
- Follow-Up Steering (FU)
  20
- Non-Follow-Up Steering (NFU)
  20
- R3000X Remote Control (NFU)
  21
- JS10 Joystick (NFU)
  21
- Automatic Steering
  21
  - Heading Capture
    23
- Automatic Control of Steering Parameters
  23
- Manual Selection of HI/LO Parameters
  24
- PATTERN Steering
  25
  - U-Turn
    25
  - C-Turn
    26
  - Spiral-Turn
    27
  - Zigzag-Turns
    28
  - Square-Turn
    29
  - Lazy S-Turn
    30
  - Depth Contour
    31
- Dodge in AUTO
  33
- Thruster Steering (Optional)
  34
- Nodrift
  36
  - Dodge in Nodrift Mode
    36
- Navigating with the AP26 and AP27
  37
  - Setting the Waypoint Arrival Circle
    39
- Dodge in NAV
  40
- Selecting a Different Navigation Source
  41
- Multiple Station System
  41
- Lock Function
  41
- User Set-Up Menu
  42
  - Alternating Course Knob Icon
    42
  - STANDBY Mode
    43
  - AUTO Mode
    47
  - NAV Mode
    48
- INFO Menu
  49
3 Installation

54
- General
  54
- Installation Checklist
  54
- Unpacking and Handling
  55
- Determine System Configuration
  55
- Autopilot System Layout
  56
- Autopilot Computer Installation
  56
  - Cable Connections
    57
  - Grounding and RFI
    57
  - Cable Strain Relief
    58
- Control Unit Installation
  59
- ROBNET2 Network Cables
  60
  - AP27 Connection
    62
- RC36 Rate Compass Installation
  62
- R3000X Remote Control Installation
  64
- JS10 Joystick
  65
- S35 NFU Lever Installation
  65
- Interfacing
  65
- Simnet
  66
  - Simnet Network Cables
    66
  - Simnet Power and Termination
    66
- Radar Clock/Data Heading Output
  71
- IS15 Instrument Installation
  71
- External Alarm
  71
4 Configuration and Setup

72
- First Time Turn on
  72
- Description of Installation Settings
  73
- Installation Menu
  74
  - Language Selection
    76
- Interface Settings
  76
- Display Units
  76
- Sea Trial
  77
  - Compass Calibration
    78
  - Compass Offset
    80
  - Set Thrust Direction
    81
  - Wind Offset
    81
  - Wind Damping
    81
  - Depth Offset
    82
  - Automatic Tuning
    82
  - Transition Speed
    83
  - Init NAV
    84
  - NAV Change Limit
    85
- Parameters
  85
  - Manual Parameter Adjust
    86
  - Recall Autotuned
    87
- Service Menu
  88
  - System Data Menu
    88
  - Simnet Data Screen
    89
  - Simnet Setup
    90
  - Master Reset
    91
  - Final Sea Trial
    92
  - Providing User Training
    92
5 Maintenance

94
- Control Unit
  94
- Autopilot Computer
  94
- Compass
  94
- Exchange of Software Programme
  94
  - Autopilot Computer
    95
  - Autopilot Control Unit
    95
6 Trouble Shooting

98
- Alarms
  98
7 Spare Parts List

101
8 Technical Specifications

104
- AP26 and AP27 Autopilot System
  104
- AP26 Control Unit
  105
- AP27 Control Unit
  107
- AC05 Autopilot Computer
  108
- RC36 Rate Compass
  109
- R3000X Remote Control
  110
- JS10 Joystick
  110
- Simnet
  111
- IP Protection
  112
- Simnet Messages
  113
9 Glossary

116
10 Index

119

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