Simrad A2004 User Manual

A2004 | Quick Guide - EN
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A2004
Quick Guide
The front panel
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1 Power key
In any mode: Press to show the Display setup dialog. Repeat short presses to toggle
preset light levels.
In Standby mode: Press and hold to turn the autopilot system to Sleep mode.
Re-press the key to re-activate the system.
2 MENU key
Press once to display the Quick menu.
Press twice to show the Settings menu.
3 X key
Press to return to previous menu level or to exit a dialog.
Press and hold to exit the menu system and return to last active mode page.
4 Rotary knob
Menu and dialog operation:
• Turn to move up and down in menus and dialogs
• Turn to adjust a value
• Press to select a menu option and to enter the next menu level
In Standby and NFU mode: Press to activate Follow up (FU) mode.
In FU mode: Turn to set the rudder angle.
In automatic modes: Turn to change the set heading/set course, press to re-activate
automatic mode with current heading/course as reference.
5 STBY key
Press to activate Standby mode.
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Simrad A2004 Specifications

General

NMEA 2000 Compatible	Yes
Connectivity	NMEA 2000
Model	A2004
Manufacturer	Simrad
Power Supply	12/24 V DC
Operating Voltage	12/24 V DC
Type	Autopilot System

Summary

The Front Panel Controls

Power Key Operation

Controls system power, display setup, and sleep mode activation.

MENU Key Functionality

Accesses Quick menu and Settings menu for system configuration.

X Key Navigation

Returns to previous menu level or exits dialogs and menu system.

Rotary Knob Interaction

Navigates menus, adjusts values, and selects options for various modes.

STBY Key Activation

Activates Standby mode for the autopilot system.

Additional Front Panel Keys

AUTO Key

Activates last active mode (AUTO or NoDrift) and displays mode pop-up menu.

NAV Key

Activates Nav (Navigation) mode, requiring a connected navigator.

WORK/Thruster Key

Displays work profile options and toggles thruster on/off.

Port and Starboard Keys

Activates NFU steering or changes set heading/course in automatic modes.

Turn Key

Displays the Turn-dialog for specific maneuvers.

The Autopilot Page Overview

Autopilot Page Components

Details the Heading repeater, Status panel, Mode info panel, and Rudder bar.

Autopilot Modes

STBY Mode

Activates Standby mode, allowing switching to NFU mode.

NFU Mode

Activates Non-Follow Up steering for manual control.

FU Mode

Activates Follow Up mode for rudder angle adjustments.

AUTO Mode

Activates automatic steering mode and allows setting the heading.

NoDrift Mode

Activates NoDrift mode for course adjustments.

NAV Mode

Activates Navigation mode, requiring a connected navigator.

Alert Management

Acknowledging Alerts

How to acknowledge the most recent alert and silence notifications.

Displaying Alert Listing

Accessing active alerts and alert history through the menu system.

Settings Menus Configuration

System Settings

Configures language, key beeps, time, and system restore options.

Autopilot Settings

Configures installation, steering modes, and turn settings.

Units Settings

Sets display units for distance, speed, and heading.

Network Settings

Manages network sources, device lists, diagnostics, and groups.

Thruster and Work Profile Operations

Thruster On/Off Control

Toggles thrusters on or off by pressing and holding the WORK/Thruster key.

Selecting Work Profile

Chooses preferred work profile via the WORK/Thruster key or rotary knob.