Simrad AP16 Autopilot
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Decoding
The incoming signals are decoded
according to a built in priority table in
the AP16.
For all data items, one of the
following codes will be displayed:
– – – No data or no NMEA
sentence containing the data
needed is available at the
input port.
OK Valid data found
INV Message with invalid
information.
FRM Message has format failure
such as
a) Incorrect check sum
b) Wrong contents in
datafield(s)
If data are missing or invalid,
perform the following:
• Open the source select page in
the User Setup menu and check
that data are available.
• Check the navigator setup and
make sure it is transmitting
appropriate data.
Note ! The “WIND” reading is the apparent wind from the port (L) or
starboard (R). The “SPEED” reading is the speed through
water.