System Description
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1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.1 General
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad AP16
autopilot system and thank you for selecting what we feel is the
most advanced autopilot system available on the market today.
Simrad manufactures a complete range of autopilots for all types
of vessels, from recreational boats to merchant marine vessels.
The company's involvement in autopilots began in 1953 with
equipment for the North Sea fishing fleet under the brand name
Robertson. Professional mariners around the world acknowledge
that the Robertson and Simrad brand names are synonymous
with the absolute best in autopilot technology.
The Simrad AP16 autopilot represents yet another step forward
in autopilot technology with the intent of providing leisure boats
between 30 and 80 foot with a host of new features. Among
these the new Virtual Feedback algorithms in the autopilot
software enable your autopilot to steer without having to mount
a conventional rudder feedback unit.
The autopilot system can be expanded and enhanced with a
selection of options and accessories.
The brain in the AP16 autopilot system is the single "intelligent"
autopilot computer that communicates on the proprietary
Robnet2 network to establish a reliable digital communication
and power distribution network between the units in the
autopilot system.
The AP16 autopilot is also equipped with the SimNet data and
control network. SimNet provides high speed data transfer and
control of Simrad products integrated in a total steering and
navigation system.
1.2 How to use this manual
This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating,
installing and maintaining the Simrad AP16 autopilot. Great care
has been paid to simplify operation and set-up of the AP16.
Please take time to read this manual to get a thorough
understanding of the operation and system components and their
relationship to a complete AP16 autopilot system.
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