Simrad AP16 User Manual

Simrad AP16 Autopilot
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performing an Automatic tuning. The parameters are divided
into two sets (page 23):
• HI value parameters for automatic steering at low speed and
when running with a sailboat.
• LO value parameters for automatic steering at high speed and
when sailing into the wind or reaching with a sailboat.
Step through the menu items by pressing the STBD 1 or
PORT 1 buttons. Adjust the value by using the STBD 10 or
PORT 10 buttons.
Manual parameter adjust
Boat type Own boat
Displayed
parameter
Displacem.
& Sail
Planing &
Outboard
Automatic
tuning
Manual
Use STBD 10
and PORT 10
buttons to
adjust value
LOw
Decrease: Press:
10
Increase: Press
10
Rudder LO 0.35 0.20
Cont.Rudder LO 1.00 1.00
Autotrim LO 40 sec. 40 sec.
1
1
Rudder Lim LO 20° 20°
HIgh
Rudder HI 0.50 0.30
Cont.Rudder HI 1.40 1.40
Autotrim HI 40 sec. 40 sec.
Use PORT 1
and STBD 1
buttons to step
through
parameters
Rudder Lim HI 20° 20°
Note ! The values in the table are factory set (default) and listed for
information only. After having performed the Automatic tuning,
the values may differ from those listed in the table. See also
“Automatic Tuning” previously in this chapter.
The two most important parameters that determine the
performance of the automatic steering are Rudder and Counter
Rudder.

Simrad AP16 Specifications

General

Brand	Simrad
Model	AP16
Category	Autopilot System
Language	English