Simrad AP16 Autopilot
18 20221560E
2.3 AP16 with MSD50 Stern Drive unit
Note ! The information in section 2.3 only applies if your autopilot is
driving a Simrad MSD50 Stern Drive.
The MSD50 Stern drive unit has a relative feedback signal which
needs a zero point setting after the autopilot has been turned on.
Refer to the MSD50 manual for further information.
Zero point setting
Note ! If you do not need a rudder angle display when leaving the dock,
just steer the boat manually on a straight course and press the
AUTO button. The zero point is then set automatically.
If you prefer to use the rudder angle display when leaving the
dock, proceed as follows:
After turn on the rudder
angle display will alternate
between 10 degrees port and
starboard to indicate that the
"rudder" zero point need be
set.
Use the wheel to bring the "rudder" to midship position. Turn the
wheel from lock to lock (H.O. to H.O.) and count the exact
number of turns. Then start from one lock position and turn the
half number of turns.
AUTO
STBY
Press AUTO and then STBY. The zero point is now set and the
display will show:
Follow the operating
instructions on the following
pages. There is no further
need for zero point settings
until next time you turn the
autopilot on.
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