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Simrad AP16 Autopilot
32
20221560E
W
ind (vane) mode
Set wind angle:
044 degrees from stbd.
Measured wind angle: 041°A
A = Apparent
T = True
Parameter: HI-M (High value,
manually set)
Compass reading: 311° M
(magnetic) or T (true)
Rudder angle: 01° to port.
1
10
10
1
Steer port,
1°/push
Steer port,
10°/push
Steer stbd.
10°/push
Steer stbd.
1°/push
STBY
Regain manual steering by pressing the
STBY
button
33
35
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
1 System Description
11
General
11
How to Use this Manual
11
System Components
12
AP16 Control Unit
13
Autopilot Computer
13
RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit
13
Heading Sensors
14
RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass
14
RC36 Rate Compass (Optional)
14
NMEA Compass (Optional)
14
Simrad Gyrocompasses
14
Optional Equipment
15
R3000X Remote Control
15
JS10 Joystick
15
Multiple Stations
15
Software Record
15
2 Operation
17
Overview
17
ON/OFF - Standby Mode
18
Flashing Course Knob Icon
19
Alarms
19
AP16 with MSD50 Stern Drive Unit
20
Zero Point Setting
20
Non-Follow-Up Steering (NFU)
21
R3000X Remote Control (NFU)
22
JS10 Joystick (NFU)
22
Automatic Steering
23
Heading Capture
23
Automatic Control of Steering Parameters
24
Power Boats
24
Sailboat
25
Manual Selection of HI/LO Parameters
25
U-Turn
26
Dodge in AUTO
26
Tacking in Auto Mode
27
Nodrift
28
Dodge in Nodrift Mode
29
Navigating with the AP16
29
Setting the Waypoint Arrival Circle
31
Dodge in NAV
32
Selecting a Different Navigation Source
33
Wind Vane Steering
33
Tacking in Wind Mode
35
Gybing
36
Tack and Gybe Prevent
36
Wind Steering and Navigation
37
Operating in WIND Mode
39
Racing
39
Multiple Station System
40
Lock Function
40
User Set-Up Menu
41
Alternating Course Knob Icon
41
STANDBY Mode
42
AUTO Mode
47
NAV Mode
48
WIND Mode
48
INFO Menu
49
Course Knob Icon
51
INFO Menu Flowchart
52
INFO Menu and Main Screen Active Unit
53
INFO Menu and Main Screen, Inactive Unit
53
3 Installation
55
General
55
Installation Checklist
55
Unpacking and Handling
56
Determine System Configuration
56
AP16 System Layout
57
RF300 Rudder Feedback Installation
57
Autopilot Computer Installation
59
Cable Connections
60
Grounding and RFI
60
Drive Unit Installation
62
Connecting a Reversible Pump
64
Connecting a Hydraulic Linear Drive
65
Connecting a Solenoid Valve
65
Control Unit Installation
66
Panel Mounting
66
Optional Bracket Mounting
66
ROBNET2 Network Cables
67
AP27 Connection
69
RFC35 Fluxgate Compass Installation
69
RC36 Rate Compass Installation
71
R3000X Remote Control Installation
71
JS10 Joystick
72
S35 NFU Lever Installation
72
Interfacing
72
Simnet
73
Simnet Network Cables
73
Simnet Power and Termination
73
Single NMEA Input/Output
78
Double NMEA Input/Output
78
NMEA Output on Port 2
79
NMEA Compass Input
79
Radar Clock/Data
80
IS15 Instrument Installation
80
External Alarm
81
LF3000 Linear Feedback
82
4 Configuration and Setup
85
First Time Turn on
85
Description of Installation Settings
86
Installation Menu
87
Language Selection
89
Dockside Settings
89
Boat Type
90
Drive Unit Voltage
90
Rudder Feedback Calibration
91
Rudder Test
92
Drive Engage
93
Rudder Deadband
94
Wind Setup
94
Minimum Wind Angle (NORMAL)
95
Minimum Wind Angle (RACING)
95
Tack Angle (RACING)
95
Tack Time (RACING)
96
Wind Shift Alarm Limit (RACING)
96
Interface Settings
100
Display Units
100
Sea Trial
101
Set Rudder Zero
102
Minimum Rudder
103
Compass Calibration
103
Compass Offset
105
Wind Offset
106
Wind Damping
106
Depth Offset
107
Automatic Tuning
107
Transition Speed
109
Init NAV
109
NAV Change Limit
110
Parameters
111
Manual Parameter Adjust
112
Recall Autotuned
114
Service Menu
114
System Data Menu
115
Simnet and NMEA Data Screen
115
NMEA Port Test (AC Hardware)
117
Simnet Setup
118
Master Reset
119
Final Sea Trial
120
Providing User Training
121
5 Maintenance
123
Control Unit
123
Autopilot Computer
123
Rudder Feedback
123
Compass
123
Drive Unit
123
Exchange of Software Programme
124
Autopilot Computer
124
Autopilot Control Unit
125
6 Trouble Shooting
126
Alarms
126
7 Spare Parts List
131
8 Technical Specifications
134
AP16 Autopilot System
134
Power Consumption
134
AP16 Control Unit
135
Autopilot Computers
137
RFC35 Fluxgate Compass
139
Automatic Performance
139
Gain Compensation
139
Roll/Pitch
139
Cable Supplied
139
RC36 Rate Compass
140
RF300 Rudder Feedback
140
R3000X Remote Control
142
JS10 Joystick
142
Temperature Range: Operation
142
Material
142
IS15 Rudder
143
Dimensions
143
Environmental Protection
143
Rudder Angle
143
Simnet
144
IP Protection
145
NMEA and Simnet Messages
146
9 Glossary
150
10 Index
153
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Model
AP16
Category
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Language
English
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