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Simrad AP16 User Manual

Simrad AP16
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Operation
20221560E 45
AUTO Mode
Settings that are added for the AUTO and WIND modes are
shown below. Other relevant settings are described under
STANDBY mode in this chapter.
Response
The Autotune function in the AP16 is so refined that 80-85 % of
the boats will need no further adjustments of the steering
parameters. On some boats, however, or at particular sea
conditions a fine tuning of the steering parameters may improve
the performance of the autopilot.
The Response control allows you to make this fine
tuning. It can be set to seven levels. Level 3 (default)
has the values of Rudder and Counter Rudder
parameters set by the Autotune function. If no
Autotune is made (not recommended) the level 3
values are the factory default values.
A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a
more “loose” steering.
A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides
a more “tight” steering.
A too high response level will make the boat start S-ing.
Range: 1 – 7
Default: 3
Seastate filter
OFF: Seastate filter is disabled.
AUTO: Automatically reduces rudder activity and
autopilot sensitivity in rough weather by
an adaptive process (default).
MANUAL: Manual yaw band adjust (1-10, 10 ±6°).
The manual setting determines the number of degrees the vessel
may deviate from the set course before any command is given to
the rudder. The AUTO setting is recommended. The MANUAL
settings may be used to find the optimum combination of course
keeping and low rudder activity in rough but steady sea
conditions.

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Simrad AP16 Specifications

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BrandSimrad
ModelAP16
CategoryAutopilot System
LanguageEnglish

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