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Simrad AP25 Autopilot
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20221495F
The rudder will now be
automatically centered.
Note!
The reading in the rudder angle
display is not showing a rudder
angle, only the direction of the
rudder movement.
The
Rudder test
is verified by the
display showing ‘Motor OK’ or
‘Failed’. If ‘Failed’ is given, check
for correct electrical connection.
When test is finished the display
will read:
Drive Engage
See page
105
113
115
Table of Contents
Instruction Manual
3
Table of Contents
5
System Description
11
General
11
How to Use this Manual
11
System Components
12
AP25 Control Unit
13
Autopilot Computer
13
RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit
13
Heading Sensors
14
RC36 Rate Compass
14
RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass (Optional)
14
NMEA Compass (Optional)
14
Simrad Gyrocompasses
14
Optional Equipment
15
R3000X Remote Control
15
JS10 Joystick
15
FU25 Follow-Up Steering Lever
15
TI25 Thruster Interface
15
Multiple Stations
16
Software Record
16
Operation
17
Overview
17
ON/OFF - Standby Mode
18
Flashing Course Knob Icon
19
Alarms
19
AP25 with MSD50 Stern Drive Unit
20
Zero Point Setting
20
Follow-Up Steering (FU)
21
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 Boat
24
Sailboat
25
Manual Selection of HI/LO Parameters
25
PATTERN Steering
26
U-Turn
26
C-Turn
27
Spiral-Turn
28
Zigzag-Turns
29
Square-Turn
30
Lazy S-Turn
31
Depth Contour
32
Dodge in AUTO
34
Thruster Steering (Optional)
35
Tacking in Auto Mode
37
Nodrift
37
Dodge in Nodrift Mode
38
Navigating with the AP25
39
Setting the Waypoint Arrival Circle
41
Dodge in NAV
42
Selecting a Different Navigation Source
43
Wind Vane Steering
43
Tacking and Gybing in Wind Mode
45
Tack and Gybe Operations
46
Tack and Gybe Prevent
46
Wind Steering and Navigation
47
Operating in WIND NAV Mode
49
Racing
49
Multiple Station System
50
Lock Function
50
User Set-Up Menu
52
Alternating Course Knob Icon
52
STANDBY Mode
52
AUTO Mode
58
NAV Mode
60
WIND Mode
60
Quick Setup
61
VMG Optimizing (RACING)
61
Layline Steering (RACING)
62
INFO Menu
62
Course Knob Icon
64
INFO Menu Flowchart
64
INFO Menu and Main Screen, Active Unit
65
INFO Menu and Main Screen, Inactive or Locked Unit
65
Installation
67
General
67
Installation Checklist
67
Unpacking and Handling
68
Determine System Configuration
68
AP25 System Layout
69
RF300 Rudder Feedback Installation
69
Autopilot Computer Installation
71
Cable Connections
72
Grounding and RFI
72
Drive Unit Installation
74
Connecting a Reversible Pump
76
Connecting a Hydraulic Linear Drive
77
Connecting a Solenoid Valve
77
Control Unit Installation
78
Panel Mounting
78
Alternative Panel Mounting
78
Optional Bracket Mounting
79
ROBNET2 Network Cables
79
AP27 Connection
81
RC36 Rate Compass Installation
81
RFC35 Fluxgate Compass Installation
83
R3000X Remote Control Installation
84
JS10 Joystick
84
S35 NFU Lever Installation
84
Interfacing
85
Simnet
85
Simnet Network Cables
86
Simnet Power and Termination
86
Single NMEA Input/Output
91
Double NMEA Input/Output
91
NMEA Output on Port 2
92
NMEA Compass Input
92
Radar Clock/Data
93
IS15 Instrument Installation
93
External Alarm
95
LF3000 Linear Feedback
95
Electrical Connection
96
Configuration and Setup
97
First Time Turn on
97
Description of Installation Settings
98
Installation Menu
99
Language Selection
100
Dockside Settings
102
Boat Type
102
Drive Unit Voltage
103
Rudder Feedback Calibration
103
Rudder Test
105
Drive Engage
107
Rudder Deadband
107
Wind Setup
108
Minimum Wind Angle (NORMAL)
108
Minimum Wind Angle (RACING)
109
Tack Angle (RACING)
109
Tack Time (RACING)
109
Wind Shift Limit (RACING)
110
Dockside Settings When Configured for Virtual Feedback
111
Interface Settings
115
Display Units
115
Sea Trial
116
Set Rudder Zero
117
Minimum Rudder
117
Compass Calibration
118
Compass Offset
120
Set Thrust Direction
121
Wind Offset
122
Wind Damping
122
Depth Offset
123
Automatic Tuning
123
Transition Speed
125
Init NAV
125
NAV Change Limit
126
Rudder Play Compensation
126
Parameters
128
Manual Parameter Adjust
128
Recall Autotuned
130
Service Menu
130
System Data Menu
131
Simnet and NMEA Data Screen
131
NMEA Port Test (AC Hardware)
132
Simnet Setup
133
Master Reset
134
Final Sea Trial
134
Providing User Training
135
Maintenance
137
Control Unit
137
Autopilot Computer
137
Rudder Feedback
137
Compass
137
Drive Unit
137
Exchange of Software Programme
138
Autopilot Computer
138
Autopilot Control Unit
139
Trouble Shooting
141
Alarms
141
Spare Parts List
146
Technical Specifications
149
AP25 Autopilot System
149
AP25 Control Unit
151
Autopilot Computers
152
RC36 Rate Compass
154
RFC35 Fluxgate Compass
155
RF300 Rudder Feedback
155
R3000X Remote Control
157
JS10 Joystick
157
FU25 Steering Lever
158
IS15 Rudder
159
Simnet
160
IP Protection
161
NMEA and Simnet Messages
162
Glossary
166
Index
169
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Model
AP25
Category
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Language
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