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Instruction Manual3
Table of Contents5
System Description11
General11
How to Use this Manual11
System Components12
AP25 Control Unit13
Autopilot Computer13
RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit13
Heading Sensors14
RC36 Rate Compass14
RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass (Optional)14
NMEA Compass (Optional)14
Simrad Gyrocompasses14
Optional Equipment15
R3000X Remote Control15
JS10 Joystick15
FU25 Follow-Up Steering Lever15
TI25 Thruster Interface15
Multiple Stations16
Software Record16
Operation17
Overview17
ON/OFF - Standby Mode18
Flashing Course Knob Icon19
Alarms19
AP25 with MSD50 Stern Drive Unit20
Zero Point Setting20
Follow-Up Steering (FU)21
Non-Follow-Up Steering (NFU)21
R3000X Remote Control (NFU)22
JS10 Joystick (NFU)22
Automatic Steering23
Heading Capture23
Automatic Control of Steering Parameters24
Power Boat24
Sailboat25
Manual Selection of HI/LO Parameters25
PATTERN Steering26
U-Turn26
C-Turn27
Spiral-Turn28
Zigzag-Turns29
Square-Turn30
Lazy S-Turn31
Depth Contour32
Dodge in AUTO34
Thruster Steering (Optional)35
Tacking in Auto Mode37
Nodrift37
Dodge in Nodrift Mode38
Navigating with the AP2539
Setting the Waypoint Arrival Circle41
Dodge in NAV42
Selecting a Different Navigation Source43
Wind Vane Steering43
Tacking and Gybing in Wind Mode45
Tack and Gybe Operations46
Tack and Gybe Prevent46
Wind Steering and Navigation47
Operating in WIND NAV Mode49
Racing49
Multiple Station System50
Lock Function50
User Set-Up Menu52
Alternating Course Knob Icon52
STANDBY Mode52
AUTO Mode58
NAV Mode60
WIND Mode60
Quick Setup61
VMG Optimizing (RACING)61
Layline Steering (RACING)62
INFO Menu62
Course Knob Icon64
INFO Menu Flowchart64
INFO Menu and Main Screen, Active Unit65
INFO Menu and Main Screen, Inactive or Locked Unit65
Installation67
General67
Installation Checklist67
Unpacking and Handling68
Determine System Configuration68
AP25 System Layout69
RF300 Rudder Feedback Installation69
Autopilot Computer Installation71
Cable Connections72
Grounding and RFI72
Drive Unit Installation74
Connecting a Reversible Pump76
Connecting a Hydraulic Linear Drive77
Connecting a Solenoid Valve77
Control Unit Installation78
Panel Mounting78
Alternative Panel Mounting78
Optional Bracket Mounting79
ROBNET2 Network Cables79
AP27 Connection81
RC36 Rate Compass Installation81
RFC35 Fluxgate Compass Installation83
R3000X Remote Control Installation84
JS10 Joystick84
S35 NFU Lever Installation84
Interfacing85
Simnet85
Simnet Network Cables86
Simnet Power and Termination86
Single NMEA Input/Output91
Double NMEA Input/Output91
NMEA Output on Port 292
NMEA Compass Input92
Radar Clock/Data93
IS15 Instrument Installation93
External Alarm95
LF3000 Linear Feedback95
Electrical Connection96
Configuration and Setup97
First Time Turn on97
Description of Installation Settings98
Installation Menu99
Language Selection100
Dockside Settings102
Boat Type102
Drive Unit Voltage103
Rudder Feedback Calibration103
Rudder Test105
Drive Engage107
Rudder Deadband107
Wind Setup108
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 Feedback111
Interface Settings115
Display Units115
Sea Trial116
Set Rudder Zero117
Minimum Rudder117
Compass Calibration118
Compass Offset120
Set Thrust Direction121
Wind Offset122
Wind Damping122
Depth Offset123
Automatic Tuning123
Transition Speed125
Init NAV125
NAV Change Limit126
Rudder Play Compensation126
Parameters128
Manual Parameter Adjust128
Recall Autotuned130
Service Menu130
System Data Menu131
Simnet and NMEA Data Screen131
NMEA Port Test (AC Hardware)132
Simnet Setup133
Master Reset134
Final Sea Trial134
Providing User Training135
Maintenance137
Control Unit137
Autopilot Computer137
Rudder Feedback137
Compass137
Drive Unit137
Exchange of Software Programme138
Autopilot Computer138
Autopilot Control Unit139
Trouble Shooting141
Alarms141
Spare Parts List146
Technical Specifications149
AP25 Autopilot System149
AP25 Control Unit151
Autopilot Computers152
RC36 Rate Compass154
RFC35 Fluxgate Compass155
RF300 Rudder Feedback155
R3000X Remote Control157
JS10 Joystick157
FU25 Steering Lever158
IS15 Rudder159
Simnet160
IP Protection161
NMEA and Simnet Messages162
Glossary166
Index169

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