Installation
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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 General
This section provides detailed information required to
successfully installing the AP26 and AP27 Autopilot system.
A basic autopilot systems include only three modules that need
to be mounted in different locations on the boat, and also need to
interface with at least three different systems on the boat:
• The Volvo IPS system
• The boats electrical system (input power)
• Other equipment on board (GPS/Chartplotter)
In addition, the advanced capabilities of the autopilot require the
installer to perform a series of settings and tests to verify proper
operation of the system, refer to the check list below.
3.2 Installation checklist
1. Determine the system configuration you are installing
(Figure 3-1)
2. Perform the hardware installation (Page 55)
3. Connect Sim
Net devices to SimNet (page 64)
4. Connect NMEA2000 devices (page 67)
5. Connect NMEA 0183 devices via AT10
6. Perform Set-up (Section 4, page 71)
7. Perform dockside autopilot tests (refer to Operating
Instructions, page 15)
a) Test all stations (if applicable) - lock/unlock - active/
inactive
b) Test Non-Follow Up m
ode
c) Test Follow-Up mode
d) Test AUTO mode
e) Test NoDrift mode
f) Test NAV mode and input interfaces
g) Test interface outputs to external equipment (if
connected)
8. Perform sea trial settings (Page 76)
a) Rudder zero
b) Compass calibration
c) Compass Offset adjustment
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