Simrad AP26 - Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Reference

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
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• Changing modes. Explain briefly what takes place in the
different modes.
• Regaining manual control from any mode. Point out in what
modes the helm is engaged by the autopilot and vice versa,
see page 18.
• Taking com
mand at an "inactive" station, if applicable.
• Using the lock mode, how to lock/unlock and how to shut the
system down from a locked control unit, if applicable.
• Use of the Non-Follow-up and Follow-up steering modes and
learning the difference between the two.
• Use of a remote Non-Follow-up and Follow-up controller, if
connected.
• Changing course by rotary knob and buttons.
• Stepping through the User Set-up Menu learning how to (and
why to) change the settings.
• How to select alternative sources for heading (compass),
navigation (GPS), chartplotter), speed, depth etc. if available.
• Understand the difference between NAV mode and NoDrift
mode.
• Locating compasses and knowing to keep magnetic items
away.
• Locating the Mains circuit breaker and the separate SimNet
circuit breaker if provided.
• Knowing the use of thrusters with the autopilot.