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Simrad AP27 User Manual

Simrad AP27
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Manual
Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
for Volvo Penta IPS system
English Sw.1.2

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Simrad AP27 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimrad
ModelAP27
CategoryAutopilot System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Operation

ON/OFF - Standby Mode

Instructions for powering the system on, off, and managing standby mode.

Follow-Up Steering (FU)

How to use the Follow-Up steering mode for manual rudder control.

Non-Follow-Up Steering (NFU)

How to use the Non-Follow-Up steering mode for direct rudder commands.

Automatic Steering

Engaging and maintaining course using the AUTO steering mode.

Automatic Control of Steering Parameters

How the autopilot automatically adjusts steering parameters based on speed.

Manual Selection of HI/LO Parameters

Manually selecting High (HI) or Low (LO) steering parameters.

PATTERN Steering

Utilizing various automated turn patterns for specific navigation scenarios.

Dodge in AUTO

Temporarily disengaging autopilot for obstruction avoidance in AUTO mode.

Thruster Steering (Optional)

Operating the boat's thruster in conjunction with the autopilot system.

NoDrift

Using the NoDrift mode to maintain heading unaffected by wind and current.

Navigating with the AP26 and AP27

Steering the boat to waypoints or routes using NAV mode.

Dodge in NAV

Temporarily disengaging autopilot for obstruction avoidance in NAV mode.

Installation

Autopilot Computer Installation

Instructions for mounting and connecting the AC05 Autopilot Computer.

Control Unit Installation

Procedures for mounting AP26 and AP27 control units on panel or bracket.

Configuration and Setup

First Time Turn On

Initial power-up sequence and automatic interface setup.

Sea Trial

Crucial adjustments and tests performed on the water for optimal performance.

Automatic Tuning

Automatically setting steering parameters for optimal performance.

Parameters

Viewing and adjusting steering parameters manually or after autotuning.

Service Menu

Accessing system data, SimNet setup, and reset functions.

Master Reset

Restoring autopilot memory to factory default settings.

Trouble Shooting

Alarms

Interpreting and resolving system alarms and fault indicators.

Technical Specifications

AP26 and AP27 Autopilot System

Overall system specifications including boat size, steering types, and interfaces.

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