Installation
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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 General
This section provides detailed information required to successfully install
AP35 Autopilot system
The AP35 system includes several 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 boat's steering system
• The boats electrical system (input power)
• Other equipment on board (NMEA interfacing)
In addition, the advanced capabilities of the AP35 require the installer to
perform a series of settings and tests to verify proper operation of the
system, refer to the check list below.
4.2 Installation checklist
1. Determine system configuration you are installing (Page 44)
2. Perform the hardware installation (Page 45)
3. Connect external NMEA devices (inputs and outputs, page 63)
4. Set Language (Page 72)
5. Dockside settings (Page 73)
a) Boat type selection.
b) Drive unit selection.
c) Rudder feedback calibration.
d) Automatic rudder test.
e) Transition Speed
f) Autotrim selection in WORK mode
g) Initial Rudder reference
6. Interface setup for Junction Unit, NI300X and CI300X if installed (Page
79)
7. Perform settings in User Setup Menu page 27, for NAV source, POS
source and Compass source
8. Dockside Autopilot tests (refer to Operation Instructions, page 15)
a) Test all stations (if applicable) - lock/unlock - active/inactive
b) Test Non-Follow Up mode
c) Test Follow-Up mode
d) Test AUTO mode
e) Test WORK mode
f) Test NAV mode and input interfaces (if connected) including optional
heading sensors
g) Test interface outputs to external equipment (if connected)
9. Seatrial settings (Page 83)
a) Set rudder zero
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