Simrad AP44 - User Manual

AP44
Quick Guide
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STBY MODE AUTO
MENU
X
1
STBY key
Press to turn the autopilot to Standby mode.
2
MENU/X key
With no menu active:
• Press to display the Settings menu
• Press and hold to display the Display setup dialog
Menu and dialog operation:
• Press to return to previous menu level or to exit a dialog.
3
Rotary knob
Menu and dialog operation:
• Turn to move up and down in menus and dialogs
• Turn to adjust a value
• Press to select a menu option and to enter the next menu level
In FU mode:
• Turn to set rudder angle
In AUTO, NoDrift and Wind mode:
• Turn to change set heading/set course/set wind angle
4
MODE key
Press to display the Mode list
5
AUTO key
Press to turn the autopilot to AUTO mode
EN
Alarms
Alarm indication
Acknowledging the alarms
Acknowledge alarms by pressing the rotary knob. A reminder reappears at given
intervals for as long as the alarm condition exists.
Enabling the alarm system and the alarm siren
Accessing the Device list
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Summary

Alarms

Alarm indication

Displays active alarms with title and details.

Acknowledging the alarms

Silences current alarm notification and stops reminders.

Enabling the alarm system and the alarm siren

Alarm history

Autopilot modes

Selecting an autopilot mode

How to choose between different autopilot modes using keys or menus.

Standby mode

AUTO mode (Heading hold)

Steers vessel automatically to a set heading.

Wind mode

Steers vessel to maintain a specific apparent or true wind angle.

NoDrift mode

Steers vessel along a calculated track line, compensating for drift.

NAV mode

Steers vessel to a waypoint or route from a chartplotter.

Turn pattern steering

Depth contour tracking (DCT)

Basic operation

Safe operation with the autopilot

Provides warnings and guidelines for safe autopilot use.

Operating the menu system

Edit a numeric value

AP44 Front panel and keys

Trip log

Software setup

Calibration

Configures sensors and system parameters for optimal performance.

Boat speed

SOG reference

Heading

Autopilot settings

System settings

Maintenance

Software update

Simrad AP44 Specifications

General

Interface	NMEA 2000
Power Supply	12/24 V DC
Water Resistance	IPX6
Operating Temperature	-15°C to +55°C
Display Size	4.1 inches
Display Type	LCD
Control Type	Rotary dial and buttons
Operating Voltage	10-31.2 V DC
Control Modes	Auto, Nav, Wind