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Simrad AP48 User Manual

Simrad AP48
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AP™ 48
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Simrad AP48 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimrad
ModelAP48
CategoryMarine GPS System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Disclaimer

General product information and liability.

Governing language

Specifies the official language of the documentation.

Copyright

Copyright information.

Warranty

Information about warranty.

Compliance Statements

Europe

Conformance statements for Europe.

United States of America

Compliance warnings for the USA.

Australia and New Zealand

Conformance statements for Australia/NZ.

Declarations

Links to declarations of conformity.

Trademarks

List of registered trademarks.

Introduction

AP48 Front Panel and Keys

Description of the AP48 unit's physical controls.

The Autopilot Page

Explains the main display screen and its components.

Basic Operation

Safe Operation with the Autopilot

Crucial safety advice for using the autopilot.

Powering the Unit On and Off

Instructions for powering the unit.

First Time Startup

Steps for initial setup and configuration.

Sleep Mode

How to put the unit into low-power sleep mode.

Operating the Menu System

Guide to navigating menus and dialogs.

Display Setup

Options for adjusting screen brightness, color, etc.

Autopilot Modes

Selecting an Autopilot Mode

How to choose between different autopilot steering modes.

Basic Modes (Standby, NFU, FU)

Explains Standby, Non-Follow Up (NFU), and Follow-up (FU) modes.

AUTO Mode (Heading Hold)

Steers the vessel to a set heading, without drift compensation.

NoDrift Mode

Steers along a calculated track line, compensating for drift.

Navigation Mode (NAV)

Steers to a waypoint using external navigation data.

Turn Pattern Steering

Automatic turning maneuvers like C-turn, Spiral, Zigzag, Square, S-turn, and DCT.

System Integration (EVC, SteadySteer)

Integration with EVC systems and SteadySteer feature.

Trip Log

Trip 1

Records distance traveled through the water.

Trip 2

Records distance traveled via GPS.

Log

Shows total distance run.

Alarms

Alarm Indication and Types

How alarms are displayed, signaled, and classified by color.

Acknowledging and Enabling Alarms

Procedures for acknowledging, enabling alarms and the siren.

Individual Alarm Settings

Customizing settings for specific alarms.

Alarm History and List

Viewing past alarm messages and referencing alarm details.

Software Setup

Calibration Procedures

Covers boat speed, SOG, distance, MHU alignment, depth, heading, rudder, pitch/roll, environment.

System Configuration

Covers autopilot, system, network, sources, device list, diagnostics, bus state, network groups, units, display, language, time.

Operational Settings

Covers damping, advanced, using COG as heading, and magnetic variation.

File Management & Utilities

Covers files, simulate, restore defaults, global reset, and about.

Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance and Cleaning

Basic upkeep, protection, and cleaning of the unit.

Connector Checks and Data Backup

Visual inspection of connectors and backing up system data.

Software Update

How to update the unit's software via USB.

Menu Tree

Calibration and Damping Settings

Lists available calibration and damping configuration options.

Trip Log and Alarm Settings

Lists available trip log and alarm configuration options.

Autopilot and System Settings

Lists available autopilot and system configuration options.

Technical Specifications

Physical and Power Specifications

Dimensions, weight, voltage, consumption, and environmental protection.

Display and Connectivity

Screen size, resolution, brightness, mounting, and upgrade method.

Environmental and Operating Conditions

Temperature, humidity, alarm level, and storage conditions.

Dimensional Drawings

AP48 Unit Dimensions

Technical drawings showing the unit without a bracket.

AP48 Unit with Bracket Dimensions

Technical drawings showing the unit with the mounting bracket.

Supported Data

NMEA 2000 Transmit PGNs

List of data PGNs the unit can transmit over NMEA 2000.

NMEA 2000 Receive PGNs

List of data PGNs the unit can receive over NMEA 2000.

Appendixes

Autopilot Alarms and Corrective Actions

Detailed list of autopilot alarms and troubleshooting steps.

System Alarms and Corrective Actions

List of system alarms and their causes and recommended actions.

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