Simrad AP50 - Table of Contents

Simrad AP50 Autopilot
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Contents
1 GENERAL INFORMATION...............................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................1
1.2 How to Use This Manual................................................................................2
2 INSTALLATION...................................................................................................3
2.1 General............................................................................................................3
2.2 Unpacking and Handling................................................................................3
2.3 Installation Index............................................................................................3
2.4 Determining System Configuration................................................................4
2.5 AP50 Plus System Layout..............................................................................5
2.6 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit ....................................................................6
Mechanical mounting .....................................................................................6
Electrical installation......................................................................................6
Final check....................................................................................................10
2.7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit .....................................................................10
Electrical Connection ...................................................................................11
Mechanical Alignment .................................................................................13
2.8 JD5X distribution units.................................................................................13
General..........................................................................................................13
JD50 Distribution unit (P/N 20126819)...................................................13
JD51 Distribution unit (P/N 20126827)...................................................14
JD52 Distribution unit (P/N 20126835)...................................................14
JD53 Distribution unit (P/N 20126843)...................................................15
Mounting ......................................................................................................15
Electrical connections...................................................................................
16
General.....................................................................................................
16
Steering gear with directional valves (ON/OFF).....................................
17
Analog Steering gear control ...................................................................
22
JD50 Alarm Interface...............................................................................28
2.9 Control Unit..................................................................................................30
Panel-mounting.............................................................................................30
Optional Bracket mounting ..........................................................................30
Robnet Units and Robnet Network Cables...................................................31
AP51 Remote Control Connection...............................................................34
AP51 in a Wheelmark System.................................................................34
JP21 Jack Point Installation..........................................................................34
2.10 RC25 Rate Compass.....................................................................................
35
2.11 FU50 Steering Lever ....................................................................................
37
2.12 TI51 Thruster Interface.................................................................................37