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20222410 / B
43
Single NMEA input/output
RX1
RX1+
MAIN
PC
B
NMEA Input 1
Vbat+
Sy
s. s
el.
Gnd
TX1
TX1+
NM
EA
Output1
NM
EA
li
stener
NAV RECEI
VER
OR PL
OT
TER
(NM
EA ta
lker
)
JD5X DI
ST
RIBUT
ION UNI
T
RUDDER in
st
r
.
COMPASS in
st
r.
RADAR
TB
1
3
TB1
4
Figure 2-41 Single NMEA Connection
Double NMEA input/output
RX1
RX1+
MAIN PCB
NMEA Input 1
Vbat+
Sys.
sel.
Gnd
TX1
TX1+
NMEA
Output1
PO
WER PCB
TB6
TB7
TB8
RX2
RX2
+
GPS/PLOT
TER
NME
A
Input2
TX2
TX2+
NMEA
Out
put2
GPS or
EC
S
JD5X D
IST
RIBUTION
UNIT
TB13
TB14
NMEA
COM
PASS
Figure 2-42 Double NMEA Connection
Output signal
Output te
rminal Output
sentence
Continuous output of 10
Hz NMEA compass
heading
Junction unit, Power PCB,
NMEA2, TX2+, TX2–
HDT or HDG
(steering compass
dependent; ref. to
the NMEA table)
Table 2-2 Permanent NMEA Output on Port 2
51
53
Table of Contents
Installation Manual
1
Table of Contents
5
General Information
10
Introduction
10
How to Use this Manual
11
Installation
12
General
12
Unpacking and Handling
12
Installation Index
12
Determining System Configuration
13
AP50 Plus System Layout
14
RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit
15
Mechanical Mounting
15
Electrical Installation
15
Final Check
19
RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit
19
Electrical Connection
20
Mechanical Alignment
22
JD5X Distribution Units
22
General
22
JD50 Distribution Unit (P/N 20126819)
22
JD51 Distribution Unit (P/N 20126827)
23
JD52 Distribution Unit (P/N 20126835)
23
JD53 Distribution Unit (P/N 20126843)
24
Mounting
24
Electrical Connections
25
General
25
Steering Gear with Directional Valves (ON/OFF)
26
Analog Steering Gear Control
31
JD50 Alarm Interface
37
Control Unit
39
Panel-Mounting
39
Optional Bracket Mounting
39
Robnet Units and Robnet Network Cables
40
AP51 Remote Control Connection
43
AP51 in a Wheelmark System
43
JP21 Jack Point Installation
43
RC25 Rate Compass
44
FU50 Steering Lever
46
TI51 Thruster Interface
46
S9 Steering Lever
47
Mounting
47
Connection
47
R3000X Remote Control
49
JS10 Joystick
50
S35 NFU Steering Lever
50
F1/2 Remote Control
51
Interfacing to Optional Equipment (THD, Navigation Receiver, Etc.)
51
Single NMEA Input/Output
52
Double NMEA Input/Output
52
Input from "NMEA Compass
53
Radar Clock/Data
53
Analog Heading Repeater
54
Digital Heading Repeater
54
GI51 Gyro Interface
54
NI300X NMEA Interface Unit
55
CD100A Course Detector
56
CDI35 Interface
57
CD109 Course Detector
57
Software Set-Up Procedure
58
Description of Installation Set-Up
58
Installation Menu
59
Language Selection
60
Dockside
60
Master Operation
61
Boat Type
61
Boat Length
61
Drive Unit Voltage
63
Rudder Feedback Calibration
63
Rudder Calibration
64
Rudder Test
66
Rudder Limit
67
Rudder Deadband
68
Thruster
68
Interface Set-Up
68
Sea Trial
75
Compass Calibration
76
Compass Offset
77
Set Thrust Direction, On/Off Thruster
78
Thruster Calibration, Analog Thruster
78
Thruster Zero
78
Direction and Maximum Thrust STBD, Analog Thruster
79
Direction and Maximum Thrust PORT, Analog Thruster
79
Minimum Thrust, Analog Thruster
80
Speed Source
80
Set Cruising Speed
81
Set Rudder Zero
81
Set Rate of Turn
81
Adjust Rudder Angle/Set Rate of Turn
82
Manual Tuning
83
Automatic Tuning
84
Speed Response
86
Final Test
86
Providing User Training
87
Advanced Settings
88
Service Menu
88
System Data
88
NMEA Data
89
NMEA Port Test (JD5X Hardware)
90
Master Reset
90
Settings Menu
91
Steering
91
W Init Rudder
91
W Autotrim
91
Autotrim
91
Course Adjust
92
Compass Difference
92
Off Heading Lim
92
Drive Engage
93
Drive Type
94
Drive out
94
Prop. Gain
94
Seastate
94
Rudder
95
Counter Rudder
95
W Seastate
95
W Rudder
95
W Count Rudder
95
W Rudder Limit
95
Cruising Speed
95
Speed Response
95
Transition Speed
96
Nav Gain
96
Minimum Rudder
96
Turn Mode
97
Rate of Turn
97
W Rate of Turn
97
Radius
97
W Radius
97
Added Stop Time
97
Init NAV
98
Turn Gain
98
W Turn Gain
98
Rate Sensitivity
98
Thruster
99
Thruster Inhibit
99
Thruster Sensitivity
99
Thruster Gain
99
Minimum Thrust
100
Thruster Hyst
100
Thruster Drive
101
Response Delay
101
Spare Parts List
104
Technical Specifications
108
AP50 Autopilot System
108
AP50 Control Unit
109
AP51 Remote Control
110
JD5X Distribution Units
111
RC25 Rate Compass
112
CDI35 Course Detector Interface
113
CD100A Course Detector
114
CD109 Course Detector
114
RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit
115
RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit
115
NI300X NMEA Interface
117
TI51 Thruster Interface
118
R3000X Remote Control
119
S9 Steering Lever
120
Environmental Protection
121
NMEA Sentences
121
Troubleshooting
124
Solenoid Control
124
Analog Rudder Control
125
Failure Mode Effect Analyses
127
Index
128
Approvals
132
Product Compliance Schemes
132
CE Mark
132
Wheelmark
132
Certificates
133
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Brand
Simrad
Model
AP50
Category
Autopilot System
Language
English
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