Simrad AP50 Operator's Manual

System Description
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FU50 Follow-Up Steering Lever
The FU50 Follow-up steering lever features a dial (scale) with
5° rudder angle markings. The rudder will move and stop at the
angle selected on the dial. The FU50 has a mid-position indent,
buttons for (limited) mode selection, and mode indicators
(STBY, FU, AUTO, NAV, WORK, and THRUSTER). It is
designed for indoor and outdoor bulkhead- or panel-mounting.
Refer to the FU50 manual.
TI51 Thruster Interface
The TI51 Thruster Interface is designed to offer control of a
single thruster from an AP50 system. Operation of on/off
solenoids, continuous control (voltage or current), proportional
directional control and control of a Sauer Danfoss PVEM valve
is provided. The thruster output signal is calculated in the TI51
based on operational mode and heading information received
over Robnet from other system units. Set-up from the control
unit and errors in the thruster interface are communicated via the
Robnet. All thruster settings in the AP50 Control Unit are stored
in the thruster interface unit.
Refer to the TI51 manual.
AD50 Analog Drive
The AD50 Analog Drive is designed to provide a control signal
for operating an analog rudder in an AP50 system by either
analog or proportional ±10V control, or Danfoss PVEM valve.
The analog rudder output signal is calculated in the AD50 based
on operational mode and heading information received over
Robnet from other system units. Set-up from the control unit and
errors in the analog rudder interface are to be communicated via
Robnet. All settings are stored in the analog rudder interface
unit.
Refer to the AD50 manual.
RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator
The RI35 Mk2 is manufactured in non-corrosive aluminum with a
non-reflective black finish.
The instrument gives a continuous reading of the rudder position
up to 45 degrees to each side of midship position. A front panel
key is used for rudder zero-adjustment, deflection reversal, and
illumination adjustment.
The splash-proof construction allows panel-, bulkhead-, or
bracket-mounting in exposed locations, such as the bridge wings,
the wheel house, and the engine room.
Refer to the RI35 Mk2 manual.

Simrad AP50 Specifications

General

Brand	Simrad
Model	AP50
Category	Autopilot System
Language	English