Simrad AP50 Operator's Manual

Operation
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Note ! If using Non-Follow-up or Follow-up steering modes while
dodging, “NFU” or “FU” flash.
2.10 TURN Mode
U-turn
The AP50 provides a special U-turn feature when in AUTO or
AUTO-WORK modes.
U-turn changes the current set course 180° in the opposite
direction. The user must decide whether the U-turn should be
made to Port or Starboard when bringing the boat on the new
course.
DODGE
TURN
A long press of the
DODGE
TURN
(DODGE/TURN) button activates U-
Turn.
00
RUDDER
U TURN
Press
PORT STBD
340.
7
Gyro1
The AP50 will continue on the set course until you press either
the (PORT) or (STBD) button to select the direction in
which to make the U-turn. If you do not press (PORT) or
(STBD) within 1 minute, the AP50 will return to the AUTO
mode and stay on course.
C-turn
The AP50 also provides a continuous turn feature when in
AUTO or AUTO-WORK modes. This may be used for circling
fish, purse seining, etc.
C-turn makes the vessel turn with a constant rate of turn in a
circle. The user must decide whether the C-turn should be made
to Port or Starboard.
To enter C-turn mode:
DODGE
TURN
First select U-turn with a long press of the DODGE/TURN
button.
DODGE
TURN
Then activate C-turn by another long press of the
DODGE/TURN button.
C TURN
PORT STBD
Press
90 °/min
340.
7
Gyro1
RUDDER
02
The AP50 will continue on the set course until you press either
the PORT or STBD button to select the direction in which to
make the C-turn. If you do not press PORT or STBD within 1
minute, the AP50 will return to AUTO mode and stay on course.
The turn rate can be adjusted either before the turn is initiated or
during the turn. Increasing the turn rate yields a smaller circle
and vice versa.
To exit C-turn mode, press any of the mode buttons. When

Simrad AP50 Specifications

General

Brand	Simrad
Model	AP50
Category	Autopilot System
Language	English