Simrad AP50 Operator's Manual

Operation
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Steering function
(only available if Thruster is selected in the Installation
Dockside Menu).
Select between the following steering functions: The boat is
steered by the rudder; by the thruster; or by a combination of the
rudder and the thruster, dependent on the selected mode. In
AUTO mode and NAV mode the rudder is always selected.
Speed (Man, Log, SOG)
The AP50 adapts to the speed of the vessel and this setting
should be adjusted accordingly.
If a speed log or other speed source is not connected, the speed
input can be set manually by the course knob with range from 1
to 70 Knots.
If an external speed source is selected, the current speed and
source will be shown.
If an external speed source is selected but lost, an alarm will be
given after 15 seconds and the manual speed will automatically
be set to the last reading. If the external source speed again
becomes available, the AP50 will again automatically use the
external source speed.
Speed Source
Select the Speed source. If no speed source is available, set the
speed source to Man (manual) and adjust for manual speed as
per “Speed above”.
Steering Compass
Select the compass to be used for steering.
Monitor Compass
Select the compass to be used as the monitor compass if more
than one compass is connected.
Nav Source
Select the source for navigational data.
AUTO Mode
341°
CTS
340.7
Gyro1
SETUP
Move : ,
Adjust :
Backlight
Contrast
Steering function
Rudder
Seastate AUTO
Rudder 0.50
Count rudder 1.40
More
A
Backlight
Same procedure as in STANDBY mode.
Contrast
Same procedure as in STANDBY mode.

Simrad AP50 Specifications

General

Brand	Simrad
Model	AP50
Category	Autopilot System
Language	English