Simrad AP50 Operator's Manual

Simrad AP50 Autopilot
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Contents
1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................1
1.2 How to Use This Manual................................................................................2
1.3 System Components .......................................................................................3
1.4 AP50 Control Unit..........................................................................................3
1.5 Junction Units.................................................................................................3
1.6 JD5X Distribution Unit ..................................................................................4
1.7 Rudder Feedback Units ..................................................................................4
RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit........................................................................4
RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit .......................................................................4
RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit ....................................................................4
1.8 Heading Sensors .............................................................................................4
RC25 Rate Compass.......................................................................................4
CD100A Course Detector and CDI35 Course Detector Interface..................5
General NMEA Compasses............................................................................5
HS52 GPS Heading Sensor ............................................................................5
Other Compass Models ..................................................................................5
GI51 Gyro Interface...................................................................................5
1.9 Optional Equipment........................................................................................5
AP51 Remote Control ....................................................................................5
R3000X Remote Control................................................................................6
JS10 Joystick ..................................................................................................6
QS50 QuickStick............................................................................................
6
S35 NFU Steering Lever ................................................................................
6
S9 NFU Steering Lever ..................................................................................
6
FU50 Follow-Up Steering Lever....................................................................
7
TI51 Thruster Interface...................................................................................7
AD50 Analog Drive........................................................................................7
RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator.................................................................7
RI9 Rudder Angle Indicator ...........................................................................8
NI300X NMEA Interface Unit.......................................................................8
2 OPERATION OF THE AUTOPILOT ................................................................9
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................9
2.2 ON/OFF - Standby Mode (STBY) ...............................................................12
2.3 AP50 with MSD50 Stern Drive unit.............................................................
14
Zero point setting..........................................................................................
14
Operation ......................................................................................................14

Simrad AP50 Specifications

General

Brand	Simrad
Model	AP50
Category	Autopilot System
Language	English