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Simrad AP50 User Manual

Simrad AP50
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Installation
20221032B 79
Mechanical Alignment
The purpose of this procedure
is to find the zero point and to
allow the feedback unit to
operate within its active
segment. If the unit operates
outside this segment, there will
be a feedback failure alarm.
1. Position the rudder
amidships.
2. Loosen the two screws that
secure the transmission
lever to the RF45X shaft.
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3. Turn on the autopilot by pressing the
STBY
(STBY) button and
wait until the start-up sequence is finished.
4. Press the
STBY
(STBY) button again, if necessary, to read the
rudder angle display. You may also read the rudder angle by
accessing the User Set-up menu (page 39) and the SYSTEM
DATA menu (page 145).
5. Use a flat screwdriver in the slot and adjust the rudder angle
to zero degrees on the display.
6. Secure the transmission lever to the shaft. Return to the
Dockside settings and proceed to ‘Rudder Feedback
Calibration’.
Note ! If the autopilot presents a Rudder Feedback Alarm after “turn
on”, proceed as follows:
Turn the autopilot off. Use a flat screwdriver in the slot and
turn the shaft 180°.
Proceed from item 3 above.

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Simrad AP50 Specifications

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BrandSimrad
ModelAP50
CategoryAutopilot System
LanguageEnglish

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