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Simrad AP70 MK2 - User Manual

Simrad AP70 MK2
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AP70 MK2
Operator Manual
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Simrad AP70 MK2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimrad
ModelAP70 MK2
CategoryMarine Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Front panel keys

Details the function of each key (A-L) on the autopilot control unit.

The autopilot page

Heading repeater

Describes the components and indicators of the heading repeater display.

Status panel

Explains status icons, active mode, and abbreviations used.

Mode info panel

Details content of the mode info panel and thruster information display.

Rudder bar

Explains the rudder position indicator with digital and analog readouts.

Basic operation

Safe operation with the autopilot

Provides warnings and guidelines for safe autopilot use, including when not to use it.

Turning the system ON and OFF

Instructions for turning the system ON and switching to sleep mode.

The menu system

Quick menus

Describes the three different quick menus (Mode, Work profile, Turn).

The Settings menu

Explains its use for system setup and configuration.

Delegation of control in multiple station systems

Steering stations

Explains setup of different steering stations and network groups.

Open systems

Describes default open system behavior and command transfer.

Master systems

Explains the Master function for controlled command transfer in Wheelmarked systems.

Autopilot modes

Hand steering

Describes Standby, Non-Follow Up (NFU), and Follow-up (FU) modes.

Automatic modes

Introduces Auto compass and NoDrift modes.

NAV mode

Requires connected navigator to steer to waypoints using heading and position.

Work profiles

Predefined profiles

Describes Normal, High, and Low profiles assigned based on vessel type.

Creating a new work profile

Steps to define new profiles for specific operational modes.

The alert system

Alert message types

Differentiates between Alarms (critical) and Warnings (potential issues).

Alert indication

Describes siren, alert icon activation, and pop-up display.

Acknowledging a message

Procedures for acknowledging (ACK) or silencing alerts.

Fallback and failures during automatic steering

Describes system behavior during rudder or compass failures.

Maintenance

Cleaning the display unit

Instructions for cleaning the screen and housing using soft cloths and water.

Backup and restore of system data

Function to back up and restore user settings.

Software updates

Instructions for updating software from a storage device via www.navico.com.

Menu overview

Quick menus

Describes Quick menus as mode-dependent, accessing common settings.

Auto mode

Lists Level 1 and Level 2 menu options for Auto mode.

Settings

General system configuration and installation setup described in a separate manual.

Terms and abbreviations

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