Simrad AP80 Operation Manual

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Function Description
Override Dodge Manual override with
fallback to AUTO
When input contact is closed, autopilot will
give override warning, acknowledge with
closed output contact and go to STBY mode.
When input opens, output contact will open
and autopilot returns to AUTO mode on
present heading. Typically used for joystick
hand steering with override button on top.
 Note: must be limited to one autopilot
computer board
Override STBY Manual override to
STBY
When input contact is closed, autopilot will
give override warning, acknowledge with
closed output contact and lock to STBY
mode. When input opens, output contact
will open and autopilot will unlock. This
function is normally related to regulations for
automatic override when main hand steering
is operated.
 Note: Must be limited to one autopilot
computer board
Override ext FU Unconditional external
FU/DP control
When input contact is closed, autopilot will
respond with closed output, display “External”
and use the installed current or voltage input
to the RUD UI plug of SD80/AD80 board for
f
ollow up rudder contr
ol.
 Note: Must be limited to one autopilot
computer board
FU-remote External FU/DP control
by command transfer
When input contact is closed, a command
transfer dialogue is started (refer Command
transfer description in the AP70/AP80
Operator Manual). When accepted, the output
contact will close and use the installed current
or voltage input to the RUD UI plug of SD80/
AD80 board f
or follow up rudder control.
Output will open if control is taken from
another unit again.
Alarm panel Interface to central
alarm panel with direct
I/O
Refer “Central alarm panel with direct I/O
interface” on page 33.
P-log & Auto Pulse log input, auto
mode output
If a pulse log of 200 p/NM to the input, it
will show up as a speed source on the CAN
network.
The output will be a closed contact whenever
the autopilot is in AUTO, NoDrift or NAV/
TRACK mode. The signal can be used for
reducing oil fl ow to rudder, watch alarm
activate etc.
Pendulum & WA If input signal is closed, steering and monitor
compass will be off set by 180°.
Output contact will close for 0.5 sec when
active control unit is operated. Can be
used for watch alarm systems that require
information about operation of equipment.

Simrad AP80 Specifications

General

Brand	Simrad
Model	AP80
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English