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The operational modes | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual
The following requirements and limitations apply:
• The autopilot system must comprise of at least one AP80, and at least one of the following
autopilot computers: AC80A, AC80S or AC85
• The ECDIS system must be connected to the AP80 system via an SI80
• A valid unlock key must be obtained from Navico
• In a system with multiple autopilot computer boards where track feature shall be redundant,
each autopilot computer board needs a separate unlock key
The Track feature will remain unlocked after restarting the system and after later software
upgrades.
¼ Note: A factory reset of the autopilot computer will delete the unlock key and it must be re-
entered.
Unlocking the Track steering feature
A unlock key must be obtained from Navico to unlock the Track steering feature. Contact a
Simrad Sales office for further information.
1. Navigate to the Device list dialog, and select the autopilot computer where you want to
install the feature
2. Press the Rotary knob or the Right arrow key to bring up the computer’s information dialog
3. Select Add feature to display the Unlock feature dialog
4. Select the input field, and press the Rotary knob or the Right arrow key to bring up the on-
screen keyboard
5. Enter the entire unlock key as received from Navico. The string is case sensitive, but the
dashes (“ – “) can be omitted
6. Select Enter in the onscreen keyboard to confirm your entry and to remove the keyboard
- The Unlock feature dialog will confirm that the feature is unlocked
7. Select Close or press the Left arrow key to close the dialog
After unlocking the Track steering feature it will continue to be available after restarting the
system and after later software upgrades. However, a factory reset of the autopilot computer
will delete the unlock key and it must be re-entered.
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