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Simrad AP27, AP26 manual 114

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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots

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Contents

Simrad AP26 and AP27 This page is intentionally left blank 20221586B Document revisions Contents Racing Installation Configuration and setup 115 Trouble shooting 118 How to use this manual GeneralSystem components AP26 Basic systemAutopilot Computer AP26 Control UnitAP27 Control Unit RF300 Rudder Feedback unit Heading SensorsRC36 Rate compass RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass optionalNmea compass optional Simrad RGC10 and RGC50 gyrocompassesR3000X Remote Control Optional equipmentJS10 Joystick FU25 Follow-Up Steering LeverOperation OverviewAP27 Front Panel ON/OFF Standby mode AP26Alarms Zero point settingAP26 and AP27 with MSD50 Stern Drive Unit Flashing course knob iconFollow-Up steering FU Non-Follow-Up steering NFU JS10 Joystick NFU R3000X Remote Control NFUInitial mode 1st press 2nd press TURN/DODGE/INFO button Automatic SteeringHeading catch Power boat Automatic control of steering parametersManual Parameter Selection SailboatTurn Dodge in Auto Tacking in Auto mode Navigating with the AP26 and AP27NAV − NAV mode Setting the waypoint arrival circle Dodge in NAV Selecting a different Navigation sourceWind vane steering Tacking and gybing in Wind mode Gybing Tack and gybe preventWind steering and navigation Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Operating in Windnav mode RacingMultiple station system Lock functionStandby Mode User Set-up MenuAlternating Course Knob Icon BacklightNav/Wind Nav/Wind, Racing parametersVMG Optimizing Layline SteeringAuto source update Instrument SelectSource Select Manual selectWater temperature CompassNavigation PositionAuto Mode Course AdjustDisLog DepthNAV Mode Wind ModeResponse Wind responseInfo menu Standby modeAuto mode Nav mode Depth/SpeedApparent wind True windSea Temperature Course knob iconTrack data Nav dataInfo menu flowchart Info menu and Main Screen, inactive unit Alternative mode screens in STBY, Auto and NAVInfo menu and Main screen, active unit Installation Installation checklistDetermine system configuration Unpacking and handlingRF300 Rudder feedback installation Autopilot System LayoutRF300 mounting Autopilot computer installation Cable connectionsGrounding and RFI Cable length Drive Unit VoltageGround terminal Drive unit installation Hydraulic PumpsLinear Drive Units Connecting a reversible pump Previous Models of Drive UnitsConnecting a hydraulic linear drive Connecting a solenoid valveControl unit installation Panel mounting of AP26Alternative panel mounting of AP26 Do not over-tighten the mounting screwsSee note on ROBNET2 network cablesOptional bracket mounting Cable pairs Color code Signal System13 RC36 Rate Compass installation AP27 connection20221586B 14 RFC35 Fluxgate Compass installation 14 RFC35 connection16 JS10 Joystick 15 R3000X Remote Control installation17 S35 NFU Lever installation Interfacing SimNetSimNet power and termination SimNet network cables17 SimNet network, small system 19 SimNet/NMEA2000 network, medium system 20 Robnet2 and SimNet network 21 Robnet2, SimNet and Roblink network Single Nmea input/output Double Nmea input/outputNmea output on Port Nmea Compass input25 IS15 Instrument installation Radar Clock/Data26 IS15 Instruments / Autopilot computer connection External Alarm 27 LF3000 Linear Feedback29 LF3000 mounting 30 LF3000/LFI3000 Mk2 connections 20221586B Configuration and Setup First time turn onDescription of Installation Settings Installation Menu Installation Menu Flow Chart Dockside settings Language selectionBoat type Drive unit voltageRudder Feedback Calibration Rudder Test Drive engage Wind setup Rudder DeadbandTack angle Racing Minimum wind angle NormalMinimum wind angle Racing Wind shift alarm limit Racing Tack time RacingInterface Settings Display unitsSea Trial Set Rudder zero Minimum rudderCompass calibration Local magnetic and heading errors Compass Offset Wind Offset Wind dampingAutomatic tuning Depth OffsetTransition Speed Parameters Init NAVManual parameter adjust Tuning106 Service Menu Recall Autotuned?System Data Menu SimNet and Nmea Data ScreenINV Group selection SimNet setupNmea Port test AC hardware Global SimNet reset Backlight IlluminationInstance number SimNet gatewayMaster Reset Final sea trialProviding user training 114 Control unit Rudder FeedbackCompass Drive unitExchange of software programme Autopilot ComputerAutopilot Control Unit Part of AP26 PCBTrouble Shooting AlarmsDisplay readout Probable fault Recommended action User Setup2/Source selectPCB Acxx Com. failure with Faulty Autopilot Check Robnet2 connectors Autopilot Computers AP26 Control UnitAP27 Control Unit RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass RC36 Rate compassRF300 Rudder Feedback Unit Robnet2 cablesSimNet cables and accessories ToolsTechnical Specifications AP26 and AP27 Autopilot SystemInstrument screen NMEA0183 messages and SimNet 128 AP27 Control Unit dimensions Autopilot Computers AC10/AC20 Autopilot computer Dimensions RC36 Rate Compass Dimensions RC36 Rate compassRFC35 Fluxgate compass RF300 Rudder FeedbackRF300 Rudder Feedback Dimensions R3000X Remote Control JS10 Joystick10 FU25 Steering Lever Dimensions 10 FU25 Steering Lever11 IS15 Rudder Nmea 0183, HDG, HDM, HDT11 IS15 Rudder Dimensions IP protection TestsNmea and SimNet messages NMEA0183 messages and data overview for AC10, AC20, AC40141 Information required to operate in Windn mode 143 Glossary 145 146 Index 148 149 150