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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots

•Locating the Mains circuit breaker and the separate SimNet circuit breaker if provided.

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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 General System components AP26 Basic system Autopilot Computer AP26 Control UnitAP27 Control Unit RF300 Rudder Feedback unit Heading SensorsRC36 Rate compass RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass optional Nmea compass optional Simrad RGC10 and RGC50 gyrocompasses R3000X Remote Control Optional equipmentJS10 Joystick FU25 Follow-Up Steering Lever Operation Overview AP27 Front Panel ON/OFF Standby mode AP26 Alarms Zero point settingAP26 and AP27 with MSD50 Stern Drive Unit Flashing course knob icon Follow-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 parameters Manual Parameter Selection Sailboat Turn Dodge in Auto Tacking in Auto mode Navigating with the AP26 and AP27 NAV − NAV mode Setting the waypoint arrival circle Dodge in NAV Selecting a different Navigation source Wind vane steering Tacking and gybing in Wind mode Gybing Tack and gybe prevent Wind steering and navigation Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Operating in Windnav mode Racing Multiple station system Lock function Standby Mode User Set-up MenuAlternating Course Knob Icon Backlight Nav/Wind Nav/Wind, Racing parameters VMG Optimizing Layline Steering Auto source update Instrument SelectSource Select Manual select Water temperature CompassNavigation Position Auto Mode Course AdjustDisLog Depth NAV Mode Wind ModeResponse Wind response Info menu Standby modeAuto mode Nav mode Depth/SpeedApparent wind True wind Sea Temperature Course knob iconTrack data Nav data Info 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 checklist Determine system configuration Unpacking and handling RF300 Rudder feedback installation Autopilot System Layout RF300 mounting Autopilot computer installation Cable connections Grounding and RFI Cable length Drive Unit Voltage Ground terminal Drive unit installation Hydraulic Pumps Linear Drive Units Connecting a reversible pump Previous Models of Drive Units Connecting a hydraulic linear drive Connecting a solenoid valve Control unit installation Panel mounting of AP26Alternative panel mounting of AP26 Do not over-tighten the mounting screws See note on ROBNET2 network cablesOptional bracket mounting Cable pairs Color code Signal System 13 RC36 Rate Compass installation AP27 connection 20221586B 14 RFC35 Fluxgate Compass installation 14 RFC35 connection 16 JS10 Joystick 15 R3000X Remote Control installation17 S35 NFU Lever installation Interfacing SimNet SimNet power and termination SimNet network cables 17 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/output Nmea output on Port Nmea Compass input 25 IS15 Instrument installation Radar Clock/Data 26 IS15 Instruments / Autopilot computer connection External Alarm 27 LF3000 Linear Feedback 29 LF3000 mounting 30 LF3000/LFI3000 Mk2 connections 20221586B Configuration and Setup First time turn on Description of Installation Settings Installation Menu Installation Menu Flow Chart Dockside settings Language selection Boat type Drive unit voltage Rudder Feedback Calibration Rudder Test Drive engage Wind setup Rudder Deadband Tack angle Racing Minimum wind angle NormalMinimum wind angle Racing Wind shift alarm limit Racing Tack time Racing Interface Settings Display units Sea Trial Set Rudder zero Minimum rudder Compass calibration Local magnetic and heading errors Compass Offset Wind Offset Wind damping Automatic tuning Depth Offset Transition Speed Parameters Init NAV Manual parameter adjust Tuning 106 Service Menu Recall Autotuned? System Data Menu SimNet and Nmea Data Screen INV Group selection SimNet setupNmea Port test AC hardware Global SimNet reset Backlight IlluminationInstance number SimNet gateway Master Reset Final sea trial Providing user training 114 Control unit Rudder FeedbackCompass Drive unit Exchange of software programme Autopilot Computer Autopilot Control Unit Part of AP26 PCB Trouble Shooting Alarms Display readout Probable fault Recommended action User Setup2/Source select PCB 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 cables SimNet cables and accessories Tools Technical Specifications AP26 and AP27 Autopilot System Instrument screen NMEA0183 messages and SimNet 128 AP27 Control Unit dimensions Autopilot Computers AC10/AC20 Autopilot computer Dimensions RC36 Rate Compass Dimensions RC36 Rate compass RFC35 Fluxgate compass RF300 Rudder Feedback RF300 Rudder Feedback Dimensions R3000X Remote Control JS10 Joystick 10 FU25 Steering Lever Dimensions 10 FU25 Steering Lever 11 IS15 Rudder Nmea 0183, HDG, HDM, HDT 11 IS15 Rudder Dimensions IP protection Tests Nmea and SimNet messages NMEA0183 messages and data overview for AC10, AC20, AC40 141 Information required to operate in Windn mode 143 Glossary 145 146 Index 148 149 150