Simrad AP26, AP27 Display readout Probable fault Recommended action, User Setup2/Source select

Models: AP26 AP27

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Trouble shooting

 

 

 

 

 

Display readout

Probable fault

Recommended action

 

Shallow water

The depth is inside

1.

Carefully observe the actual

 

(Only if AP25 is

the set limit or outside

 

depth.

 

part of the

the range.

2.

Adjust the alarm limit if not

 

system)

Depth data is missing.

 

hazardous.

 

 

 

3.

Steer to safe depth, the alarm

 

 

 

 

will reset automatically.

 

 

 

4.

Turn off the shallow alarm if

 

 

 

 

depth data is missing.

 

Compass data

No data from selected

1. If more that one compass is

 

missing

compass.

 

connected to the system, refer to

 

 

 

 

the User Setup2/Source select

 

 

 

 

menu to select a different

 

 

 

 

compass.

 

 

 

2. Make a source update if no

 

 

 

 

compass is available.

 

 

 

3. Check connections.

 

 

 

4. Replace compass PCB (Note: Do

 

 

 

 

not cut cables. There are screw

 

 

 

 

terminals inside).

 

Rudder feedback

Rudder feedback

1.

Check all connections.

 

failure (autopilot

signal missing or

2.

Check the alignment as per the

 

operates on

erratic

 

installation instructions

 

simulated

 

3.

Replace rudder feedback unit.

 

feedback)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rudder response

No response to rudder

1.

Check all connections

 

failure

command

2.

Check Rudder FB transmission

 

 

 

 

link.

 

 

 

3.

Check drive unit motor/brushes.

 

 

 

4.

Replace the Autopilot Computer

 

 

 

 

Power PCB.

 

Rudder too slow

Excessive load on

1.

Look for mechanical

 

 

steering gear. Air in

 

obstructions at the rudder/tiller/

 

 

hydraulic system.

 

quadrant. Check the back drive

 

 

Insufficient drive unit

 

force.

 

 

capacity.

2.

Bleed the hydraulic system.

 

 

 

3.

Replace with bigger pump unit.

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Simrad AP26, AP27 manual Display readout Probable fault Recommended action, User Setup2/Source select