AC10/AC20 Autopilot computer Dimensions | Simrad AP26, AP27 specs

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Simrad AP26, AP27 manual AC10/AC20 Autopilot computer Dimensions

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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 General How to use this manual AP26 Basic system System components AP27 Control Unit AP26 Control UnitAutopilot Computer Heading Sensors RF300 Rudder Feedback unitRC36 Rate compass RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass optional Simrad RGC10 and RGC50 gyrocompasses Nmea compass optional Optional equipment R3000X Remote ControlJS10 Joystick FU25 Follow-Up Steering Lever Overview Operation AP27 Front Panel AP26 ON/OFF Standby mode Zero point setting AlarmsAP26 and AP27 with MSD50 Stern Drive Unit Flashing course knob icon Follow-Up steering FU Non-Follow-Up steering NFU Initial mode 1st press 2nd press R3000X Remote Control NFUJS10 Joystick NFU Heading catch Automatic SteeringTURN/DODGE/INFO button Automatic control of steering parameters Power boat Sailboat Manual Parameter Selection Turn Dodge in Auto Navigating with the AP26 and AP27 Tacking in Auto mode NAV − NAV mode Setting the waypoint arrival circle Selecting a different Navigation source Dodge in NAV Wind vane steering Tacking and gybing in Wind mode Tack and gybe prevent Gybing Wind steering and navigation Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Racing Operating in Windnav mode Lock function Multiple station system User Set-up Menu Standby ModeAlternating Course Knob Icon Backlight Nav/Wind, Racing parameters Nav/Wind Layline Steering VMG Optimizing Instrument Select Auto source updateSource Select Manual select Compass Water temperatureNavigation Position Course Adjust Auto ModeDisLog Depth Wind Mode NAV ModeResponse Wind response Auto mode Standby modeInfo menu Depth/Speed Nav modeApparent wind True wind Course knob icon Sea TemperatureTrack data Nav data Info menu flowchart Info menu and Main screen, active unit Alternative mode screens in STBY, Auto and NAVInfo menu and Main Screen, inactive unit Installation checklist Installation Unpacking and handling Determine system configuration Autopilot System Layout RF300 Rudder feedback installation RF300 mounting Cable connections Autopilot computer installation Cable length Drive Unit Voltage Grounding and RFI Ground terminal Hydraulic Pumps Drive unit installation Linear Drive Units Previous Models of Drive Units Connecting a reversible pump Connecting a solenoid valve Connecting a hydraulic linear drive Panel mounting of AP26 Control unit installationAlternative panel mounting of AP26 Do not over-tighten the mounting screws Optional bracket mounting ROBNET2 network cablesSee note on System Cable pairs Color code Signal AP27 connection 13 RC36 Rate Compass installation 20221586B 14 RFC35 connection 14 RFC35 Fluxgate Compass installation 17 S35 NFU Lever installation 15 R3000X Remote Control installation16 JS10 Joystick SimNet Interfacing SimNet network cables SimNet power and termination 17 SimNet network, small system 19 SimNet/NMEA2000 network, medium system 20 Robnet2 and SimNet network 21 Robnet2, SimNet and Roblink network Double Nmea input/output Single Nmea input/output Nmea Compass input Nmea output on Port Radar Clock/Data 25 IS15 Instrument installation 26 IS15 Instruments / Autopilot computer connection 27 LF3000 Linear Feedback External Alarm 29 LF3000 mounting 30 LF3000/LFI3000 Mk2 connections 20221586B First time turn on Configuration and Setup Description of Installation Settings Installation Menu Installation Menu Flow Chart Language selection Dockside settings Drive unit voltage Boat type Rudder Feedback Calibration Rudder Test Drive engage Rudder Deadband Wind setup Minimum wind angle Racing Minimum wind angle NormalTack angle Racing Tack time Racing Wind shift alarm limit Racing Display units Interface Settings Sea Trial Minimum rudder Set Rudder zero Compass calibration Local magnetic and heading errors Compass Offset Wind damping Wind Offset Depth Offset Automatic tuning Transition Speed Init NAV Parameters Tuning Manual parameter adjust 106 Recall Autotuned? Service Menu SimNet and Nmea Data Screen System Data Menu INV Nmea Port test AC hardware SimNet setupGroup selection Backlight Illumination Global SimNet resetInstance number SimNet gateway Final sea trial Master Reset Providing user training 114 Rudder Feedback Control unitCompass Drive unit Autopilot Computer Exchange of software programme Part of AP26 PCB Autopilot Control Unit Alarms Trouble Shooting User Setup2/Source select Display readout Probable fault Recommended action PCB Acxx Com. failure with Faulty Autopilot Check Robnet2 connectors AP27 Control Unit AP26 Control UnitAutopilot Computers RC36 Rate compass RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate CompassRF300 Rudder Feedback Unit Robnet2 cables Tools SimNet cables and accessories AP26 and AP27 Autopilot System Technical Specifications Instrument screen NMEA0183 messages and SimNet 128 AP27 Control Unit dimensions Autopilot Computers AC10/AC20 Autopilot computer Dimensions RC36 Rate compass RC36 Rate Compass Dimensions RF300 Rudder Feedback RFC35 Fluxgate compass RF300 Rudder Feedback Dimensions JS10 Joystick R3000X Remote Control 10 FU25 Steering Lever 10 FU25 Steering Lever Dimensions Nmea 0183, HDG, HDM, HDT 11 IS15 Rudder 11 IS15 Rudder Dimensions Tests IP protection NMEA0183 messages and data overview for AC10, AC20, AC40 Nmea and SimNet messages 141 Information required to operate in Windn mode 143 Glossary 145 146 Index 148 149 150