Simrad AP26, AP27 manual Installation checklist

Installation

3 INSTALLATION

3.1General

This section provides detailed information required to successfully installing the AP26 andAP27 Autopilot system.

The autopilot systems include several modules that need to be mounted in different locations on the boat, and also need to interface with at least three different systems on the boat:

•The boat's steering system

•The boats electrical system (input power)

•Other equipment on board

In addition, the advanced capabilities of the autopilot require the installer to perform a series of settings and tests to verify proper operation of the system, refer to the check list below.

3.2Installation checklist

1.Determine the system configuration you are installing (Figure 3-1)

2.Perform the hardware installation (Page 53)

3.Connect SimNet devices to SimNet (page 69)

4.Connect NMEA2000 devices (page 72)

5.Connect NMEA 0183 devices (inputs and outputs, page 75)

6.Perform Set-up (Section 4, page 83)

7.Perform dockside autopilot tests (refer to Operating Instructions, page 15)

a)Test all stations (if applicable) - lock/unlock - active/ inactive

b)Test Non-Follow Up mode

c)Test Follow-Up mode

d)Test AUTO mode

e)Test NAV mode and input interfaces

f)Test WIND and WINDN modes (if sailboat) and input interfaces

g)Test interface outputs to external equipment (if connected)

8.Perform sea trial settings (Page 96)

a)Rudder zero

b)Compass calibration

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