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Troubleshooting
Specification
Install
Info menu flowchart
Alarms
Connecting a reversible pump
Dimension
Configuration and setup
Global SimNet reset
SimNet cables and accessories
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Contents
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Contents
Racing
Installation
Configuration and setup
115
Trouble shooting 118
How to use this manual
General
System components
AP26 Basic system
AP26 Control Unit
AP27 Control Unit
Autopilot Computer
RF300 Rudder Feedback unit
Heading Sensors
RC36 Rate compass
RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass optional
Nmea compass optional
Simrad RGC10 and RGC50 gyrocompasses
R3000X Remote Control
Optional equipment
JS10 Joystick
FU25 Follow-Up Steering Lever
Operation
Overview
AP27 Front Panel
ON/OFF Standby mode
AP26
Alarms
Zero point setting
AP26 and AP27 with MSD50 Stern Drive Unit
Flashing course knob icon
Follow-Up steering FU
Non-Follow-Up steering NFU
R3000X Remote Control NFU
Initial mode 1st press 2nd press
JS10 Joystick NFU
Automatic Steering
Heading catch
TURN/DODGE/INFO button
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
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Operating in Windnav mode
Racing
Multiple station system
Lock function
Standby Mode
User Set-up Menu
Alternating Course Knob Icon
Backlight
Nav/Wind
Nav/Wind, Racing parameters
VMG Optimizing
Layline Steering
Auto source update
Instrument Select
Source Select
Manual select
Water temperature
Compass
Navigation
Position
Auto Mode
Course Adjust
DisLog
Depth
NAV Mode
Wind Mode
Response
Wind response
Standby mode
Auto mode
Info menu
Nav mode
Depth/Speed
Apparent wind
True wind
Sea Temperature
Course knob icon
Track data
Nav data
Info menu flowchart
Alternative mode screens in STBY, Auto and NAV
Info menu and Main screen, active unit
Info menu and Main Screen, inactive 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 AP26
Alternative panel mounting of AP26
Do not over-tighten the mounting screws
ROBNET2 network cables
Optional bracket mounting
See note on
Cable pairs Color code Signal
System
13 RC36 Rate Compass installation
AP27 connection
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14 RFC35 Fluxgate Compass installation
14 RFC35 connection
15 R3000X Remote Control installation
17 S35 NFU Lever installation
16 JS10 Joystick
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
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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
Minimum wind angle Normal
Minimum wind angle Racing
Tack 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
SimNet setup
Nmea Port test AC hardware
Group selection
Global SimNet reset
Backlight Illumination
Instance number
SimNet gateway
Master Reset
Final sea trial
Providing user training
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Control unit
Rudder Feedback
Compass
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
AP26 Control Unit
AP27 Control Unit
Autopilot Computers
RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass
RC36 Rate compass
RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit
Robnet2 cables
SimNet cables and accessories
Tools
Technical Specifications
AP26 and AP27 Autopilot System
Instrument screen NMEA0183 messages and SimNet
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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
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146
Index
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