Simrad AP27, AP26 manual Rudder Deadband, Wind setup

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots

Rudder Deadband

The rudder deadband function is adaptive and is continuously operative. It prevents the rudder from hunting and the adaptive function optimizes the deadband to the speed of the boat and the pressure on the rudder.

If the auto-setting does not perform properly due to high inertia from the wheel or a loose steering gear, it can be adjusted manually.

Adjust the Rudder deadband by rotating the course knob. Find the lowest possible value that will prevent the rudder from hunting. A wide deadband will cause inaccurate steering. It is recommended to check rudder stability and accuracy in FU- mode when the boat is moving to get pressure on the rudder.

Range: AUTO, 0.1° to 4.0° in 0.1° increments.

Default: AUTO.

Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the STBD button.

Wind setup

Wind setup is only available if ‘Boat type’ is set to ‘Sail’ in the Installation/Dockside menu.

Wind setup has two levels: NORMAL and RACING. The RACING level will give access to more wind setup items to achieve optimal performance when sailing.

Additional setup items also become available in the User setup and the Quick setup menus.

Range: NORMAL and RACING

Default: NORMAL

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