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Step through the loop by pressing the WEATHER button.
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RUDD.ANG: S02.2°
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RUDD.COM: S02.7°
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HEADING: 158.9°
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TURN: 00.2°
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COMP.SIN: 3.26V
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REF.SIN: 2.45V
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COMP.COS: 0.89V
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REF.COS:2.58V
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FLUX.SIN:1.43V
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FLUX.COS: 3.58V
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FU-INPUT:2.51V
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DEBUGAD: 8205[55]
Explanation
Measured rudder angle in degrees. S = Starboard, P = port.
Rudder command from autopilot. S = Starboard, P = port.
Compass heading
Measured turn rate in ° /min
Measured sine component of compass signal.
Reference for the sine signal.
Measured cosine component of compass signal.
Reference for the cosine signal.
Measured sine component of fluxgate signal.
Measured cosine component of fluxgate signal.
Measured signal on
Data readout directly from the
The AP45 software has a combination of factory set parameters related to the length of the vessel as displayed in the installation loop.
Selected | Autotrim | Counter Rudder | Turn | Rate of turn |
length |
| Time Constant | Initiate |
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48 sec. | 1.0 sec. | 30 | 240°/minute | |
64 sec. | 1.0 sec. | 30 | 210°/minute | |
80 sec. | 1.5 sec. | 25 | 180°/minute | |
96 sec. | 2.0 sec. | 25 | 150°/minute | |
120- - ft. | 96 sec. | 2.5 sec. | 20 | 120°/minute |
In addition the COUNTER RUDDER values (magnitude) has the following scale: OFF = 0.0, LOW = 0.4, MED = 0.8, HIGH = 1.2
Simrad Robertson AS
Egersund - Norway
