Simrad ROBERTSON AP45 manual Parameter setting

Robertson AP45 Autopilot			Page 2-3
Operation
	ALARM
	The acoustic alarm is reset by pressing the red alarm push button.
	Alarm messages shown on the information display are described under “Fault
	warnings”, page 2-16.
Parameter setting	General
	The middle section of the AP45 control unit contains 4 push buttons and an
	Information Display. The display shows selected mode, deviation from set course,
	parameter settings and other user information. When RUDDER or WEATHER
	buttons are pressed, the display shows which button has been activated and to
	what level the value has been set by the number of bars as well as in plain figures.
	The display returns to normal read-out, showing the selected mode one minute
	after the last press on one of the buttons.
	The text in the Information Display can be in one of five selectable languages:
	English, French, German, Spanish and Norwegian (see “Select language”, page 6-
	3.
	Turn on
	Turn on the AP45 by pressing the MANUAL button. The information display will
	show for approx. three seconds:
		SOFTWARE V_R_
		MANUAL
	Then it switches to:
		NON FOLLOW UP
		MANUAL
	If the autopilot is connected to and set up for a gyrocompass with geared synchro
	or stepper signal, the display will show at turn on:
		GYROADJUST
		PRESS +/-
	Use the + or - button until the autopilot display shows the same heading as the
	gyrocompass.
	Then press the MANUAL button and the display will again show:
		NON FOLLOW UP
		MANUAL
	When clear of obstacles and in open waters, steer your vessel on course and press
	the AUTO button.
	The display will now show:
		→←
		AUTOMATIC
	and the autopilot will automatically keep your vessel on course.
	INCREASE and DECREASE

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