Simrad ROBERTSON AP45 manual Installation

Robertson AP45 Autopilot	Page 5-1
Installation

Unpacking and handling

General

AP45 Control Unit

5. INSTALLATION

Care should be taken when unpacking and handling the equipment. A visual inspection should be made to check that the equipment has not been damaged during shipment and that all components and parts are present according to the packing list.

Common sense should be used when installing the units, particular attention being given to the operator's need for ease of access.

For cable layout refer to the External Cabling Diagram, Fig. 5-4.For connection of several units to the J3 connector, refer to Fig. 5-36.

The unit is built to standard DIN dimensions for console mounting. Dimensions for the panel cut out are shown on Fig. 4-1. A fastening device for console mounting and a bracket for panel mounting are supplied with the equipment. The mounting bracket has four screw holes for bulkhead mounting, and the Control Unit is fitted to the bracket by two Allan screws (Fig. 5-2). A matching Allan wrench is supplied.

It is important to locate the Control Unit so that the viewing angle to the displays are between 45 and 90 degrees in both planes. When console mounting, locate the control unit as near the front edge as possible. This makes the reading of the displays easier. Avoid direct sunlight on the display.

Fig. 5-1

AP45 Control Unit - Panel mount

Fig. 5-2

AP45 Control Unit - Bracket mounting

Simrad Robertson AS

Egersund - Norway