Simrad ROBERTSON AP45 manual Robertson AP45 Autopilot Start-Up procedure / Commissioning

Robertson AP45 Autopilot	Page 6-7
Start-Up procedure / Commissioning

4.Make several major course changes to test the effect of the different COUNTER RUDDER settings. Refer to the figures below to find the best setting.

New course	New course
Counter rudder settingtoo low,	Counter rudder settingtoo high,
overshoot response.
	sluggishand creeping response.
	New course

Correct setting of counter rudder, ideal response.

Fig. 6-2

Counter rudder settings

5.Engage the autotrim function and press the AUTO button. Demonstrate to the owner the effect of the operational controls i.e. RUDDER, WEATHER, Course Selector and PORT and STBD buttons.

6.Select WORK mode and demonstrate the manual trim using the PORT and STBD buttons. Explain and demonstrate the purpose and effect of selecting a different RUDDER value in WORK mode when going at slow speed.

If a Nav. receiver is connected, make a trial as explained in “Navigating with the

AP45”, page 2-5.

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