Instruction manual
Table Of Contents
- SIMRAD AP35 AUTOPILOT
- DOCUMENT HISTORY
- 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
- 2 OPERATION OF THE AUTOPILOT
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 ON/OFF - Standby mode
- Follow-Up steering
- 2.4 Non-Follow-Up steering
- 2.5 NFU Steering lever
- 2.6 NFU Push button remote control
- 2.7 R3000X Remote Control
- 2.8 S35 NFU Steering Lever
- 2.9 Automatic Steering
- 2.10 Automatic Speed selection
- 2.11 Manual speed selection
- 2.12 Navigating with the AP35
- 2.13 WORK-mode
- 2.14 TURN-mode
- 2.15 Dodging
- 2.16 Multiple station system
- 2.17 Lock function
- 2.18 User Set-up Menu
- 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- 3.1 AP35 Autopilot System
- 3.2 AP35 Control Unit
- 3.3 Junction units
- 3.4 RFC35 Fluxgate compass
- 3.5 RC25 Rate Compass
- 3.6 CDI35 Course Detector Interface
- 3.7 RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator
- 3.8 RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit
- 3.9 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit
- 3.10 R3000X Remote
- 3.11 GI51 Gyro Interface
- 3.12 NI300X NMEA Interface
- 3.13 S35 NFU Steering Lever
- 3.14 FU50 Steering Lever
- 3.15 IP protection
- 4 INSTALLATION
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Installation checklist
- 4.3 Unpacking and handling
- 4.4 Determine system configuration
- 4.5 AP35 System Layout
- 4.6 RF300 Rudder feedback
- 4.7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit
- 4.8 Junction unit
- 4.9 Drive unit
- 4.10 Control unit
- 4.11 RFC35 Fluxgate Compass
- 4.12 RC25 Rate Compass
- 4.13 R3000X Remote Control
- 4.14 FU50 Steering Lever
- 4.15 S35 NFU Steering Lever
- 4.16 F1/2 Remote Control
- 4.17 RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator
- 4.18 Interfacing
- 4.19 Single NMEA input/output
- 4.20 Double NMEA input/output
- 4.21 Additional NMEA output on Port 2
- 4.22 Input from “NMEA Compass”
- 4.23 Radar Clock/Data
- 4.24 IS15 Instrument
- 4.25 Analog Repeater
- 4.26 Digital Repeater
- 4.27 External Alarm
- 4.28 NI300X NMEA Interface Unit
- 4.29 CI300X Compass Interface
- 4.30 GI51 Gyro Interface
- 4.31 CD100A Course Detector
- 4.32 CDI35 Interface
- 4.33 Software Setup Procedure
- 4.34 Sea Trial
- 4.35 Final sea trial
- 4.36 Providing user training
- 5 MAINTENANCE
- 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING
- 7 SPARE PARTS LIST
Operation
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2.15 Dodging
The AP35 also provides the capability for dodging.
Dodging is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control of the
helm to steer around an obstruction, and then wish to return on the previous
set heading after performing the evasive manoeuvre. A quick double press
on the TURN/DODGE button activates dodging.
When in DODGE mode the course displayed is the current boat's heading,
however, the previous set course is remembered by the AP35. When
DODGE is displayed, the AP35 is no longer in control of the steering, and
you must either manually steer the boat or take control using either Non
Follow Up steering or Follow Up steering. On manual steering the clutch (or
bypass valve) in the drive unit will be disengaged when dodging. The AP35
will remain in the DODGE mode until you exit DODGE by a second press
on the TURN/DODGE button or select another mode.
Current heading
Selects AUTO mode
at the previous
set course
Selects AUTO mode
with current heading
as set course
Next Press
Quick double press
DODGE
265
Wheel
or
or both
Non Follow Up
Follow Up
Perform dodge using:
TURN
DODGE
AUTO
SPEED
STBD
PORT
PORT
STBD
TURN
DODGE
Dodge in NAV
Current heading
Selects NAV mode
at the current track
Selects AUTO mode
with current heading
as set course
Next Press
Quick double press
DODGE
265
Wheel
or
or both
Non Follow Up
Follow Up
Perform dodge using:
TURN
DODGE
AUTO
SPEED
STBD
PORT
PORT
STBD
TURN
DODGE
NAV
SETUP
Selects NAV mode
at present position
2.16 Multiple station system
In normal operation of multiple control units, control is accessible from
every control unit connected to the AP35 system. One control unit is "active"
and provides the user with access to all functions and enables the user to
change modes and set the course for automatic course keeping. All
remaining control units are "inactive" and have no effect on mode changes or
course selection. A single push of either the STBY (or AUTO or NAV)
buttons on an "inactive" control unit will allow transfer of command and
make it "active".