Installation manual

Simrad AP50 Autopilot
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DOCKSIDE
Set max Rudder PORT
VOLTAGE
output
P S
Adjust
Press the (STBD) button and observe that the display shows
“Set max Rudder PORT Voltage output”. Turn the course knob
CCW to obtain max PORT rudder deflection observed by the
rudder angle indicator.
DOCKSIDE
Set zero Rudder
VOLTAGE
output
P S
Adjust
Press the
(STBD) button and adjust the zero rudder.
Note that every time the “Voltage output” display is shown, the
steering system must be set for autopilot control, either manually
or via “System select”. Refer to “System Select” in the AP50
Installation Manual.
Rudder Test
(Not applicable for analog drives)
Note ! Bring the rudder manually to midship position before starting
the test. If the boat uses power-assist steering, it is important
that the engine or electric motor used to enable the power-assist
steering is turned on prior to this test. Stand CLEAR of the
wheel and do not attempt to take manual control of the wheel
during this test!
DOCKSIDE
Rudder test ----
--------- drive
Clutch --- --------
Rudder limit
Rudder deadband
Thruster ----
No
Yes
DOCKSIDE
Automatic rudder test
Testing Rudder
00
P S
Activate the automatic Rudder test by turning the course knob
clockwise.
The AP50 will, after a few seconds, issue a series of PORT and
STBD rudder commands, automatically verify correct rudder
direction, detects minimum voltage for running, and reduce the
rudder speed (reversing pumpset or proportional valves) if it
exceeds the maximum acceptable speed for autopilot operation.
The Rudder test is verified by the display showing ‘Motor OK’,
‘Proportional OK’, ‘Solenoids OK’, or ‘Failed’. If ‘Failed’ is
given, check for correct electrical connection and also make sure
that the steering engine is selected for autopilot control (ref. to
‘System select’ on page 18).
When test is finished the display will read:
DOCKSIDE
Rudder test Done
Drive out xx%
Clutch NOT installed
Rudder limit 10°
Rudder deadband 0.2°
Thruster ----
No
Yes
or
DOCKSIDE
Rudder test Done
Solenoid drive
Clutch NOT installed
Rudder limit 10°
Rudder deadband 0.2°
Thruster ----
No
Yes