Simrad AP28 Manuel utilisateur

OPERATOR MANUAL

AP28

AUTOPILOT

20222527 / A Sw.1.1

English

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reproduced or otherwise copied without prior written

permission of Navico Holding AS.

About this manual

Rev. A 28.11.07 First issue

This manual is intended as a reference guide for

operating and maintaining the Simrad AP28 autopilot.

An autopilot is a complex control system so please take

time to read this manual to get a thorough understanding

of the operation, the system components and their

relationship to a complete AP28 autopilot system.

In this manual, names of menu commands, dialog box

text and keys are written in boldface (e.g. Main menu,

Setup command, Left key).

Important text that requires special attention from the

reader is emphasized as follows:

Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or

some important information.

Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that a

risk of damage to the equipment or hazard exists if

care is not exercised.

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Content

1 System description ..................................... 7

1.1 General ..................................................7

1.2 System components.................................8

1.3 AP28 Control Unit.....................................8

1.4 Autopilot Computer ..................................9

1.5 Rudder Feedback unit...............................9

1.6 Heading Sensors....................................10

1.7 Optional equipment................................10

1.8 Software record.....................................10

2 Operation.................................................. 11

2.1 Overview ..............................................11

2.2 ON/OFF ................................................14

2.3 Backlighting ..........................................15

2.4 Standby mode.......................................16

2.5 Automatic steering.................................17

2.6 NoDrift mode.........................................36

2.7 Navigating with the AP28 ........................37

2.8 Wind vane steering (sailboats).................41

2.9 Wind steering and navigation (sailboats) ...45

2.10 Data pages..........................................48

2.11 Multiple station system .........................49

3 Main menu................................................ 51

3.1 Data pages setup...................................52

3.2 Setup Menu...........................................54

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3.3 Remote lock..........................................66

4 Setup at installation.................................. 69

4.1 First time turn on...................................69

4.2 Installation Menu ...................................70

4.3 Service Information.............................. 102

5 Alarm system.......................................... 105

5.1 Alarm indication................................... 105

5.2 Acknowledging an alarm ....................... 106

5.3 Viewing active alarms........................... 106

5.4 Alarm codes ........................................ 106

6 Trouble shooting..................................... 109

6.1 SimNet status...................................... 109

6.2 System data........................................ 109

6.3 Resets................................................ 110

6.4 Alarms ............................................... 111

7 Maintenance ........................................... 115

7.1 General .............................................. 115

7.2 Control unit......................................... 115

7.3 Autopilot Computer .............................. 115

7.4 Rudder Feedback ................................. 115

7.5 Compass............................................. 116

7.6 Drive unit ........................................... 116

7.7 Exchange of software program............... 116

8 Optional equipment ................................ 117

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8.1 R3000X Remote Control (NFU)............... 117

8.2 S35 Steering Lever (NFU)...................... 118

8.3 JS10 Joystick (NFU).............................. 118

8.4 AP28 with MSD50 Stern Drive unit.......... 118

9 Glossary.................................................. 121

10 Index.................................................... 125

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System description | 7

1System description

1.1 General

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad

AP28 autopilot system and thank you for selecting what

we feel is the most advanced autopilot system available

on the market today.

The Simrad AP28 autopilot represents yet another step

forward in autopilot technology providing leisure boats

between 30 and 50 feet with a host of features.

The autopilot system can be expanded and enhanced

with a selection of options and accessories.

The brain in the AP28 autopilot system is the single

"intelligent" autopilot computer that communicates on

the proprietary SimNet data and control network to

establish a reliable digital communication and power

distribution between the units in the autopilot system as

well as other Simrad products.

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1.2 System components

12/24V Motor supply

Drive unit

Multijoiner

Compass

5,5 m

5 m RF25 Rudder Feedback

12V SimNet supply

(SimNet cable without terminator)

Autopilot

Computer

Non SimNet

SimNet

Termination

plug

AP28

Control Unit

PWR

NAV WI NDTURN

STBY

DRIFT

NO- AUTO

Figure 1-1 AP28 Basic system layout

1.3 AP28 Control Unit

PWR

NAV WINDTURN

STBY

DRIFT

NO- AUTO

A compact autopilot control for panel,

bulkhead or bracket mounting. A multifunction

LCD display with two-color backlighting

presents readout of autopilot and navigation

data, tactile keys, dedicated mode keys and

rotary course knob provide simple and precise

operation. It has two SimNet connectors for

system interconnection and control, expansion

and data sharing with other Simrad products.

A NMEA2000 Adapter Cable is available for

interface through a SimNet port.

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Multiple control units can be added to the system by

daisy-chaining or drop cable to the SimNet network.

1.4 Autopilot Computer

The autopilot computer is the main unit in the AP28

autopilot system. It contains the steering computer and

drive electronics for the drive unit motor and clutch and

provides interface to other system components. Two

models, AC12 and AC42 are available.

1.5 Rudder Feedback unit

RF25 Rudder Feedback Unit

The RF25 is designed for connection to the SimNet

network. It comes with transmission link and 5 m (16

feet) of SimNet cable with connector.

The RF25 provides rudder angle output to a separate

rudder angle indicator also when the autopilot is

switched off.

RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit (optional)

The RF300 is designed for connection to the autopilot

computer. It comes with transmission link and 10 m (33

feet) of cable. RF300 has a different signal format and

does not offer the same accuracy as RF25.

With an RF300 as rudder feedback there is no output to

separate rudder angle indicators when the autopilot is

off.

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1.6 Heading Sensors

RC42 Rate Compass

RC42 is a fluxgate compass with an integrated rate of

turn sensor. It provides a significant improvement to the

dynamic performance of both the autopilot and a

stabilized radar display. A 5 m (16 feet) SimNet cable

with connector is attached.

FC40 Fluxgate Compass (optional)

This is a compact magnetic heading sensor using a

floating ringcore in a fluxgate coil. A 5 m (16 feet)

SimNet cable with connector is attached. The dynamic

performance is second to the RC42.

1.7 Optional equipment

See page 115.

1.8 Software record

When the system is switched on, a status display shows

the software version for the control unit. See page 14.

Software version

Description

SW 1.1.00. First issue

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