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Simrad AP50 Autopilot

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On-Off

Vsys+

JUNCTION UNIT

MAIN PCB

ROBNET

Bus+

Vsys

Alarm

Bn Gn

Bus

Pnk

Gry

Yel

AP51

CONTROL UNIT

JP21

JACKPOINT

7m cable7m cable

Figure 2-24 JP21 Jack Point Mounting

2.12 RC25 Rate Compass

Figure 2-25 RC25 Rate Compass Mounting

The heading sensor is the most important part of the AP50

system and great care must be taken in choosing the mounting

location. The heading sensor can be mounted at any location

where there is a minimum of magnetic interference and

minimum movements. It is not recommended to use the RC25

on steel vessels. However, if this is done, it should be installed 1

meter above the steel deck to obtain optimum performance.

Note ! In order to prevent excessive movements, an autopilot heading

sensor should not be installed on the fly bridge or on the mast.

The rate compass can be deck-mounted or on the bulkhead,

athwartship or alongship. The heading offset feature of the

AP50 will compensate for the mechanical offsets that may be a

result of the selected location and orientation of the RC25.

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