Simrad AP50 User Manual Page 1

INSTRUCTION MANUALSimrad AP50 Autopilot

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 8 20221032B W Autotrim ...148 Autotrim

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 98 20221032B AP51 Remote Control Connection If the AP51 Remote Control is part of the system, use the RobNet connector in a fre

Installation 20221032B 99 On-OffVsys+JUNCTION UNITMAIN PCBROBNETBus+VsysAlarmWhBn GnBusPnkGryYelAP51CONTROL UNITJP21JACKPOINT7m cable7m cable Figure

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 100 20221032B If the compass is deck-mounted or bulkhead-mounted athwartship with the cable gland pointing aft, little if any o

Installation 20221032B 101 JUNCTION UNITRATECOMPASS JUNCTION UNITMAIN PCBRobnetVsys+VsysGryPnkJ1NMEAJ2ROBNETJ3EXT.COMPPINKGREYPINKGREYWHITEBROWNBus+B

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 102 20221032B RFC35 Fluxgate Compass The RFC35 Fluxgate Compass can be connected to the J50 Junction Unit, but the compass is n

Installation 20221032B 103 4.16 R3000X Remote Control The R3000X Remote Control is weather proof and can be mounted outdoors in the supplied bracket

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 104 20221032B 4.18 S35 NFU Steering Lever The S35 NFU Steering Lever may be mounted to the bulkhead or to a panel by two screws

Installation 20221032B 105 4.20 Interfacing to Optional Equipment (THD, Navigation Receiver, etc.) With the AP50 autopilot system, there are several

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 106 20221032B Double NMEA input/output RX1RX1+MAIN PCBNMEA Input 1Vbat+Sys. sel.GndTX1TX1+NMEAOutput1POWER PCBTB6TB7TB8RX2RX2+G

Installation 20221032B 107 Radar Clock/Data JUNCTION UNITPOWER PCBRadarTB6TB7TB8Data_hData_cClk_hClk_cRADAR Figure 4-36 Radar Clock/Data Connections

General Information 20221032B 9 7.1 Control unit...161 7

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 108 20221032B Digital Heading Repeater Figure 4-38 DR75 Digital Heading Repeater Connections

Installation 20221032B 109 GI50 Gyro Interface The GI50 Gyro Interface is required when a gyrocompass with geared synchro or stepper signal output i

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 110 20221032B The potentiometer VR1 is factory set to a reference voltage of 2.5V, and should not be readjusted. Power Turn-on

Installation 20221032B 111 NI300X NMEA Interface Unit The NI300X NMEA Interface Unit is normally installed inside of a console or locker close to nav

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 112 20221032B The NI300X NMEA Interface (expansion) Unit is designed for installations in which more NMEA lines have to be tied

Installation 20221032B 113 COMSTBDPORTENABSINCOSGNDVrefSINHILONFUCOSMAGN. COMPANALOGGYROMAGNETIC COMPASSWITH CD100A COURSE DETECTORFLUXGATE COMPASSWI

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 114 20221032B CD109 Course Detector For retrofit installations a CD109 Course detector may be connected to the CI300X according

Installation 20221032B 115 CDI35 Interface Install the CDI35 Interface as close to the compass as possible so that it will be easy to find in the eve

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Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 117 5 SOFTWARE SET-UP PROCEDURE 5.1 Description of Installation Set-up The design of the AP50 includes advance

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Simrad AP50 Autopilot 118 20221032B stored in the memory of the AP50 system. No specific action is required to save the selected values to memory. On

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 119 • Exit the Installation Menu by pressing STBY, AUTO or NAV buttons. On new installations, and whenever a ju

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 120 20221032B DOCKSIDESEATRIALINSTALLATIONMENUSEA-TRIAL MENUDOCKSIDE MENUENGLISHDEUTSCHFRANCAISESPANOLITALIANONEDERLANDSSVENSKA

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 121 Master Operation DOCKSIDEMaster operation YesBoat type DisplacementBoat length ---Drive unit vol

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 122 20221032B Refer to the drive unit tables on pages 89 and 90 for information. The clutch/bypass voltage is automatically set

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 123 Adjust the displayed angle the same way as for starboard adjustment (if the rudder feedback unit is upside d

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 124 20221032B Rudder Test (Not applicable for analog drives) Note ! Bring the rudder manually to midship position before start

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 125 Set Rudder Zero DOCKSIDESet rudder zero ---Rudder limit 10°Thruster

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 126 20221032B Thruster DOCKSIDERudder test Done Solenoid drive Clutch NOT installedRudder limit 10°Rudder d

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 127 Abbreviated name Equipment / Usage NOTES GPS1 Primary GPS/Chart Plotter GPS2 Backup GPS/Chart Plotter ECS

General Information 20221032B 11 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad AP50 autopilot system and

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 128 20221032B The Interface Set-up Menu presents names so that they can be assigned to the hardware input or output port (see T

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 129 Interface Set-up - Input Signal Set-up item (abbrev. name) Equipment connected (name) Connected to terminal

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 130 20221032B Set-up item (abbrev. name) Equipment connected (name) Connected to terminal (use one available from list) Assign

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 131 Set-up item (abbrev. name) Equipment connected (name) Connected to terminal (use one available from list) As

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 132 20221032B Set-up item Equipment connected Connected to terminal Assignment INSTR Instrument system Instrument system Voy

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 133 LANGUAGE DOCKSIDEINTERFACE SEATRIALSERVICESETTINGSSW V1R2June 26 2003NoYes The Sea Trial menu is selected

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 134 20221032B After calibration, check the compass readout against a known reference, compensated compass, or leading line. If

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 135 Set Thrust Direction, On/Off Thruster (ONLY IF ON/OFF THRUSTER IS SELECTED, proceed to page 136 if continuou

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 136 20221032B Direction and Maximum Thrust STBD, Analog Thruster SEATRIALThruster zero 00%Maximum thrust STBD ---%Max

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 137 Minimum Thrust, Analog Thruster (ONLY IF CONTINUOUS THRUSTER OR DANFOSS THRUSTER IS SELECTED) NoYes SEATR

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 12 20221032B While the AP50 may be installed on vessels not needing to comply with the Marine Equipment Directive, those requir

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 138 20221032B Set Cruising Speed SEATRIALCompass Flux1 Calibration Offset +005° Heading 2

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 139 automatic modes (Ref. User Set-up, page 39). The Turn gain may also be readjusted (Refer to Turn Gain on pag

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 140 20221032B Manual Tuning 02340.7Gyro1340SEATRIALRUDDERNextCTSADJUST If the boat steers satisfactorily, there is no need to

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 141 While at cruising speed, adjust the Rudder value by turning the course knob until the autopilot keeps the bo

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 142 20221032B Selecting the boat type and length has set default values for these parameters (Installation Dockside menu). Befo

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 143 Speed Response SEATRIALSet rudder zero Done 00Set rate of turn 210 Done 000°

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 144 20221032B • If a Non-Follow Up lever (or handheld remote) is connected, test change of modes and verify port and starboard

Advanced Settings 20221032B 145 6 ADVANCED SETTINGS 6.1 Service Menu Select STANDBY mode and then enter the Installation Menu by pressing and holdin

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 146 20221032B Clutch/bypass Verifies if a clutch or bypass valve has been activated when performing the rudder test. FUV1R2 Sho

Advanced Settings 20221032B 147 NMEA Signal Monitor Near the NMEA terminals in the junction unit you will find a green monitor LED (Refer to Junction

General Information 20221032B 13 At the end of this manual, you will find an index and a glossary, which will help you when studying the manual. Other

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 148 20221032B 6.2 Settings Menu SETTINGSSTEERINGTHRUSTERNoYes Note ! Select SETTINGS in the Installation Menu by pressing

Advanced Settings 20221032B 149 The Autotrim parameter is reset every time the AUTO mode is entered or when a course change greater than approximately

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 150 20221032B Drive engage This determines the use of the J50 Drive Engage port. The port voltage is the same as the selected D

Advanced Settings 20221032B 151 Drive type This indicates the type of drive installed. The display will show “Motor”, “Solenoid”, “Proportional” or “A

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 152 20221032B Counter rudder Counter Rudder is the parameter that counteracts for the effect of the boats turn rate and inertia

Advanced Settings 20221032B 153 Transition Speed (Only appears in the Settings menu when “Planing” or “Waterjet” is selected as the “Boat type”. To m

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 154 20221032B Minimum Rudder 4.0° Rudder deadband 0.3° P-factor/Counter Rudder 1.0° Total rudder amount 5.3° Range: 0

Advanced Settings 20221032B 155 Default: 0 seconds. Init NAV Sets a firm or soft approach to the rhumb line when entering the NAV mode at the first

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 156 20221032B Thruster SETTINGSSTEERINGTHRUSTERNoYes SETTINGSThruster inhibit 10ktThruster sens 01°Thruster ga

Advanced Settings 20221032B 157 When operating in “Continuous” mode, the thruster gain setting determines the power from the thruster versus heading e

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 14 20221032B 1.4 AP50 Control Unit This compact autopilot control for panel, bulkhead- or bracket-mounting has a rotary course

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 158 20221032B Thruster hyst (Only applicable for Continuous and Danfoss thrusters) When applying a command signal to a proporti

Advanced Settings 20221032B 159 SETTINGS Displayed parameter Boat type (Default settings) Own boat Dockside Menu Displacement Planing Waterjet Auto

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Maintenance 20221032B 161 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 Control unit Under normal use, the AP50 Control Unit will require little maintenance. The case is made

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 162 20221032B 7.6 Exchange of software program Figure 7-1 J50/J50-40 Main PCB, Component Layout Figure 7-2 AP50 PCB, Com

Maintenance 20221032B 163 PROM extraction tool • Remove the Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) from the socket with the PROM extraction tool (par

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Troubleshooting 20221032B 165 8 TROUBLESHOOTING An autopilot is a complex system. Its performance dependents on a proper installation and a successf

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 166 20221032B Display readout Probable fault Recommended action No rudder response (Remains in actual mode without any rudder

Troubleshooting 20221032B 167 Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Rudder test failed (continued) Rudder test not completed within 2 mi

General Information 20221032B 15 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit This rudder feedback unit with T45 transmission link and 2 m (6 feet) of cable transforms

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 168 20221032B Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Memory failure J50 Wrong checksum on memory parameters or va

Troubleshooting 20221032B 169 Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Vessel off course Extreme weather conditions, very slow speed, or b

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Spare Parts List 20221032B 171 9 SPARE PARTS LIST AP50 Control Unit 20212221 AP50 Control Unit 20212247 Installation Accessories 20212130 Bracket

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 172 20221032B 22081368 Terminal Cover RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit 20193645 RF300S Rudder Feedback 20193470 RF300 Transmissi

Spare Parts List 20221032B 173 22081442 Installation Accessories Consisting of: 20104972 Mounting Plate (2) 44140762 Screw 3.5x25 (2) 4414077

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 174 20221032B 22081319 Bottom Housing 22081327 Top Housing 22081483 Cable 15 m 22081335 Gasket for Housing 22081384 Gasket f

Spare Parts List 20221032B 175 23240096 Spring 44190114 Gasket 44140796 Cable Gland S100 NFU Steering Lever 20104923 S100 NFU Steering Lever with

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 176 20221032B 44160851 Female connector - Crimp Type (for extension cable only) Tools 44139707 Key for Lock Ring on RobNet R

Glossary 20221032B 177 10 GLOSSARY Apparent wind – see relative wind Arrival alarm – An alarm signal issued by a voyage-tracking unit that indicates

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 16 20221032B The sensor unit contains two GPS sensors and an inertial element. This unit is to be mounted on the vessel mast. T

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 178 20221032B Heading – The horizontal direction in which a ship actually points or heads at any instant, expressed in angula

Glossary 20221032B 179 SOG - Speed over ground is the actual speed of the vessel relative to the ocean floor. True bearing – Bearing relative to tru

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Index 20221032B 181 11 INDEX A Actual rudder, 148 Added stop time, 155 Adjust rudder angle, 139 Alarm external, 88, 165 internal, 165 Analog drive,

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 182 20221032B Dockside settings, 119 DODGE button, 20 Dodging In Auto, 34 In Nav, 35 Drive engage, 150 Drive out, 124, 145, 151

Index 20221032B 183 Maximum rudder limit, 123, 125 Maximum thrust, 136 Midship rudder, 125, 148 Minimum rudder, 153 Minimum thrust, 137, 157 Mixed m

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 184 20221032B Rudder cal, 123 Rudder calibration, 123 Rudder deadband, 125, 154 rudder feedback installation, 80 specifications

Index 20221032B 185 STANDBY Mode, 39 U-turn, 36 V VDR, 127, 179 W W Autotrim, 148 W Count rudder, 152 W Initial rudder, 27, 148 W Radius, 154 W Rate

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 186 20221032B

General Information 20221032B 17 S100 NFU Steering Lever The S100 Non-follow-up steering lever is designed for indoor console mounting and it has a sp

Note! Simrad AS makes every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously be

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 18 20221032B AD50 Analog Drive The AD50 Analog Drive is designed to provide a control signal for operating an analog rudder in

Operation 20221032B 19 2 OPERATION OF THE AUTOPILOT Caution ! An autopilot is a very useful navigational aid, but it DOES NOT under any circumstance

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 20 20221032B Buttons Action Function Single short press: Selects AUTO mode and sets the heading reference. AUTO Second short

Operation 20221032B 21 Buttons Action Function Press simultaneously Activates Follow-up steering mode. Rotate in Follow-up steering mode: Sets comm

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 22 20221032B The control unit shown in Figure 2-1 on page 19 can operate as a stand-alone unit in an autopilot system or it can

Operation 20221032B 23 P05 M00 S000SW V1R2J50Simrad Junction unit model Software V(ersion) and R(elease) Power board revision, Main board revision and

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 24 20221032B 2.3 AP50 with MSD50 Stern Drive unit Note ! The information in section 2.3 only applies if your autopilot is dri

Operation 20221032B 25 2.4 Follow-Up (FU) Steering When both the (PORT) and (STBD) buttons are pressed simultaneously, the AP50 will enter Follo

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 26 20221032B R3000X Remote Control (NFU) STBY-AUTOSimrad R3000XSTBY/AUTO mode button.AUTO or NAV mode is when lamp is litPush b

Operation 20221032B 27 NAV-WORKSTBY AUTO-WORKNAV STBY AUTO Note ! NAV-WORK mode can only be entered from a control unit or AP51 Remote Control Unit.

General Information 20221032B 1 Instruction Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for the correct installation and operation of the Sim

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 28 20221032B STBY Press the STBY button to regain manual steering AUTO-WORK Mode The AUTO-WORK mode is an automatic steering mo

Operation 20221032B 29 2.7 Thruster Steering If the vessel is equipped with a thruster, it can be connected to the AP50 system and the vessel can the

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 30 20221032B Caution ! When operating an On/Off thruster it is important to note that most electrical thrusters have a built i

Operation 20221032B 31 270°OK? Press NAV340.7Gyro1 70° 01RUDDERWP: SIMRADBWW :Chg : The upper half of the prompt display shows the name of the

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 32 20221032B OriginWP2The new heading is accepted automatically after the NAV/SETUP button is pressedWaypoint arrival zone(dete

Operation 20221032B 33 Caution ! If an ECS is selected as a navigator, the course change verification is waved. This is done so the AP50 is capable

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 34 20221032B • Navigation source: GPS1. The boat is located on the starboard side of the track • Cross track error (XTE): 0.0

Operation 20221032B 35 2. Manually steer the vessel by wheel: or Non-Follow-Up:or or or NFU steering lever. Follow Up: Both and course kno

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 36 20221032B DODGETURN Returns to NAV mode at the current track. (May result in a drastic course change). AUTO Selects AUTO mod

Operation 20221032B 37 C TURNPORT STBDPress90 °/min340.7Gyro1RUDDER02 C TURNSTBD90 °/min340.7Gyro1RUDDER05 Vessel turning starboard The AP50 will co

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 2 20221032B Document revisions Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by A 03.06.02 NG GK GHR B 18.06.03

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 38 20221032B When the "LOCK" function is in use, no transfer of command may take place; only the "active" c

Operation 20221032B 39 To unlock the locked remote units, you have to take control from the master unit by quickly double-pressing its STBY (STBY) but

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 40 20221032B Adjustment is local to the control unit you adjust. At high temperatures, not all steps are available due to autom

Operation 20221032B 41 AUTO Mode 341°CTS340.7Gyro1SETUPMove : , Adjust : BacklightContrastSteering function RudderSeastate

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 42 20221032B Rudder Rudder sets the rudder gain, which is the ratio between the commanded angle and the heading error (p-factor

Operation 20221032B 43 Thruster Sens (only available if Thruster is selected in the Installation Dockside Menu, see page 126). The Thruster sensitivit

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 44 20221032B NAV Mode .12NM340.7Gyro1SETUPMove : , Adjust : BacklightContrastSteering function RudderSeastate

Operation 20221032B 45 Thruster Sens Same procedure as in AUTO mode. NAV-WORK Mode NAVSETUPNAVSETUP To enter the User Set-up menu when in NAV-WORK mod

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 46 20221032B 2.15 Instrument Screens and Menu A number of instrument screens are available under each mode screen if the requir

Operation 20221032B 47 N 58°27.209E 005°58.322COG 274°TSOG 12.40ktGPS1 POSITIONWP SIMRADBPW 272 °TDST 32.2 NMXTE 0.012 NM 09027

General Information 20221032B 3 Contents 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...11 1.1 In

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 48 20221032B Screen Selection If you do not need all of the instrument screens to be present in the screen menu, you may tempor

Technical Specifications 20221032B 49 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 AP50 Autopilot System Boat size and type:...

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 50 20221032B 3.2 AP50 Control Unit Dimensions:...

Technical Specifications 20221032B 51 3.3 AP51 Remote Control Dimensions:...

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 52 20221032B 3.4 Junction Units Dimensions:... See Figure

Technical Specifications 20221032B 53 Figure 3-3 J50 Junction Unit - Dimensions Figure 3-4 J50-40 Junction Unit Dimensions 3.5 RC25/RFC35R Rate C

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 54 20221032B Mounting: ... Deck-mount or bulkhead-mount Ca

Technical Specifications 20221032B 55 Cable:...15 m (49 ft.) single twisted pair, shield

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 56 20221032B 3.9 RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator Dimensions:...

Technical Specifications 20221032B 57 3.10 RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions:...

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 4 20221032B F1/2 (NFU) Push Button Remote Control...25 R3000X Remote Control (

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 58 20221032B 3.11 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions:...See Figure 3-9, Figu

Technical Specifications 20221032B 59 3.12 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions: ...

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 60 20221032B Figure 3-11 RF Standard Transmission Link - dimensions 3.13 GI50 Gyro Interface Dimensions:...

Technical Specifications 20221032B 61 Figure 3-12 GI50 Gyro Interface Dimensions 3.14 CI300X Compass Interface Dimensions:...

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 62 20221032B Figure 3-13 CI300X Compass Interface and NI300X NMEA Interface Dimensions 3.15 NI300X NMEA Interface Dimensions:

Technical Specifications 20221032B 63 3.16 TI50 Thruster Interface Dimensions:...

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 64 20221032B Rudder drive interface: Danfoss PVEM:... Nominal UDC=12/24V, I=0.25/0.5mA, neutral 0.5*Un, control

Technical Specifications 20221032B 65 3.19 S100 NFU Steering Lever 40 (1,45")120 (4,75") Dimensions: ...

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 66 20221032B Figure 3-16 S35 NFU Steering Lever Dimensions 3.21 F1/2 Remote Control 65 (2.6")210 (8.3")76 (3.0"

Technical Specifications 20221032B 67 3.22 FU50 Steering Lever Dimensions:...

General Information 20221032B 5 3.7 CD100A Course Detector...55 3.8 CD109 C

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 68 20221032B 3.23 Environmental Protection Each part of a Simrad autopilot system has a two-digit IP protection code. The IP ra

(APA) APB BOD BWW BWC BWR RMB XTE XTR GGA GLL RMA RMC VTG *VBW VHW (DBK) DBT *DPT MWV (VWR) *HDT *HDG (HDM) *

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Installation 20221032B 71 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 General This section provides detailed information required to properly install the AP50 Autopilot sys

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 72 20221032B 4. Set the language (see page 120) 5. Select the dockside settings and perform tests (see page 119) a) Master o

Installation 20221032B 73 4.4 Determining System Configuration It is important to become familiar with the configuration of the system prior to begi

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 74 20221032B 4.6 RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit (For small to medium size vessels) The RF300S Rudder feedback unit mounts close t

Installation 20221032B 75 Figure 4-2 RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit Mounting (019356) Note ! Due to space limitations, it may be necessary to cut t

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 76 20221032B 4.7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit (For medium to large size vessels) The RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit is normally inst

Installation 20221032B 77 Electrical Connection Use a twisted-pair shielded cable, 0.5 mm2 (AWG20), between the breakout box and the J50 Junction Uni

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 6 20221032B 4.10 Drive Unit Installation ...89

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 78 20221032B Figure 4-6 RF45X Connection to RI9 Rudder Angle Indicators and RI35 Mk2 (optional) The above connection diagram

Installation 20221032B 79 Mechanical Alignment The purpose of this procedure is to find the zero point and to allow the feedback unit to operate with

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 80 20221032B 4.8 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit Mechanical mounting Before installation check that the alignment mark on the moun

Installation 20221032B 81 The feedback unit has an external ground terminal an must have a proper ground connection to the hull. The grounding wire s

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 82 20221032B VIOLETBROWNPINKBLACKREDWHITEWHITEBLACKREDBLUE (GND)YELLOW (+5V)GREEN (WIPER)NOTE 1NOTE 29810765RF14XU ELECTRONIC

Installation 20221032B 83 The RI9 Rudder Angle Indicator is connected to the U-terminal on RF14XU, while RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator is connected

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 84 20221032B Final check After installation, the cable glands must be sealed with silicon to prevent water from seeping in. Als

Installation 20221032B 85 4.9 J50 Junction Unit The J50 Junction Unit is designed to operate in a location that provides ambient temperatures below

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 86 20221032B Grounding and Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) The AP50 system has excellent radio frequency interference protectio

Installation 20221032B 87 J50-40 Power Board Terminals Main Board Terminals System Select The “System select” (Sys. Sel.) input signal of the J50

General Information 20221032B 7 Master Operation ...121 Boat Type...

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 88 20221032B External Alarm (Non Wheelmark System) The external alarm circuit has an open collector output for an external alar

Installation 20221032B 89 4.10 Drive Unit Installation The relation between drive units, drive unit voltage, input voltage, drive output, and interfa

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 90 20221032B LINEAR DRIVE UNITS MODEL MOTOR VOLTS JUNCTION UNIT MAX. STROKE mm (in.) PEAK THRUST kg (lb.) MAX. RUDDER TORQUE Nm

Installation 20221032B 91 PREVIOUS MODELS Simrad Drive Unit type Drive unit voltage Input voltage (Mains) Drive output Interface to steering gearRPU

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 92 20221032B Connecting a Hydraulic Linear Drive JUNCTION UNITPOWER PCBTB1TB2TB3 TB4Drive engageSol. -MotorSol. -MotorHYDRAUL

Installation 20221032B 93 Solenoids (externally powered, common negative) JUNCTION UNITPOWER PCBTB1TB2TB3TB4SolenoidisolatedLo1Hi1Lo2Hi2123S1+SOLENOI

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 94 20221032B 4.11 Control Unit Avoid mounting the control unit(s) where it is easily exposed to sunlight, as this will shorten

Installation 20221032B 95 Figure 4-20 AP50 Bracket mounting RobNet Network Cables As most RobNet units have 2 RobNet connectors, they can be used f

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 96 20221032B Use the following table as a guideline. Number of RobNet units Maximum cable length in m (feet) 1 390 (1270’) 2 1

Installation 20221032B 97 See Table 4-5 for pin configuration and color code of the network cable. DO NOT MIX THE PINS AND THE CABLE COLORS! Note !