Simrad AP35 Instruction Manual

MANUAL SIMRAD AP35 Autopilot 22083083K Sw.V1R4 English

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 8 22083083K 1.3 System components A basic AP35 system consists of the following units (refer to Figure 1-1): • AP35 Control U

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 98 22083083K Tools 44139707 Key for Lock ring on Robnet receptacles 44139806 Extraction tool for PROM 44161792 Robnet pin

General Information 22083083K 9 1.5 Junction units The junction unit is the central in the AP35 autopilot system. It contains the steering computer,

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 10 22083083K RC25 Rate Compass Fluxgate compass with integrated rate of turn sensor. Provides a dramatic improvement to the dyn

General Information 22083083K 11 FU50 Follow-Up Steering Lever The FU50 Follow-up steering lever features a dial (scale) with 5° rudder angle marking

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Operation 22083083J 13 2 OPERATION OF THE AUTOPILOT Caution ! An autopilot is a very useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT under any circumstance re

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 14 22083083K A group of user adjustable settings are provided in the AP35 USER SETUP MENU (page 25). The settings allows adjust

Operation 22083083J 15 2.3 Follow-Up steering When both the PORT and STBD push buttons are pressed simultaneously the AP35 is set to Follow-Up steer

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 16 22083083K 2.7 R3000X Remote Control Note! When in AUTO/WORK mode, pressing the buttons will change the set course 1° per pu

Operation 22083083J 17 2.9 Automatic Steering The AUTO mode is used to make the AP35 steer the boat automatically on a set heading. AUTO is always a

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 18 22083083K 2.10 Automatic Speed selection The AP35 provides two different sets of steering parameters for controlling the re

Operation 22083083J 19 2.12 Navigating with the AP35 The AP35 has the capability to use steering information from an external navigator (GPS, Chart

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 20 22083083K When operating the AP35 in NAV mode to automatically steer through a route of waypoints, the AP35 will steer to th

Operation 22083083J 21 2.13 WORK-mode The WORK-mode is an automatic steering mode to be used under operational conditions different from those norma

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 22 22083083K 2.14 TURN-mode The AP35 provides special turn features when in AUTO or WORK modes. U-Turn changes the current set

Operation 22083083J 23 2.15 Dodging The AP35 also provides the capability for dodging. Dodging is useful in situations where you need to quickly ta

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 24 22083083K 2.17 Lock function The "LOCK" function is a safety feature included in the AP35 system to disable all c

Operation 22083083J 25 2.18 User Set-up Menu NAVSETUP- SETUP -Backlight03- SETUP -Contrast05- SETUP -SeastateFilt.: OFF- SETUP -NAV. source: GP

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Technical Specifications 22083083K 27 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 AP35 Autopilot System Boat size and type: ...Up to 45 fee

Instruction Manual 22083083K 1 Instruction Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and correctly installing the Simrad AP3

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 28 22083083K 3.2 AP35 Control Unit Dimensions:...See Figure 3-1 Weight:...

Technical Specifications 22083083K 29 Rudder feedback input: ...Frequency signal, 3400 Hz., 20 Hz/deg. Rudder feedback units:...

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 30 22083083K 3.4 RFC35 Fluxgate compass Dimensions:...See Figure 3-4 Weight:...

Technical Specifications 22083083K 31 3.5 RC25 Rate Compass Dimensions:...See Figure 3-4 Weight:...

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 32 22083083K 3.7 RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator Dimensions:...See Figure 3-5 Weight:...

Technical Specifications 22083083K 33 3.8 RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions:...See Figure 3-6 and Figure 3-7. W

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 34 22083083K 3.9 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions:...See Figure 3-8 Protection: ...

Technical Specifications 22083083K 35 3.10 R3000X Remote Dimensions:...See Figure 3-10 Weight:...

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 36 22083083K Output (valid when used with AP35) Robnet...

Technical Specifications 22083083K 37 Robnet network interface: ...2 network connectors

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 2 22083083K Document revisions Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by F 21.12.01 NG TR G 04.06.02 NG IK TR H 08.

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 38 22083083K 3.14 FU50 Steering Lever Dimensions:...See Figure 3-13. Handle can be mounted pointing upward

Technical Specifications 22083083K 39 3.15 IP protection Each part of a Simrad autopilot system has got a two digits IP protection code. The IP rati

NMEA messages and data overview for IS15, AP11, AP20, AP35, AP300X, AP3000(X) and J3xx V1R8 Remarks:Message ident.HDG(HDM)HDTRSAMWV (VWR) (DBK) DB

Installation 22083083K 41 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 General This section provides detailed information required to successfully install AP35 Autopilot syst

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 42 22083083K c) Compass Offset adjustment d) Automatic tuning (Optional: does not need to be done) e) Viewing parameters 10.

Installation 22083083K 43 4.5 AP35 System Layout Figure 4-1 AP35 System layout with options 4.6 RF300 Rudder feedback The RF300 Rudder feedback un

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 44 22083083K Note ! Carefully observe the alignment marks. A rudder feedback alarm may be the result if the alignment instruct

Installation 22083083K 45 4.7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit The RF45X is normally installed with the shaft pointing upwards. It can, however, be mounte

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 46 22083083K Electrical connection Use a twisted pair cable AWG20 (0.5 mm2) between the breakout box and the J3xx junction unit

Installation 22083083K 47 4.8 Junction unit The junction unit is designed to operate in a location that provides ambient temperatures below +55°C (+

Instruction Manual 22083083K 3 Contents 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 48 22083083K Grounding and RFI The AP35 system has very good RFI protection and all units are using the Junction Unit as common

Installation 22083083K 49 Main Board terminals 4.9 Drive unit The relation between drive units, drive unit voltage, input voltage, drive output and

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 50 22083083K LINEAR DRIVE UNITS MODEL MOTOR VOLTS JUNCTION UNIT MAX STROKE mm (in.) PEAK THRUST kg (lb.) MAX RUDDER TORQUE Nm

Installation 22083083K 51 Note ! When selecting DRIVE UNIT voltage in the Installation setup, the clutch/bypass voltage is always set equal to the m

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 52 22083083K Connecting a solenoid valve JUNCTION UNITPOWER PCBTB1TB2 TB3 TB4TB5TB6Sol. -MotorSol. -MotorSol. gndTB7Sol.Sol.So

Installation 22083083K 53 • Remove the Control unit, drill the 4 mounting holes in the mounting surface. • Unbolt the temporarily fitted bracket ha

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 54 22083083K CONTROLUNITJUNCTIONUNITNI300XCONTROLUNITCONTROLUNITJUNCTIONUNITNI300XCONTROLUNIT All connectors are crimp type, w

Installation 22083083K 55 HOW TO REMOVE PINS:Extraction toolPull the wireInsert tool in slot Note ! For installations that require special cable len

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 56 22083083K If the RFC35 is deck mounted or bulkhead mounted athwart ship with the cable gland pointing aft, little if any off

Installation 22083083K 57 • Connect the Robnet connector to the AP35 Control Unit (or GI51 or NI300X if installed), see Figure 4-16. • Alternative

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 4 22083083K 3.4 RFC35 Fluxgate compass...

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 58 22083083K 4.15 S35 NFU Steering Lever The unit is mounted to bulkhead or panel by two screws from the front. The cable is c

Installation 22083083K 59 4.17 RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator The RI35 Mk2 is designed for flush, bulkhead or bracket mounting, and should be posit

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 60 22083083K Reversed deflection On installations where the rudder feedback unit is mounted upside down, the deflection of the

Installation 22083083K 61 4.20 Double NMEA input/output RX1RX1+MAIN PCBNMEA Input 1Vbat+Sys. Sel.GndTX1TX1+NMEAOutput1POWER PCBTB8TB9TB10RX2RX2+GPS/

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 62 22083083K 4.23 Radar Clock/Data J300X JUNCTION UNITPOWER PCBRadarTB8TB9TB10Data_hData_cClk_hClk_cANRITSUORFURUNORADAR Figu

Installation 22083083K 63 Figure 4-25 IS15 Instruments / J3XX Connection Figure 4-26 IS15 Expander / J3XX Connection 4.25 Analog Repeater Figure

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 64 22083083K 4.26 Digital Repeater Figure 4-28 DR75 Digital Repeater connection 4.27 External Alarm The external alarm circ

Installation 22083083K 65 4.28 NI300X NMEA Interface Unit The NI300X is normally installed inside a console or locker close to Nav receivers, radar

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 66 22083083K TB11TB11FurunoSIMRADFURUNORADARDISPLAY+12VEXTERNALSTAND ALONEIS15 INSTRUMENTRX+RX-TX+TX-DataHDataCN.C.Clk HClk CRX

Installation 22083083K 67 Note ! Gyros with stepper or geared synchro output can not be used when GI51 is connected to AP35 via Robnet. Then GI51 mu

Instruction Manual 22083083K 5 4.21 Additional NMEA output on Port 2... 61 4.22

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 68 22083083K 4.32 CDI35 Interface Locate the CDI35 as close to the compass as possible so that there will be no problem findin

Installation 22083083K 69 • Seatrial Settings: Determines automatic calibrations and steering parameters • View Parameters Permits viewing, sett

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 70 22083083K On new installations, and whenever a control unit, junction unit, or software is replaced in an AP35 system, it is

Installation 22083083K 71 Language selection The AP35 can present the display in eight different languages: • English, Norsk, Francais, Espanol, Ita

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 72 22083083K Type of boat will affect the steering parameters, and the functions available in the autopilot system. Select appr

Installation 22083083K 73 4. Press the STBY button again if necessary to read the rudder angle display (You may also access the User menu and the SY

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 74 22083083K Manually turn the helm wheel to port until the rudder stops at maximum port rudder. INSTALLATIONTurn ruddermax. PO

Installation 22083083K 75 INSTALLATIONAutotrimWORK: ONTransition Speed INSTALLATIONTransitionspeed: 00 kn The transition speed is the speed where th

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 76 22083083K INSTALLATIONInit rudderactualINSTALLATIONInit ruddermidshipInitial Rudder When Actual is selected, the autopilot w

Installation 22083083K 77 Abbreviated name Equipment / Usage NOTES GPS1 Primary GPS Can be used as either NAV GPS2 Backup GPS source or POS sourc

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 6 22083083K List of Figures FIGURE 1-1 AP35 BASIC SYSTEM...

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 78 22083083K The following display will be presented: INSTALLATIONInterfaceSetup? To access the Interface Setup items, turn th

Installation 22083083K 79 Interface setup - input signal Setup item (abbrev. name) Equipment connected Connected to terminal (use one available from

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 80 22083083K Setup item (abbrev. name) Equipment connected Connected to terminal (use one available from list) Assign hardware

Installation 22083083K 81 4.34 Sea Trial The Sea-trial menu can only be accessed if the Dockside Settings are done and confirmed. It is also recomm

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 82 22083083K Compass calibration This function will activate the automatic compass calibration procedure. Note ! The GI51 Gyro

Installation 22083083K 83 The following display is presented when accessing the COMPASS OFFSET entry screen: INSTALLATIONOffset ?: 000°Heading : 194°

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 84 22083083K INSTALLATIONAutomatictuning? INSTALLATIONAutomatictuning INSTALLATIONAutotuningconfirmed Activate the AUTOTUNE,

Installation 22083083K 85 Manual parameter adjust Use course dialto adjustparametersBOAT TYPE:DisplayedparameterRudder LOCont Rudd LOAutotrim LORudde

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 86 22083083K Counter Rudder is the parameter that counteracts the effect of the boats turn rate and inertia. For a short time p

Installation 22083083K 87 • Try the Dodge function, the U-turn and the C-turn. • If a Non-Follow Up lever (or handheld remote) is connected, test t

General Information 22083083K 7 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad AP35 autopilot system and

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 88 22083083K 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 Control unit The AP35 Control Unit will under normal use require little maintenance as the case

Maintenance 22083083K 89 5.6 Exchange of software programme Figure 5-2 AP35 PCB, component layout • Remove the EPROM from the socket by means

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 90 22083083K • The identification tag indicates: - Name of unit - Simrad Egersund part number - Software version Caution !

Trouble Shooting 22083083K 91 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING An autopilot is a complex system and the performance is dependent of a proper installation and a suc

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 92 22083083K Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Rudder test failed (cont’d) Rudder test not completed within 2

Trouble Shooting 22083083K 93 Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Bypass/clutch overload Clutch/bypass current exceeds 2,5 Amps (over

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 94 22083083K - SETUP -XTE ---BRG ---BRG POS - WPSOG/COG ---BWW ---NMEA TEST?TOPNMEA TEST?NMEA TEST?NMEA TEST?NMEA TEST?NMEA

Trouble Shooting 22083083K 95 6.3 System Data Menu The menu is accessed from the User Set up Menu (page 25). It provides you with additional system

Simrad AP35 Autopilot 96 22083083K 7 SPARE PARTS LIST 22085104 AP35 Control Unit 22082945 AP35 Front Housing Ass’y 22082853 Back cover 22082895

Spare Parts List 22083083K 97 22011183 RF45 Transmission Link Ass’y 22011431 RF45 Ball Joint Ass’y 22504039 Transmission Lever 44156925 Junction B