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Simrad AP50 Autopilot

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5. Select the dockside settings and perform tests (see page 47)

a) Master operation

b) Boat type selection

c) Boat length selection

d) Drive unit voltage selection.

e) Rudder calibration

f) Automatic rudder test

g) Rudder limit

h) Rudder deadband

i) Thruster type (optional)

6. Interface set-up for Junction Unit, GI51 and NI300X (if

installed; see page 54)

7. Select the settings in the User Set-up Menu for Speed source,

Compass source, and Nav. source. Ref. AP50 Operator

Manual.

8. Perform the autopilot pre-tests at the dock (refer to Operation

Instructions in the AP50 Operator Manual)

a) Test all units (if applicable) - lock/unlock - active/inactive

b) Test the Non-Follow-up mode

c) Test the Follow-up mode

d) Test the AUTO mode

e) Test the AUTO-WORK mode

f) Test the NAV mode and input the interfaces (if

connected), including optional heading sensors

g) Test NAV-WORK mode

h) Test the interface outputs to the external equipment (if

connected)

9. Select the Sea trial settings (see page

61)

a) Compass calibration

b) Compass offset adjustment

c) Thruster adjustment (if connected)

d) Speed source

e) Set cruising speed

f) Set rudder zero

g) Set rate of turn (important)

h) Manual tuning

i) Automatic tuning

j) Speed response

10.Testing the autopilot operation at sea (refer to Final Test on

page

72)

11.Provide the user with training (see page 73)

2.4 Determining System Configuration

It is important to become familiar with the configuration of the

system prior to beginning the installation. Extended system with

options is shown in Figure 2-1 on page 5.

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