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1. 44 20222147A Operation Course Adjust Source select When using the PORT or gt STBD buttons in Instrument gelect 20222147A AUTO mode you are changing the set course in 1 increments If you prefer the increments to be 10 each press proceed as follows Select Course adjust and turn the course knob to change the setting The default value is 1 which is the preferred setting Select 10 if you want to make major course changes in 10 increments with the buttons and fine tune the set course with the course knob Turn Pattern Select Select the turn pattern s to be available under the TURN DODGE INFO button U turn is always available Step through the list of turn patterns by using the PORT or STBD button Select the wanted pattern by rotating the course knob to fill the squares Available turn patterns are U turn C turn Spiral Zigzag Square Lazy S Depth contour select the contents of the instrument page s to be available under the TURN DODGE INFO button page 48 Step through the list of instrument pages by using the PORT or STBD button select the wanted information by rotating the course knob to fill the squares 45 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Contrast The contrast of the display may be adjusted to 10 levels 10 highest contrast The setting is stored when the system is turned off Adjustment 1s local to the control unit you adjust At high temp
2. Note You may proceed through all items in the installation menu by continuing pressing the STBD button 20222147A 73 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots ENTER INSTALLATION MENU INSTALLATION BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE MENU NAV BUTTON FOR 5 SECONDS LANGUAGE MENU ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ESPANOL N ITALIANO NEDERLANDS SVENSKA NORSK p c c c cc c c cc c c c c c c c c c c c c Q c c c c c 2 SYSTEM DATA SIMNET DATA SIMNET SETUP Master reset SYMBOLS SELECT OR CONFIRM BY COURSE KNOB PROCEED TO NEXT MENU ITEM BY PRESSING STBD BUTTON REVERT TO PREVIOUS MENU ITEM INTERFACE MENU RADAR Output DISPLAY UNITS WIND SPEED WATER TEMP DEPTH SEA TRIAL MENU COMPASS CALIBRATION COMPASS OFFSET THRUSTER DIRECTION WIND OFFSET WIND DAMPING DEPTH OFFSET AUTOMATIC TUNING gt TRANSITION SPEED Y INIT NAV NAV CHANGE LIMIT PARAMETERS RUDDER LO CONT RUDDER LO AUTOTRIM LO RUDDER HI CONT RUDDER HI Y AUTOTRIM HI RECALL AUTOTUNED SERVICE SYSTEM DATA STEERING COMPASS RUDDER INPUT VOLTAGE SIMNET DATA XTE COG BWW SOG BPW WIND POS LAT SPEED POS LON DEPTH SIMNET SETUP GROUP SELECTION BACKLIGHT INSTANCE NUMBER SIMNET GATEWAY GLOBAL SIMNET RESET Figure 4 1 Installation Menu Flow Chart 74 20222147A INSTALLATION anD aA 4 4 4 5 20222147A Language selection Configu
3. 1OINDEX 118 A alarm external 70 listing 97 apparent wind 115 arrival circle 38 auto setup 71 automatic tuning 81 autopilot computer installation 55 maintenance 93 autotrim 86 B backlight 42 C cable Robnet 59 specifications 56 compass calibration 77 deviation 78 installation 62 maintenance 93 offset 79 selection 44 contrast 46 control unit front panel 16 installation 58 maintenance 93 specifications 104 106 counter rudder 46 81 setting 86 course adjust 45 Course knob icon 41 course to steer 36 cross track error 36 C turn 25 45 D depth offset 81 depth source 44 depth turn 30 45 display units 75 Dodging 32 F follow up steering 19 G grounding 56 H heading catch 22 I illumination See backlight Init NAV 83 instance number 90 instrument installation 70 menu 48 screen 48 selection 50 instrument select 45 interface setting 75 interfacing 64 IP protection code 111 J junction unit specifications 107 L language 75 lazy S turn 29 45 lock function 40 log source 44 20222147A 20222147A M master reset 90 modes of operation auto 20 NoDrift 35 standby 17 turn 24 mounting bracket 59 panel 58 multiple station 40 N NAV change limit 38 84 Nav source 44 NAV source 42 NFU Steering lever 12 NMEA data 88 NoDrift 35 42 44 non follow up steering 19 P parameter view
4. 20222147A 61 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note Note 62 The heading sensor is the most important part of the autopilot system and great care should be taken when deciding the mounting location As the heading is displayed on the Control Unit the heading sensor can be mounted at a remote location The RC36 rate compass also contains a magnetic heading sensor so particular attention must be paid to the location It can be mounted on deck or bulkhead athwartship or alongship and has a 15 m 99 cable with a Robnet2 connector The heading offset feature in the autopilot will compensate for the mechanical offsets that may be a result of the selected location and orientation of the RC36 If the RC36 is deck or bulkhead mounted athwartship with the cable gland pointing aft little 1f any offset correction 1s required With the cable gland pointing forward a 180 correction 1s required When mounting RC36 on a bulkhead alongship a 90 or 90 correction is needed dependent on whether it is port or starboard bulkhead Offset correction is performed after the calibration see paragraph 4 6 Find a location that provides a solid mounting place free from vibration and as close to the vessel s centre of roll and pitch as possible 1 e close to the water line It should be as far as possible from disturbing magnetic influences such as the engines min 2 meters engine ignition cables the IPS drive other large
5. Master the Elements Manual Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots for Volvo Penta IPS system English Sw 1 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OOOO O o O OO 0 O00 0 000 0 000 00 0 0 0 OROMO OM OM On O e Om OOO Om Om Omron Om Om e Om e o O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O 0 O O O O 00 O O 00 O 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O 00 00 O O 00 00 0 0 O O O O O O O 000 O O 00 O 000 0 0 0 0 O O O O 00 0000 0000 00 00 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O 00 O O O 00 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 OOOO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 00 0 0 0 O O O O O 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 oy O 0 0 0 0 0 0000 oe e 2 fe O Ke e e fe e e OO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OOOO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 0 0 O O O O O O O 000 0000 000 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O 00 00 00 00 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OOOO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 OOOO O O O O O O O O O O O 000 00 O O 0 0 0 0 O O O O 00 0000 0 00 0 00 00 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 0 O O 0 0 0 0 O O O O 00 0000 000 0 00 00 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 000 0 0 0 0 0 O fe 0 0 0O 0 00000 fe 0 0 0 O O fe fey fe e fe O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
6. 00 When operating the autopilot in NAV mode to steer through a route of waypoints the autopilot will steer to the first waypoint in the route after you accept the first waypoint as the location to steer towards When you arrive at the waypoint the autopilot 37 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note 38 will output an audible warning display an alert screen with the new course information and automatically change course onto the new leg If the required course change is more than the NAV change limit default 10 you have to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable This is a safety feature See page 64 on how to change the NAV change limit We Eaapraun d Alert screen Press NAV button to EWN fa verify course change larger than 10 If no verification 1s received the autopilot will continue on the current set course in AUTO mode Regain manual steering by pressing the STBY button Setting the waypoint arrival circle For route navigation it is recommended to use automatic waypoint shift change at a set waypoint arrival circle The arrival circle should be adjusted according to boat speed The higher speed the wider circle The intention is to make the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a smooth turn onto the next leg Arrival circle ORICIN The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint circle 20222147A Note Operation B
7. Heading capture When in AUTO or NoDrift mode page 35 this feature allows you to automatically cancel the turn you are in by an instant press on the AUTO or NAV NoDrift button The autopilot will counteract the turn and the boat will continue straight ahead on the heading read from the compass the very moment you pressed the AUTO or NAV NoDrift button Automatic steering mode New captured heading 305 Compass reading 303 M magnetic or T true Rudder angle 00 Steering parameters LO A Regain manual steering by pressing the STBY button 2 8 Automatic control of steering parameters 22 The autopilot provides two different sets of steering parameters for controlling the response of the boat at different speeds while in automatic modes The autopilot selects the LO response steering parameters when engaging an automatic mode from STBY provided there is no speed input This is a safety feature When entering an automatic mode at low speed the steering parameters may be changed to HI automatically by input data from a speed log or a GPS navigator SOG or manually The speed at which the autopilot automatically changes from LO to HI parameters or opposite is determined by the Transition Speed set in the Installation Setup Menu Sea trial See diagram below Legend HI A High response parameters set automatically LO A Low response parameters set automatically HI M High response parameters set manually LO
8. Higher number gives a 26 wider spiral When Constant 0 is selected the boat will turn in a circle Range 0 10 Increase 1 Increase 5 Decrease 1 Decrease 5 To exit spiral turn mode press any of the mode buttons When pressing the AUTO button the new set course is shown in the upper portion of the display 20222147A Operation Zigzag turns A zigzag turn pattern is also available when in AUTO mode The user decides whether the first turn should be made to Port or Starboard Ensure that the zigzag turn pattern has been selected under the User Set up menu Refer to Turn Pattern select on page 45 To enter zigzag turn mode E Press of the TURN DODGE INFO button repeatedly until V ZIGZAG is flashing in the display Fi 5 Fi Al b The course change can be set before the turn is Cre ch initiated PORT STED The autopilot will continue on the set course until you ither the PORT or STBD button to select the ZI GZ G uc direction in which to make the first course change If Cra h AzA you do not press PORT or STBD within 1 minute the ime Hominj autopilot will return to AUTO mode and stay on ZIGZBG While sailing in a zigzag pattern you can alter the course change time on the leg and the set course An arrow shows the direction of the next course change Course Course change 40 Time on leg To exit zigzag turn mode press any of the mode buttons When pressing the AUTO bu
9. display Time gt 20222147A Operation Lazy S turn The autopilot also provides a lazy S turn feature when in AUTO mode The user decides whether the initial turn should be made to Port or to Starboard Ensure that the lazy S turn pattern has been selected under the User Set up menu Refer to Turn Pattern select on page 45 To enter Lazy S turn mode Press of the TURN DODGE INFO button repeatedly until LAZY S is flashing in the display A F4 n 2 The course change can be adjusted before the turn is initiated Crs ch Hi4 PORT STED The autopilot will continue on the set course until Boat turning to port 20222147A you press either the PORT or STBD button to select the direction in which to make the first course change If you do not press PORT or STBD within 1 minute the autopilot will return to AUTO mode and stay on course While in a Lazy S pattern you can alter the course change magnitude the frequency or rate of change 1 9 and the main course An arrow shows the direction of the turn Main course Course change Low rate Main course High rate To exit Lazy S turn mode press any of the mode buttons When pressing the AUTO button the new set course is shown in the upper portion of the display 20 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Depth Contour Steering to a depth contour is also an AUTO mode feature With input from
10. eeeeene Bulkhead mount cable inlet downwards Material cennin Epoxy coated silumin and ABS Number of control units 7 Input for NFU control Yes Radar clock data interface Yes 64 Le 9 161 3 6 4 199 Lor r1 Ne wd st gs DO l 172 9 6 8 l Figure 8 3 ACO5 Autopilot computer Dimensions 20222147A 107 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 8 5 RC36 Rate compass DIMENSIONS aceon See Figure 8 4 foire spem 0 9 kg 2 0 Ibs Supply and interface Robnet2 Power consumption 0 9 watts Automatic Performance Calibration Automatically activated by control head Gain compensation Automatically adjusted continuously Rate sensor stabilized heading output ACCUTACY aaeeio d dante Depas lt 1 25 rms Repeatability iu teet 0 2 rms Roll PCIGD eenean t 35 degrees Cable supplied 15 m TP shielded Robnet2 cable Temperature range ODGtatlOB uota ides udo 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F DIOL APO ennoc 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F Environmental Protection IP56 IVIOUDLID cerra ab een eui Deck or bulkhead Mate pra ood oot niece Pieds White ABS 340 13 TT 98 0 3 9 860 3 4 7 FEN Y Y 102 4 4 0 106 4 4 2 Figure 8 4 RC36 Rate Compass Dimensions 108 20222147A Technical Specifications 8 6 R30
11. Compass source Rate compass Rudder angle 200 20222147A 17 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note 18 Alternatively the Standby mode display can show the mode index and current heading by a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button Refer to INFO menu page 48 3d A long press 2 3 sec on the STBY button switches the system OFF and during this time the alarm will sound In an emergency it is possible on a multistation system to turn OFF the autopilot system at any control unit by pressing the STBY button for 2 5 seconds STBY mode is the mode that is used when steering the boat at the helm Note Whenever you take manual control of the steering by means of the helm irrespective of the autopilot mode the autopilot will go to Standby The S in the display is replaced by a dash to indicate that steering is from the helm Flashing course knob icon When the course knob and the PORT STBD buttons are used for settings etc an icon will flash on the screen to tell that no course changes can be made unless you press the AUTO button Alarms In the event there is an audible alarm with explaining text on the control unit refer to section 6 Trouble shooting 20222147A 2 3 2 4 20222147A Operation Follow Up steering FU In the Follow Up steering mode the course knob may be used to set rudder commands The commanded rudder is shown as a baragraph on the display and the
12. M Low response parameter set manually 20222147A Operation opeed 7CX Transition to LO parameters with increasing speed 10 Knots Transition Speed set to 9 Knots Transition to HI parameters with decreasing speed 8 Knots 2 9 Manual Selection of HI LO Parameters Manual selection of HI LO parameters is necessary if there is no speed input to the autopilot or if you want to override the automatic control To toggle between LO and HI parameters press the AUTO button two times quickly Quick double press Notes l If you are in NAV or NoDrift modes you need not enter AUTO mode to manually change the parameter set Just make a quick double press on the AUTO button 2 The manually selected setting HI or LO will override the automatic selection and remain in effect until you re enter any automatic mode from STBY 20222147A 23 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 10 PATTERN steering The autopilot offers a number of different pattern steering features when in AUTO mode The U turn pattern is always available Other turn patterns can be selected under the User Set up menu Refer to Turn Pattern select on page 45 U Turn This feature is very useful in a man overboard situation and whenever you want to steer back on a reciprocal heading U Turn changes the current set course to be 180 degrees in the opposite direction The user must decide whether the U Turn should be made to Port or Starbo
13. a 12V SUPPLY Figure 3 12 SimNet network small system simNet supply AP16 IS12 Wind AP25 transducer AP26 c gt a Qf Red e gt dq p P T joiner wy 5 oh ui 12V SUPPLY Figure 3 13 SimNet network small system with Wind transducer The wind transducer has a built in terminator 66 20222147A Installation FES a Keooagy nooo P NMEA2000 Transducer i SimNet compatible Figure 3 14 SimNet network medium system 1 Maximum total length of SimNet cable is 40 m 130 ft excluding the 30 m 99 ft of masthead cable 2 The wind transducer has a built in terminator 3 If there is no wind transducer connected a SimNet terminator must be connected instead 20222147A 67 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots WIND TRANSDUCER FFAN CH C memg mee wA ua SimNet network T joiner AUTOPILOT COMPUTER Robnet2 12V SUPPLY Figure 3 15 Robnet2 and SimNet network The wind transducer has a built in terminator 68 20222147A Installation WIND IS15 COMBI TRANSDUCER AP26 CONTROL UNIT IS15 COMBI IS15 COMBI IS15 MULTI L SIMRAD NJI A This cable is knots 12 2 necessary for fen 23 4 SimNet control Nee KNOB NEEZ f from this unit Robnet2 Robnet2 N SimNet network 5 z T joiner AT15 Active T SimNet supply AT44 AT10 Universal T joiner Active T NMEA converter Terminati
14. an echo sounder the autopilot can be set to steer the boat to a set depth This is very useful if you want to follow a depth contour slope Narrow channel Note Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable WARNING Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area and there is a risk of grounding Ensure that the depth turn pattern has been selected under the User Set up menu Refer to Turn Pattern select on page 45 E Make sure you have depth reading available in the system Press a the TURN DODGE INFO button repeatedly until DEPTH is flashing in the display The actual depth reading is shown on the display D FE p T H Select depth slope with the course knob means p shallow is to starboard means shallow to port SloPe323 Bft Steer the boat to the depth you want to track and in PORT STED ND the direction of the depth contour main course 30 20222147A 20222147A Operation When the wanted depth is shown in the display activate the depth contour steering with PORT or STBD button any of the two If you do not press PORT or STBD within 1 minute the autopilot will return to AUTO mode and stay on course The display has the following menu items Heference depth The reference depth 1s captured when the Depth pattern 1s activated To change the reference simply use the PORT or STBD button or the course knob Depth gain The
15. at very low speeds AUTO NoDrift or NAV modes e Have automatic heading control when stationary e g keep the bow into the wind and or the waves e Provided the warf has no steel construction you can use AUTO mode to keep the bow steady when docking A thruster icon below the mode index confirms that a thruster 1s connected to the system via TI25 Thruster Interface From the User Set up Menu page 41 you can switch the thruster on and off When the thruster 1s switched on both rudder and thruster 1s used to maintain the heading If the boat speed exceeds 6 knots the thruster 1s automatically disabled 20222147A 33 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note 34 Examples of display pictures STANDBY oe 445 Non Follow Up RATE f steering mode F HH 5 e S d 0 Heading to be Heading to be maintained by rudder maintained by rudder and thruster AUTO mode Heading maintained Heading maintained by rudder by rudder and thruster When operating an On Off thruster be aware that most electrical thrusters have a built in thermal cut off switch The switch will shut off the motor if it is overheating and re engage it when it has cooled down The water temperature also affects the running time The On Off thruster may only run for a few minutes and the total running time for a longer period should be limited by increasing the thruster sensitivity value see page 42 20222147A Operation 2 13 NoDrift The NoDrift mode is a
16. autopilot 1s tracking the depth by computing an x track error when the boat 1s off the reference depth This error adjusts the set course to bring the boat back on track Use the gain control to have a firm or smooth response to the variation in depth Range 05 95 Main course This should be the main average direction of the depth contour you want to follow If the contour line is making a big change in direction you should manually adjust the set course to the new direction This will result in a quicker response from the autopilot If the course is not adjusted the autopilot will need more time to turn and steer the boat back to the reference depth Contour Cross Angle CCA With this parameter you can make the boat lazy s across your reference depth With the CCA set to zero there is no S ing The CCA is an angle that is added to or subtracted from the set course Each time the boat crosses the reference depth the sign of the CCA 1s changed and makes the boat turn to cross the reference depth contour in the opposite direction The larger the CCA the bigger the turn 3l simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots CCA set to 15 degrees Approaching reference depth from port po uu depth CCA set to 15 degrees Approaching reference depth from starboard Range 0 50 2 11 Dodge in AUTO Dodging is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control of the helm to steer around an obstruction and then resume the pr
17. ben the next chapters If you already have completed the installation settings the autopilot will enter STB Y mode 20222147A 71 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 4 2 Note 72 Description of Installation Settings The installation settings must be performed as part of the installation of the autopilot system Failure to do so correctly may prohibit the autopilot from functioning properly The Installation menu can only be accessed in STBY mode The Installation Settings are grouped into the following functional categories e Language e Interface e Display units e Seatrial e Parameters e Service selection of language used for display information setting the format of the clock data heading output for radars connected to the Autopilot Computer Setting the units to be displayed for wind speed water temperature and depth Presents settings and automatic calibrations to be performed during sea trial Permits viewing and changing of basic steering parameters See also response control page 46 System data SimNet setup Master reset of memories Each group is designed to focus on specific functions and enable quick access when changes need to be made some important points regarding the installation settings e When the autopilot is delivered new from the factory AND ANY TIME AFTER A MASTER RESET OF MEMORIES HAS BEEN PERFORMED the installation settings are all reset to factory pr
18. button to proceed to the Sea trial menu or press STBY to return to normal autopilot operation 4 6 Sea Trial WARNING 76 The Sea Trial must always be performed in open waters at a safe distance from other traffic The seatrial settings are Rudder zero adjust To tell the autopilot the precise midships position of the rudder Minimum rudder Compass calibration To automatically compensate for onboard magnetic interference Compass Offset To compensate for a fixed offset A error in the final compass heading readout Wind Offset To compensate for a fixed mechanical offset of the Wind vane if installed Wind Damping To avoid flickering on the wind display Depth offset To compensate for the distance between the depth transducer and the surface if required Automatic tuning A method of determining the steering parameters Transition speed the boat speed at which you want to automatically change steering parameters 20222147A Configuration and Setup e nit NAV to set the response you prefer when steering onto a track in NAV mode e NAV change limit the limit of the automatic course change at the approaching waypoint INSTALLATION Select Seatrial by pressing the STBD button and confirm by rotating the course knob clock wise Compass calibration This function will activate the compass calibration procedure for Simrad compasses connected to Robnet2 and the Autopilot Computer terminal
19. connectors Panel mounting of AP26 The mounting surface must be flat and even to within 0 5 mm NN e Drill the 4 mounting holes and make a panel cut out according to supplied template e Place one of the three supplied gaskets between the panel and the unit with the interlocking feature correctly orientated see figure e Use the supplied screws to fasten the control unit to the panel Do not over tighten the mounting screws 7 N e Apply the front panel corners un e Connect the Robnet2 cable s to the control unit This side towards connector s control unit Alternative panel mounting of AP26 This way of mounting is simpler but will lift the unit from the panel surface When installed adjacent to Simrad equipment there will be a difference in height between the autopilot and the other equipment e Use the template and drill hole s only for the connectors e Place all three gaskets between panel and unit with the interlocking feature correctly orientated see figure e Follow above panel mounting instructions but use the supplied 32 mm screws to fasten the control unit to the panel breathing hole This side towards Do not over tighten the mounting screws control unit 58 20222147A 3 8 Caution 20222147A Installation Optional bracket mounting e Locate the cradle on the mounting site and mark the 4 holes for the fixing screws on the mounting surface e Drill the 4 mounting holes an
20. control unit that transmits and receives information on SimNet The display verifies by reading Yes all other units read No Global SimNet reset Resets the entire SimNet setup in the Simrad Group and initiates a new automatic interface setup See chapter 4 1 reset the memories to factory settings Unless you need to clear all stored values during the installation setup procedure you should not perform a Master Reset Seri ce 90 Under Service in the Installation Menu select Master reset of memories by pressing the STBD button and confirm this by rotating the course knob clockwise The Master Reset needs a double confirmation to prevent an accidental reset To perform a Master Reset rotate the course knob clockwise and observe the display then rotate the course knob counter 20222147A 20222147A Master reset Confirmed Configuration and Setup clockwise The display will Ser ce then read Master Reset confirmed Unless you have made a Master Reset exit the Installation Menu by pressing STBY to return to normal autopilot operation In the event a Master Reset has been made refer to chapter 4 2 Final sea trial After having completed all settings in the Installation Menu take the boat out and perform a final sea trial in open waters at a safe distance from other traffic Steer the boat on all cardinal headings in AUTO mode start with low and medium speeds to get fami
21. is opened by removing the three screws on the back cover Inside are two sets of micro switches a printed circuit board with a plug in terminal and a jumper strap 3 13 Interfacing With the autopilot system there are several possibilities to connect to other equipment for data collection and exchange 1 Use SimNet 2 Use SimNet via AT10 Universal SimNet NMEA Converter 3 Connect to a NMEA2000 network via the adapter drop cable part no 24005729 64 20222147A Installation 4 The ACO5 has high speed compass heading output to Simrad and Furuno radars Clock Data interface The different connecting diagrams on the following pages illustrate the interface possibilities of the autopilots 3 14 SimNet 20222147A The SimNet cable system with very small plugs in both ends makes it easy to run the cables only 10 mm 3 8 holes are required through panels and bulkheads The SimNet accessory program contains the necessary items to make a successful installation SimNet network cables A SimNet unit has one or two yellow SimNet connectors There are no dedicated in or out connectors Find the shortest and easiest way to route the SimNet cables from product to product and select the standard length cables from the SimNet accessory program SimNet cables are available in 0 3 m 1 ft 2 m 6 6 ft 5 m 16 6 ft and 10 m 33 ft length all with plugs at both ends Connect products with two SimNet connectors in a dais
22. knob It has two Robnet2 connectors for system interconnection and expansion and two SimNet connectors for control and data sharing with other Simrad products A NMEA2000 Adapter Cable is available for interface through a SimNet port page 101 1 5 AP27 Control Unit A portable control unit with 7 m 20 ft of cable It has the same autopilot functions as AP26 and can be used as a hand held autopilot or be mounted in a fixed bracket mount 1 6 Autopilot Computer The ACO5 Autopilot Computer is the heart in the autopilot system It contains the steering computer interface to other system components and interface to Volvo Penta IPS system 20222147A 11 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 1 7 1 8 Note 12 Heading Sensors The autopilot must be used with the Simrad RC36 Rate compass The RC36 is a fluxgate compass with integrated rate sensor It provides a dramatic improvement to the dynamic performance of both the autopilot and a stabilized radar display Optional equipment A series of optional equipment are available for the basic AP26 and AP27 systems R3000X Remote Control A small handheld remote control with two push buttons for power steering or course selection port and starboard and one push button with built in lighted indicator for limited mode change JS10 Joystick The JS10 Joystick is a Non Follow Up steering lever designed for indoor and outdoor console mount It has a spring loaded return to
23. rudder will move to a corresponding angle and stop Or Ep FN Press both Use course buttons knob to simultaneously command Commanded rudder angle to port to activate udder Rudder angle 4 to port and Follow Up HIOYMIS Return to manual control in Standby by pressing the STBY button Non Follow Up steering NFU In Standby mode the NFU display is presented when the PORT or STBD button is pressed The rudder will move as long as the button is pressed and the rudder angle is shown on the display Al g Activates Activates PORT rudder STBD command rudder command 19 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 5 R3000X Remote Control NFU SIMRAD O e STBY AUTO Simrad R3000X Notes Push button for Port and Stbd commands STB Y automatic Automatic modes are active when the lamp is lit In STANDBY mode the rudder will move as long as the Port or Stbd button is pressed In AUTO mode the set course will change 1 each time the button 1s pressed Note If you keep the button pressed it will automatically change the setting in increments of 3 per second Mode changes are as per table below Initial mode 1 press 2 press STBY AUTO NAV NoDrift 1 When NAV or NoDrift mode is selected in User Setup 2 NAV or NoDrift modes can only be entered from the Control unit 2 6 JS10 Joystick NFU The principle is similar to that of R3000X Remote Control see above The
24. the alarm will reset automatically Turn off the shallow alarm if depth data is missing If more that one compass is connected to the system refer to the User Setup Source select menu to select a different compass Make a source update if no compass is available Check connections 4 Replace compass PCB Note Do not cut cables There are screw terminals inside Check connections to Volvo Autopilot Interface Also refer to the Volvo IPS User Manual 1 Press the STBY button on an Inactive unit to reset 2 Check repair Robnet2 cable 3 Replace the control unit PCB 20222147A Trouble shooting Display readout Probable fault Recommended action ACXX high Excessive Switch off autopilot temp temperature inside Autopilot Computer Memory failure Wrong checksum Perform a Master reset Switch off ACXX on memory and on again If the alarm is repeated parameters or replace Autopilot Computer PCB variables Autopilot Computer will use default values Com failure with Faulty Autopilot Check Robnet2 connectors and ACXX Computer or poor cable Robnet2 cable connections from the same Replace Autopilot Computer PCB Low supply Supply voltage less 1 Verify in the System Data Menu voltage than 10 8 Volts Switch autopilot off charge batteries Check repair battery charger High supply supply voltage Verify in the System Data Menu vokage d Switch the autopilot off Che
25. the current heading as the set course 2 16 Selecting a different Navigation source If you have more than one navigation source connected to the autopilot you will be able to choose any for navigation Refer to the Source Select item in the User Set up menu for details on selecting a different navigator page 43 2 17 Multiple station system M In normal operation control is accessible from every control unit connected to the autopilot system One control unit is active and provides the user with access to all functions All remaining control units are inactive and have no effect on mode changes or course selection A single press on any of the mode buttons on an inactive control unit will allow transfer of command and make it active 2 18 Lock function The LOCK function is a safety feature in the autopilot system It will disable all control units including the FU25 Follow up lever except for a single user selected control unit location When the lock function is in use no transfer of command can take place only the active control unit stays in command To enable the lock function make a quick double press on the STBY button 40 20222147A Operation The display on the active control unit will first show a 3 icon and then the icon will alternate with the mode index The locked control units in the system will show S 45 EHTE EH F als 2 The Lock function
26. 00X Remote Control 50 00 1 97 121 62 4 79 18 00 0 71 Dimensions eene See Figure 8 5 MEEIPDI ienee 0 4 kg 0 9 Ibs Materia erein Epoxy coated aluminum ProteCH ODs IP56 3 safe distance to compass 0 15 m 0 5 ft Temperature range Operation 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F Cable Tenet oso oer Eis 7 m shielded Mounting bracket Supplied Figure 8 5 R3000X Dimensions 8 7 JS10 Joystick 70 2 7 41 1 6 55 2 2 Figure 6 6 JSIO Joystick Dimensions 20222147A 45 1 8 Dittienstols doreniickbiorid ae b tet riui Ee dre See Figure 8 6 b crudi coarse sath deena owed ante 0 5 kg 1 1 Ibs Environmental Protection NOV SUCK qr IP66 SERRANO OT IP20 safe distance to compass 0 15 m 0 5 ft Shock resistance according to MIL 202 B method 202 A 1 2 sinusoid 11 ms No damage or disassembling at 100 g Vibration resistance according to IEC 68 2 6 16 g with frequency range from 40 to 500 Hz and maximum shifting 0 75 mm peak to peak Temperature range Operation 25 to 70 C 13 to 158 F DLOTAC ES sedenrceceniee iade 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F MOUNDO csveimcant du iuda A Panel mount ado T eens 10 meters 33 ft 109 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopil
27. 3 5 Interconnecting Robnet2 units A Robnet2 T Joiner P N 24005662 is available to make the Robnet2 interconnection more simple by reducing the number of cables or extend cables when necessary See table for pin configuration and color code of the network cable Cable pairs Signal V SYSTEM 1 pair s V SYSTEM owe Bus Bust Co oe oe 3 Yellow 2 pair 4 Brown Figure 3 6 Robnet2 Connector Note The connectors are weather proof according to IP65 when properly installed All unused Robnet2 connectors must be fitted with the plastic cap to protect them against dirt and moisture 60 20222147A Installation AP26 AUTOPILOT COMPUTER CONTROL UNIT REAR VIEW CABLE NO 24006199 TO CABLE NO 24005639 10m 33 1m 3 VOLVO AW LO MeO INTERFACE Figure 3 7 AP26 Control unit connection J1 and J2 left are Robnet2 connectors J3 and J4 are SimNet connectors Note The Volvo Autopilot Interface is the gateway between the autopilot and the IPS system The gateway kit must be ordered from Volvo under P N 3819744 AP27 connection If a Simrad AP27 is part of the system use the JP27 Jack Point and connect as shown on Figure 3 5 and Figure 1 2 Note The AP27 cable contains an air breathing tube Check that the cable runs free to avoid blocking of the tube 3 9 RC36 Rate Compass installation DECK MOUNT Figure 3 8 RC36 mounting BULKHEAD MOUNT
28. 84 parameters 84 position source 44 product ID 89 R radar connection 70 radar output 75 recall autotuned 86 remote control installation 63 specifications 109 response 46 rudder 46 81 setting 85 S seastate filter 47 service 87 Index SimNet 9 11 43 65 SimNet backlight 89 SimNet gateway 90 SimNet reset 90 SimNet setup 89 Simrad group 89 software program exchange 93 software setup 71 source auto update 43 source manually update 43 source select 43 specifications 103 spiral turn 26 45 square turn 28 45 steering lever installation 64 steering parameters selection automatic 22 manual 23 system basic 10 components 10 specifications 103 system data 87 T thrust direction 80 thruster interface 12 thruster on off 42 thruster sensitivity 47 thruster steering 33 transition speed 22 82 true bearing 117 true heading 117 U user setup menu 41 user training 91 U turn 24 45 W water speed source 44 119 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 120 water temperature source 44 wind damping 80 wind offset 80 Z wind angle source 44 zigzag turn 27 45 wind calculated source 44 20222147A Master the Elements Lev ls 8 061L60 8 Iil ININ I Il I V eu ZpTZCcOC OU 20Q NJ W JS S SdI e1ued OAJOA 404 jenuew Zdv pue 9zdv
29. 89304 ACOS5 Software RC36 Rate compass 22086920 RC36 Rate Compass 22081442 Installation Accessories Consisting of 20104972 Mounting plate 2 44140762 Screw 3 5x25 2 44140770 Screw 30x9 4 22081376 Plug 2 22086938 RC36 PCB Ass y 24005647 Robnet2 Cable 15 m with Plug Robnet2 cables 24005613 Robnet2 cable 1 m 3 with two plugs 24005621 Robnet2 cable 5 m 167 with two plugs 24005639 Robnet2 cable 10 m 33 with two plugs 24005647 Robnet2 cable 15 m 49 with one plug 24005662 Robnet2 Joiner SimNet cables and accessories 24005829 24005837 24005845 24005852 24005860 24005878 24005886 24005894 SimNet cable 0 3 m 17 SimNet cable2 m 6 6 SimNet cable 5 m 16 6 SimNet cable 10 m 33 simNet T Joiner SimNet cable gland SimNet protection plug SimNet termination plug 101 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 102 24005902 24005910 24005936 24005944 24005928 24005729 24006199 SimNet power w termination 2 m 6 67 SimNet power w o termination 2 m 6 6 ATIO Universal NMEAO183 converter AT15 Active Tee w connector IS15 SimNet cable protection cap simNet cable to Micro C Adapter drop cable for SimNet products in a NMEA2000 network Interconnection cable to Volvo IPS 1 0 m 3 20222147A Technical Specifications 8 TECHNICAL SPECI FI CATI ONS 8 1 AP26 and AP27 Autopilot System Boat size and type Up to 80 feet Power Displacemen
30. After an Automatic tuning there should be no need for further adjustments Fine tuning of these parameters are made by the response control see page 46 However viewing or changing the parameters can be made from within the Parameters menu item See also Recall Autotune on page 86 Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the STBD button or return to Standby mode by pressing the STBY button Transition Speed The transition speed is the speed where the autopilot will automatically change the steering parameter set from HI to LO parameters or vice versa page 22 The default setting of transition speed is 5 kts 20222147A Configuration and Setup It is recommended that you set the transition speed to a speed that represents the speed where the hull begins to plane or the speed where you change from slow to cruising speed The speed used for the automatic transition 1s obtained with the following priority 1 Speed through water from the speed log source 2 Speed Over Ground SOG from the GPS Chartplotter If no speed data 1s available manual speed selection 1s required see also chapters 2 8 and 2 9 Rotate the course dial ln clockwise until the transition speed is set to the desired value in knots Range OFF 30 knots Default 5 knots Proceed to next menu item by pressing STBD button I nit NAV Sets a firm or soft approach to the track line when entering the NAV mode at the first leg The app
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32. DGE E ea Sa ss ee ee SS DODGE DODGE INFO INFO INFO Last shown INFO page You can view the INFO pages without activating the unit 52 20222147A Installation 3 INSTALLATI ON 3 1 3 2 20222147A General This section provides detailed information required to successfully installing the AP26 and AP27 Autopilot system A basic autopilot systems include only three modules that need to be mounted in different locations on the boat and also need to interface with at least three different systems on the boat e The Volvo IPS system e The boats electrical system input power e Other equipment on board GPS Chartplotter In addition the advanced capabilities of the autopilot require the installer to perform a series of settings and tests to verify proper operation of the system refer to the check list below I nstallation checklist 1 Determine the system configuration you are installing Figure 3 1 Perform the hardware installation Page 55 Connect SimNet devices to SimNet page 64 Connect NMEA2000 devices page 67 Connect NMEA 0183 devices via AT10 Perform Set up Section 4 page 71 Se M oe cd Perform dockside autopilot tests refer to Operating Instructions page 15 a Test all stations 1f applicable lock unlock active inactive b Test Non Follow Up mode c Test Follow Up mode d Test AUTO mode e Test NoDrift mode f Test NAV mode and inpu
33. E message and steer on Cross Track Error only In that case you have to revert to AUTO mode at each waypoint and manually change set course to equal bearing to next waypoint and then select NAV mode again Press the NAV button to activate the NAV prompt display 20222147A Note Note 20222147A Operation The prompt display shows the name or number of the next waypoint WP the bearing of the track line BWW from the previous waypoint to the destination waypoint the required course change CHG and the direction in which the boat will turn If only one waypoint has been entered the bearing will be from the present position to the destination waypoint Press the NAV button again to accept the waypoint as the location to steer towards The autopilot turns the boat onto the track line N 260 Course to steer CTS 260 is LU f set internally by the autopilot 241 Brin to steer the boat onto the track line Cross track error XTE 0 010 nm to stbd For Cross Track Error the number of decimals shown depends on the output from the GPS chart plotter Three decimals give a more accurate track keeping Alternatively the NAV mode display can show the following information by a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button Next waypoint Egersund Bearing from current position to the next waypoint BPW 270 M Distance to waypoint 10 nm Steering parameter LO M Rudder angle
34. IONS aceon See Figure 8 2 WOS DE sa ssadacdvnnceustaciasteewabiedadys 0 57 kg 1 25 Ibs Power consumption 3W Display Ty Deis bd nr nin se Backlit LCD matrix display Resolution oiii Ee tita os 80 x 32 pixels CONOR Druso dated undis erts Black Illumination s Adjustable in 10 steps Environmental Protection IP56 safe distance to compass 0 3 m 17 Temperature OO DeEaLlliD queant udereaons 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F SCOTA TO xviii cotidie ortas 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F MOUNN 16 seite citando his Handheld or mounted in a fixed bracket mount eng 7m 23 special Robnet2 cable with air tube eommL1 104 Imm L 4 1 ZS bmm bo 1 eo miner EO E 38 3mmL 1 5 I 66 3mmL 2 6 Figure 6 2 AP27 Control Unit dimensions 106 20222147A Technical Specifications 8 4 ACO5 Autopilot Computer DIMENSIONS aceon See Figure 8 3 M IBI oreas 1 1 kg 2 4 Ibs Supply voltage 10 8 31 2 VDC Reverse voltage protection Yes Environmental Protection P22 safe distance to compass 1 0 m 3 ft Power consumption 5 Watt electronics External Alarm Open collector Temperature range Operation 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F SOFITO eesin r 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Mounting
35. O O OOOO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 0 0 0 O O O O 0 0 00 0 0 0 000 000 0 0 0 0 0 ONO O0 0O O0 OO OOO 0 OOO OOOO OOO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 0 0 0 O O O O O O O 0000 00 00 00 O 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 0 0 0 0 O 000 00 0 000 0 00 0 00 00 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OOO www simrad yachting com A brand by Navico Leader in Marine Electronics O O O O O 00 00 00000 00 00 00 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 000 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 00 0 0 0 20222147A Instruction manual Instruction Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and correctly installing the AP26 and AP27 autopilots in a Volvo Penta IPS system Great care has been paid to simplify operation and set up of the autopilots Set up is significantly simplified when the autopilots are interfaced to the Volvo system However an autopilot is a complex electronic system which 1s affected by sea conditions speed of the vessel hull shape and size and the autopilot must be operated with this in mind Please take time to read this manual to get a thorough understanding of the operation and system components and their relationship to a complete autopilot system Other documentation material that is included in this manual is a warranty card This must be filled out by the authorized dealer that performed the installation and mailed i
36. STANDBY All visual alarms will remain and alternate with the operating display until the fault has been rectified Refer to the table below for hints and try to solve the problem yourself You may also consult your nearest Simrad dealer for assistance if required Perform any repair action in the listed sequence Note in a display indicates that data is missing 6 1 Alarms Display readout Probable fault Recommended action System failure Alarms The boat 1s off Boats heading is Check steering parameters course outside fixed off Rudder Autotrim Seastate course limit of 20 filter deg Automatic reset when inside limit Extreme weather Increase boat speed 1f possible Increase Rudder value conditions too slow or steer by hand speed NAV data failure Missing or invalid Check the Nav Receiver GPS NAV data setup see Service menu Chapter 4 8 20222147A 97 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Shallow water Only if AP25 is part of the system Compass data missing No connection with IPS system Failure active Control Unit 98 The depth is inside the set limit or outside the range Depth data is missing No data from selected compass Data missing or erratic Active control unit goes silent Carefully observe the actual depth Adjust the alarm limit if not hazardous Steer to safe depth
37. a predetermined distance from a waypoint see arrival circle Arrival circle An artificial boundary placed around the destination waypoint of the present navigation leg the entering of which will signal an arrival alarm Bearing The horizontal direction of one terrestrial point from another expressed as the angular distance from a reference direction usually measured from 000 at the reference direction clockwise through 359 BPW Bearing to a specified waypoint from present position BWW Bearing waypoint to waypoint Bearing angle of the line between the TO and the FROM waypoint calculated at the FROM waypoint for any two arbitrary waypoints COG Course Over Ground The actual direction of progress of a vessel between two points with respect to the surface of the earth The vessel s heading may differ from the course over eround due to the effects of wind tide currents GPS Global Positioning System This system is based on satellites 1n fixed orbits circling the earth at an altitude of approximately 20 200 km The system will provide the user with 24 hour a day all weather position coverage with an accuracy of 5 to 30 meters Magnetic bearing Bearing relative to magnetic north compass bearing corrected for deviation Magnetic deviation A local magnetic field onboard a vessel Can interfere with the earth s magnetic field and create compass readings that may deviate from the actual
38. ad Re Tesis ds 94 b Tronpe DOOL eth tetris 97 ON MESCACIUIRNER mmm 97 20222147A Instruction manual Se zu o omm M 100 n Xedu mcal SDECHICHUDBS acsnshioiv be raid p bep DID D DL MI EXPE PR P DER EE 103 8 1 AP26 and AP27 Autopilot System essere 103 06 2 JAPZO6 Control Uni sssrinin inia a iania 104 89 AP27 Control UMi ssorsmntccnnscetasuunainstaancehdvaeiattucutsvtaoasinencnseiosecaadads 106 8 4 ACOS Autopilot Computer eeeeeeeesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen nnn 107 Be RCJGRUOCOMPASS sses ov sezaprsanetasteratmonppendeaceiaesoaralcsieeeieestesantendes 108 8 6 R3000X Remote Control cc ccccsssseeseeeccceeeceaeeeseeeececeeeeeeaeeeeees 109 oT JOI ig q 109 blu m M 110 of MEN ore se 110 NR RUD TT 111 510 SSTHEUNGDTTIC SSA OS ieee desc cus sieteesesencchen bia dcediene e Us Dipdisdr beu DA D editor Raus 112 AER ci eee eee ier ne G 115 Be TN eee eee 118 20222147A 9 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots This page is intentionally left blank 8 20222147A System Description 1 SYSTEM DESCRI PTI ON 1 1 1 2 20222147A General Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad autopilot system designed for the Volvo Penta IPS system and thank you for selecting what we feel is the most advanced autopilot system available on the market today Simrad manufactures a complete range of autopilots for all types of vessels fr
39. angle and wind speed Verify that these inputs are available in User Setup Source Select The boat speed input to the AWF is Speed Over Ground SOG or speed through water If none of these are available the AWF will use a boat speed that is 1 5 times the the Transition Speed set in the Installation Seatrial menu Range 1 100 seconds Default 15 seconds Recommended setting for power boats 1 5 seconds Depth Offset This adjustment only applies to smart depth transducers that outputs depth on NMEA2000 format NMEAO0163 sentence DPT contains offset and the depth reading is from the surface NMEAOIS83 sentence DBT contains no depth offset and the reading will be from the position of the transducer Tiu When the depth offset is set to Derih Oe fast 3 Fin zero the indicated depth is from the transducer to the 523 Hm bottom To read the depth from the water surface to the bottom you have to set the depth offset according to the vertical distance between the surface and the transducer 1 e positive value If you want to indicate the depth from the keel to the bottom you have to set the depth offset according to the vertical distance between the transducer and the keel 1 e negative value Automatic tuning Automatic tuning is a feature that automatically sets the two main steering parameters Rudder and Counter Rudder by taking the boat through a number of S turns Automatic tuning is an
40. ansducer Keel Offset 1 Speed Data Speed through water Distance Log Data Log distance and trip Temperature Data Water temperature BN Wa Wt 130306 H fee Wal WaS U U U U U U L LIS Tee Present position Lat Lon COG Magnetic variation SOG Navigation Data To wp position To wp ident Bearing wp wp Bearing pos wp Distance pos wp XTE Waypoint closure velocity Steering Data Headngsteengoma T M Additional PGNs supported Simrad Propriatory 61184 Parameter Command 65408 Parameter Reply 130840 DataUserGroup Configuration 65323 DataUserGroup Request NMEA2000 59392 ISO acknowledge 60928 ISO Adress claim 112 20222147A Technical Specifications Remarks Indata use IS source D SimNet proprietary Only transmitted If NV e My Psd kaon a a s 9ZdV O O0 o0 Oo o ojo o o GcdV O O0 o0 Oo oOoooc oo o OLdV O O O00 o ojo d o sun o ppp j Lr pg Jj In INFO views Depth Offset is displayed if offset is present X 80759 z LSES9 e y8Z6zl z 8262l z P 113 20222147A simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots This page is intentionally left blank 114 20222147A Glossary 9 GLOSSARY 20222147A Apparent wind The speed and direction from which the wind appears to blow with reference to the bow when the boat 1s moving also called relative wind Arrival alarm An alarm signal issued by a GPS chartplotter that indicates arrival at or at
41. anted source by rotating the course knob indicates that no source is supplying the data available Notes l1 Simrad products will be identified by the product name provided the data is available on SimNet If speed data is provided from the Volvo IPS system to the autopilot computer the display will read IPS 2 See note on page 69 and note 5 below 3 In the event the SimNet is not powered on sources supplying data to SimNet are not on or malfunctioning or there is no SimNet installed it is possible to use any control unit in the system to select IPS as speed source The source select displays are then available on all control units 20222147A 43 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Compass Select the compass to be used if more than one compass is connected Note Compass can only be selected in STBY mode NAV source select a source for NAV mode steering Position Select the source for position data Wind Angle select the source for Wind Angle Wind Calculated select the source for Calculated Wind data for the simrad group The autopilot uses internal sources irrespective of the selected source Water Speed select the source for water speed normally the same as the source providing Log data Water temperature select the source for water temperature normally the same as the source providing depth data DisLog Select the Log source Depth select the source for depth data EL SEE
42. ard when bringing the boat on the new course U Turn is activated by a quick press on the TURN DODGE INFO button The autopilot will continue on the set course until you press either the PORT or STBD button to select the direction to make the U Turn If you do not press PORT or STBD within 1 minute the autopilot will return to the AUTO mode and stay on course Press PORT STEL Press Select Boat TURN DODGE STBD makes INFO to enter U turn TBD U TURN U turn 24 20222147A Operation C turn The autopilot provides a continuous turn feature when in AUTO mode This may be used for circling fish or a particular object on the seabed C turn makes the boat turn in a circle with a constant rate of turn The user decides whether the C turn should be made to Port or to Starboard Ensure that the C turn pattern has been selected under the User Set up menu Refer to Turn Pattern select on page 45 To enter C turn mode p First select U turn with a press of the TURN DODGE INFO button Then select C turn by another press of the TURN DODGE INFO button E The autopilot will continue on the set course until ya L T UR NC you press either the PORT or STBD button to Ud opt ETE g select the direction in which to make the C turn If you do not press PORT or STBD within 1 minute the autopilot will return to AUTO mode and stay on course A 3 4 J The turn rate can be adjusted before the turn 1s L TURH initiated and dur
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44. available e NAV Ref page 36 e NoDrift Ref page 35 Note WIND is not an applicable mode on boats with the Volvo IPS installed Thruster only available if a thruster is connected as displayed by the thruster icon ITALI When the thruster selection is set to ON both OFF thruster and rudder are used for steering If the boat speed exceeds 6 knots the thruster steering is automatically disabled 42 20222147A Operation Source Select Course adjust FI JE Auto update Auto update SEARCHING Provides you with automatic or manual selection of interfaced data sources for heading Compass Navigation Position Wind Angle Calculated Wind Water speed Water temperature Distance log not displayed on AP26 and AP27 and Depth Wind C calculated is a common term for true wind and wind direction Auto source update Is used for automatically update of sources if the interfaced units have been removed added or switched on off select Auto source update by rotating the course knob Make sure all interfaced units are powered on The autopilot will search for new connected sources and replace sources no longer available SEARCHING is flashing as long as the autopilot is searching When the automatic update 1s finished the display will read DONE Press the STBD button to leave the User setup Manual source select Step through the list of sources using the PORT or STBD button Select w
45. cal magnetic field The deviation will be at a minimum if the compass is placed as far as possible from any magnetic object on board On the other hand you may have to compromise with other requirements for the installation of the compass page 61 During the calibration the compass will measure the magnitude and direction of the local magnetic field from where the compass is mounted The magnitude is given in of the magnitude of the earth s magnetic field If the local magnetic field 1s stronger than the earth s magnetic field the local field 1s reading more than 100 the compass calibration will fail If the local field is reading more than 30 you should look for any interfering magnetic objects and remove them or you should move the compass to a different location The local field angle will aid you to the local interfering magnetic object See drawing Lubber line Lubber line 20 Magnitude of local Za B S field in of 010 earth s magnetic field O ic Direction of local field with respect to lubber line It can also be on the e J a O70 reciprocal Resiprocal Note In certain areas and at high latitudes the local magnetic interference becomes more significant and heading errors exceeding 3 may have to be accepted 718 20222147A Configuration and Setup Compass Offset After calibration also check the compass readout against a known r
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47. ck repair battery charger No thruster The thruster See TI25 Thruster Interface manual response interface unit is not Trouble shooting responding 20222147A 99 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 7 SPARE PARTS LIST 100 AP26 Control Unit 22087910 AP26 Control Unit 22088439 AP26 mounting kit consisting of 22084529 Cabinet corners 22085807 Gasket 44165181 Screw 3 5x19 44165645 Screw 3 5x32 22085872 Optional mounting bracket consisting of 44148906 Screw M4x12 22084776 Right bracket 22084784 Left bracket 22084859 Locking knob 22085880 Cradle 44163145 Locking washer for left and right bracket 44163160 Locking washer for cradle 22087925 AP206 Front Ass y 22087944 AP26 Back Ass y 22087761 AP206 Board Ass y 22084750 Protection Cover 22088181 AP26 amp AP27 software AP27 Control Unit 22088090 AP27 Control Unit 22086276 AP27 Standard Mounting kit 22087795 AP27 Board Ass y 22088181 AP26 amp AP27 software 22086193 Back cover AC05 Autopilot Computer 22089007 ACOS5 Autopilot Computer 44134948 ACOS Installation Accessories 22089023 ACO5 PCB Ass y 220892602 ACOS5 SimNet amp Robnet2 terminal 44134922 ACO5 Connector Cover 22089254 ACOS Gasket for Connector Cover 20222147A 20222147A Spare Parts List 22089247 ACO5 Bushing 44152056 Screw M3x8 44152155 Screw M3x16 44142552 Screw M5x20 44120681 Plug in Terminal 4 way 44133601 Plug in Terminal 5 way 44135333 Plug in Terminal 2 way 220
48. current heading heading source and rudder angle A long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button gives you an alternative mode screen which shows current heading with large figures You have to select this screen from the pages in the INFO menu Auto mode As for Standby mode you can have an alternative Auto mode screen It shows the set course with large figures after a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button As for the STBY mode you have to select this screen from the INFO menu M OTS A Nav mode Lo h For Nav mode the alternative mode 4 ASFAN screen gives you the name of the waypoint bearing and distance to M ERE Surd waypoint and rudder angle This Lo h Ret I screen is also among the INFO pages Step or scroll through the available instrument screens by pressing the PORT or STBD button or using the course knob 48 20222147A 20222147A S a4 ST 93rm 18 Gi Sd S45 n Eaaraunzd BFH 2ra H Operation Compass Heading source Heading Rudder angle Depth Speed Depth Speed Apparent wind Apparent wind angle Apparent wind speed True wind True wind angle True wind speed True wind True wind angle VMG to wind Wind direction Wind direction Wind speed Wind shift Wind direction Wind shift Track data Cross Track Error Distance to Waypoint Position Latitude Longitude Nav data Waypoint ID Bearing Position Waypoint 49 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Gi S
49. d A423 HhM Nav data COG S Course Over Ground c Speed over ground Gi Sd q Nav data T45 M Course Over Ground TE Ph Bearing Position Waypoint C S d 3543 f1 Sea Temperature F If you prefer not to have all the instrument pages available in the INFO menu you may remove pages under the User setup menu See page 45 SEA TEMP 54 Return to last instrument screen by a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button Course knob icon Initially when the INFO menu is accessed an icon will replace the mode index to tell that no course changes or other course related settings can be made unless you press a mode key The icon will time out after 3 5 seconds and be replaced by the mode index 50 20222147A Operation I NFO menu flowchart ES 467 Rue or F aa S E ms Long T press INFO DEPTH 329 SPEED 8 1 kt time out Toggle g time out A 20222147A 51 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Alternative mode screens in STBY AUTO and NAV Main STBY AUTO NAV Alternative Long press TURN DODGE INFO 3 5 sec time out AUTO INFO menu and Main screen active unit Note Whenever the INFO menu is active and the mode index is present on an active unit operating the PORT and STBD button or the course knob will immediately make the main screen reappear INFO menu and Main Screen inactive unit 4 3 s LRE Peu SPEED 8 1 kt TURN TURN TURN DO
50. d screw the cradle to the mounting surface e Use the supplied screws to fasten the control unit to the left and right brackets e Apply the front panel corners e Use the two locking knobs to assemble the cradle with the left and right brackets and adjust the control head to best viewing angle e Connect the Robnet2 cable s to the control unit connector s See note on page 60 Figure 3 4 AP26 Bracket mounting ROBNET2 network cables As Robnet2 units have two Robnet2 connectors blue they can be used as jack points for further expansion of the system There are no dedicated in or out connectors You may connect the cables to any available Robnet2 connector blue on the specific unit The Robnet2 connectors have a locking mechanism for extra safety Do not mix the blue Robnet2 cables with the yellow SimNet cables The 10 m cable to the autopilot computer has a connector at both ends Robnet2 cables with 5 pin male connector at both ends are 59 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots available in 1 5 and 10 m length For cable extension a Robnet2 T Joiner is required When installing a system try to minimize the total cable length by connecting all Robnet2 units to the nearest available Robnet2 connector Total length of Robnet2 cable installed in a system should not exceed 50 m 1657 Examples of interconnecting Robnet2 units AUTOPILOT CONTROL CONTROL COMPUTER UNIT UNIT COMPASS JP27 Figure
51. ditions e When in areas where use of autopilot is prohibited by law When using an autopilot e Do not leave the helm unattended e Do not place any magnetic material or equipment near heading sensor used in the autopilot system e Verify at regular intervals course and position of vessel e Always switch to Standby mode and reduce speed in due time to avoid hazardous situations 2 1 Overview Fa SKRAD STANDBY mode STB POWER On Off ii Multifunction LCD AUIO mode NAV or NoDrift NAV WIND Course knob mode setup SETUP TURN TURN DODGE INFO STARBOARD key PORT key AS Figure 2 1 AP26 Front Panel 20222147A 15 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note 16 Multifunction LCD Course knob PORT key SIARBOARD key STANDBY mode POWER On Off AUTO mode NAV or NoDrift mode setup TURN DODGE INFO Figure 2 2 AP27 Front Panel The control units shown above can operate as a stand alone unit in an autopilot system or combined in a multistation system In a multistation system the command can easily be transferred from one unit to another Units not in control will display Inactive and or PA The autopilot system is capable of the following primary steering modes STBY power steering AUTO and NAV each mode having a dedicated push button Each of the mode push buttons 1s clearly identified with the primary function in large text and a secondary function listed in small
52. e Standby Non follow up Follow up Auto Nav Special Turn modes Dodging U Turn C Turn Spiral Zigzag square Lazy S Depth contour Instrument screen interface NMEA0183 messages and SimNet MAIN HDG RUDDER ROBNET2 PROPRIETARY NMEA HDT and HTG SimNet SPEED DEPTH VHW DBT DPT SimNet APPARENT WIND MWYV SimNet TRUE WIND WIND MWV VTG RMC SimNet DIRECT POSITION GGA RMC RMA SimNet NAV TRACK DATA APB VTG RMC GGA RMC RMB BWC SimNet LOG SEA VLW MTW SimNet TEMPERATURE Note Alternative messages are separated by slashes 8 2 AP26 Control Unit Dimensions oic tsp ont iih see Figure 8 1 W CIS WG EE 0 5 kg 1 1 Ibs Power consumption 3W 104 20222147A Technical Specifications Display JS DO sennen Backlit LCD matrix display Resolution uio toss 80 x 32 pixels COLO Annsestentenedsediatassen ud diee ua Black Illumination Adjustable in 10 steps Environmental Protection IP56 from front P43 from back safe distance to compass 0 3 m 1 0 ft Temperature OPTa asia apap teca ahas 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F SOLATO ooo iovass enu dees 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F 110 4 55 157 9 5 41 192 6 0 105 8 4 08 Figure 6 1 AP26 Control Unit dimensions Mounting bracket is optional equipment 20222147A 105 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 8 3 AP27 Control Unit DIMENS
53. eference a compensated compass or a bearing If the reading has a fixed offset proceed to next menu item by pressing STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the STBY button Note Offset correction is always performed after the calibration If you use COG as a reference for the offset remember it has to be a magnetic reading The compass OFFSET feature allows you to correct for a fixed heading offset This offset may be present as a result of the compass being installed with a lubber line offset or if a fixed offset remains after the calibration procedure has been completed The value of compass offset 1s specific to the heading sensor that is selected at the time the offset is entered This means that you can have individual offsets for each compass installed select the amount of correction by turning the course knob to offset the heading to agree with the known accurate heading The Offset value can be either positive or negative Note If an OFFSET still exists after having compensated for it one of the following problems may still exist e The heading reference to which you are comparing the compass is not correct e The automatic calibration is not correct Refer to above Compass deviation Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the STBD button or return to Standby mode by pressing the STBY button 20222147A 79 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note o0 Set Thrust Direction Only applicab
54. er text Each button provides you with a multiple function mode display WIND mode is not applicable hence not available in a Volvo Penta IPS configuration A group of user adjustable settings are provided in the User setup Menu page 41 20222147A Operation Alarms are presented in plain text to alert you of system and external data failure conditions Alarms include both audible and visual presentations The alarm listing 1s on page 97 2 2 ON OFF Standby mode Note At first time turn on see paragraph 4 1 A single press on the STBY button switches the system ON and the following status displays are shown Simrad AP26 SW 1 2 00 e HW rev 00 L Hardware revision Sn XXXXXX Autopilot model Software version Software release SimNet no Simrad Autopilot computer model ACO5 SW 1 1 00 Software version Co POO MOO 5000 Software release Power board revision Main board revision Self check SW and HW revisions shown are examples only The autaoPilnmt After approximately 5 seconds 1S contiauped the following message is for Molya F displayed IFS system The system is now operative and the unit that was turned on will show the Standby mode display Other units in a multistation system will display Inactive Control is transferred to any single unit by pressing its STBY button The main Standby mode display shows Standby mode Current heading 345 M
55. eratures not all levels are available due to automatic temperature compensation Press the STBY button to leave the User setup AUTO Mode settings that are added for the AUTO mode are shown below Other relevant settings are described under STANDB Y mode in this chapter Response The Autotune function in the AP26 and AP27 is so refined that 80 85 of the boats will need no further adjustments of the steering parameters On some boats however or at particular sea conditions a fine tuning of the steering parameters may improve the performance of the autopilot Backlisbht The Response control allows you to make this fine 46 _eSFo a ari tuning It can be set to seven levels Level 3 default has the values of Rudder and Counter Rudder parameters set by the Autotune function If no Autotune 1s made not recommended the level 3 values are the factory default values A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a more loose steering A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides a more tight steering A too high response level will make the boat start S ing Range 7 Default 3 NA V WIND setting see page 42 20222147A Operation Thruster sensivity only available if a thruster is connected Thruster The Thruster sensitivity determines how many degrees the vessel will deviate from the set course before a thruster command is given As the vessel deviates
56. eset default values The automatic interface prompt will appear see page 71 and a complete setup has to be made e The values that are selected from within the Installation settings Menu are stored in the memory of the autopilot system No specific action is required to SAVE the selected values Once the value is changed it is stored until the next time the menu item is selected and changed 20222147A Configuration and Setup e The Installation Settings are global except for display units and language enabling settings to be distributed to all control units in the system 4 3 Installation Menu INS THLLAT ION The Installation Menu is presented on the autopilot display by pressing and holding nalish the NAV WIND SETUP button for 5 seconds Note The INSTALLATION MENU is different from the USER SETUP MENU Refer to the flow diagram on the next page for a pictorial view of the Installation Menu Navigate through the Installation Menu as follows e Answer YES to a question by rotating the course knob clockwise e Answer NO to a question or proceed to the next menu item by pressing the STBD button e Return to the previous menu item by pressing the PORT button e Change the selected item by rotating the course knob in either direction e Exit the Installation Menu by pressing STBY AUTO or NAV WIND buttons When using the Installation Menu refer to the diagram Installation Menu Flow Chart on next page
57. est hardware as per below The WIND reading is the apparent wind from the port L or starboard R The SPEED reading is the speed through water SimNet setup AT s Backlight gt THAD ALONE Grour select HME 1 Under Service in the Installation Menu select Simnet setup by pressing the STBD button and confirm this by rotating the course knob clockwise Sn 00000 is the unique SimNet ID number for the specific autopilot control unit Group selection SIMRAD Autopilot is part of the Simrad Group Source selection will be common for the products in the group synchronized STAND ALONE Source selection for the autopilot will not be transferred to other products in the Simrad Group no synchronization Backlight Illumination Set backlight to synchronize with one of the illumination banks 1 3 available on the SimNet or to STAND ALONE for individual control of the autopilot illumination 89 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots als umeen at auau Yes 2imhMet setut Global reset Master Reset A Master Reset is part of the final test at the factory which will Note RETE et Instance number An item to identify units by a number when the autopilot is connected to a NMEA2000 Network On SimNet units the Instance number is added to the product name e g AP26 1 AP206 2 for easy identification on various display screens SimNet gateway Indicates which
58. evious set heading Dodging is activated by a quick double press on the TURN DODGE INFO button When in DODGE mode the displayed set course 1s the last one set prior to activating the dodge function When DODGE is displayed the autopilot 1s no longer in control of the steering and you must either manually steer the boat in STBY mode or take control using Non Follow Up or Follow Up steering The autopilot will remain in the DODGE mode until you exit DODGE by a second press on the TURN DODGE INFO button or select a mode Quick double press to activate Dodge mode Perform dodging in one of the following ways 1 Manually steer the boat by the wheel 32 20222147A Operation 2 Non Follow Up steering a a or using NFU by pressing steering lever OT 3 Follow Up steering by and using the pressing both Li Es course knob To return from Dodge mode press one of the following FA Selects AUTO ur Selects AUTO mode and T A mode with the returns to the current heading as last set course the set course Note Using NFU or FU modes while dodging will make NFU or FU flash instead of DODGE 2 12 Thruster Steering optional If the boat is equipped with an appropriate thruster page 12 it can be connected to the autopilot system and the boat can then be controlled by rudder and thruster When the autopilot is controlling the thruster you may e Have excellent course and track keeping performance
59. from its heading the thruster will push the vessel back on A higher value will reduce the thruster activity If the thruster commands are hunting from side to side the set value for Thruster sens may be too low Range 3 to 30 in 1 increments Default 5 Seastate filter EERE OFF Seastate filter is disabled AUTO Automatically reduces rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather by an adaptive process default MANUAL Manual yaw band adjust 1 10 10 6 The manual setting determines the number of degrees the vessel may deviate from the set course before any command is given to the rudder The AUTO setting is recommended The MANUAL settings may be used to find the optimum combination of course keeping and low rudder activity in rough but steady sea conditions NAV Mode The User setup for NAV mode is similar to the User setup for AUTO mode It does however not include the Nav Wind and the Source select items 20222147A 47 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 20 INFO menu A number of instrument pages are available under each mode screen if the required NMEA 0183 sentences are provided see paragraph 8 1 or the information is available on SimNet page 89 The INFO menu is accessed by a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button The main mode screens for Standby Auto and Nav modes have an alternative screen available in the INFO menu Standby mode The main screen shows
60. inches and thrusters Terminal cover Plug in terminals Robnet2 connector Blue Figure 3 2 ACO5 Autopilot Computer Remove the terminal cover to get access to the plug in terminals Provide sufficient wire length so that the plug in terminals can be easily connected disconnected Pull out each terminal before connecting the wires Remove all strands before putting on the terminal cover Caution Do not mix the blue Robnet cable with the black Volvo IPS cable 56 20222147A 20222147A Installation Cable strain relief Once all the cables have been run to the appropriate peripherals and connected to the autopilot computer unit they should be secured to ensure that they are not snagged or exposed to excess strain Screw the strain relief tab to the cable exit port on the autopilot computer unit using the screws supplied and secure the cables to the tab using the wraps as shown Figure 3 3 Cable strain relief 57 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 3 7 Control unit installation Avoid mounting the control unit s where it is easily exposed to sunlight as this will shorten the lifetime of the display If this is not possible make sure the units are always covered with the white protection cover when not used Caution Do not install the control unit where moisture at the rear can be present It could cause damage by entering the breathing hole or by coming into contact with the electrical
61. ing course by rotary knob and buttons e Stepping through the User Set up Menu learning how to and why to change the settings e How to select alternative sources for heading compass navigation GPS chartplotter speed depth etc 1f available e Understand the difference between NAV mode and NoDrift mode e Locating compasses and knowing to keep magnetic items away e Locating the Mains circuit breaker and the separate SimNet circuit breaker if provided e Knowing the use of thrusters with the autopilot 02 20222147A Maintenance 9 MAINTENANCE 9 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 20222147A Control unit The AP26 and AP27 Control Units will under normal use require little maintenance If the unit requires any form of cleaning use fresh water and a mild soap solution not a detergent It is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and hydrocarbons such as diesel petrol etc Make sure that all open Robnet2 connectors are fitted with a protection cap It is advisable at the start of each season to check all connections to the control unit head If the Control unit is not removed from the boat it should be covered with the white protection cover Autopilot Computer No special maintenance 1s required It is advisable however at the start of each season to make a visual inspection of the internal and check all connections Compass If the compass is exposed to the weather make a visual inspection at 2 3 mo
62. ing the turn Increasing the turn rate cr 3d min 6 yields to a smaller circle and vice versa Boat turning port To exit C turn mode press any of the mode buttons When pressing the AUTO button the new set course is shown in the upper portion of the display 20222147A 25 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Spiral turn The spiral turn feature may also be used for circling fish or when searching a particular object on the seabed Spiral turn makes the boat turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing rate of turn The user decides whether the spiral turn should be made to Port or Starboard Ensure that the Spiral turn pattern has been selected under the User Set up menu Refer to Turn Pattern select on page 45 To enter Spiral turn mode Press the TURN DODGE INFO button repeatedly until SPIRAL is flashing in the display c p FY A The initial rate of turn can be adjusted before the turn 5 is initiated Increasing the ROT yields to a smaller RU A a 2 circle and vice versa Adjustable range 1s 10 to SPIRAL Decrease course urn dir 600 min The autopilot will continue on the set course until you press either the PORT or STBD button to select the direction in which to make the spiral turn If you do not press PORT or STBD within 1 minute the autopilot will return to AUTO mode and stay on select Increase to move outwards in the spiral and Boat turning starboard Decrease to move inwards
63. is disengaged by one of the following actions e The active control unit unlocks the other ones and makes them inactive by another double press on the STBY button It also displays the x icon before it returns to the normal active state e The system is switched OFF by any control unit press STB Y for 2 3 seconds 2 19 User Set up Menu In the AP26 and AP27 all modes except NFU and FU have a complemental User Set up menu You can easily access the set up menu by a quick double press on the NAV WIND SETUP mau 4 Scroll through the menu Quick double press Use the course knob to to access 20222147A change a value or a setting Alternating Course Knob I con When the course knob is used in the User Set up menu an icon will alternate with the mode index to tell that no course changes can be made unless you press the mode button The user set up menu times out 30 seconds after the last operation in the menu 4 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots STANDBY Mode Backlight The backlight of the display and buttons may be adjusted to 10 levels 10 brightest The setting is stored when the system is turned off Adjustment is local to the control unit you adjust or synchronized with other units in the Simrad Group page 89 NAV source Select the source for NAV mode steering e g CP34 NAV WIND This setup will configure the active mode under the NAV WIND button The following alternatives are
64. ith each unit if possible Robnet2 Extension Cables 1 5 and 10m and Robnet2 T Joiner are available from your Simrad dealer 54 20222147A Installation 3 5 Autopilot System Layout RC36 AP25 CONTROL UNIT AP26 CONTROL UNIT RATE COMPASS E Anh L RS000X ACOS JS10 REMOTE JOYSTICK CONTROL AUTOPILOT COMPUTER TO VOLVO AUTOPILOT INTERFACE TO ROBNET Figure 3 1 Autopilot system layout with options 3 6 Autopilot computer installation The autopilot computer is designed to operate in a location with ambient temperatures below 55 C 130 F It must be mounted close to the Volvo Autopilot Interface within the length of the interconnection cable m 3 See Figure 3 7 Note The ACOS Autopilot Computer is not weatherproof and should be mounted vertically in a dry environment 20222147A 55 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Cable connections Use only shielded cables also for the Mains input Signal cables should be 0 5 mm AWG20 twisted pairs The mains supply cable should have sufficient wire gauge minimum 1 5 mm AWG14 Grounding and RFI The autopilot system has excellent RFI protection The autopilot computer should have a proper ground connection to the hull bonding system RobNet2 cables and other signal cables Volvo IPS should not be run in parallel with other cables carrying RF or high current such as VHF and SSB transmitters battery chargers generators w
65. le if a thruster is connected Rotate the course knob clockwise to activate the Set thrust direction setting Rotate the course knob CW and verify that the vessel turns to starboard The thruster stops after 10 seconds or when the STBD button is pressed If the boat turns to port when the course knob is turned CW rotate the knob to port to ensure a starboard turn The autopilot has now been set to the correct thrust direction On thrusters a change in direction command will always be delayed 1 second to prevent thruster breakage Proceed to the Parameters item by pressing the STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the STBY button Wind Offset This offset only applies if you have a wind transducer directly connected to SimNet ISI2TW or a wind transducer that outputs data on NMEA2000 format The Wind Offset feature allows you to correct for a fixed wind angle offset Steer the boat directly into the wind with a damping of 15s Keep the bow a steady heading for 15 20 sec and read the wind angle If necessary turn the course knob to input an off set that makes the display read Wind 000 The Offset value can be either positive or negative Wind damping Damping of the apparent wind SPOT MEET ERE angle is made by the Advanced Wind Filter AWF in the Mi eet Autopilot Computer 20222147A Note 20222147A Configuration and Setup The inputs to the AWF are heading boat speed apparent wind
66. liar with the response from the autopilot Try the effect of LO and HI parameter settings If the hardware for automatic HI LO selection 1s connected and configured verify that the HI LO transition 1s occurring and the HI LO parameters are changing after the transition speed is crossed by more than 1 Knot higher or lower speed Try the Dodge and U turn function If a Non Follow Up lever or handheld remote is connected test change of modes and verify port and starboard steering commands of the lever Set waypoints into each navigator connected to the system and verify that the autopilot steers in NAV mode for each NAV source Try the NoDrift mode Provide the owner with user training Providing user training The user should be instructed in the basic operational functions such as Turning the system on and off 91 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots e Changing modes Explain briefly what takes place in the different modes e Regaining manual control from any mode Point out in what modes the helm is engaged by the autopilot and vice versa see page 18 e Taking command at an inactive station 1f applicable e Using the lock mode how to lock unlock and how to shut the system down from a locked control unit if applicable e Use of the Non Follow up and Follow up steering modes and learning the difference between the two e Use of aremote Non Follow up and Follow up controller if connected e Chang
67. magnetic heading The deviation will vary with the actual heading Magnetic heading heading relative to magnetic north 115 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 116 Magnetic variation A magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole The difference between this direction and true north is the magnetic variation The amount and direction of this variation 1s dependent upon where on the earth you are located NMEA0183 A format language designed to permit communication between various types of marine electronic equipment In essence this is a two wire shielded serial data link permitting one device to talk while other devices listen Numerous different sentences are available permitting communication between various different devices NMEA2000 A modern serial data communications network to interconnect marine electronic equipment onboard vessels Equipment designed to this standard will have the ability to share data including commands and status with other compatible equipment over a single signaling channel Product ID A number suffix acronym or term that can identify a product Product name The name of a Simrad product known from sales and other literature Route A stored sequence of waypoints These waypoints will be listed in the order in which you desire to follow them SimNet Source Any product or device directly connected to SimNet or NMEA2000 or interfaced to SimNet via NMEAOIS83 or R
68. metal objects and particularly electric bow thrusters and anchor winches and their cables On steel hull boats it should be mounted 0 75 1 m above the wheel house on a non magnetic stand Use the supplied mounting kit and drill the holes through the centre of the slots in the sensor or the mounting brackets The compass face plate on the RC36 is the TOP Never mount it upside down Level the sensor as close to horizontal as possible 20222147A Installation COMPASS AP16 AP25 AP26 Figure 3 9 RC36 connection to autopilot control unit Plug the RC36 into a Robnet2 connector see Figure 3 5 3 10 R3000X Remote Control installation R3000X should be mounted in the supplied bracket that can be fixed by four mounting screws The unit is weather proof and can be mounted outdoor R3000X REMOTE CONTROL AUTOPILOT COMPUTER Figure 3 10 R3000X connection 20222147A 63 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 3 11 JS10 Joystick Refer to separate installation instructions supplied with the JS10 Joystick 3 12 S35 NFU Lever installation The unit is mounted to a bulkhead or panel by two screws from the front The cable is connected to the autopilot computer according to Figure 3 11 Interchange the Port and Stbd wires to the screw terminals if necessary to make the direction of the lever movement coincide with the direction of the rudder movement 935 STEERING LEVER AUTOPILOT COMPUTER Figure 3 11 S35 connection The unit
69. mid position feature and is equipped with 10 m 33 of cable and installation hardware T1125 Thruster I nterface The TI25 Thruster Interface 1s designed to provide a control signal for operating a thruster interfaced to an AP25 system It operates on off solenoids or a Danfoss PVEM valve The Danfoss valve is a proportional valve that will provide full thruster performance with the output from TI25 The thruster output signal is calculated in the TI25 based on the mode of operation and the heading information Set up is from the control unit communicated via Robnet2 All settings are stored in the thruster interface unit Refer to the TI25 manual TI25 must have software version 1 1 01 onwards Multiple stations Multiple control units can be added to the system 20222147A System Description 1 9 Software record When the system 1s switched on a status display shows the software versions for the control unit and the autopilot computer see page 17 Software version Description SW 1 2 00 First Volvo IPS compatible software for AP26 and AP27 20222147A 13 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots This page is intentionally left blank 14 20222147A Operation 2 OPERATION WARNING AX An autopilot is a very useful navigational aid but DOES NOT under any circumstance replace a human navigator Do not use automatic steering when e n heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters e n poor visibility or extreme sea con
70. n alternative to route steering in NAV mode and is automatically entered when you press the NAV WIND button provided NoDrift has been selected in the user SETUP menu page 42 The autopilot will steer to an imaginary waypoint and the bearing is the boat s heading at the very moment the NoDrift mode is engaged Unlike when in Auto mode the vessel will steer a course equal to the bearing line unaffected by wind and current no drift The course to steer to bearing line can be changed the same way as when changing course in Auto mode select NoDrift in the Setup menu 1 when in STANDBY or AUTO mode Press the NAV WIND button to enter NoDrift mode The NAV WIND key is now programmed to always activate the NoDrift mode If you want the key to activate NAV mode enter the User Setup menu and select NAV NoDrift mode Set course 345 HAHM HI LO parameter Compass reading 345 M m NoDrift indicator Note To operate in NoDrift mode your GPS chart plotter must be turned on Dodge in NoDrift mode This is similar to dodging in Auto mode 20222147A 35 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 14 Navigating with the AP26 and AP27 Note Note 36 The autopilot has the capability to use steering information from an external navigator GPS Chart Plotter to direct the boat to a specific waypoint location or through a route of waypoints In the NAV mode the autopilot uses the compass as heading source for c
71. n to activate the warranty simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots About this document First edition o Fistediion O T 2005 Simrad AS All rights reserved No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior permission from Simrad AS The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice Simrad AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this document 2 20222147A Instruction manual Contents MEE coo 51 001 tee eme m 9 PMECUIoC 9 1 2 How to use this Man al cnc sdsnsieniacionnnntavaconnandecasadiuaieateanendcanmadentaceniias 9 Lo System COMMD OME INS MET TT T T TUM 10 ld APOCO UI epee E 11 Lo APAC Ono UA asad eees dadcacnn eacareticaenneieinansesecaacsadtanareieecqasmetasantad 11 Eo AUO On ea E E E 11 L7 Tedin e O a S E A 12 Eo Opani e QUE UH eea E E A E E EE R 12 R000 X Remote CONTO anssen ea E EE EER 12 ISIO TOY STICK persino EE E 12 TS Thruster Ile E iC soeren indieni NEEE SE Nari 12 Maple SETEIOTIS cccicccusseeseamacedcducususuamateonsqeogusitmadatanduasedabestanduonsybetwesen 12 1 9 DOU WAS TOCODU o E 13 XIHDEPDUBULisedEDdIUMEMIE MUN NM M PEU NIAE 15 PN MEE OT RU PETENTE 15 22 CON OBP Stang O UG on doieut eda deiude lide E istud uade 17 Flashing course KNO
72. nfiguration and Setup 4 CONFIGURATION AND SETUP 4 1 First time turn on Before attempting to turn on the autopilot and perform an Installation Setup the hardware installation and electrical connections must be completed in accordance with the installation instructions The design of the autopilot includes advanced features that have simplified the installation and setup of an autopilot Interface not This is the start up screen that is presented the Set ur Turn first time you turn on your autopilot by pressing on connected the STBY PWR button Productz l You can postpone the automatic interface by going directly to the Installation Dockside setup Any time the STBY button is pressed the interface prompt will reappear until the automatic interface has been performed 2 Be aware that you will have no compass reading before the automatic interface is completed Continue by pressing the STBD START button to start the automatic interface Butea zetuP The autopilot will search for connected sources and as the sources are detected a black square SEARCHING appears on the screen EEEE SEARCHING is flashing as long as the Auto setup autopilot is searching for data When the one Press automatic interface setup 1s finished Done press See eee is displayed Press the STBD button to accept The display will read SETUP INSTALLATION REQUIRED Continue with the installation setup according to o E
73. ng objects up to 50 mm eg drops of water eg condensation accidental touch by hands Protection against solid 2 Protected against direct sprays of water objects up to 12 mm eg up to 15 from the vertical fingers Protection against solid 3 Protected against sprays to 60 from the objects over 2 5 mm tools vertical wires Protection against solid 4 Protected against water sprayed from objects over mm tools any direction wires small wires Protection against dust 5 Protected against low pressure jets of limited ingress no harmful water from all directions limited deposit ingress permitted Totally protected against 6 Protected against strong jets of water dust eg for use on shipdecks limited ingress permitted 7 Protected against the effects of immersion between 15 cm and 1 m 8 Protected against long periods of immersion under pressure 20222147A 111 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 8 10 SimNet messages SimNet NMEA2000 messages and data overview 127250 130310 128259 128275 65408 129025 129029 129026 130577 128259 127250 Message ident Data source N nav P pos H heading D depth Wa Wind apparent Wt Wind True WaS Water Speed WaT Water temp DI Distance log C Calculated Compass Data Compass heading 1 Rudder Data Rudder angle Wind Data Apparent wind angle 1 Apparent wind speed 1 True wind angle 1 True wind speed 1 Depth Data Depth ref transducer 1 Tr
74. nths intervals and at the start of each season Exchange of software programme You will need a special kit for a PC to perform the programming of the ACO05 Autopilot Computer and the AP26 AP27 Control Unit Order the following from Simrad Programming kit P N 22088595 Instructions are included 93 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Autopilot Computer Remove the bottom cover to get access to the software download connector Software download connector Figure 5 1 Part of ACO5 PCB Autopilot Control Unit Software download connector Figure 5 2 Part of AP26 PCB 94 20222147A 20222147A Maintenance Software download connector Figure 5 3 Part of AP27 PCB Remove the cables and unscrew the screws that secure the back cover Apply a firm pull with your fingers to pull the back cover loose from the connector pins Then you have access to the software download connector 95 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots This page is intentionally left blank 96 20222147A Trouble shooting 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING An autopilot is a complex system Its performance dependents on a proper installation and a successful sea trial In the event of an autopilot failure the autopilot s numerous test features will assist you in isolating a probable fault Audible and visual alarm is provided for every fault being detected The audible alarm is reset by pressing any button e g by changing mode from AUTO to
75. oat speed 50 25 SS SS SS SS ee SS 159 10 Waypoint arrival circle radius in 1 100 nm 1 2 35 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 Example With the speed of 20 knots you should use a waypoint circle with radius 0 09 nm The distance between any waypoints in a route must not be smaller than the radius of the waypoint arrival circle when using automatic waypoint shift 2 15 Dodge in NAV 20222147A When dodging in NAV mode the course displayed as Course To Steer CTS is the boat s recommended heading However the previous set course is stored by the autopilot When DODGE is flashing on the display the autopilot is no longer in control of the steering and you must either steer the boat manually or take control using either Non Follow up steering or Follow up steering The autopilot will remain in the DODGE mode until you exit DODGE by a second press on the TURN DODGE INFO button or until you select another mode Perform dodging the same way as in AUTO mode above DODGED Quick double press to H 1 mnm b activate Dodge mode To return from Dodge mode press one of the following l FA Returns to NAV mode at present position with a new NAV prompt Keeps all offset estimates Wind current etc in the algorithms recommended 39 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 3 selects NAV mode at present position with a P new NAV prompt May result in a less accurate return to the track 2 Selects AUTO mode with
76. obnet2 Simrad Group A number of Simrad products that are selecting and sharing the same data sources via the SimNet network Simrad Class 1 products Simrad products that are SimNet controllers i e they have an appropriate display and routines that can set up and control the SimNet Simrad Class 2 products Simrad products that do not contain a SimNet controller When connected to SimNet they will automatically pick the first available source on SimNet and lock on to that When a Class product is added to the Simrad Group Class 2 products will automatically subordinate themselves to the Class 1 source selection SOG Speed over ground is the actual speed of the vessel relative to the ocean floor 20222147A 20222147A Glossary True bearing Bearing relative to true north compass bearing corrected for compass error True heading Heading relative to true north the meridian Waypoint A discrete point stored in a navigator located on the surface of the earth Normally this point will be identified by Lat Lon coordinates although in some systems it may be shown by T D s XTE Cross Track Error Used to identify a vessels position relative to a straight line drawn between two waypoints The amount the vessel is off to the left or to the right of this line 1s known as the track It is normally displayed in thousands of a nautical mile equal to 6 ft or 1 55 m 117 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
77. om recreational boats to merchant marine vessels The company s involvement in autopilots began in 1953 with equipment for the North Sea fishing fleet under the brand name Robertson Professional mariners around the world acknowledge that the Robertson and Simrad brand names are synonymous with the absolute best in autopilot technology Automatic steering of boats equipped with a Volvo Penta IPS system represents a new step forward in autopilot technology from Simrad Interfacing and steering algorithms have been developed in close cooperation with Volvo to obtain the best possible autopilot performance The way the autopilot integrates with the IPS control system is described in the IPS user manual from Volvo The autopilot system can be expanded and enhanced with a selection of options and accessories The brain in the autopilot system is the single intelligent autopilot computer that communicates on the proprietary Robnet2 network to establish a reliable digital communication and power distribution network between the units in the autopilot system The AP26 autopilot is also equipped with the SimNet data and control network SimNet provides high speed data transfer and control of Simrad products integrated in a total steering and navigation system How to use this manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating installing and maintaining the Simrad AP26 and AP27 autopilots Great care has been paid to simplify ope
78. on q Dp q bp q p plug 0 s anamata O id a f f fi O o 12V SUPPLY Roblink SUPPLY BATTERY BUS Figure 3 16 Robnet2 SimNet and Roblink network Notes 1 Maximum total length of SimNet cable is 60 m 196 ft excluding the 30 m 99 ft of masthead cable 2 Itis not necessary to connect all autopilot control units to SimNet for data sharing However if you want to have full redundancy and SimNet control e g select sources you have to connect the actual unit to SimNet 3 ATI5 isa NMEAO183 SimNet converter for the IS15 Instrument system IS15 makes no load on SimNet 4 AT44 is a SimNet interface that is supplied with CX44 and C X54 20222147A 69 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 3 15 Radar Clock Data Heading Output S DE AUTOPILOT COMPUTER TB4 RADAR AE L cc eigo GEB 9S Figure 3 17 Radar Clock Data connection 3 16 1815 Instrument installation For installation and operation of the IS15 instruments refer to separate manuals For interfacing the ISI5 you need the dedicated AT15 Active Tee as an interface item page 69 102 3 17 External Alarm The external alarm circuit has an open collector output for an external alarm relay The operating voltage for the circuit is an internal ACOS5 voltage Max load on the alarm voltage is 125 mA AUTOPILOT COMPUTER TB1 TB2 NFU Figure 3 16 External alarm connection 70 20222147A Co
79. optional procedure that is not required for the autopilot to function The autopilot is preset with steering parameters that should steer most boats in the 30 80 foot range It is however recommended to perform an automatic tuning as part of the sea trial Sl simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note Note WARNING 82 Recommended speed during Automatic tuning varies with the type of boat but should not exceed 10 knots 6 8 knots is recommended It should be performed in calm or moderate sea conditions Automatic tuning should not be performed at planing speed or in following seas The parameter values calculated during Automatic tuning becomes the HI parameters The LO parameters are automatically set to 66 of the HI It also is recommended to perform the Automatic tuning steering East or West as this will yield the best balanced parameters After the Automatic tuning has been completed the rudder must be controlled manually as the autopilot has returned to STBY mode The Automatic tuning function will take control of the boat and perform a number of S turns It must always be performed in open waters at a safe distance from other traffic The Automatic tuning function may take from 1 to 2 minutes to complete To stop the Automatic tuning press the STBY button Hut aomaTt 1m Activate the Automatic tuning tuning by rotating the course knob clockwise The display will flash Automatic tuning
80. ots 8 8 SimNet Maximum number of products connected in a network ssss 50 Maximum cable lena i se apex tiia e usd gu bis ise Moss Ud uf 120 m 4007 Bitgate OLE Disease E tt EeN eeeseementr sa cee cnt rter oa 250 Kbit second Maximum DC current through a single SimNet plug eeeeuuuussse 5A OHInNSUDOWET SUPPI Y cenis EEUU ERERUI Duque et naui USE OMMREI UN MEM C UE ANE I2VDC Maximum drop cable lengt orrien 6 m 207 Maximum total length of all drop cables accumulated 60 m 2007 Environmental protection Cable and plug connector system IP66 Teniperatufe esua a dawn eet reraay 70 C 158 F 110 20222147A Technical Specifications 8 9 IP protection Each part of a Simrad autopilot system has a two digits IP protection code The IP rating 1s a method to classify the degree of protection against solid objects water ingress and impact afforded by electrical equipment and enclosures The system is recognized in most European countries and is set out in a number of British and European standards The first code number describes the protection against solid objects and the second number describes the protection against liquids FIRST NUMBER SECOND NUMBER Protection against solid Protection against liquids objects IP TESTS IP TESTS 0 No protection 0 No protection Protection against solid Protected against vertically falli
81. ourse keeping The information received from the navigator alters the set course to keep the boat on the track line and direct it to the destination waypoint Navigational steering should only be used in open waters By selecting the NAV mode the autopilot is set for automatic steering on the current set course and then waits for the user to accept the course change to the track line or destination waypoint To obtain satisfactory navigation steering the following points must be fulfilled prior to entering the NAV mode e The autopilot autosteering must be tested and determined satisfactory e The navigation receiver GPS Chart Plotter must be in full operating mode with adequate signal characteristics for valid position and navigation data e Atleast one waypoint must be entered and selected as the current Go to waypoint e The navigation receiver source for the autopilot will be the one that is automatically selected in the interface set up or manually selected in the User setup menu item called Source select page 43 The autopilot is designed to steer in mixed mode operation This combines the straight steering capability of cross track error XTE steering in conjunction with the turning capability of bearing mode steering Course To Steer CTS and automatic waypoint shift If the autopilot is connected to a navigation receiver that does not transmit a message with bearing to next waypoint it will pick a XT
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83. r trouble shooting the system Steer compass Steering Compass readout M Magnetic T True Rudder Rudder angle Between zero and 26 degrees Input voltage Mains voltage on input terminals 67 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 88 SimNet Data Screen Depu Te Select the screen by pressing the STBD button and confirm Saintet DATA by rotating the course knob clockwise Step through the menu by pressing the STBD button The menu provides you with status information about the different SimNet messages used by the system LOG Sar M SUG 6 Bmkt Decoding The incoming signals are decoded according to a built in priority table in the autopilot Cross Track Error and bearing information are taken from the NMEA messages with highest priority For all data items one of the following codes will be displayed No data or no NMEA sentence containing the data needed is available at the input port OK Valid data found INV Message with invalid information FRM Message has format failure such as a Incorrect check sum b Wrong contents in datafield s If data are missing or invalid perform the following e Check the NMEA signal monitor see below 20222147A Note 20222147A Configuration and Setup e Open the source select page in the User Setup menu and check that data are available e Check the navigator setup and make sure it is transmitting appropriate data e Perform a NMEA Port T
84. ration and set up simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Please take time to read this manual to get a thorough understanding of the operation and system components and their relationship to a complete autopilot system Other documentation material that is provided with your system includes a warranty card This must be filled out by the authorized dealer that performed the installation and mailed in to activate the warranty 1 3 System components A basic autopilot system consists of the following units refer to Figure 1 1 e AP26 Control Unit or AP27 Control Unit with accessories e AC05 Autopilot Computer e RC36 Rate compass The basic system can be expanded with multiple fixed and hand held full function control units hand held remote and steering lever AUTOPILOT COMPUTER TO VOLVO AUTOPILOT INTERFACE Figure 1 1 AP26 Basic system Note The Volvo Autopilot Interface is the gateway between the autopilot and the IPS system The gateway kit must be ordered from Volvo under P N 3819744 10 20222147A System Description AUTOPILOT COMPUTER SNRAD JP27 JACK POINT TO VOLVO AUTOPILOT INTERFACE Figure 1 2 AP27 Basic System 1 4 AP26 Control Unit A compact autopilot control for panel bulkhead or bracket mounting It has a multifunction LCD display for readout of autopilot data mode keys and a rotary course
85. ration and Setup To access the language selection in the Installation Menu confirm Yes by turning the course knob clockwise The autopilot can present the display text in eight different languages English Deutsch Francais Espanol Italiano Nederlands Svenska and Norsk wish to use Turn the course knob to select the language you Continue to next item in the menu by pressing the STBD button or leave the menu by pressing the STBY button Interface Settings sets the format of the clock data output for radars connected to the Autopilot Computer INSTALLATION Inter face RAD n Display units INSTALLATION Dise lau units Step to the Interface part of the Installation Menu Turn the course knob clockwise to access the Interface Setup items Use the course knob to select the connected type of radar Select Display units by pressing STBD button and confirm by rotating the course knob clock wise This screen gives access to the display unit set up of the Wind Speed Sea temperature and Depth The setup is local to each control unit 75 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Use the STBD button to select an item and the course knob to select ea tem the unit aF Available units are Mind sPeed Wind Speed Knots kt or meter second m s Sea temperature Fahrenheit F or Celsius C m Depth Meter m or feet ft Exit the Display units menu by pressing STBD
86. roach angle 1s dependant adaptive on the distance XTE from the track line and the boat speed Init WHY Select firm or soft approach to ot the track line by rotating the HAW change course knob Limit SS Range Soft Firm Default Soft Proceed to the Parameters item by pressing the STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the STBY button 20222147A 83 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 4 7 o4 NAV change limit Parameters INSTALLATION Parameters ee ane A ZH aunt Audi HE Hutatrim 46s EEEH A 38 aunt zed 4h Hutatrim 46s In NAV mode when the required course change at the approaching waypoint is bigger than the set limit you are prompt to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable The limit can be set to 10 20 or 30 Default 10 To access the Parameters rotate the course knob clockwise A boats steering parameters found by the Automatic tuning can be looked at and if needed changed under this menu item The steering parameters can also be set manually instead of performing an Automatic tuning The parameters are divided into two sets e HI value parameters for automatic steering at low speed e LO value parameters for automatic steering at high speed Step through the menu items by pressing the STBD or PORT buttons Adjust the value by rotating the course knob 20222147A Configuration and Setup Manual parameter adjust Use cour
87. rudder will move as long as the lever is offset to Port or Starboard JS10 has no mode change feature Note When a NFU steering lever or a remote control is operated the control units become Inactive 2 Automatic Steering When AUTO mode is selected the autopilot automatically picks the current boat heading as the set course and maintains the simultaneous rudder angle This gives a bumpless transfer at the mode change 20 20222147A Note 20222147A Operation The main Auto mode display shows Automatic steering mode Set course 340 degrees Steering parameter LO A Compass reading 340 M Rudder angle 00 Alternatively the Auto mode display can show the mode index and the set course in large characters by a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button Refer to INFO menu page 48 3d The autopilot will keep the boat on the set course until a new mode 1s selected or a new course is set with the course knob or the PORT or STBD buttons One revolution of the course knob equals a 45 course change F Decrease Increase Course adjust 1 Course change or 10 push CCW Decrease CW Increase In the User Setup menu you may Set the buttons to change the course by 10 per press see page 45 Once the course is changed to a new Set course the boat will automatically turn to the new heading and continue to steer straight 2l simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
88. s HS oca a field HiH Notes 1 The RC36 Rate Compass that comes with the autopilot as standard will store the calibration and off set data in its own memor y 2 Calibration is made on the compass that is active for the autopilot The active compass is the one that is displayed on the compass calibration screen RATE 0 Rate compass Before you start the compass calibration make sure you have enough open water around you to make a full turn with the boat The calibration should be done in calm sea conditions and with minimal wind to obtain good results Use about 60 90 seconds to make a full circle ia Mr E T Increase speed gt gt gt gt gt gt Linas Zcallmpratcitri Decrease speed x Lacal His fiel i152 Appropriate speed gt 1 Select the Calibration item on the display 2 Begin turning the boat port or starboard 3 Confirm start of calibration by turning the course knob clockwise The display will flash Calibrating Establish your turning rate using the arrows in the display 20222147A T simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 4 When the calibration is completed after having made approximately 1 1 4 turns it will be confirmed by the display reading Confirmed Compass deviation The heading from a magnetic heading sensor will normally have a deviation when compared with the actual direction of the earth s magnetic field This 1s caused by interference from the boat s lo
89. se knob to Displayed Automatic adjust parameters parameter tuning Rudder LO 0 20 ConRuddertO 100 lAgorimLO 40se d STBD buttons to step through ContRudderH 140 parameters Autotrim HI 40 sec Note The values in the table are factory set default and listed for information only After having performed the Automatic tuning the values may differ from those listed in the table See also Automatic Tuning previously in this chapter The two most important parameters that determine the performance of the automatic steering are Rudder and Counter Rudder Rudder sets the rudder gain which is the ratio between the commanded angle and the heading error Course to steer Too little Rudder Course to steer Too much Rudder e Too little Rudder and the autopilot fails to keep a steady course e Too much Rudder gives unstable steering and reduces speed e Low speed requires more Rudder than high speed 20222147A 85 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Counter Rudder is the parameter that counteracts the effect of the boats turn rate and inertia For a short time period it 1s superimposed on the proportional rudder response as provided by the heading error It may sometimes appear as if 1t tends to make the rudder move to the wrong side counter rudder The best way of checking the value of the Counter Rudder setting 1s when making turns The figures illustrate the effec
90. t Sail Steering system types Volvo Penta IPS Inter unit connection Robnet2 network or two wire supply data System ON OFF From control units Supply voltage 12 or 24 VDC Power consumption Dependent on system configuration Environmental Protection Control Unit IP56 from front P43 from back RC36 RFC35 CDI35 IP56 RE OO oiii tait cic IP56 PACU DS E EE P22 EMC protection EN60945 1993 Al 1993 Automatic Steering control Rudder Drive Volvo Penta IPS Parameter selection Automatic with manual override Sea state control Adaptive sea state filter or manual Language selection English Norwegian French Spanish German Italian Dutch Swedish Electronic Interface Navigation interface Standard NMEA 0183 Compass heading output Simrad and Furuno radar display clock data NMEA2000 interface Via SimNet port and SimNet NMEA2000 adapter cable 20222147A 103 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Heading sensors DUAN ALG eios repi RC36 Rate Compass Course Selection Rotary course dial and push button ATAS eserin m dun Audible and visual optional external Alarm modes Off course system failures overload Steering modes ien e iod
91. t interfaces g Test interface outputs to external equipment if connected 8 Perform sea trial settings Page 76 a Rudder zero b Compass calibration c Compass Offset adjustment 53 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots d Automatic tuning e Viewing parameters Test Autopilot Operation at Sea refer to Sea Trial instructions pages 76 91 10 Provide the user with training Page 91 3 3 Unpacking and handling Care should be taken when unpacking and handling the equipment A visual inspection should be made to see that the equipment has not been damaged during shipment and that all components and parts are present according to the packing list An autopilot system for Volvo Penta IPS will include Control unit with standard installation accessories ACO5 Autopilot computer and one 10 m 33 Robnet2 cable Interconnection cable to Volvo IPS 1 m 37 RC36 Rate Compass with 15 m 49 cable attached Three autopilot manuals use the AP26 AP27 manual Optional equipment that may have been ordered for the installation 3 4 Determine system configuration It is important to become familiar with the configuration of the system prior to beginning the installation The autopilot system layout with options is shown in Figure 3 1 As many of the units are communicating on a common network Robnet2 with identical connectors the installation is simplified Try to mount the units within the standard cable length supplied w
92. ts off various Counter Rudder settings New course Counter rudder setting too low overshoot response JOE a m New course Counter rudder setting too high sluggish and creeping response ne New course Correct setting of counter rudder ideal response Autotrim standard value is 40 sec which should work well on most boats Recall Autotuned To recall the parameter values that were achieved during the Automatic tuning procedure rotate the course knob clockwise When parameter values are recalled Confirmed is displayed 86 20222147A 4 8 20222147A Configuration and Setup Exit the Parameter menu by pressing STBD button to proceed to the Service menu or press STBY to return to normal autopilot operation Service Menu select STANDB Y mode and then enter the Installation Menu by pressing and holding the NAV WIND SETUP button for 5 seconds Select Service by pressing the STBD button and confirm by rotating the course knob clockwise INSTALLATION System Data Menu Seri Ce Steer cam ass Rudder 2 Ba Hr InPut voltaje Zao M System data and SimNet data are test functions to analyze data processed by the autopilot To exit the menu press any mode key STBY AUTO or NAV Select System data by rotating the course knob clockwise Step through the menu by pressing the STBD button The menu provides you with additional system data that can be useful when testing o
93. tton the new set course is shown in the upper portion of the display 20222147A 27 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Square turn The square turn feature in AUTO mode can also be made a rectangle or any pattern when the next turn is 90 The user decides whether the first turn should be to Port or Starboard Ensure that the Square turn pattern has been selected under the User Set up menu Refer to Turn Pattern select on page 45 To enter Square turn mode SQUARE 1s flashing in the display E Press of the TURN DODGE INFO button repeatedly until SQUARE Time H5 min PORT STEL SQUARE min OurSse 345 Haturan l1BHz2z2 Boat turning to starboard 28 The time between each 90 course change can be adjusted before the turn is initiated The autopilot will continue on the set course until you press either the PORT or STBD button to select the direction in which to make the first course change If you do not press PORT or STBD within minute the autopilot will return to AUTO mode and stay on course When the square turn 1s selected you can change the time between each course change hence the length of the leg While you are on the leg you can also change the time and thus change the shape of the pattern You can also at any time change the set course To exit square turn mode press any of the mode buttons When pressing the AUTO button the new set course is shown in the upper portion of the
94. y chain and use drop cable and T joiner for products with only one SimNet connector The SimNet power cable has a red connector with built in terminator If you plan to extend your SimNet system in the future it may be an idea to prepare for it by adding a few T joiners in central locations The T joiners provides easy access to the network and can be replaced with a new product or the new product can be connected via a drop cable SimNet power and termination The following rules should be observed when installing SimNet 1 SimNet must not be connected to a 24VDC supply 2 SimNet shall have a separate 12VDC power from the battery bus or the circuit breaker board to avoid interference 3 SimNet shall not be connected to the supply voltage terminals of the Autopilot Computer introduces interference 65 simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 4 SimNet will power an IS12 instrument system Hence SimNet on other equipment can be connected and powered via IS12 5 SimNet must be properly terminated The SimNet network has to be terminated according to the number and type of products connected In a small system consisting of maximum 5 SimNet products and a total length of 5 m SimNet cable you need the SimNet power cable with built in termination red disc on cable plug For additional information about SimNet ask for the separate simNet Manual D Nerio oy O Red Q Termination s q Pp not required T joiner pce

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