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Simrad AP26 Marine Instruments User Manual

1. Calibration Automatically activated by control head Gain compensation Automatically adjusted continuously Rate sensor stabilized heading output T MT E 25 rms 0 2 rms Boll Pite i oii eod rnt stated t 35 degrees Cable supplied 15 m TP shielded Robnet2 cable Temperature range Operation 0 to 55 32 to 130 F Storage 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F Environmental Protection IP56 Mounting Deck or bulkhead Material oc usse White ABS 340013 m o i9 EGO S 5 8 rw H o 1980 5 01 900 135 1024 40 106 4 4 2 Figure 8 5 RC36 Rate Compass Dimensions 132 20221586B Technical specifications 8 6 RFC35 Fluxgate compass Dimensions Same as RC36 See 0 9 kg 2 0 165 Supply and output Polarity independent 2 wire supply with superimposed pulse width modulation Automatic Performance Calibration Automatically activated by control head Gain compensation Automatically adjusted continuously Repeatability t 0 5 degrees ertt t 35 degrees Out t
2. Arrival circle ORIGIN The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint circle Boat speed in knots Waypoint arrival circle radius in 1 100 nm 1 2 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 Example With the speed of 20 knots you should use a waypoint circle with radius 0 09 nm Note 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 30 20221586B Installation 2 15 Dodge in NAV 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 On manual steering the clutch or bypass valve in the drive unit will be disengaged when dodging 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 PDODGE Quick double press to H 51 nm i activate Dodge mode To return from Dodge mode press one of the following l Selects AUTO mode with the current heading as E a the set course 2 E Returns to NAV mode at prese
3. Rudder 5 H Br InPut voltaje 25 U Drive out ara Clutch Bpass installed 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 or trouble shooting the system Steer compass Steering Compass readout M Magnetic T True Rudder Rudder angle Normally between zero and 45 degrees Input voltage Mains voltage on input terminals Drive out Power needed to drive the unit in percent of full 100 to get satisfactory rudder speed Clutch bypass Verifies if a clutch or bypass valve has been activated when performing the rudder test SimNet and NMEA Data Screen Service Saniat LA Select the screen by pressing the STBD button and confirm 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 and or NMEA messages used by the system 20221586B Note 20221586B Maintenance 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 data or no NMEA sentence containing the data needed is available at the input port OK V
4. BPW 656 CHG M O35 turn to HP ETT 8 49 INTE WCU T 3kt Destination waypoint 36 20221586B 20221586B Installation Operating in WINDnav mode Refer to Figure 2 3 with references the associated displays and the criteria bullets below The set wind angle should be larger than the Minimum wind angle set in the Installation Dockside menu and smaller than 170 Apparent Information about when it is time to head directly towards the waypoint Distance To Turn DTT and Estimated Time to Turn ETT are displayed These calculations are based on the assumption that the set wind angle will be the same or larger after a tack or gybe towards the waypoint 2 3 A turn prompt will appear when it is time to head towards the waypoint and the autopilot will calculate and display the change of heading by comparing between the current heading and the heading towards the waypoint CHG 5 When heading towards the waypoint the autopilot utilizes either the XTE from the GPS Chartplotter to maintain track or a layline calculated by the autopilot The calculated layline applies when the Cross Track Error XTE from the external navigator is larger than 0 15 nm 8 RACING If Wind setup is set to RACING in the Installation Dockside menu a more advanced steering is possible Optimising VMG to wind may be enabled when beating and it is not possible to head directly towards the waypoint
5. The locked control units in the system will show 95 345 RATE 6 The Lock function 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 STBY for 2 3 seconds 20221586B Installation 2 22 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 button E SN L a C 3 Scroll through the menu Use the course knob to change a value or a setting Quick double press to access Alternating Course Knob Icon 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 STANDBY Mode Backlight EmA FENA The backlight of the display and buttons may be adjusted to 10 levels 10 brightest The setting is Contrast 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 110 Contrast Back
6. Gn Red REMOTE Figure 3 15 R3000X connection 3 16 JS10 Joystick Refer to separate installation procedure for JS10 Joystick 3 17 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 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 68 20221586B Installation S35 STEERING LEVER AUTOPILOT COMPUTER POWER PCB TB7 TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TBS REMOTE 8 Disregard the color code on the terminal label Figure 3 16 S35 connection The unit 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 18 Interfacing With the autopilot system there are several possibilities to connect to other equipment for data collection and exchange 1 Use SimNet Use SimNet via AT10 Universal SimNet NMEA Converter Connect to NMEA2000 network or unit The ACIO has a single NMEAO0183 input output port The AC20 and AC40 have two NMEAO0183 input output ports and Clock Data interface to Simrad and Furuno radars The NMEA0183 output may also drive Simrad IS15 instruments directly A N The
7. y WS IAT Ios tis cette LE KONGSBERG Company SEA AT Autopilots 12200000344 CN e S PERFORMANCE lll N 1211 This page is intentionally left blank 20221586B Instruction manual Instruction Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and correctly installing the AP26 and AP27 autopilots Great care has been paid to simplify operation and set up of the autopilots however an autopilot is a complex electronic system It is affected by sea conditions speed of the vessel hull shape and size 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 in to activate the warranty Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Document revisions Checked by Approved by 18 03 04 B 2704 04 NG p oq Document history Rev A First edition FUS0 substituted by FU25 Part no for AC40 Power PCB ass y page 124 corrected Added notes in chapter 3 19 Minor corrections in text and display pictures 20221586B Instruction manual Contents R3000X Remote Control NFU 20221586B 3 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Au
8. 12V SUPPLY Figure 3 18 SimNet network small system with Wind transducer Notes 1 The wind transducer has a built in terminator 2 If there is no wind transducer connected a SimNet terminator must be connected instead 20221586B 71 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots CP33 IA NMEA2000 E Baa Bese DEVICE Ep SIMRAD ce C SimNet NMEA2000 ie Adapter cable Red 2 cp p a T T joiner T joiner i w Z z 512 wind transducer 5A AP26 CONTROL UNIT O UF O O NMEA2000 Q DEVICE TSimNet NMEA2000 4 M Adapter cable T joiner AT44 12V SUPPLY Active Tee Figure 3 19 SimNet NMEA2000 network medium system Notes 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 4 A SimNet NMEA2000 adapter cable page is required to connect a NMEA2000 device to SimNet see The cable is available at your SimNet dealer 72 20221586B Installation WIND SEM TRANSDUCER SMRAD ale IS12 3 Ew mee Eee en IESE Ce ICSE SIMRAD CP33 c3 Re
9. 34 Gybing Gybing is possible when the true wind angle is larger than 120 7 When a gybe is initiated the 3 Y B E az wind angle will first be set to 1 fHAT 170 T on the same side as the PORT STED current wind angle The main sail should now be hauled With the main sail safely hauled the wind side may be t changed This is done by pressing either PORT f STBD buttons depending on the way the boat should continue to turn The new set wind angle will then become I aN the same as the wind angle set before the gybe operation started The rate of turn when changing wind side in a gybe will be the highest possible determined by the performance of the drive unit Tack and gybe prevent When beating and running sailing is at the most critical If the sails are unbalanced when beating yaw forces from the sails can drive the boat into the wind If the boat is driven beyond the minimum wind angle the thrust from the sails will suddenly disappear and the boat speed reduced Then the boat will be even more difficult to steer because the rudder will become less effective The tack prevent function in WIND mode has been implemented to avoid such situations It will react immediately when the apparent wind angle becomes 5 less than the set minimum wind angle Additional amount of rudder will be commanded to immediately increase the wind angle When running it is difficult to steer the boat with w
10. Caution 96 Sea Trial The Sea Trial must always be performed in open waters at a safe distance from other traffic The Sea trial menu can only be accessed if the Dockside Settings are completed and confirmed The seatrial settings are e Rudder zero adjust To tell the autopilot the precise midships position of the rudder e Minimum rudder e Compass calibration To automatically compensate for onboard magnetic interference e Compass Offset To compensate for a fixed offset A error in the final compass heading readout e Wind Offset To compensate for a fixed mechanical offset of the Wind vane e Wind Damping To avoid flickering on the wind display e Depth offset To compensate for the distance between the depth transducer and the surface if required e Automatic tuning A method of determining the steering parameters e Transition speed the speed at which you want a power boat to change steering parameters e Init NAV to set the response you prefer when steering onto a track in NAV mode e Drive output adjust See Dockside Rudder Test page boh INSTALLATION Select Seatrial by pressing the STBD button and confirm by rotating the course knob clock wise 20221586B Note 20221586B Maintenance Set Rudder zero This adjustment should be made in calm sea and side forces from wind or current should be avoided e Bring the boat up to cruising speed and head directly into the win
11. 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 117 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Notes 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 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 I Compass difference Vessel off course and Rudder limit warnings are automatically reset when the error is rectified 2 in a display indicates that data is missing 6 1 Alarms Display readout Probable fault Recommended action System failure Alarms The boat is off course Boats heading is Check steering parameters outside fixed off Rudder Autotrim Seastate course limit o
12. Global SimNet reset Resets the entire SimNet setup in the Simrad Group and initiates a new automatic interface setup See chapter 111 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note 112 Master Reset A Master Reset is part of the final test at the factory which will 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 Under Service in the Installation Menu select Master Master reset of memories by af pressing the STBD button and LU 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 clockwise The display will then read Master Reset confirmed 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 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 e Steer the boat on all cardinal headings in AUTO mode e Start with low and medium speeds to get familiar with the response from the autopilot e Try the effect of LO and H
13. 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 Installation checklist 1 Determine the system configuration you are installing Perform the hardware installation Page Connect SimNet devices to SimNet page Connect NMEA2000 devices page Connect NMEA 0183 devices inputs and outputs page 75 Perform Set up Section 4 page 83 Perform dockside autopilot tests refer to Operating Instructions page a Test all stations if applicable lock unlock active inactive b Test Non Follow Up mode c Test Follow Up mode d Test AUTO mode e Test NAV mode and input interfaces f Test WIND and WINDw modes if sailboat and input interfaces g Test interface outputs to external equipment if connected 8 Perform sea trial settings Page a Rudder zero b Compass calibration pA ONU quo um 51 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 3 3 3 4 52 c Compass Offset adjustment d Automatic tuning e Viewing parameters 9 Test Autopilot Operation at Sea refer to Sea Trial instructions pages 06 112 10 Provide the user with training Page 113 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
14. Protection against solid Protected against sprays to 60 from the objects over 2 5 mm tools vertical wires Protection against solid Protected against water sprayed from objects over 1 mm tools any direction wires small wires Protection against dust Protected against low pressure jets of limited ingress no harmful water from all directions limited deposit ingress permitted Totally protected against Protected against strong jets of water dust eg for use on shipdecks limited ingress permitted Protected against the effects of immersion between 15 cm and 1 m Protected against long periods of immersion under pressure 20221586B 139 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 8 14 NMEA and SimNet messages NMEA0183 messages and data overview for AC10 AC20 AC40 aa a tug 28 522 652255638 I Message ident gt gt sos gt ouo oo o Data source n p h nav pos heading source c calculated h h hic Accept cond N nav flag P pos flag SIT Status flag Compass heading T 3 Rudder Data Apparent wind angle 1 Apparent wind speed True wind angle True wind speed Velocity made good to windward Depth Data Depth ref transducer Transducer Keel Offset Speed Temp Data Speed through water 1 Log distance and trip Water temperature Present position Lat Lon 1 COG T COG M N a Magnetic variation SOG To wp position 1 T
15. and TXIl to the instrument NMEA socket 4 See You will need a minimum of two instrument heads to make the system both listen and talk I O T4 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots If IS15 Expander is used in the instrument system the NMEA connections are made to this unit See Figure 3 27 IS15 INSTRUMENT HEAD REAR VIEW AUTOPILOT COMPUTER MAIN PCB NMEA OUTPUT TB13 NMEA INPUT 7814 NON POLARIZED Colour independent LAdNI V3AN 1ndlnO V3AN A389 x0v18 FROM 1515 TRANSCEIVER NEXT INSTRUMENT Figure 3 26 IS15 Instruments Autopilot computer connection 1515 INSTRUMENT HEAD REAR VIEW AUTOPILOT COMPUTER MAIN PCB LAdNI V3WN Andino YIWN NON POLARIZED Colour independent NEXT INSTRUMENT Figure 3 27 IS15 Expander Autopilot computer connection 78 20221586B Installation 3 26 External Alarm The external alarm circuit has an open collector output for an external alarm relay or buzzer The operating voltage for the circuit is the main supply voltage Max load on external alarm output is 0 9 Amp SSSR ae ate e ates E ecc AUTOPILOT COMPUTER POWER PCB Figure 3 28 External alarm connection 3 27 LF3000 Linear Feedback Caution 20221586B The rod of the LF3000 is not locked in place i
16. 250 kbit second Maximum DC current through a single SimNet 1 5A SimNet power supply unius ta ce eae tesa ada ah eden n qs 12VDC Maximum drop cable 1 6 m 207 Maximum total length of all drop cables accumulated 60 m 200 Environmental protection Cable and plug connector system IP66 Tempetalufe d tont e e eati Lom vule beets enr bur de 70 C 158 F 138 20221586B Technical specifications 8 13 IP protection Each part of a Simrad autopilot system has a two digits IP protection code The IP rating is a method to classify the degree of protection against solid objects water ingress and impact afforded by electrical equipment and enclosures The system is recognised 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 falling objects up to 50 mm eg drops of water eg condensation accidental touch by hands Protection against solid Protected against direct sprays of water objects up to 12 mm eg up to 15 from the vertical fingers
17. Displayed parameter Displacem Planing Automatic Manual amp Sail tuning Rudder LO 0 35 0 20 Cont Rudder LO 1 00 1 00 Autotrim LO 40 sec 40 sec Rudder Lim LO 20 20 High Rudder HI 0 50 0 30 Cont Rudder HI 1 40 1 40 Autotrim HI 40 sec 40 sec Rudder Lim HI 20 20 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 105 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 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 Counter Rudder is the parameter that counteracts the effect of the boats turn rate and inertia For a short time period it is superimposed on the proportional rudder response as provided by the heading error It may sometimes appear as if it tends to make the rudder move to the wrong side counter rudder The best way of checking the value of the Counter Rudder setting is when
18. Ej EM ze E E 2 J RFC35 FLUXGATE COMPASS OPTIONAL BACK UP D AUTOPILOT COMPUTER ROBNET o SOLENOIDE VALVE a ED RF300 RUDDER FEEDBACK REVERSIBLE PUMP H J LFI3000 coe INTERFACE LF3000 LINEAR FEEDBACK Figure 3 1 Autopilot system layout with options RF300 Rudder feedback installation The RF300 Rudder feedback unit mounts close to the rudder and is mechanically linked to the rudder tiller arm or rudder quadrant Refer to Figure 3 2 for the recommended mounting arrangement Note that the RF300 transmitter arm has two slots for the transmission link The slots enable maximum flexibility to provide the 1 1 mechanical linkage relationship Do not try to remove the transmitter arm from the feedback unit The unit is factory adjusted and need no further adjustment at installation than described below As a Starting point it is desirable to set the transmitter rod to the inner limit of the outer slot if possible Refer to Figure 3 2 Drill and tap the rudder tiller arm so that the Y1 dimension is equal to the Y2 dimension Use 4 2 mm drill and 5 mm tap 53 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Attach the ball joint to the tiller arm and connect the transmitter rod to the ball joint at the rudder til
19. RUDDER FEDDBACK Figure 1 1 AP26 Basic system 10 20221586B System Description 5 AUTOPILOT 2 COMPUTER g AP27 CONTROL UNIT COMPASS RF300 RUDDER FEDDBACK Figure 1 2 AP27 Basic System 1 4 26 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 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 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 autopilot computer is the heart in the autopilot system It contains the steering computer interface to other system components NMEA 0183 interface and drive electronics for the drive unit motor and clutch Three models AC10 AC20 and AC40 are available 20221586B 11 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Autopilot computer comparison chart po cto ACIO ACA0 Clutch bypass current 1 5 A 1 5 A Iwmbeofommimis 2 7 NMEA 0183 ports inpuvoutput 1 2 5 x ox __ Input for NFU control x ox o o ox Radar cloc
20. by rotating the course knob clockwise The display will flash Automatic tuning Hu tamatic Lumine 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 However viewing or changing the parameters can be made from within the Parameters menu item See also Recall Autotune on page 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 3 The default setting of transition speed is 5 kts 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 is 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 is available manual speed selection is required See also chapters b 9 and 103 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 4 8 104 e Rotate the course dial 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
21. replace the corresponding Checkeumz OF PCB s Proceed to the SimNet Setup menu by pressing the STBD button or press STBY to return to normal autopilot operation SimNet setup 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 Bae AnD CLONE the Simrad Group Source selection will be common for the 20221586B 20221586B Grout select 1 SimMet setur Global SimMet Maintenance 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 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 AP26 2 for easy identification on various display screens SimNet gateway Indicates which control unit that transmits and receives information on SimNet The display verifies by reading Yes all other units read No
22. speed HI parameters WIND WIND A parameters WIND The transition between HI and LO parameters and vice versa will have a different characteristics with regards to the wind angle compared with the transition controlled by the speed of the boat If you loose too much speed e g when tacking the parameters will change to HI to gain sufficient rudder response This should be observed when setting the transition speed on sailboats 2 10 Manual Parameter Selection Manual selection of steering parameters is necessary if there is no speed input to the autopilot or if you want to override the automatic control 24 20221586B Notes Installation To toggle between LO and HI parameters press the AUTO button two times quickly Quick double press 1 f you are NAV or WIND 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 2 11 U Turn 20221586B 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 Starboard when bringing the boat on the new cour
23. with two plugs 20221586B 24005621 24005639 24005647 24005662 Spare parts list Robnet2 cable 5 m 16 with two plugs Robnet2 cable 10 m 33 with two plugs Robnet2 cable 15 m 49 with one plug Robnet2 joiner SimNet cables and accessories 24005829 24005837 24005845 24005852 24005860 24005878 24005886 24005894 24005902 24005910 24005936 24005944 24005928 Tools 44139806 SimNet cable 0 3 m 17 SimNet cable2 m 6 67 SimNet cable 5 m 16 67 SimNet cable 10 m 33 SimNet T joiner SimNet cable gland SimNet protection plug SimNet termination plug SimNet power w termination 2 m 6 67 SimNet power w o termination 2 m 6 6 AT10 Universal NMEA0183 converter AT15 Active Tee w connector IS15 SimNet cable protection cap SimNet NMEA2000 Adapter Cable Extraction tool for EPROM 125 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 26 and AP27 Autopilot System Boat size and Up to 80 feet Power Displacement Sail Steering system types Hydraulic Mechanical Inter unit connection RobNet2 network or two wire supply data System ON OFF From control units Supply voltage See autopilot computers Power consumption Dependent on system configuration Environmental Protection Control Unit IP56 from front IP43 f
24. 2r8 M LO MDST 18nm F Ba 5 Installation Nav mode For Nav mode the alternative mode screen gives you the name of the waypoint bearing and distance to waypoint and rudder angle This 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 815 ae E 18 8 kt 5 34s n DIR SHFT aaa 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 47 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 48 545 Track data Cross Track Error 52850 939nm Distance to Waypoint Position a Latitude A A T4iq Longitude Nav data Waypoint ID Bearing Position Waypoint Nav data apj Course Over Ground Speed over ground gs45 2459 4 Nav data 345 HM Course Over Ground Zi Bearing Position Waypoint Sea Temperature 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 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 ind
25. Hz 10x sec PCB depending on heading source Rudder angle output at 5 Hz NMEA2 TX2 TX2 RSA Rudder angle NMEA format 3 23 NMEA Compass input AC20 AC40 AUTOPILOT COMPUTER POWER PCB TB8 TB9 NMEA COMPASS Figure 3 24 NMEA compass connection Note The compass connected to the NMEA In port RX2 will not be calibrated 76 20221586 Installation 3 24 Radar Clock Data SIMRAD AC20 AC40 AUTOPILOT COMPUTER ANRITSU OR POWER PCB FURUNO TB8 TB9 TB10 RADAR 0000000000 S Figure 3 25 Radar Clock Data connection 3 25 1515 Instrument installation 20221586B For installation and operation of the IS15 instruments refer to separate manuals There are two options for interfacing the IS15 SimNet see page and 183 The SimNet interface is recommended and you need an AT15 Active Tee as an interface item page 4 NMEA In This connection will provide speed depth and temperature input to the autopilot If an 1515 Wind Transducer is connected to the system wind information will also be transferred to the autopilot The connection is made by a Roblink cable from the instrument NMEA socket 4 to the Autopilot Computer Main Board Terminal RX1 and RXI See NMEA Out This will provide the instrument system with heading data The connection is made by a Roblink cable from Autopilot Computer Main Board terminal
26. Mounting kit 22087795 27 Board Ass y 22088181 26 amp 27 software 22086193 Back cover Autopilot Computers 22088108 10 Autopilot Computer 22088116 20 Autopilot Computer 22088124 40 Autopilot Computer 22081707 20 Installation accessories 22081855 10 Installation accessories 22081962 AC40 Installation accessories 123 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 124 22081251 22081715 22088694 22088447 22088462 22081434 22082036 22081350 22081368 AC20 Power PCB Ass y AC10 Power PCB Ass y AC40 Power PCB Ass y AC Main PCB Ass y All models PROM for all autopilot computers AC10 AC20 Base plate AC40 Base plate Main cover Terminal cover RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass 22081459 RFC35 Fluxgate Compass 22081442 Installation accessories consisting of 20104972 Mounting plate 2 44140762 Screw 3 5x25 2 44140770 Screw 30x9 4 22081376 Plug 2 22081178 RFC35 PCB Ass y 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 RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit 20193462 RF300 Rudder Feedback 20193470 RF300 transmission lever 20193454 RF300 transmission link 44133122 Transmission rod M5x325mm 20193624 RF300 Ball joint Ass y 2 Robnet2 cables 24005613 Robnet2 cable 1 m 3
27. Navigation Data To wp position 1 To wp ident Bearing wp wp Bearing pos wp Distance pos wp XTE Waypoint closure velocity Steering Data Heading steering cmd T M APXX Gateway Additional PGNs supported Simrad Propriatory 61184 Parameter Command 65408 Parameter Reply 130840 DataUserGroup Configuration 65323 DataUserGroup Request ERM s NMEA2000 59392 ISO acknowledge 60928 ISO Adress claim 1 Information required to operate in WINDy mode 142 20221586B Technical Specifications Remarks Indata use e S a e a En 2 x807S9 LGEG9 8 6 8c6cL IS Source A Only transmitted if NM 143 20221586B Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 9 GLOSSARY 144 Apparent wind The speed and direction from which the wind appears to blow with reference to the bow when the boat is moving also called relative wind Arrival alarm An alarm signal issued by a GPS chartplotter that indicates arrival at or at 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 throug
28. angle can be made by using the course knob or PORT or STBD button The display also presents heading and rudder angle Wind vane mode Set wind angle 045 degrees from stbd Measured wind angle 042 A A Apparent T True Rudder angle 01 to port Parameter LO M Low response manually set F3 Steer port Steer stbd Adjust set wind angle 1 push Major wind angle adjust CCW Steer port CW Steer stbd 20221586B Installation Regain manual steering pressing STBY button 2 18 Tacking and gybing in Wind mode In WIND mode there is a tacking and gibing aid function Tacking in WIND mode as compared to AUTO mode can be performed when sailing with apparent or true wind as the reference and with a true wind angle of less than 90 degrees The tacking operation will immediately mirror the set wind angle to the opposite side A tacking message will flash on the display for 5 seconds Any new command given when the message is flashing will interrupt the tack operation The rate of turn during the tack will be given by the Tack time parameter set in the Installation Dockside menu page o4 A quick press on the TURN DODGE INFO button will activate the tack function and the boat will start turning to the same wind angle on the other side W 0446 LU M B44 H bb 5 APPARENT WIND APPARENT Quick WIND press 20221586B 33 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
29. button Init NAV Sets a firm or soft approach to the track line when entering the NAV mode at the first leg The approach angle is dependant adaptive on the distance XTE from the track line and the boat speed M Firm Select firm or soft approach to the track line by rotating the course knob Range Firm Soft Default Firm Proceed to the Parameters item by pressing the STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the STBY button Parameters INSTALLATION Parameters 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 20221586B Use course knob to adjust parameters Use PORT STBD buttons to step through parameters Note 20221586B Maintenance e HI value parameters for automatic steering at low speed with a power boat and when running with a sailboat e LO value parameters for automatic steering at high speed and when sailing into the wind or reaching with a sailboat Step through the menu items by pressing the STBD or PORT buttons Adjust the value by rotating the course knob Manual parameter adjust Boat type Own boat
30. e Display units e Seatrial e Parameters e Service Selection of language used for display information Items to be set prior to seatrials Setting the format of the clock data 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 45 System data NMEA data NMEA test 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 preset default values The automatic interface prompt will appear see page 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 20221586B Maintenance e The Installation Settings are global except for display units and language enabling settings to be distri
31. 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 Auta setup The autopilot will search for connected sources and as the sources are detected a black square SEARCHING appears on the screen LELLI SEARCHING is flashing as long as the Auto setup autopilot is searching for data When the one Press automatic interface setup is finished Done press See A O U U U is displayed Press the STBD button to accept The display will read SETUP INSTALLATION REQUIRED Continue with the installation setup according to the next chapters SETUP REQUIRED If you already have completed the installation settings the autopilot will enter STBY mode 20221586B 83 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 4 2 Note 84 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 Dockside e nterface
32. is 40 of listed maximum value 20221586B 59 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots PREVIOUS MODELS OF DRIVE UNITS Autopilot Drive unit Input Drive output Interface to computer voltage voltage steering Mains gear RPU100 1 01 AC20 12V 12 24 32V Proportional Hydraulic RPU150 1 51 AC20 12V plumbing RPU200 2 01 AC20 24V Reversible hydraulic pump RPUI 1 4 2 01 ACIO 12V 24V Solenoid Hydraulic RPU3 3 8 5 01 ACIO 24V 24V valves on off plumbing MRD100 AC40 12V 12 24 32V 12 to clutch Chain Reversible AC20 24V 24 32V 24V to clutch sprockets mechanical Proportional drive rate to motor MRD150 AC20 12V 12 24V 12V to clutch Chain USA only 32V 32V 32V to clutch sprocket Proportional rate to motor Note When selecting DRIVE UNIT voltage in the Installation setup the clutch bypass voltage is always set equal to the motor voltage If a retrofit installation where e g a HLD2000 has a 12V motor and a 24V bypass valve the bypass valve solenoid has to be changed back to standard 12V version Connecting a reversible pump AUTOPILOT COMPUTER POWER PCB TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 1010W 108 1010W 108 reversible pump Figure 3 5 Connecting a reversible pump 60 20221586B Installation Connecting a hydraulic linear drive HYDRAULIC AUTOP
33. screen on the TBI cable to the centre block terminal and repeat item 2 See Figure 3 30 Jf this gives a better result keep the screen connected Proceed to next menu item by pressing STBD button Drive engage This determines the use of the Fa autopilot computer drive Fudd deadbane emgage port The port voltage AUTO is the same as the selected drive unit voltage Drive engage has the following settings Bypass clutch The port will activate go high in all autopilot steering modes and typically engages a bypass valve on a hydraulic linear drive or a clutch on a mechanical drive when entering any of the active autopilot modes This is the default setting and it allows you to steer the boat with the helm or wheel when in STBY or DODGE modes Auto This setting is implemented for future use Always use the Bypass clutch default setting 91 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 92 Rudder Deadband Drive engage The rudder deadband function F is adaptive and is continuously IIR Mere CEC St late Operative It prevents the 11 rudder from hunting and the adaptive function optimizes the deadband to the speed of the boat and the pressure on the rudder If the auto setting does not perform properly due to high inertia from the wheel or a loose steering gear it can be adjusted manually Adjust the Rudder deadband by rotating the course knob Find the lowest possible value that will preven
34. 00 98 3 10A 33 5 COMPUTER 5 25 A 2 5 12 A RPU300 12V AC40 290 960 3000 183 17 7 58 5 RPU300 24V AC20 290 960 3000 183 17 7 58 5 Steering gear interface Hydraulic plumbing Notes 1 The autopilot system detects whether a reversible motor or a solenoid is connected and outputs the correct drive signal automatically 2 The drive output of AC10 is sufficient for any type of 12 and 24V solenoids normally found on a recreational boat 58 20221586B Installation LINEAR DRIVE UNITS MODEL MOTOR AUTO PEAK MAX HARD TILLER STROKE THRUST RUDDER OVER i kg Ib Qn TIME sec in m in 30 load MLD200 ACIO 300 11 8 200 490 15 6A 263 440 4350 10 4 HLD350 ACIO 200 7 9 350 610 2 5 8 A 175 770 5400 6 9 HLD2000L AC20 340 13 4 500 1460 12850 3 10 A 298 1100 11 7 HLD2000D 24V AC20 200 7 9 1050 1800 11 3 10 175 2310 15900 6 9 HLD2000LD AC20 340 13 4 1050 3180 3 10 A 298 2310 28000 11 7 MSD50 ACIO 190 7 5 0 8 2 A A Steering gear interface Connects to quadrant or tiller For stern drive power assisted steering only 1 The motor voltage is stepped down by the autopilot computer when operating from 24V or 32V mains 2 The specified autopilot computer is necessary to achieve max drive unit capacity 3 Recommended operational thrust or torque is 70 of listed peak value 4 Typical average power consumption
35. 2 4 Layline steering may be disabled when heading directly towards the waypoint Instead you can optimise the Waypoint Closure Velocity WCV by trimming the sails and the set wind angle A turn prompt will then be displayed if the difference between Course Over Ground COG and Bearing Position Waypoint BPW exceeds 30 when heading towards a waypoint 8 See chapter on how to access these parameters 37 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 20 Multiple station system Mj 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 21 Lock function 38 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 stf STBY The display on the active control unit will first show a 3 icon and then the icon will alternate with the mode index
36. 3 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 status with other compatible equipment over a single signalling 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 NMEA2000 or interfaced to SimNet via NMEAO0183 or Robnet2 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 automatical
37. 3 month intervals and at the start of each season Apply some grease at the ball joints when required RF300 Compass If the compass is exposed to the weather make a visual inspection at 2 3 months intervals and at the start of each season Drive unit Refer to the drive unit manual for maintenance instructions 115 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 5 6 Exchange of software programme Autopilot Computer Autopilot Computer EPROM Figure 5 1 ACI0 AC20 AC40 Main PC Board e Remove the EPROM from the socket by means of the special extraction tool p n 44139806 e Insert the tool by pressing the two grip pins down into the two slots in the corners of the socket e Squeeze the tool and pull out the EPROM e The identification tag indicates Name of unit Part number Software version R Cut off Identification When inserting a new EPROM make sure the cut off corner matches with the one in the socket Press it gently into the socket EPROM for AC10 AC20 and AC40 Autopilot Computers P N 22088462 After change of EPROM perform a master reset as described on page 116 20221586B 20221586B Maintenance Autopilot Control Unit You will need a special kit for a PC to perform the programming of the Control Unit Order the following from Simrad Programming kit P N 22088595 Instructions are included Software download connector Software download connector
38. A for 5 sec Heading Sensor input Composite pulse width modulated Rudder feedback input Frequency signal 3400 Hz 20 Hz deg Rudder feedback units RF300 LF3000 NMEA input output ports AC10 1 one AC20 AC40 2 two External Alarm Open collector Temperature range Operation 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F SIONE Ke1 S E 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F Mounting Bulkhead mount Itera Anodized aluminium and black ABS cover 130 20221586B Technical specifications 286 40 11 3 3980 2 3 SN GSSSSSSSSSSSSG 2 e N gt x R S TE co QJ S 271 60 10 7 Figure 8 3 AC10 AC20 Autopilot computer Dimensions _ 3004 11 8 _ 81 8 32 T reo Ojo S M S e lt X e e e e RM i 2916 11 5 Figure 8 4 AC40 Autopilot computer Dimensions 20221586B 131 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 8 5 RC36 Rate compass Dimensions xswesbiipeuiiteeepti See Weight 0 9 kg 2 0 Ibs Supply and interface RobNet2 Power consumption 0 9 watts Automatic Performance
39. E 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 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 will output an audible warning display an alert screen with the new course information and automatically change course onto the new leg Note If the required course change is more than 10 you will need to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable This is a safety feature ESerzun d Alert screen Press NAV button to BH verify course change larger than n gt 10 If no verification is received the autopilot will continue on the current set course in AUTO mode 20221586B 29 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Um 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 WP1 e yen
40. I parameter settings e If the hardware for automatic HI LO selection is connected and configured verify that the HI LO transition is occurring and the HI LO parameters are changing after the transition speed is crossed by more than Knot higher or lower speed 20221586B 20221586B Maintenance 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 If the boat is a sailboat use the WIND mode and try the autopilot at different settings of the apparent wind angle Also try the WINDN av mode optimized VMG and WCV when sailing tacking to a waypoint 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 Changing modes Explain briefly what takes place in the different modes Regaining manual control from any mode Point out in what modes the helm is engaged by the autopilot bypass clutch Taking command at an inactive station if applicable Using the lock mode how to lock unlock and how to shut the system down from a locked control unit if applicable Use of the Non Follow up and Follow up steering modes and learning the difference between th
41. ILOT COMPUTER LINEAR DRIVE S 9 2 POWER BGB a TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 O re g g t See I 4 Clutch Single pole clutch bypass switch Figure 3 6 Connecting a hydraulic linear drive Connecting a solenoid valve SOLENOID AUTOPILOT COMPUTER POWER PCB VALVE TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TBS OJO OJO TB6 _TB7 OO OO pue Leg i e JOON 0 10401 40 Sol Figure 3 7 Connecting a solenoid valve 20221586B 61 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 3 11 Control unit installation Caution J 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 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 connectors Panel mounting of AP26 The mounting surface must be flat and even to within 0 5 mm 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
42. Input2 YOutput2 Supply Voltage 2 2 2 S 2 2 2 2 2 2 xz See manual 8 S 3 g S8 a 2I 2 F IF 5 5 5 781 TB2 TB3 TE4 TES TB6 TB7 TB8 TB9 TB10 Power Board terminals TB9 and TB10 are not on the AC10 Power Board Main Board Monitor diodes NMEA TX NMEA RX Motor Inhibit Rudder Heading EA NMEA Gry Ye Feedb Sensor Output nput 1 ROBNET2 5 215 S S als un TB11 TB12 1813 14 TB15 Main Board terminals 20221586B 57 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 3 10 Drive unit installation The relations between drive units drive unit voltage autopilot computer drive performance and interface to the steering gear are shown in the tables below Refer to the connecting diagram for the different drive units on page I60 onwards Installation instruction for the drive units are found in the manual for the individual units The maximum drive current capability of the AC10 AC20 and AC40 autopilot computers are different Use the table below as reference and observe the notes on next page HYDRAULIC PUMPS RAM CAPACITY MODEL MOTOR AUTOPILO FLOW RATE MAX MAX AT 10 bar VOLTS T cm cm cm min Toce cu in cu in min ACIO 80 4 9 250 800 49 50 2 5 6 A 152 AC20 160 9 8 550 16
43. LO A Regain manual steering by pressing the STBY button 2 9 Automatic control of steering parameters 20221586B The autopilot provides two different sets of steering parameters for controlling the response of the boat at different speeds or wind directions while in AUTO NAV or WIND modes Power boat 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 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 M Low response parameter set manually 23 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots A Speed 26 24 7 22 20 18 16 4 14 12 P 7C Transition to LO parameters 6 with increasing speed 10 Knots 4 L 2r Transition Speed set to 9 Knots L Transition to HI parameters with decreasing speed 8 Knots Sailboat When sailing in WIND mode the parameters are automatically changed by the direction of the wind as per below or by the boat
44. O PREVIOUS ITALIANO MENU ITEM NEDERLANDS SVENSKA NORSK DOCKSIDE MENU BOAT TYPE DRIVE UNIT VOLTAGE RUDDERCALSTBD RUDDER CAL PORT RUDDER TEST DRIVE ENGAGE V RUDDER DEADBAND WIND SETUP MIN WIND ANGLE TACK ANGLE TACK TIME WIND SHIFT LIMIT INTERFACE MENU RADAR Output DISPLAY UNITS WIND SPEED WATER TEMP DEPTH SEA TRIAL MENU RUDDER ZERO ADJUST MINIMUM RUDDER COMPASS CALIBRATION COMPASS OFFSET WIND OFFSET WIND DAMPING DEPTH OFFSET AUTOMATIC TUNING Y TRANSITION SPEED INIT NAV THRUSTER DIRECTION DRIVE OUTPUT ADJUST Y PARAMETERS PARAMETERS RUDDER Lo CONT RUDDER LO AUTOTRIM 10 RUDDERLIM LO RUDDER HI CONT RUDDER HI AUTOTRIM HI RUDDER LIM HI RECALL AUTOTUNED SERVICE SYSTEM DATA STEERING COMPASS RUDDER INPUT VOLTAGE DRIVE OUT Master reset Im CLUTCH BYPASS gt SIMNET NMEA DATA 5 Y LM 3 XTE EE 8 WIND POSILAT SPEED TURN CCW POS LON DEPTH comet lt SYSTEM DATA SIMNET NMEA DATA NMEA PORT TEST SIMNET SETUP NMEA TEST LOOPBACK NMEA LOOPBACK NMEA2 SIMNET SETUP GROUP SELECTION BACKLIGHT INSTANCE NUMBER SIMNET NODE STATUS GLOBAL SIMNET RESET Figure 4 1 Installation Menu Flow Chart 86 20221586B 4 4 20221586B INSTALLATION Benois Maintenance Language selection To access
45. Recommended action Failure active Control Unit ACXX current overload Low 15 volt Bypass clutch overload Bypass clutch disengaged Memory failure ACXX 20221586B Active control unit goes silent The drive unit shut down due to an excessive load or a short circuit Internal 15 Volt supply in Autopilot Computer below limit Clutch bypass current exceeds 2 5 Amps overload or short circuit Poor connection or open circuit in bypass clutch coil Excessive temperature in Autopilot Computer gt 75 C possible long term overload Wrong checksum on memory parameters or variables Autopilot Computer will use default values Press the STBY button on an Inactive unit to reset Check repair Robnet2 cable Replace the control unit PCB Check the drive unit and drive unit installation Manual steering Rudder Disconnect the drive unit If the fault is still present replace the Autopilot Computer Power PCB Replace Autopilot Computer Main PCB Replace Autopilot Computer Power PCB if Mains voltage is 12V Check actual current Check voltage marking on coil Check coil resistance through connecting wires Check connections Replace bypass clutch if open Perform new Rudder test Switch off autopilot Check for backload in Drive unit steering system Check that the autopilot computer specifications matches Drive unit Perform a Master res
46. SimNet network RFC35 FLUXGATE COMPASS SimNet supply 9 4 5A AUTOPILOT COMPUTER Robnet2 et SUPPLY 00 RPU80 12V SUPPLY RUDDER FEEDBACK REVERSIBLE PUMP Figure 3 20 Robnet2 and SimNet network 20221586B 73 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots APPS CONTROL UNIT AP26 CONTROL UNIT IS15 COMBI IS15 COMBI IS15 MULTI 1515 COMBI TE Ze e Ze Ze gt Bie 1437 1937 m METRE Fa 1437 GEI GE HO ERES se He Tnm Se HOOS rm Q e SE 4 Se 4 O 2 ed Robnet2 IRoblink Roblink Roblink N 5 SimNet network T joiner AT15 Active T a connector IS15 5A AT44 AT10 Universal T joiner Active T NMEA converter Termination 12V SUPPLY CA44 RC36 RATE COMPASS p o AUTOPILOT COMPUTER Robnet2 Roblink SUPPLY REVERSIBLE PUMP RF300 BATTERY BUS RUDDER FEEDBACK Figure 3 21 Robnet2 SimNet and Rob
47. The minimum wind angle also applies when the autopilot is optimising the VMG available parameter in the Quick setup menu when Wind setup is set to RACING Range 15 90 Default 30 Tack angle RACING The autopilot can tack also in AUTO mode The set tack Tack Lime angle replaces a similar change 2E of the set course using the course knob Range 50 150 Default 100 93 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note 94 Tack time RACING When performing a tack in Tack angle WIND mode the rate of turn be limited This will give single handed sailors time to handle the boat and the sails during a tack The tack time is the time needed for the sailor to initiate the tack start using the winches and hauling the foresail from one side to the other A turn performed without shifting the wind side will also be made at a reduced turn rate Shifting wind side when gybing however is an instant action from the autopilot Range 2 50 seconds Default 12s Wind shift alarm limit RACING s1 The monitored wind shift in alarm limit WIND mode is the wind shift angle measured from the last time the wind angle was set on the autopilot If this wind shift exceeds the Wind shift alarm limit a wind shift alarm will be activated The wind shift monitoring can be turned off by setting the Wind shift limit to OFF A wind shift reading is also presented in t
48. UAL settings may be used to find the optimum combination of course keeping and low rudder activity in rough but steady sea conditions 44 20221586B SeacLate filt r esronse Installation Response The Autotune function in the AP26 and AP27 is so refined that 80 85 96 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 The Response control allows you to make this fine 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 is 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 1 7 Default 3 NAV Mode The User setup for NAV mode is identical to the User setup for AUTO mode WIND Mode The User setup for WIND mode includes the same BUPMIND items as the User setup for AUTO mode In addition WIND Auto you have Note 20221586B Wind response If the difference between the set wind angle and the actual wind angle is too big the Wind response can be increased
49. ailures overload Steering Standby Non follow up Follow up Auto Nav Wind Special Turn modes Dodging Tacking Gybing U Turn Instrument screen interface Instrument screen 0183 messages and SimNet MAIN HDG RUDDER ROBNET2 PROPRIETARY NMEA HDT and HTG SimNet SPEED DEPTH VHW DBT DPT SimNet APPARENT WIND MWV 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 1 See 0 5 kg 1 1 165 Power consumption 3W 20221586B 127 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Display TYPE ues tirs Backlit LCD matrix display Resolution 80 x 32 pixels COLIQUE data stenosis ets Black Illumination e oerte Adjustable in 10 steps Environmental Protection IP56 from front IP43 from back Safe distance to compass 0 3 m 1 0 ft Temperature Operating 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F 30 to 80 22 to 176 F _ 157 5 5 41 192 6 0 36 7 01 44 105 8 4 08 Figure 8 1 AP26 Control Unit dimensions Mounting bracket is optional
50. al will be stored in the Autopilot Computer memory 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 FLUX 0 Fluxgate compass on HS terminals If an optional NMEA compass from Simrad or another manufacturer is installed also refer to the optional compass manual regarding calibration This compass will not be calibrated by the autopilot 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 iie gt 4 Increase speed gt gt gt gt gt gt zcali rati na Decrease speed lt lt lt lt lt lt Local field 98 H 1 A Appropriate speed gt lt 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 20221586B Note 20221586B Maintenance 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
51. alid 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 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 Test 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 109 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note 110 NMEA signal monitor Near the NMEA terminals in the Autopilot Computer you will find a green monitor LED marked RX A flickering LED indicates that a NMEA signal is received It does not however qualify the contents of the message Do not mix up the RX LED with the LED marked TX The TX LED will always be lit or flickering when the autopilot is on NMEA Port test AC hardware Disconnect the cables on the Main PCB in the Autopilot Computer and connect TX1 to and to RXI Similarly on the Power PCB connect the NMEA ports the same way TX2 to RX2 and TX2 to RX2 Under Service in the Installation Menu select NMEA port test by pressing the STBD button and confirm this by rotating the course knob clockwise Verify that the hardware is OK If not
52. are present according to the packing list A standard autopilot system will include e Control unit with standard installation accessories e Autopilot computer AC10 AC20 or AC40 and one 15 m 49 Robnet2 cable e RC25 Rate Compass with 15 m 49 cable attached e RF300 Feedback unit with 10 m 33 cable attached and transmission rod e Appropriate drive unit for the installation unless the autopilot is going to operate an existing drive unit or solenoids e Optional equipment that may have been ordered for the installation 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 Pay particular attention to the autopilot computer drive unit combinations on page 58 and the chart on page 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 with each unit if possible Robnet2 Extension Cable 1 5 and 10m are available from your distributor 20221586B 3 5 3 6 Note 20221586B Installation Autopilot System Layout JS10 RC36 AP26 CONTROL UNIT AP26 CONTROL UNIT JOYSTICK RATE mme COMPASS 5 H l E
53. ating 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F SORA M UD 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F NIC e Full deflection adjustable for any h o angle between 20 and 45 Divisions Marking per each 1 8 of full deflection Accuracy 2 of full scale deflection Heading Display Digital 0 to 359 Heading Resolution 1 Heading referefitez aue True or Magnetic North Heading Lock Course and direction to steer on digital display Course to Steer Settable on digital display Display Backlighting Green color with seven levels plus Off Display Backlighting Control Two independent lighting banks or individual settings bank 0 Inputs Rudder Angle 2 wire p w m NMEA 0183 RSA Roblink IS15 system Compass heading NMEA 0183 HDG HDM HDT Outputs Rudder Angle NMEA 0183 RSA 5 Hz Compass heading NMEA 0183 HDG ceo pee NMEA 0183 sentences according to IS15 NMEA in out table 20221586B 137 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots EE A 110 N NU Figure 8 11 1515 Rudder Dimensions 8 12 SimNet Maximum number of products connected in a 6 50 IIa STMT cable length aeuo aces dotes tr cots Pe tips tbt epu tb 120 m 400 Bitrate OF the D se iana sero efe a tuli leve
54. aves coming sideways or from behind The waves may yaw the boat so that the wind side is shifted and an unwanted gybe may happen This can be hazardous for both the crew and the mast 20221586B Caution Installation The gybe prevent function will be activated when the measured apparent wind angle becomes greater than 175 or when the wind angle gets opposite to the set wind angle Additional rudder will be commanded to keep the wind on the same side as the set wind angle The tack and gybe prevent functions are not a guarantee against getting into a hazardous situation If the effect of the rudder and or drive unit is not adequate it may happen Pay particular attention in such situations 2 19 Wind steering and navigation 20221586B The autopilot can also steer the boat given both wind data and track data from a GPS Chartplotter In this mode called WINDwAyv mode the automatic steering is based on a set of criteria see bullets below Wind steering and navigation is activated by pressing the NAV WIND SETUP button when in Wind mode There are two sub modes under this key NORMAL default and RACING see below The initial course change CHG needed to navigate towards the active waypoint is calculated by the autopilot The autopilot will maintain windside in these calculations and the change of course is accepted by pressing the PORT or STBD button 1 35 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 4 3 7
55. buted to all control units in the system e The Seatrial settings are dependent on successful completion of the Dockside settings 4 3 Installation Menu INSTALLATION 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 Note You may proceed through all items in the installation menu by continuing pressing the STBD button 20221586B 85 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots ENTER INSTALLATION MENU INSTALLATION BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE SYMBOLS NAV BUTTON FOR 5 SECONDS ff SELECT OR CONFIRM BY Q COURSE KNOB LANGUAGE LANGUAGE MENU PROCEED TO NEXT MENU ITEM BY PRESSING STBD BUTTON DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ESPANOL IAN REVERT T
56. cable Cable pairs V SYSTEM 1 pair V SYSTEM Brown Bus 2 pair Bust Yellow On Off 3 Yellow 4 Brown e Grey 1 Pink Figure 3 10 Robnet2 Connector 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 20221586B Note Installation AP26 CONTROL UNIT AUTOPILOT COMPUTER REAR VIEW MAIN PCB TB45 yr Figure 3 11 Control unit connection and J2 left are Robnet2 connectors J3 and are SimNet connectors AP27 connection If a Simrad AP27 is part of the system use the Robnet2 connector in a free receptacle see Figure 3 9 Alternatively cut the connector from the cable and connect the wires in parallel with the cable shown on sing the same colour code The AP27 cable contains an air breathing tube Check that the tube is open after you have cut the cable 3 13 RC36 Rate Compass installation 20221586B Figure 3 12 RC36 mounting The heading sensor is the most important part of the autopilot system and great care should be taken when deciding the 65 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note Note 66 mounting location As
57. d e Ifthe boat has twin engines synchronize the engine RPM s e Set the trim tabs and stabilizers to have no effect on the boats heading e Steer the boat manually on a steady course e Confirm the rudder ZERO position by rotating the course knob clockwise zero bat 1nimum rudder OM Press STBD to proceed to next menu item Minimum rudder Some vessels may have a tendency of not responding to small rudder commands around the course keeping position because of a small rudder a rudder deadband or whirls disturbance of the water stream passing the rudder By turning the Minimum Rudder function On it may improve the course keeping performance on some boats but will increase the rudder activity Set pudcder Turn the minimum rudder on Liki by turning the rotary course OFF Range OFF ON Default OFF Only set Minimum Rudder to ON if it proves to give a better course keeping performance in calm sea 97 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots HTE G Compass calibration This function will activate the compass cal ibratiorn calibration procedure for Simrad compasses CC al field Notes 4 Si connected to Robnet2 and the Autopilot 11619 Computer terminals HS The RC36 Rate Compass that comes with the autopilot as standard will store the calibration and off set data in its own memory Compass calibration for a second compass connected to the HS termin
58. dder feedback lh 1 calibration to STBD by turning the course knob clockwise Manually turn the helm wheel to starboard until the rudder stops at starboard lock H O The value on the display is the angle read by the rudder feedback unit before any adjustment is made If the actual rudder angle is different from that of the display correct the reading by turning the course knob clockwise to increase the value or counter clockwise to decrease the value See note Advance to the next step by pressing the STBD button Manually turn the helm to port until the rudder stops at maximum port rudder Adjust the displayed angle the same way as for starboard rudder Many boats have X45 90 H O rudder angle as standard So if you are not making any adjustment to the display readout i e not turning the course knob the autopilot will set a default value of 45 to each side However you should always simulate an adjustment by tuning the course knob forwards and back again This is necessary to prevent the rudder from hitting the end stops Rudder zero may still be inaccurate and should be adjusted later during sea trial Proceed to next menu item by pressing STBD button 89 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note Caution 90 Rudder Test If the boat uses power assisted steering it is important that the engine or electric motor used to enable the power assist steering be turned on prior t
59. different connecting diagrams on the following pages illustrate the interface possibilities of the autopilots 3 19 SimNet 20221586B 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 69 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 70 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 daisy 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 It must have a se
60. e User Setup Menu page 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 is on page 20221586B Installation 2 2 ON OFF Standby mode Note At first time turn on see paragraph A single press on the STBY button switches the system ON and the following status displays are shown ad Simrad utopilot mode AP26 SW 1 0 00 Software version I L Software release HW rev 00 Hardware revision Sn xxxxxx SimNet no Simrad Autopilot computer model AC2 0 SW 1 0 00 Software version _____ POO M00 5000 Software release Power board revision Main board revision Self check SW and HW revisions shown are examples only After approximately 5 seconds the system is 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 the current heading Alternatively the Standby mode display can show the following information by a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button 4 Bh Standby mode Current heading 345 M S Compass source Rate compass Rudder angle 00 Refer to Bu page m 20221586B 17 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots N
61. e two Use of a Non Follow up and Follow up controller if connected Changing course by rotary knob and buttons Moving through the User Set up Menu learning how to and why to change the settings How to select alternative sources for heading compass navigation GPS chartplotter speed depth etc if available Locating compasses and knowing to keep magnetic items away 113 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots e Locating the Mains circuit breaker and the separate SimNet circuit breaker if provided 114 20221586B Maintenance 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 20221586B 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 and cover with Vaseline or WD40 If the Control unit is not removed from the boat it should be covered with the white protection cover Autopilot Computer No special maintenance is required It is advisable however at the start of each season to make a visual inspection of the internal and check all connections Rudder Feedback Make a visual inspection at 2
62. ection 77 radar output 95 recall autotuned 107 remote control installation 68 specifications 135 response 45 Rhumb line 104 rudder 45 102 setting 106 Rudder deadband 92 rudder feedback installation 53 maintenance 115 specifications 133 rudder feedback calibration 89 rudder limit 107 rudder test 90 rudder zero 97 S sea trial 96 seastate filter 44 service 107 SimNet 9 11 69 SimNet backlight 111 SimNet gateway 111 SimNet messages 142 SimNet reset 111 SimNet setup 110 Simrad group 110 software program exchange 117 software setup 83 source auto update 42 source manually update 42 source select 42 specifications 126 steering lever installation 68 steering parameters selection automatic 23 manual 25 20221586B 20221586B system basic 10 components 10 specifications 126 system data 108 T tack angle 93 tack time 33 94 tacking in auto mode 27 in wind mode 33 transition speed 23 103 True bearing 146 True heading 146 true wind 32 41 U user setup menu 39 user training 113 Index U Turn 25 V VMG 37 41 W water speed source 43 water temperature source 43 wind offset 101 wind angle source 43 wind auto 40 wind calculated source 43 wind damping 101 wind response 45 wind setup 40 92 wind shift 32 94 wind shift alarm 94 wind vane steering 32 149 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots This page is intentionally left b
63. el mount Caley cuta o rae 10 meters 33 ft 135 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 8 10 FU25 Steering Lever Dimensions aprenda See Handle can be mounted pointing upwards or downwards Weight ie deo i nt 1 2 kg 2 6 Ibs including cable Material iu other tots Polyacetal POM Environmental Protection IP56 Power consumption 3W Safe distance to compass 0 15 m 0 5 ft Temperature Operating 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F C ble devoto bt S 10 m 33 ft cable with three twisted pairs of wire run through a cable gland cable gland can alternatively be mounted on back cover see Max rudder command angle Equal to physical stop minus 2 Autopilot interface Via proprietary RobNet2TM bus dote ud 1 within 40 of mid position at 25 C 183 7 2 up 137 5 4 3 4 03 4 1 Figure 8 10 FU25 Steering Lever Dimensions 136 20221586B Technical specifications 8 11 1IS15 Rudder Dimensions vea pieta See Weight sob b Mete 225 grams Environmental Protection IP56 from front IP44 from rear Power requirement 12 24 VDC 70 mA 100 mA max with max lighting Safe distance to compass 0 15 m 0 5 ft Temperature Oper
64. em Select appropriate Boat type and press STBD button Drive unit voltage Set the drive unit voltage to correct level The selections are 12V 24V or 32V and should be set to the voltage specified for your drive unit Refer to the drive unit table on page 58 for information The drive engage bypass clutch output follows the same voltage as set for the drive unit It is not possible to select a higher voltage than the input voltage Selection of improper voltage level for your drive unit may damage both the drive unit and the autopilot computer even if the protection circuits in the autopilot computer are activated During the Rudder Test the autopilot system will automatically detect whether the drive unit 1s a reversible motor or a solenoid is operated Boat tupe To change the voltage selection rotate the course knob Drive voltaje The drive unit voltage setting does not apply when operating solenoids on a continuous running pump steering gear Hence the output voltage to the solenoids will be the same as the input voltage Proceed to next menu item by pressing STBD button 20221586B Note 20221586B Maintenance Rudder Feedback Calibration Make sure the RF300 is installed and aligned as pr instruction in section or eventually section for LF3000 This function enables you to compensate for any non linearity in the transmission between the rudder and the rudder feedback Rudder faala Confirm Ru
65. ensor 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 20221586B Installation RATE COMPASS 16 AP25 AP26 Figure 3 13 RC36 connection to autopilot control unit Plug the RC36 into a Robnet2 connector see or cut the connector from the cable and connect the wires in parallel with the cable shown in 3 14 RFC35 Fluxgate Compass installation Optional back up The RFC35 Fluxgate Compass is a magnetic sensor which means you have to take the same precautions at installation as for the standard RC36 see previous page e Connect the RFC35 to the autopilot computer as per B 14 RFC35 FLUXGATE AUTOPILOT COMPUTER COMPASS MAIN PCB Heading Sensor NON POLARIZED COLOR INDEPENDENT Figure 3 14 RFC35 connection 20221586B 67 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 3 15 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 AUTOPILOT COMPUTER REMOTE CONTROL POWER PCB TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 OJOO IO 22210
66. equipment 128 20221586B Technical specifications 8 3 AP27 Control Unit Dimensions See WISE RN 0 57 kg 1 25 Ibs Power consumption 3W Display Tere reb Backlit LCD matrix display Resolution 80 x 32 pixels Coloutte tek Black Illumination oe Adjustable in 10 steps Environmental Protection IP56 Safe distance to compass 0 3 m 17 Temperature Operating 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F Storage h n 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F MOBDBE be Handheld or mounted in a fixed bracket mount Cable rara enn qud 7m 23 special RobNet2 cable with air tube eommL1 104 1mm L 4 1 SIRYDD 231mm L 9 1 259 mm 10 2 66 3mmL 2 6 38 3mnL 1 5J T Figure 8 2 AP27 Control Unit dimensions 20221586B 129 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 8 4 Autopilot Computers Dimensioni naserntesrersien See Figure 8 3 and Weight 10 20 1 3 kg 2 9 Ibs 2 8 6 2 165 Supply voltage X Od EI EIS E PUE RU E 10 28V DC 20 10 40V DC Reverse voltage protection Yes not AC40 Power consumption 5 Watt electronics Motor solenoid drive ACTUS eon 6 A continuous 12 A for 5 sec AC erste do bus 10 A continuous 20 A for 5 sec ACAO eios acc Eod 20 A continuous 40
67. er Or 3 Follow Up steering by and using the pressing both ii course knob To return from Dodge mode press one of the following E Selects AUTO Selects AUTO mode and 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 26 20221586B Installation 2 13 Tacking in Auto mode The tack function is only available in sailboats when the system is set up for SAIL boat type in the installation setup Tacking in AUTO mode is different from tacking in WIND mode In AUTO mode the tack angle is fixed and can be set in the Installation Dockside menu Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works on your boat Due to a wide range of boat characteristics from cruising to racing boats the performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat Except for the fixed course change and the difference in displays the procedure is similar to that of the U Turn described on page TACK 5 POR SED Press to enter Select TACK mode STBD Boat tack makes STBD tack 2 14 Navigating with the AP26 and AP27 Note 20221586B The autopilot has the capability to use steering information from an external navigator GPS Chart Plotter to direct the boat to a specific waypo
68. er 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 43 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots fetes select DisLog 1 Select the Log source Depth Select the source for depth data Course Adjust EMERE E When using lt PORT or gt STBD buttons in AUTO mode you are changing the set course in 1 increments If you prefer the increments to be 10 each press does not apply for sailboats 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 Press the STBY button to leave the User setup AUTO Mode Settings that are added for the AUTO and WIND modes are shown below Other relevant settings are described under STANDBY mode in this chapter Seastate filter RPesPonse 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 MAN
69. et and make a new Dockside set up Switch off and on again If the alarm is repeated replace Autopilot Computer Main PCB 121 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Com failure with Faulty Autopilot Computer or poor Robnet2 cable connections from the same Low supply Mains voltage less voltage than 9 Volts High supply voltage exceeds 44 V AC10 Mains exceeds 29 V 122 l Check Robnet2 connectors and cable Replace Autopilot Computer Main PCB Verify in the System Data Menu Switch autopilot off charge batteries Check repair battery charger Verify in the System Data Menu Switch the autopilot off Check repair battery charger 20221586B Spare parts list 7 SPARE PARTS LIST 20221586B AP26 Control Unit 22087910 26 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 26 Front Ass y 22087944 26 Back Ass y 22087761 26 Board Ass y 22084750 Protection Cover 22088181 26 amp 27 software AP27 Control Unit 22088090 27 Control Unit 22086276 27 Standard
70. ete travel from full port to full stbd rudder to verify that the mechanical linkage to the RF300 is not obstructed 54 20221586B 3 7 Note 3 8 20221586B Installation AUTOPILOT COMPUTER MAIN PCB NON POLARIZED L COLOR INDEPENDENT Figure 3 3 RF300 connection Autopilot computer installation The autopilot computer is designed to operate in a location that provides ambient temperatures below 55 C 130 F The autopilot computer units ACIO AC20 and AC40 are not weatherproof and should be mounted vertically as shown in a dry place between the control unit and the drive unit BULKHEAD MOUNT Figure 3 4 Autopilot computer mounting Cable connections Use only shielded cables This includes Mains input drive units and if necessary for the extension of the RF300 Rudder Feedback cable The clutch bypass cable and the solenoid cable should be 1 5 mm AWGIA Signal cables should be 0 5 mn AWG20 twisted pairs The mains supply cable and the drive unit motor cable should have sufficient wire gauge This will minimize voltage drop and allow the drive unit to operate at full power 525 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Refer to the table below for recommended cable sizes Cable length Drive Unit Voltage 1 Breaker panel to autopilot computer 24V 2 Au
71. ex 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 20221586B Installation INFO menu flowchart Long TURN DODGE press INFO TURN TURN Toggle ponce Long DODGE INFo PFESS iro 3 5 sec time out 20221586B 49 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Alternative mode screens in STBY AUTO and NAV DEPTH 529 ft SPEED 8 1 kt time out 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 f SV revious INFO page DEPTH 329 ft SPEED 8 1 kt NFO Viewer VD idi ont INFO AT INFO Last shown INFO page You can view the INFO pages without activating the unit 50 20221586B Installation 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 3 2 20221586B General This section provides detailed information required to successfully installing the AP26 andAP27 Autopilot system The autopilot systems include several 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 boat s steering system e The boats electrical system input power e Other equipment on board
72. f 20 filter deg Automatic reset gt Increase Rudder value when inside limit f Extreme weather Increase boat speed if possible conditions too slow or steer by hand speed NAV data failure Missing or invalid Check the Nav Receiver GPS 118 NAV data setup See Service menu Chapter 4 9 20221586B Trouble shooting Shallow water Only if AP25 is part of the system Compass data missing Rudder feedback failure autopilot operates on simulated feedback Rudder response failure Rudder too slow 20221586B The depth is inside the set limit or outside the range Depth data is missing No data from selected compass Rudder feedback signal missing or erratic No response to rudder command Excessive load on steering gear Air in hydraulic system Insufficient drive unit capacity Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Carefully observe the actual depth Adjust the alarm limit if not hazardous Steer to safe depth 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 Setup2 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 all connec
73. h 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 ground due to the effects of wind tide currents GPS Global Positioning System This system is based on satellites in 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 magnetic heading The deviation will vary with the actual heading Magnetic heading heading relative to magnetic north 20221586B 20221586B Glossary 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 is dependent upon where on the earth you are located NMEA018
74. he Wind shift display This is the change of wind direction measured from the last time the autopilot mode was changed e g STANDBY to AUTO AUTO to WIND This wind shift reading is for information only and not to activate the wind shift alarm Range OFF 2 90 Default 30 20221586B Maintenance 4 5 Interface Settings Sets the format of the clock data output for radars connected to the Autopilot Computer INSTALLATION 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 Note This setting is not available in the AC10 Autopilot Computer 4 6 Display units INSTALLATION Select Display units by pressing STBD button and confirm by DizPlas units 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 Use the STBD button to select an item and the course knob to select Sea teme the unit Available units are Hind zhPeed Wind Speed Knots kt or meter second m s Sea temperature Fahrenheit F or Celsius C Depth Meter m or feet ft Exit the Display units menu by pressing STBD button to proceed to the Sea trial menu or press STBY to return to normal autopilot operation 20221586B 95 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 4 7
75. he rudder Zero point need be set 20221586B Installation Use the wheel to bring the rudder to midship position Turn the wheel from lock to lock H O to H O and count the exact number of turns Then start from one lock position and turn the half number of turns Press AUTO and then STBY The zero point is now set and the display will show Follow the operating instructions on the following pages There is no further need for zero point settings until next time you turn the autopilot on 2 4 Follow Up steering FU In the Follow Up steering mode the course knob may be used to set rudder commands The commanded rudder angle is shown on the display and the rudder will move to the commanded angle and stop Press both buttons Use course simultaneously to knob to activate Follow command Commanded rudder angle 10 to Up rudder angle Rudder angle 4 to port and moving Return to manual control in Standby by pressing the STBY button WARNING While in Follow up mode you cannot take manual control of the wheel 20221586B 19 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 5 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 10 8 Activates Activates PORT rudder STBD command rudder command Note W
76. he Robnet2 cable s to the control unit connector s See note on page 4 Figure 3 8 AP26 Bracket mounting 3 12 ROBNET2 network cables Caution 20221586B 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 15 m cable to the autopilot computer has a connector only at the control unit end Robnet2 cables with 5 pin male connector at 63 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note 64 both ends are 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 165 Examples of interconnecting Robnet2 units AUTOPILOT CONTROL CONTROL COMPUTER UNIT UNIT T joiner Figure 3 9 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 colour code of the network
77. he Robnet2 network The Robnet2 has been developed to establish a reliable digital communication and power distribution network between the units in the autopilot system In the AP26 and AP27 autopilots Simrad introduces the new SimNet data and control network SimNet provides high speed data transfer and control between Simrad products that are integrated as a total steering and navigation system onboard 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 operation and set up 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 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 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 Autopilot Computer e Rate compass e Rudder Feedback Unit with transmission link e Drive unit The basic system can be expanded with multiple fixed and hand held full function control units hand held remote and steering lever AUTOPILOT COMPUTER RF300
78. hen a NFU steering lever or remote control is operated other control units become Inactive 20 20221586B Installation 2 6 R3000X Remote Control NFU In STANDBY mode the rudder will SIMRAD move as long as the Port or Stbd Push button for button is pressed Port and Stbd eonaands In AUTO mode and Wind modes the e 2 set course or set wind angle will STBY AUTO change 1 each time the button is pressed STBY automatic Note Automatic modes are active when Myou keep the button pressed it will the lamp is lit automatically change the setting in increments of 3 per second Mode changes are as per table below Initia mode Simrad R3000X Notes When NAV mode is selected in User Setup When WIND mode is selected in User Setup 3 NAV and WINDN modes can only be entered from the Control unit because you have to accept the prompt displays 2 7 JS10 Joystick NFU The principle is similar to that of R3000X Remote Control see above The 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 and FU25 become Inactive 20221586B 21 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 8 Note 22 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 T
79. his gives a bumpless transfer at the mode change The main Auto mode display shows the mode index and the set course Alternatively the Standby mode display can show the following information by a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button Automatic steering mode Set course 340 degrees Steering parameter LO A Compass reading 340 M Rudder angle 00 The autopilot will keep the boat on the set course until a new mode is 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 an Decrease Increase Course adjust 1 Course change or 10 push CCW Decrease CW Increase On power boats it is possible in the User Setup menu to_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 Heading catch When in Auto mode this feature allows you to automatically cancel the turn you are in by an instant press on the AUTO 20221586B Installation button The autopilot will immediately counteract the turn and the boat will continue straight ahead on the heading read from the compass the very moment you pressed the AUTO button Automatic steering mode New caught heading 305 Compass reading 303 M magnetic or T true Rudder angle 00 Steering parameter
80. int location or through a route of waypoints In the NAV mode the autopilot uses the compass as heading source for course keeping The information received from the navigator alters the set course to keep the boat on the track line and direct the autopilot 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 27 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note Note 28 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 At least 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 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 steeri
81. k data interfase xo o Input for NMEA compass x 3A on later models 1 7 RF300 Rudder Feedback unit Rudder feedback unit with transmission link and 10 m 30 feet of cable Transforms the angular travel of the rudder to a digital signal read by the autopilot steering computer 1 8 Heading Sensors The AP26 and AP27 autopilots can be used with the following combinations of heading sensors RC36 Rate compass Fluxgate compass with integrated rate sensor Provides a dramatic improvement to the dynamic performance of both the autopilot and a stabilized radar display RC36 comes as standard with the autopilot RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass optional A compact heading sensor from Simrad with 15 m 45 feet of cable The direction of the earth s magnetic field is sensed by a 12 20221586B 20221586B System Description floating ring core in a fluxgate coil and transformed to a digital signal read by the autopilot steering computer RFC35 can operate as a low cost back up compass for the AP26 and AP27 autopilots NMEA compass optional A well performing compass that outputs NMEA 0183 HDT or HDG messages at 10 Hz can be connected directly to the AC20 or AC40 autopilot computer It is absolutely necessary for the autopilot that the heading rate is minimum 10 Hz Simrad RGC10 and RGC50 gyrocompasses The optional GI51 unit is needed to interface these two gyrocompass models Ask your Simrad dealer f
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83. ler arm Turn the helm wheel to set the rudder tiller arm to approximate centre position Rotate the RF300 transmitter lever until it is set to centre position Use the alignment mark to line up the transmitter lever to be opposite the cable entry into the feedback Note Carefully observe the alignment marks A rudder feedback alarm may be the result if the alignment instructions as per are neglected Attach the transmitter rod to the RF300 Set the RF300 mounting location to be in accordance with The centre of the RF300 should be in line with the centre of the rudder post Mount the RF300 to a suitable platform using the screws provided If necessary add blocking material under the RF300 to adjust the height of the transmission arm to be level with the rudder tiller arm OW FEEDBACK UNIT RF300 E RUDDER STOCK N X1 ALIGNMENT MARKS MIN 150 5 9 MAX 350 13 8 T de o Xi 2 5 Y y2 x E aN K E E W TRANSMITTER ROD TRANSMITTER LEVER X2 Figure 3 2 RF300 mounting 019356 Note Due to space limitations it may be necessary to cut the length of the transmitter rod to move the RF300 closer to the rudder post Tighten the mounting screws for both the RF300 feedback unit and the transmitter rod ball joint Observe the RF300 while someone turns the helm wheel through the compl
84. light 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 is local to the control unit you adjust At high temperatures not all levels are available due to automatic temperature compensation 20221586B 39 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots M ree 40 Nav Wind This parameter will only be available if Boat type is set to Sail in the Installation Dockside menu see Dockside settings page ss The Nav Wind parameter will configure the active mode on the NAV WIND button The following alternatives are available e NAV e WIND Auto Wind steering will be disabled when the Nav Wind parameter is set to NAV Then the normal NAV mode for power boats is activated when pressing the NAV WIND button If Nav Wind is set to WIND Auto wind steering will be enabled Pressing the NAV WIND button will then initiate the WIND mode The autopilot will automatically select between apparent and true wind steering True wind steering is used when running When the boat is running it will also be surfing on the waves This may lead to significant changes in boat speed hence changes in apparent wind angle Steering to apparent wind is therefore used only when beating or reaching Range NAV WIND Auto Default WIND Auto Nav Wind RACING parameters If Wind setup is set to RACING in the Installatio
85. link network Notes 1 Maximum total length of SimNet cable is 40 m 130 ft excluding the 30 m 99 ft of masthead cable 2 It is 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 ATIS is a NMEAO0183 SimNet converter for the 1515 Instrument system 4 AT44 is a SimNet interface that is supplied with CX44 and 54 74 20221586B Installation 3 20 Single NMEA input output NAV RECEIVER A PLOTTER coe NMEA talker TB14 TB13 1515 RUDDER 1515 COMPASS RADAR Figure 3 22 Single NMEA connection Caution If 1515 Instrument is powered from TB14 Vbat and Gnd please observe that Vbat output voltage will follow mains supply voltage 1515 Compass 12V only 3 21 Double NMEA input output GPS or CHARTPLOTTER f 22h GPS or CHARTPLOTTER CE AC20 AC40 AUTOPILOT COMPUTER POWER PCB MAIN PCB TB10 Sce Bed NMEA NMEA Input2 u Figure 3 23 Double NMEA connection 20221586B 75 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 3 22 NMEA output on Port 2 Output signal Output terminal Output sentence Continuous output of compass Autopilot Computer Power HDT True or HDG Magn heading at 10
86. ly Speed Over Ground SOG If this is not available the AWF will use 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 101 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note Note 102 Depth Offset This adjustment only applies to smart depth transducers that outputs depth NMEA2000 format NMEAO0183 sentence DPT contains offset and the depth reading is from the surface NMEA0183 sentence DBT contains no depth offset and the reading will be from the position of the transducer When the depth offset is set to zero the indicated depth is Offset 2 8m from the transducer to the 39 M 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 i 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 i 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 The scaling factors of the parameters are also set automatically as a function of the boat type selectio
87. ly pick the first available source on SimNet and lock on to that When a Class 1 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 145 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 146 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 is known as the track It is normally displayed in thousands of a nautical mile equal to 6 ft or 1 85 m 20221586B 10 INDEX 20221586B A alarm external 79 listing 118 apparent wind 32 41 144 arrival circle 30 auto setup 83 automatic tuning 102 autopilot computer installation 55 maintenance 115 specifications 130 autotrim 107 B backlight 39 boat type 88 C cable Robnet 63 specifications 55 compass calibration 98 deviation 99 installation 66 maintenance 115 offset 100 selection 43 contrast 39 control
88. making turns The figures illustrate the effects off various Counter Rudder settings New course Counter rudder setting too low overshoot response New course Counter rudder setting too high sluggish and creeping response 106 20221586B 4 9 20221586B Maintenance New course Correct setting of counter rudder ideal response Autotrim standard value is 40 sec which should work well on most boats Rudder Limit should be kept at 20 degrees unless there is a need for more rudder when performing dockside manoeuvres Recall Autotuned 1 Hut atuned 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 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 STANDBY 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 Service System data and SimNet NMEA data are test functions to analyze data processed by the autopilot To exit the menu press any mode key STBY AUTO or 107 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 108 System Data Menu SYSTEM DATA Steer comPass 556
89. n Dockside menu see page more settings are available under the Nav Wind parameter e NAV e WIND Apparent e WIND True e WIND Auto Default WIND Auto 20221586B Installation WIND Apparent is selected when you only want to steer to apparent wind Apparent wind steering is preferred when you want to achieve maximum boat speed The autopilot will try to maintain a constant apparent wind angle to get maximum thrust from a given trim of the sails WIND True is selected when you only want to steer to true wind When sailing in closed waters the apparent wind angle may change temporarily due to wind gusts It may then be preferred to sail to the true wind VMG Optimizing 20221586B or Lasline Steer off UMG UPLim The VMG to wind parameter can only be enabled or disabled when Wind setup is set to RACING It is disabled in the NORMAL sub mode When enabled the VMG optimizing will be active for 5 10 minutes after a new wind angle has been set It will only be activated when beating VMG will be displayed in the lower left corner when VMG optimizing feature is active Range Enabled Disabled Default Disabled Layline Steering Layline steering can only be enabled or disabled when Wind setup is set to RACING It is enabled in the NORMAL sub mode Layline steering is useful when navigating It will use the Cross Track Error XTE from
90. n performed in the Dockside menu Automatic tuning is an 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 turning as part of the sea trial Recommended speed during Automatic tuning varies with the type of boat but should not exceed 10 knots Automatic tuning should not be performed at planing speed For displacement boats use a speed that is approximately half the normal cruising speed i e if cruising speed is 10 knots perform the Automatic tuning at about 5 knots The parameter values calculated during Automatic tuning becomes the HI parameters The LO parameters automatically set to 66 of the HI 20221586B Note Caution 20221586B Maintenance 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 Activate the Automatic tuning
91. n the cylinder Pay attention as it may slip out of its housing and end up on the seabed The LF3000 is a waterproof feedback unit It has a 300 mm 11 8 stroke and comes with a special mounting bracket which secures the LF3000 to the cylinder of the existing outboard drive unit The 8 5 m 28 cable is terminated in the LFI3000 Mk2 Linear Feedback Interface according to The mounting hardware provided is made to interface with Teleflex HC5340 cylinders and Hynautic K7 and K10 Cylinders The hardware may not be appropriate for other systems Center the drives Loosely secure the LF3000 to the supplied mounting bracket across the center of the drive unit cylinder Either cylinder may be used if there is a dual set up You may mount the feedback in either direction i e the shaft of LF3000 may point to port or starboard Loosen the end bolt a used to secure the cylinder to the drive unit mount Insert the rod retaining assembly b and retighten 79 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots the bolt Secure the feedback rod to the retainer plate using the two washers and the cap nut provided Adjust the location of the LF3000 Linear Feedback to allow full travel of the hydraulic cylinder without causing the retainer plate to hit the end of the cylinder Check that the outboard motor can be tilted freely Tighten all nuts and the mounting bracket Turn the helm slowly by hand to the stop on either side check that the rod does not bind
92. n 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 STANDBY mode POWER On Off Multifunction LCD Course knob P Mm key 2 Figure 2 1 AP26 Front Panel AUTO mode NAV or WIND mode setup TURN DODGE INFO PORT key 20221586B 15 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 16 Multifunction LCD Course knob PORT key STARBOARD key STANDBY mode POWER On Off AUTO mode NAV or WIND 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 P The autopilot system is capable of the following primary steering modes STBY power steering AUTO NAV and WIND each mode having a dedicated push button Each of the mode push buttons is clearly identified with the primary function in large text and a secondary function listed in smaller text Each button provides you with a multiple function mode display A group of user adjustable settings are provided in th
93. ng 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 XTE 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 Egersund The prompt display shows the name or number of the next 5 ei 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 20221586B Installation N uin 2 ur M CTS 260 is 0 l set internally by the autopilot 41 8rim to steer the boat onto the track line Cross track error XTE 0 010 nm to stbd Note 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 DODG
94. nt position with J new bearing to waypoint prompt Keeps all offset estimates Wind current etc in the algorithms recommended 3 Selects mode at present position with new bearing to waypoint prompt 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 H2 20221586B 31 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 17 Wind vane steering Note 32 Prior to entering WIND mode the autopilot system should be operating in AUTO with valid input from the selected wind transducer The WIND mode is only available if the system has been set up for SAIL boat in the Installation Menu and the NAV WIND source is set to WIND under the USER SETUP menu Refer to page Lo Enter the WIND mode by pressing the NAV WIND SETUP button The set course to steer CTS and set wind angle are entered from the compass heading and the wind transducer at the moment the WIND mode is selected From that point the autopilot will change the course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may change If the cumulative shift of the wind direction exceeds a set limit from the time a new wind angle is set a WIND SHIFT alarm will sound The display will show the set wind angle Adjustments to this set
95. ntrol 50 00 1 97 1 R x N ur 18 00 0 71 Dimensions See Figure 8 8 Weight 0 4 kg 0 9 Ibs Material Epoxy coated aluminium Protection IP56 Safe distance to compass 0 15 m 0 5 ft 1 Temperature range Operation 25 to 55 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F Cable length 7 m shielded 115 27 4 54 1 Mounting bracket Supplied Figure 8 8 R3000X Dimensions 8 9 JS10 Joystick 70 Ce 751 41 L1 62 Figure 8 9 JS10 Joystick Dimensions 20221586B Dimensions e ee ere esp a tae e ees See Figure 8 9 AMETE TE ee Onn ce ar Orn eee eee 0 5 kg 1 1 Ibs Environmental Protection JOVSHUIG het ect ete enna iat IP66 Terminals ea scheitert o E RO IRE IP20 Safe distance to 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 13 to 158 F DIOIdBO 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Mounting eileen cit Oust Pan
96. o this test Bring the rudder manually to midship position before starting the test Stand CLEAR of the wheel and do not attempt to take manual control of the wheel during this test Activate the automatic rudder test by turning the course knob clockwise The autopilot will after a few seconds issue a series of PORT and STBD rudder commands and automatically verify correct rudder direction It detects minimum power to drive the Motor OK rudder and reduces the rudder _ speed if it exceeds the F 5 maximum acceptable speed 8 sec for autopilot operation ETEA The Rudder test is verified by TOES the display showing Motor UT I OK Solenoids OR or mstalled If Failed is given check for correct electrical connection The Motor Drive out displayed in percentage is the amount of maximum available power needed to achieve correct rudder speed on automatic steering Maximum speed is used in NFU mode The screen also tells whether a clutch is installed or not If the Automatic rudder test fails refer to Alarms beginning on 118 20221586B 20221586B Maintenance Test of LF3000 LFI3000 Mk2 feedback 1 Align engines to centre position zero rudder 2 Rev engines to 3 4000 rev min and observe the rudder angle indicator on the autopilot a 2 change in the reading should be accepted 3 If the rudder angle exceeds 2 connect the
97. o wp ident Bearing wp wp T Bearing wp wp M Bearing pos wp T Bearing pos wp M Distance pos wp XTE Waypoint closure velocity Steering contri Heading steering emd T M AC NMEA 1 Rx NMEA 2 Rx x x 1 Transmission interval in gt AC NMEA 2 TX 1 Information required to operate in WINDy mode 2 Recommended sentences for operating in WINDy mode 3 If the VPW sentence is not available the autopilot will calculate the VMG internally 140 20221586B Technical Specifications 2 nav pos data warning DGPS if flag Pos flag or NMEA version 3 01 N P EGRE NE Only if Magnetic variation is present HDG out if magn sensor HDT out if true sensor 141 20221586B Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots SimNet NMEA2000 messages and data overview 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 Apparent wind speed True wind angle True wind speed Depth Data Depth ref transducer Transducer Keel Offset Speed Data Speed through water 2 Distance Log Data Log distance and trip Temperature Data Water temperature Position Data Present position Lat Lon Magnetic variation SOG
98. or information 13 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 1 9 14 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 mid position feature and is equipped with 10 m 33 of cable and installation hardware FU25 Follow Up Steering Lever The FU25 Follow up steering lever features a dial with 5 rudder angle markings The rudder will move and stop at the angle selected on the dial The FU25 has a mid position indent buttons for limited mode selection and mode indicators It is designed for indoor and outdoor bulkhead or flush panel mounting Refer to the FU25 manual for more information Multiple stations Multiple control units can be added to the system See 20221586B Installation 2 OPERATION WARNING 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 In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters e In poor visibility or extreme sea conditions e When in areas where use of autopilot is prohibited by law Whe
99. ote 2 3 unit Note Note 18 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 system at any control unit by pressing the STBY button for 2 3 seconds STBY mode is the mode that is used when steering the boat at 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 le rouble shooting AP26 and AP27 with MSD50 Stern Drive The information in section 2 3 only applies if your autopilot is driving a Simrad MSD50 Stern Drive The MSD50 Stern drive unit has a relative feedback signal which needs a zero point setting after the autopilot has been turned on Refer to the MSD50 manual for further information Zero point setting If you do not need a rudder angle display when leaving the dock just steer the boat manually on a straight course and press the AUTO button The zero point is then set automatically If you prefer to use the rudder angle display when leaving the dock proceed as follows After turn on the rudder angle display will alternate between 10 degrees port and starboard to indicate that t
100. parate 12VDC power from the battery bus or the circuit breaker board to avoid interference 2 It must not be connected to the supply voltage terminals of the Autopilot Computer introduces interference 3 It will power and be powered from an IS12 instrument system 4 It 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 20221586B Installation EP335 AP16 EP AP25 1512 1512 1512 26 p PE s ASE e SIMRAD CP33 COMBI Bee Termination not required T joiner SimNet supply 12V SUPPLY Figure 3 17 SimNet network small system CP33 AP16 S12 Wind AP25 transducer 1512 1512 1512 FID 26 c nde JOS 3 Ez c SIMRAD CP33 T joiner
101. pilots Note Note 100 Compass Offset After calibration also check the compass readout against a known reference 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 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 is 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 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 but
102. rom back RC36 RFC35 CDI35 IP56 IP56 AC10 AC20 ACA0 IP44 EMC protection doctores EN60945 1993 A1 1993 Automatic Steering control Rudder Drive Proportional rate or solenoid on off 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 NMEA inp outp ports Max 6 see autopilot computer specifications NMEA input sentences APA APB BOD BWC BWR BWW DBT DPT GGA GLL MTW MWV RMA RMB RMC VHW VLW VTG XTE NMEA output sentences BWC BWW GLL HDG HDM HDT HSC RMB RMC RSA VTG XTE See chapter 8 14 for NMEAO183 details Optional output Simrad and Furuno radar display clock data NMEA2000 interface Via SimNet port and SimNet NMEA2000 adapter cable 126 20221586B Technical specifications Heading sensors Standard ease RC25 Rate Compass ODIO RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate compass NMEA Compass Not AC10 Simrad RGC50 RGC10 gyrocompasses By 151 Course Selection s sonent Rotary course dial and push button aos pc d etos i eh suk S Audible and visual optional external Alarm modes Off course system f
103. s flashing as long as the autopilot is searching When the automatic update is finished the display will read DONE Press the STBD button to leave the User setup Manual select Step through the list of sources using the PORT or STBD button Select wanted source by rotating the course knob indicates that no source is supplying the data available 42 20221586B Notes Installation 1 Simrad products will be identified by the product name provided the data is available on SimNet If data is provided via an NMEAO0183 port on the autopilot computer the display will read NMEA 1 or NMEA 2 NMEA2000 products will have a special ID 2 See note on page V4 and note 3 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 NMEA sources The source select displays are then available on all control units e Zolect Compass KATE Select the compass to be used if more than one compass is connected Navigation Select the source for navigational data 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 AP uses internal sources irrespective of the selected source 20221586B Water Speed Select the source for wat
104. screws to fasten the control unit to the A This side towards control unit 62 I dd breathing This side towards control unit panel Do not over tighten the mounting screws e Apply the front panel corners e Connect the Robnet2 cable s to the control unit connector s 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 Do not over tighten the mounting screws 20221586B 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 and 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 t
105. se 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 U TURCO PORT STED Press Select TURN DODGE STBD makes INFO to enter U turn STBP U TURN U turn 25 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2 12 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 previous set heading Dodging is activated by a quick double press on the TURN DODGE INFO button When in DODGE mode the displayed set course is the last one set prior to activating the dodge function When DODGE is displayed the autopilot is 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 On manual steering STBY mode the clutch or bypass valve in the drive unit will be disengaged 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 2 Non Follow Up steering a or using NFU by pressing steering lev
106. sensor will normally have a deviation when compared with the actual direction of the earth s magnetic field This is caused by interference from the boat s local 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 65 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 is stronger than the earth s magnetic field the local field is reading more than 100 the compass calibration will fail If the local field is reading more than 3096 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 NS field in of 010 earth s magnetic field bs Direction of local field with respect to lubber line It can also be on the O19 reciprocal Resiprocal In certain areas and at high latitudes the local magnetic interference becomes more significant and heading errors exceeding 3 may have to be accepted 99 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Auto
107. t the rudder from hunting A wide deadband will cause inaccurate steering It is recommended to check rudder stability and accuracy in FU mode when the boat is moving to get pressure on the rudder Range AUTO 0 1 to 4 0 in 0 1 increments Default AUTO Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the STBD button Wind setup Wind setup is only available if Boat type is set to Sail in the Installation Dockside menu Wind setup has two levels NORMAL and RACING The RACING level will give access to more wind setup items to achieve optimal performance when sailing Additional setup items also become available in the User setup and the Quick setup menus Range NORMAL and RACING Default NORMAL 20221586B 20221586B Maintenance Minimum wind angle NORMAL The Minimum wind angle is the minimum apparent wind angle that will keep the sails well shaped and give an acceptable thrust This parameter will vary from boat to boat The Minimum wind angle applies in the tack prevent function It also applies when the autopilot is navigating in Wind mode Range 15 90 Default 30 Minimum wind angle RACING If Wind setup is set to RACING you can set different minimum wind angles for port and starboard The difference between port and starboard wind angles will be taken into account when calculating the Estimated Time to Turn ETT and Distance To Turn DTT
108. 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 if any offset correction is required With the cable gland pointing forward a 180 correction is 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 Vote 1 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 i 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 other large metal objects and particularly the drive unit 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 s
109. 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 Turn the course knob to select the language you wish to use Continue to next item in the menu by pressing the STBD button or leave the menu by pressing the STBY button Dockside settings The following menu items are accessible and can be set up in the Dockside Menu e Boat type e Drive Unit voltage e Rudder Feedback calibration e Rudder test e Drive engage e Rudder deadband When Sail is selected as Boat type the following menu items are also accessible in the Dockside Menu e Wind setup e Min wind angle If Wind setup is set to RACING the following items are added to the menu e Separate port stbd wind angle limits e Tack angle e Tack time e Wind shift limit 87 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Note Note 88 Select STANDBY mode and enter the Installation Menu as previously described Select Dockside by pressing STBD button and confirm by rotating the course knob clockwise Boat type Actual boat type is selected by turning the rotary course knob Drive unit The options are Planing wWoltLade Displacement and Sail Type of boat selected will affect the steering parameters and the functions available in the autopilot syst
110. the navigator to keep the boat on the track line If the XTE from the navigator exceeds 0 15 nm the autopilot will calculate its own layline towards the waypoint and follow that Layline steering is not active when turning tacking or gybing XTE will be displayed in the lower left corner when layline steering is active Range Enabled Disabled Default Enabled 41 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Instrument Select Select the contents of the instrument page s to be available under the DODGE TURN INFO button page He Step through the list of instrument pages by using the PORT or STBD button Select the wanted information by rotating the course knob to fil the squares Source Select Inztrument select Source Huto Upe Hutoa 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 i
111. tions Check the alignment as per the installation instructions Replace rudder feedback unit Check all connections Check Rudder FB transmission link Check drive unit motor brushes 4 Replace the Autopilot Computer Power PCB Look for mechanical obstructions at the rudder tiller quadrant Check the back drive force 2 Bleed the hydraulic system Replace with bigger pump unit 119 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Rudder test failed Following conditions Refer to recommended actions for may exist the specific probable faults a Rudder feedback failure b Autopilot Computer current overload c Bypass clutch overload Rudder moves in only a Check the connections one direction b Replace the Autopilot Computer a Poor connection to Power PCB one of the solenoids continuously running pump b Faulty Power PCB in autopilot computer Rudder test not a Check connections completed within 2 b Replace the Main PCB nd c Check the Power PCB for traces a Poor connections of burned transistors Change to the drive unit Power PCB b Faulty Main PCB in the Autopilot Computer c Faulty Power PCB in the Autopilot Computer Rudder moves at full Replace Autopilot Computer Power speed to one side PCB a Faulty Power PCB in Autopilot Computer 120 20221586B Trouble shooting Display readout Probable fault
112. to reduce the deviation First make sure that the course keeping is acceptable i e the difference between the Course To Steer CTS and the actual heading is at a minimum 45 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots If the actual wind angle is S ing around the set wind angle or the rudder activity is too high the Wind response should be reduced Range 1 7 Default 3 See also other relevant settings for WIND mode operation under STANDBY mode in this chapter 2 23 INFO menu 46 A number of instrument pages are available under each mode screen if the required NMEA 0183 sentences are provided see paragraph or the information is available on SimNet page 110 The INFO menu is accessed by a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button The mode screens for Standby Auto and Nav mode have an alternative screen Standby mode The main screen shows current heading with large figures A long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button gives you an alternative screen where the heading is shown together with heading source and rudder angle You have to select this screen from the pages in the INFO menu Auto mode As for Standby mode you can change the Auto mode main screen to show the set course steering parameter heading rudder angle by a long press on the TURN DODGE INFO button As for the STBY mode you have to select this screen from the INFO menu 20221586B 20221586B 240 snm l N EPH
113. ton 20221586B Note 20221586B Maintenance 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 SAGE META angle is made by the Advanced Wind Filter AWF in the Autopilot Computer The inputs to the AWF are heading boat speed apparent wind angle and wind speed Verify that these inputs are available in User Setup Source Select Heading sensors speed sensors and wind sensors have variable performance The measured wind angle can be very erratic when the boat is rolling heavily In such conditions the AWF gives a better result when the calculations are based more on heading and boat speed inputs to achieve the correct apparent wind angle Increasing the Wind damping will make the AWF depend more on heading and boat speed to calculate the correct apparent wind angle Decreasing the Wind damping will make the AWF depend more on the raw apparent wind angle data The boat speed input to the AWF is primari
114. topilot computer to Drive Unit motor 2 2 AWG AWG Length refers to each of the two cables mm mm s 6 1 4 Uuptl mG2n 6 6 3 9 Grounding and RFI The autopilot system has excellent RFI protection and all units use the autopilot computer as a common ground shield connection The autopilot computer should therefore have a proper ground connection to the hull bonding system RobNet2 cables and other signal cables compass feedback NMEA should not be run in parallel with other cables carrying RF or high current such as VHF and SSB transmitters battery chargers generators winches and thrusters Remove the bottom cover to get access to the plug in terminals Strip about 1 cm 0 4 of the cable s insulation and pull the screen backwards to cover the insulation Position the straps as shown and tighten well to make sure the screen has good contact 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 56 20221586B Installation Note The Mains input is not polarity protected on Ground terminal Power Board Monitor diodes RX TX n E e e o Drive Yel G Blu Ext Radar ere Uh T a amp Engage REMOTE alarm
115. topilots 4 20221586B Instruction manual 20221586B 5 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 6 20221586B Instruction manual 20221586B 7 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Trouble shooting SALES AND SERVICE WORLDWIDE TERMS OF WARRANTY WARRANTY CARD 8 20221586B System Description 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 2 20221586B General Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad autopilot system and thank you for selecting what we feel is the most advanced autopilot system available on the market today Today Simrad manufactures a complete range of autopilots for all types of vessels from recreational boats to merchant marine vessels Our factory for these products Simrad Egersund AS is located in Egersund on the southwest coast of Norway 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 The Simrad AP26 and AP27 autopilots represents yet another step forward in autopilot technology with the intent of providing leisure boats between 30 and 80 foot with a host of new features The 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 t
116. unit front panel 16 installation 62 maintenance 115 specifications 127 129 counter rudder 45 102 setting 106 course adjust 44 Course knob icon 39 course to steer 28 cross track error 28 Index D depth offset 102 depth source 43 display units 95 dockside settings 87 Dodging 26 drive engage 91 Drive out 90 drive unit hydraulic pumps 58 installation 58 linear drive 58 maintenance 115 reversible pump 60 solenoid valve 61 stern drive 18 voltage 88 F fluxgate compass specifications 133 follow up steering 19 G grounding 56 H heading catch 23 I illumination See backlight Init NAV 104 instance number 111 instrument installation 77 menu 46 screen 46 selection 48 instrument select 42 interface setting 95 147 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 148 interfacing 69 IP protection code 139 L language 87 layline 37 41 linear feedback installation 79 lock function 38 log source 43 loopback 110 M master reset 112 minimum rudder 97 minimum wind angle 93 modes of operation standby 17 mounting bracket 63 panel 62 multiple station 38 N Nav source 43 navigating 27 NFU Steering lever 14 NMEA compass 76 NMEA data 108 NMEA input output 75 NMEA messages 140 NMEA port test 110 non follow up steering 20 P parameter view 104 parameters 104 position source 43 product ID 110 R racing 40 92 radar conn
117. up in any direction Make a drip nose c on the cable to the unit and clamp the cable to allow full engine movement to port and starboard MOUNTING BRACKET CLAMPS 2 AN PEAT WASHERS OI 2 LF3000 FLAT WASHERS 2 LINEAR FEEDBACK RETAINER PLAT END VIEW CYLINDER T LOCK NUT LF3000 Figure 3 29 LF3000 mounting 80 20221586B Installation Electrical connection LFI3000 Mk2 AUTOPILOT COMPUTER LINEAR FEEDBACK MAIN PCB INTERFACE TB1 Figure 3 30 LF3000 LFI3000 Mk2 connections 20221586B 81 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots This page is intentionally left blank 82 20221586B Maintenance 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 This is the start up screen that is presented the first time you turn on your autopilot by pressing the STBY PWR button Interface not set uF Turn on connected Products Notes I You can postpone the automatic
118. y 3 degrees after calibration Cable supplied 15 m TP shielded cable Temperature range Operation 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F 30 to 80 22 to 176 F Environmental Protection IP56 Mounting ccs eee eed Deck or bulkhead s Black ABS 8 7 RF300 Rudder Feedback Dimensions ect bre See Figure 8 6 and 0 5 kg 1 1 Ibs Material soccer e Arnite T06 200 PBT Environmental Protection IP56 Temperature range Operation 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F MOUNTING asco ttt Horizontal vertical or upside down Cable supplied 10 m 33 ft twisted pair shielded cable Rudder 90 degrees Output signal oss Drei Polarity independent two wire frequency signal Frequency resolution Centre 3400 Hz 20 Hz degree of change DAMON 3 degrees up to 45 degrees of rudder 20221586B 133 Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Transmission link Stainless 350mm 13 8 with 2 ball joints Ball joint stud for rudder arm requires 4 2mm diameter hole and 5mm tap 325 0 12 8 Figure 8 7 Transmission link Dimensions 134 20221586B Technical specifications 8 8 R3000X Remote Co

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