Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 - Manual (Page 134)

Simrad AP50 Autopilot
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Set-up item Equipment connected Connected to terminal Assignment
INSTR Instrument system
Instrument system
Voyage Data Recorder J50, Main PCB
1 Hz*
5 Hz
VDR
RADAR Radar
Radar
Future option J50, Power PCB, TB9
Simrad*
Furuno
Special **
* Default setting
** For future use.
Table 5-3 Interface Set-up - Output Signal Port 1
Sea Trial
Caution ! The Sea Trial must always be performed in open waters at a
safe distance from other traffic.
A sea-trial can only be performed if the Dockside Settings are
completed and confirmed. It is also important that the Interface
Set-up be performed prior to adjusting sea trial settings.
The following sea trial settings must be set:
• Compass calibration (to automatically compensate for
onboard magnetic deviation)
• Compass Offset (to offset the final compass heading readout)
• Max/Minimum thrust, thrust direction and levels (only if
thruster is selected)
• Set cruising speed (in the AP50)
• Set rudder zero (to indicate the precise midships position of
the rudder)
• Set rate of turn at cruising speed (to select your preferred turn
rate). It is essential that this setting is carried out.
If the boat steers satisfactorily, there is no need to perform the
Manual or Automatic tuning.
The following sea trial settings may be used as optional settings:
• Manual tuning (Steering parameters: Rudder, Counter
Rudder)
• Automatic tuning (an optional method of determining the
steering parameters)
• Speed response (to tell how the rudder gain shall be adjusted
automatically by vessel speed)