Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 - Manual (Page 74)

Simrad AP50 Autopilot
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4. Set the language (see page 120)
5. Select the dockside settings and perform tests (see page 119)
a) Master operation
b) Boat type selection
c) Boat length selection
d) Drive unit voltage selection.
e) Rudder calibration
f) Automatic rudder test
g) Rudder limit
h) Rudder deadband
i) Thruster type (optional)
6. Interface set-up for Junction Unit, GI50, NI300X and
CI300X (if installed; see page 126)
7. Select the settings in the User Set-up Menu page 38, for
Speed source, Compass source, and Nav. source.
8. Perform the autopilot pre-tests at the dock (refer to Operation
Instructions, page 19)
a) Test all units (if applicable) - lock/unlock - active/inactive
b) Test the Non-Follow-up mode
c) Test the Follow-up mode
d) Test the AUTO mode
e) Test the AUTO-WORK mode
f) Test the NAV mode and input the interfaces (if
connected), including optional heading sensors
g) Test NAV-WORK mode
h) Test the interface outputs to the external equipment (if
connected)
9. Select the Sea trial settings (see page 132)
a) Compass calibration
b) Compass offset adjustment
c) Thruster adjustment (if connected)
d) Speed source
e) Set cruising speed
f) Set rudder zero
g) Set rate of turn (important)
h) Manual tuning
i) Automatic tuning
j) Speed response
10.Testing the autopilot operation at sea (refer to Final Test on
page 143)
11.Provide the user with training (see page 144)