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MANUAL
SIMRAD AP25
Autopilot
20221495F Sw.1.3 English
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Instruction manual Instruction Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and correctly installing the AP25 autopilot. Great care has been paid to simplify operation and set-up of the Simrad AP25, 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 co
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Simrad AP25 Autopilot Document history Rev. A First edition. Rev. B Minor corrections in text. Table with SimNet/NMEA2000 messages included. Rev. C FU50 substituted by FU25. Part no. for AC40 Power PCB ass’y, page 136 corrected. Added notes in chapter 3.19. Minor corrections in text and display pictures. Rev. D Figures 3-6, 3-9, 3-19 and drawing/screen picture on page 39 and 50 corrected. Minor corrections in text. Updated according to autopilot SW 1.2.00 Rev. E Virtual feedback imple
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Instruction manual Contents 1 System description ....................................................................................... 9 1.1 General .................................................................................................. 9 1.2 How to use this manual.........................................................................9 1.3 System components.............................................................................10 1.4 AP25 Control Unit ..................
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Simrad AP25 Autopilot Heading capture ..................................................................................21 2.9 Automatic control of steering parameters...........................................22 Power boat...........................................................................................22 Sailboat................................................................................................23 2.10 Manual Selection of HI/LO Parameters..............................
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Instruction manual AUTO Mode .......................................................................................56 NAV Mode..........................................................................................58 WIND Mode .......................................................................................58 2.25 Quick Setup.........................................................................................59 VMG optimizing (RACING)............................................
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Simrad AP25 Autopilot 3.16 JS10 Joystick.......................................................................................82 3.17 S35 NFU Lever installation ................................................................82 3.18 Interfacing ...........................................................................................83 3.19 SimNet.................................................................................................83 SimNet network cables ......................
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Instruction manual 4.6 Display units .....................................................................................113 4.7 Sea Trial ............................................................................................114 Set Rudder zero.................................................................................115 Minimum rudder ...............................................................................115 Compass calibration..........................................
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Simrad AP25 Autopilot Autopilot Control Unit......................................................................137 6 Trouble shooting ......................................................................................139 6.1 Alarms...............................................................................................139 7 Spare Parts List........................................................................................144 8 Technical Specifications ......................
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System description 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.1 General Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad AP25 autopilot system and thank you for selecting what we feel is the most advanced autopilot system available on the market today. Simrad manufactures a complete range of autopilots for all types of vessels, from recreational boats to merchant marine vessels. The company's involvement in autopilots began in 1953 with equipment for the North Sea fishing fleet under the brand name Robe
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Simrad AP25 Autopilot 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 AP25 system consists of the following units (refer to Figure 1-1): • AP25 Control Unit with accessories • Autopilot Computer • Rate compass • Rudder Feedback Unit with transmission link • Drive unit The basic system can be ex
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System description 1.4 AP25 Control Unit A compact autopilot control for panel, bulkhead or bracket mounting. Large LCD 5” 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 Adaptor Cable is available for 146). interface through a SimNet port (page 1.5 Autopilot Computer The autopilot computer is th
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Simrad AP25 Autopilot 1.7 Heading Sensors The AP25 autopilot 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 ma
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System description 1.8 Optional equipment A series of optional equipment are available for the basic AP25 system. 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 f
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Simrad AP25 Autopilot Multiple stations Multiple control units can be added to the system. See comparison chart on page 11. 1.9 Software record When the system is switched on, a status display shows the software versions for the control unit and the autopilot computer. See page 16. Software version Description SW 1.1.00 First issue SW 1.2.00 NoDrift mode implemented. Easy access to NAV source selection. Selectable NAV change limit implemented. Steering parameters can be changed in
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Operation 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: • In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters • In poor visibility or extreme sea conditions • When in areas where use of autopilot is prohibited by law When using an autopilot: • Do not leave the helm unattended • Do not place any magnetic material or equipment near heading sensor used in the autopilot syste
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Simrad AP25 Autopilot The control unit 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 . The AP25 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 identif
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Operation 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. A long press (2-3 sec.) on the STBY button switches the system OFF and during this time, the alarm will sound. Note ! In an emergency, it is possible, on a multistation system, to turn OFF the system at any control unit by p
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Simrad AP25 Autopilot 2.3 AP25 with MSD50 Stern Drive unit Note ! 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 Note ! If you do not need a rudder angle display when leaving the dock, just steer the boat manually on a straight course a
