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MANUAL
Simrad
AP26 and AP27
Autopilots
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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 relationshi
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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Document revisions Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by A 18.03.04 NG ThH ThH B 27.04.04 Document history Rev. A First edition. Rev. B FU50 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. 2 20221586B
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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 AP26 Control Unit ....................
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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 2.7 JS10 Joystick (NFU) ...........................................................................21 2.8 Automatic Steering .............................................................................22 Heading catch......................................................................................22 2.9 Automatic control of steering parameters...........................................23 Power boat........................................................
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Instruction manual INFO menu flowchart .........................................................................49 Alternative mode screens in STBY, AUTO and NAV.......................50 INFO menu and Main screen, active unit ...........................................50 INFO menu and Main Screen, inactive unit .......................................50 3 Installation..................................................................................................51 3.1 General ............
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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots SimNet network cables .......................................................................70 SimNet power and termination ...........................................................70 3.20 Single NMEA input/output.................................................................75 3.21 Double NMEA input/output ...............................................................75 3.22 NMEA output on Port 2.........................................................
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Instruction manual Set Rudder zero...................................................................................97 Minimum rudder .................................................................................97 Compass calibration............................................................................98 Compass Offset .................................................................................100 Wind Offset...................................................................
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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 6 Trouble shooting ......................................................................................118 6.1 Alarms...............................................................................................118 7 Spare Parts List........................................................................................123 8 Technical Specifications ..........................................................................126 8.1 AP26 and AP27 Autopilot Sy
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System Description 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.1 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 i
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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): • AP26 Control Unit or AP27 Control Unit with accessories • Autopilot Computer • Rate compass • Rudder Feedback Unit with transmission link • Dr
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System Description AUTOPILOT COMPUTER AP27 CONTROL UNIT RATE COMPASS REVERSIBLE RF300 PUMP RUDDER FEDDBACK Figure 1-2 AP27 Basic System 1.4 AP26 Control Unit A compact autopilot control for panel, bulkhead or bracket mounting. It has a multifunction LCD display for readout of autopilot data, mode keys and a rotary course 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 NMEA
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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots Autopilot computer comparison chart: AC10 AC20 (AC40) Supply voltage 10-28 V 10-40 V Motor current (continuous/peak) 6/10 A 10/20A (20/40A) Clutch/bypass current 1,5 A* 1,5 A* Number of control units 2 7 NMEA 0183 ports (input/output) 1 2 Solenoid output x x Input for NFU control x x External alarm x Radar clock/data interface x Input for NMEA compass x * 3A on later models. 1.7 RF300 Rudder Feedback unit Rudder feedback unit with transmission
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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 RGC
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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 1.9 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 r
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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: • 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 sy
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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots STBY AUTO PWR NAV WIND DODGE SETUP 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 . The autopilot system is capable of the following primary steering modes: STBY (power steering), AUTO, NAV and WIND, each
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Installation 2.2 ON/OFF - Standby mode Note ! At first time turn on see paragraph 4.1. A single press on the STBY button switches the system ON and the following status displays are shown: Simrad Autopilot model AP26 SW 1.0.00 Software version Software release HW rev. 00 Hardware revision Sn xxxxxx SimNet no. Simrad Autopilot computer model AC20 SW 1.0.00 Software version Software release P00 M00 S000 Power board revision Main board revision Self check SW and HW revisions s
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Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 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 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