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OPERATOR MANUAL
AP28
AUTOPILOT
20222527 / A Sw.1.1
English
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Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced or otherwise copied without prior written
permission of Navico Holding AS.
© 2007 by Navico Egersund AS
About this manual
Rev. A 28.11.07 First issue
This manual is intended as a reference guide for
operating and maintaining the Simrad AP28 autopilot.
An autopilot is a complex control system so please take
time to read this manual to get a thorough understanding
of the operation, the system components and their
relationship to a complete AP28 autopilot system.
In this manual, names of menu commands, dialog box
text and keys are written in boldface (e.g. Main menu,
Setup command, Left key).
Important text that requires special attention from the
reader is emphasized as follows:
Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that a
risk of damage to the equipment or hazard exists if
care is not exercised.
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Content
1 System description ..................................... 7
1.1 General ..................................................7
1.2 System components.................................8
1.3 AP28 Control Unit.....................................8
1.4 Autopilot Computer ..................................9
1.5 Rudder Feedback unit...............................9
1.6 Heading Sensors....................................10
1.7 Optional equipment................................10
1.8 Software record.....................................10
2 Operation.................................................. 11
2.1 Overview ..............................................11
2.2 ON/OFF ................................................14
2.3 Backlighting ..........................................15
2.4 Standby mode.......................................16
2.5 Automatic steering.................................17
2.6 NoDrift mode.........................................36
2.7 Navigating with the AP28 ........................37
2.8 Wind vane steering (sailboats).................41
2.9 Wind steering and navigation (sailboats) ...45
2.10 Data pages..........................................48
2.11 Multiple station system .........................49
3 Main menu................................................ 51
3.1 Data pages setup...................................52
3.2 Setup Menu...........................................54
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3.3 Remote lock..........................................66
4 Setup at installation.................................. 69
4.1 First time turn on...................................69
4.2 Installation Menu ...................................70
4.3 Service Information.............................. 102
5 Alarm system.......................................... 105
5.1 Alarm indication................................... 105
5.2 Acknowledging an alarm ....................... 106
5.3 Viewing active alarms........................... 106
5.4 Alarm codes ........................................ 106
6 Trouble shooting..................................... 109
6.1 SimNet status...................................... 109
6.2 System data........................................ 109
6.3 Resets................................................ 110
6.4 Alarms ............................................... 111
7 Maintenance ........................................... 115
7.1 General .............................................. 115
7.2 Control unit......................................... 115
7.3 Autopilot Computer .............................. 115
7.4 Rudder Feedback ................................. 115
7.5 Compass............................................. 116
7.6 Drive unit ........................................... 116
7.7 Exchange of software program............... 116
8 Optional equipment ................................ 117
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8.1 R3000X Remote Control (NFU)............... 117
8.2 S35 Steering Lever (NFU)...................... 118
8.3 JS10 Joystick (NFU).............................. 118
8.4 AP28 with MSD50 Stern Drive unit.......... 118
9 Glossary.................................................. 121
10 Index.................................................... 125
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System description | 7
1System description
1.1 General
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad
AP28 autopilot system and thank you for selecting what
we feel is the most advanced autopilot system available
on the market today.
The Simrad AP28 autopilot represents yet another step
forward in autopilot technology providing leisure boats
between 30 and 50 feet with a host of features.
The autopilot system can be expanded and enhanced
with a selection of options and accessories.
The brain in the AP28 autopilot system is the single
"intelligent" autopilot computer that communicates on
the proprietary SimNet data and control network to
establish a reliable digital communication and power
distribution between the units in the autopilot system as
well as other Simrad products.
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1.2 System components
12/24V Motor supply
Drive unit
Multijoiner
Compass
5,5 m
5 m RF25 Rudder Feedback
12V SimNet supply
(SimNet cable without terminator)
Autopilot
Computer
Non SimNet
SimNet
Termination
plug
AP28
Control Unit
PWR
NAV WI NDTURN
STBY
DRIFT
NO- AUTO
MENU
Figure 1-1 AP28 Basic system layout
1.3 AP28 Control Unit
PWR
NAV WINDTURN
STBY
DRIFT
NO- AUTO
MENU
A compact autopilot control for panel,
bulkhead or bracket mounting. A multifunction
LCD display with two-color backlighting
presents readout of autopilot and navigation
data, tactile keys, dedicated mode keys and
rotary course knob provide simple and precise
operation. It has two SimNet connectors for
system interconnection and control, expansion
and data sharing with other Simrad products.
A NMEA2000 Adapter Cable is available for
interface through a SimNet port.
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Multiple control units can be added to the system by
daisy-chaining or drop cable to the SimNet network.
1.4 Autopilot Computer
The autopilot computer is the main unit in the AP28
autopilot system. It contains the steering computer and
drive electronics for the drive unit motor and clutch and
provides interface to other system components. Two
models, AC12 and AC42 are available.
1.5 Rudder Feedback unit
RF25 Rudder Feedback Unit
The RF25 is designed for connection to the SimNet
network. It comes with transmission link and 5 m (16
feet) of SimNet cable with connector.
The RF25 provides rudder angle output to a separate
rudder angle indicator also when the autopilot is
switched off.
RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit (optional)
The RF300 is designed for connection to the autopilot
computer. It comes with transmission link and 10 m (33
feet) of cable. RF300 has a different signal format and
does not offer the same accuracy as RF25.
With an RF300 as rudder feedback there is no output to
separate rudder angle indicators when the autopilot is
off.
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1.6 Heading Sensors
RC42 Rate Compass
RC42 is a fluxgate compass with an integrated rate of
turn sensor. It provides a significant improvement to the
dynamic performance of both the autopilot and a
stabilized radar display. A 5 m (16 feet) SimNet cable
with connector is attached.
FC40 Fluxgate Compass (optional)
This is a compact magnetic heading sensor using a
floating ringcore in a fluxgate coil. A 5 m (16 feet)
SimNet cable with connector is attached. The dynamic
performance is second to the RC42.
1.7 Optional equipment
See page 115.
1.8 Software record
When the system is switched on, a status display shows
the software version for the control unit. See page 14.
Software version
Description
SW 1.1.00. First issue
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