Simrad AP50 manuale d’uso

INSTRUCTION MANUA L Simrad AP50 Autopilot[...]

Note! Simrad AS makes every effort to ensure that the in formation contained within this document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being improved and updated, so we cannot assume liability for any errors which may occur. Warning! The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed[...]

General Information 20221032B 1 Instruction Manual This manual is intended as a re ference guide fo r the correct installation and operation of the Simrad AP50 autopilot. Great care has been taken to simplify the set-up and operation of the AP50; however, an autopilot is a complex electronic system. It is affected by sea conditions, speed of the ve[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 2 20221032B Document revisions Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by A 03.06.02 NG GK GHR B 18.06.03 Document history Rev. A Original Issue Rev. B Updated according to software revision V1R2. Minor corrections in text. RF14XU added.[...]

General Information 20221032B 3 Contents 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................. 11 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 11 1.2 How to Use This Manual ............................................................[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 4 20221032B F1/2 (NFU) Push Button Remote Control .................................................... 25 R3000X Remote Control (NFU) .................................................................. 26 S35 NFU Steering Lever .............................................................................. 26 2.6 Automatic Steer[...]

General Information 20221032B 5 3.7 CD100A Course Detector ............................................................................. 55 3.8 CD109 Course Detector................................................................................ 55 3.9 RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator ............................................................... 5[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 6 20221032B 4.10 Drive Unit Installation .................................................................................. 89 Connecting a Reversible Pump..................................................................... 91 Connecting a Hydrauli c Linear Drive........................................................... 92 S[...]

General Information 20221032B 7 Master Operation ................................................................................... 121 Boat Type ............................................................................................... 121 Boat Length ...........................................................................................[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 8 20221032B W Autotrim ............................................................................................ 148 Autotrim ................................................................................................. 148 Course Adjust....................................................................................[...]

General Information 20221032B 9 7.1 Control unit ................................................................................................. 161 7.2 Junction Unit ............................................................................................... 161 7.3 Rudder Feedback .............................................................[...]

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General Information 20221032B 11 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad AP50 autopilot system and thank you for selecting what we feel is one of the most advanced autopilo t systems available on the m arket today. Today, Simrad manufactures a comp lete range o f autopilots for all types of vessels,[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 12 20221032B While the AP50 may be ins talle d on vessels not needing to comply with the Marine Equipm ent Directive, those requiring compliance must have one AP50 Control Unit set-up as a “master unit” in order f or the in sta llation to be approved. Simrad has no responsibility for the in correct installation or use of t[...]

General Information 20221032B 13 At the end of this manual, you wi ll find an index and a glossary, which will help you when studying the manual. Other documentation provided with your system includes a warranty card. Note ! The Warranty Card must be completed by the authorized dealer that performed the installation and mailed-in to activate the wa[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 14 20221032B 1.4 AP50 Control Unit This compact autopilot contro l fo r panel, bulkh ead- or bracket- mounting has a rotary course knob and a la rge LCD for readout of autopilot data. It also has two RobNet connectors for system interconnection and expansion. 1.5 Junction Units The junction unit in the AP50 au topilot system c[...]

General Information 20221032B 15 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit This rudder feedback unit with T45 transmission link and 2 m (6 feet) of cable transforms the a ngular travel of the rudder to a digital signal read by the autopilot steering computer. It is to be used on medium to large size vessels. RF14XU Rudder Feedback U nit This unit can replace the [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 16 20221032B The sensor unit contains two GPS sensors and an inertial element. This unit is to be mounted on the vessel m ast. The interface unit contains the m ain CPU and serial interface with high-speed communication. The disp lay unit contains a LCD for navigation information and bu ttons for user control and command. The [...]

General Information 20221032B 17 S100 NFU Steering Lever The S100 Non-follow-up steering lever is desi gned for indoor console mounting and it has a spring-loaded ret urn-to- mid-position feature. S35 NFU Steering Lever The S35 is designed for indoor and outdoor bulkhead-mounting and is made of shock resistant polyxymethylene. The lever has a sprin[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 18 20221032B AD50 Analog Drive The AD50 Analog Drive is designe d to provide a control signal for operating an analog rudder in an AP50 system by either analog or proportional ±10V control, or Danfoss PVEM valve. The analog rudder output signal is calculated in the AD50 based on operational mode and heading information receiv[...]

Operation 20221032B 19 2 OPERATION OF THE AUTOPILOT Caution ! An autopilot is a very useful navigational aid, but it 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 i[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 20 20221032B Buttons Action Function Single short press: Selects AUT O mode and sets the heading reference. AUTO Second short press Sets new heading reference. Short press: Selects NAV mode prompt screen from AUTO mode. Verifies new course to steer when alert screen is shown (can also use the course knob, see below). Quick dou[...]

Operation 20221032B 21 Buttons Action Function Press simultaneously Activates Follow-up steering mode. Rotate in Follow-up steering mode: Sets commanded rudder angle. Rotate in AUTO mode: Counter clock-wise = Port course change Clock-wise = Starboa rd course change Rotate in NAV mode: Verifies new course to st eer when alert screen is shown. Course[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 22 20221032B The control unit shown in Figure 2-1 on page 19 can operate as a stand-alone unit in an autopilot system or it can be combined in a multistation sy stem. In a m ultistation system, command can easily be transferred from one un it to another and units not in control will display "Inactive". The autopilot [...]

Operation 20221032B 23 P05 M00 S000 SW V1R2 J50 Simrad Junction unit model Software V(ersion) and R(elease) Power board revision, Main board revision and Self check (SW and HW revisions shown are examples only) After approximately 5 seconds, th e system is operative and the unit that was turned on will show the STANDBY mode display. Other units in [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 24 20221032B 2.3 AP50 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 furt her [...]

Operation 20221032B 25 2.4 Follow-Up (FU) Steering When both the (PORT) and (STBD) buttons are pressed simultaneously, the AP50 will enter Follow-Up steering mode and the course knob may be used to set rudder commands. One revolution of the knob equals a 45 ° rudder change. The rudder will move to the selected angle and st op. 02 03 PS RUDDER 340.[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 26 20221032B R3000X Remote Control (NFU) STBY-AU TO Sim rad R3 000X STBY/AUT O mode button. AUTO or NA V mo de is when lamp is lit Pus h bu tton s f or Po rt a nd Stbd NFU commands SIMRAD In STANDBY mode, the rudder will move as long as the Port or Stbd button is pressed. In AUTO mode the set course will change 1° each time t[...]

Operation 20221032B 27 NAV-WORK STBY A UTO-WORK NAV ST BY AUTO Note ! NAV-WORK mode can only be en tered from a control unit or AP51 Remote Control Unit. 2.6 Automatic Steering AUTO Mode AUTO AUTO mode is used to make the AP50 steer the vessel automatically on a set heading. AUT O mode is always available from any mode or function within the AP50 b[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 28 20221032B STBY Press the STBY button to regain manual steering AUTO-WORK Mode The AUTO-WORK mode is an au tomatic steering mode to be used under operational conditions different from those normally found when a vessel is in transit on a pre-set course. Examples are trawling, towing, trolling on one engine, slow speed etc. W[...]

Operation 20221032B 29 2.7 Thruster Steering If the vessel is equipped with a thruster, it can be connected to the AP50 system and the vessel can then be contro lled by rudder, thruster, or both rudder and thruster. After connecting a thru ster to the autopilot system (see the TI50 manual) the thruster type must be selected under th e Installation [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 30 20221032B Caution ! When operating an On/Off thruster it is important to note that most electrical thrusters have a bu ilt in thermal cut-off switch that will shut off the electromoto r if it is ove rheating and re- engage it when it has cooled down. The water temperature also affects the running time. The On/O ff thruster [...]

Operation 20221032B 31 270° OK? Press NAV 340. 7 Gyro1 70° 01 RUDDER WP: SIM RAD BWW : Chg : The upper half of the prompt disp lay shows the nam e of the next waypoint (WP), the bearing to the waypoint (BWW), and the required course change (Chg) w ith the direction in which the vessel will turn. The lower left portion shows the compass heading an[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 32 20221032B Origin WP2 The new heading is accepted auto mat ica lly aft er th e NAV/SET UP button is pressed Waypo int arriva l zone (de t erm in ed b y th e nav iga t or) WP1 B W W B PW Regain manual steering at any time by pressing the STBY (STBY) button. Note ! If the AP50 is connected to a nav igation receiver that does n[...]

Operation 20221032B 33 Caution ! I f a n E C S i s s e l e c t e d a s a navigator, the course change verification is waved. This is done so the AP50 is capable of following a route in which the radius of the course change is pre-set in the chart system. User s navigating in this mode must use extra caution. Selecting a Different Navigator If you h[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 34 20221032B • Navigation source: GPS1. The boat is located on the starboard side of the track • Cross track error (XTE): 0.023 nautical mile • Compass heading from Gyro1: 340.7° • Next waypoint (Next WP): Simrad • Bearing from current position to next waypoint (BPW): 280° (True) • Distance to waypoint (DST): 25 [...]

Operation 20221032B 35 2. Manually steer the vessel by wheel: or Non-Follow-Up: or or or NFU steering lever. Follow Up: Both and course knob. To return from DODGE mode, press one of the following: DODGE TUR N Selects AUTO mode with the last set course. AUTO Selects AUTO mode with the curren t heading as the set course. Note ! If using Non-Follow-up[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 36 20221032B DODGE TUR N Returns to NAV mode at the current track. (May result in a dras tic course change). AUTO Selects AUTO mode with the curren t heading as the set course. NAV SETUP Selects NAV mode at present po sition with new bearing to waypoint prompt. Note ! If using Non-Follow-up or Fo llow-up steering modes while d[...]

Operation 20221032B 37 C TU RN PORT STBD Pres s 90 °/min 340. 7 Gyro1 RUDDER 02 C TU RN STBD 90 °/min 340. 7 Gyro1 RUDDER 05 Vessel turning starboard The AP50 will continue on the se t course until you press either the PORT or STBD button to select the direction in which to make the C-turn. If you do not press PORT or STBD within 1 minute, the AP[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 38 20221032B When the "LOCK" function is in use, no transfer of command may take place; only the "active" control unit s tays in command. Note ! On a locked control unit, backlight a nd contrast can be directly adjusted through the course knob. STBY STBY To enable the "LOCK" function, quickly doub[...]

Operation 20221032B 39 To unlock the locked remote units , you have to take control from the master unit by quickly double-pressing its STBY (STBY) button. 2.13 External system selection RUDDER 02 340. 7 Gyr o1 Disengag ed An external system selector can be used to change from automatic to manual steering and vice versa (refer to IMO resolution MSC[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 40 20221032B Adjustment is local to the c ontrol unit you adjust. At high temperatures, not all steps ar e a vailable due to autom atic temperature compensation. Steering function (only available if Thruster is selected in the Ins tallation Dockside Menu, see page 126). Select between the following steering functions: The boat[...]

Operation 20221032B 41 AUTO Mode 341° CTS 340.7 Gyr o1 SETUP Move : , Adjust : Backlight Contra st Steerin g functio n Rud der Sea state AU TO Rudde r 0.50 Cou nt ru dder 1.4 0 More A Backlight Same procedure as in STANDBY mode. Contrast Same procedure as in STANDBY mode. Steering Function (only available if Thruster is selected in the Ins tallati[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 42 20221032B Rudder Rudder sets the rudder gain, which is the ratio between the commanded angle and the heading error (p-factor). The default value depends on the boat lengt h. The value (ranging between 0.05 and 4.00) is determined during Sea trial (see page 140), but can easily be adjusted in the User Set-up menu. Counter Ru[...]

Operation 20221032B 43 Thruster Sens (only available if Thruster is selected in the Ins tallation Dockside Menu, see page 126). The Thruster sensitivity determines how m any degrees the vessel must deviate from the set course before a thruster command is given. As the vessel deviates from its heading, the thruster will push the vessel ba ck. A high[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 44 20221032B NAV Mode .12NM 340.7 Gyro1 SETUP Move : , Adjust : Backligh t Contr ast Steering function Rudder Seastate AUTO Rudde r 0.50 Count Rudder 1 .40 N More The NAV mode will not work satisfactorily before AUTO mode is set-up and working properly. Backlight Same procedure as in STANDBY mode. Contrast Same procedure as in[...]

Operation 20221032B 45 Thruster Sens Same procedure as in AUTO mode. NAV-WORK Mode NAV SETUP NAV SETUP To enter the User Set-up me nu when in NAV-WORK mode, quickly double press the NAV-button. N w 340.7 Gyr o1 SETUP Move : , Adjust : Backlight Contrast Steering function Rudde r W Seas tate AUTO W Rud der 0.50 W Count Rudder 1. 40 .12NM More The Us[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 46 20221032B 2.15 Instrument Screens and Menu A number of instrument screens are available under each m ode screen if the required NMEA 0183 sentences are provided (see page 68). Activate the instru ment screen by pressing the INFO (INFO) button. Note ! The Instrument screens are al so available on locked units. The left-hand [...]

Operation 20221032B 47 N 58° 27. 209 E 0 05° 58.322 COG 274°T SO G 1 2.40k t GPS1 PO SI TI ON WP SIMRAD BPW 272 ° T DST 32.2 NM XTE 0.012 NM 090 270 000 046° 8 m/ s 180 WI ND D I REC T IO N S P Bow Stern WIND TRUE 046° 8 m/s Nav Data Wind direction True wind S P Bow St ern WIND APPA RENT 046° 8 m/s 02 RUDDER S P 80% THRUST ER 02 RUDDER Appar[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 48 20221032B Screen Selection If you do not need all of the instrument screens to be present in the screen menu, you may temp orarily remove screens by quickly double-pressing the INFO (INFO) button. Move through the screens by pressing the (P ORT) and (STBD) buttons. Each screen can be removed or selected by rotating the cour[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 49 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION S 3.1 AP50 Autopilot System Boat size and type: ............................................................................ Up to 200 feet, power Steering system types: ................................................... Hydr aulic, mechanical, solenoids Inter-unit connection: .......[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 50 20221032B 3.2 AP50 Control Unit Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 3-1 Weight: ...................................................................................................... 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs.) Material:..............................[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 51 3.3 AP51 Remote Control Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 3-2 Weight: .................................................................................................. 0.57 kg (1.25 lbs.) Material:...........................[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 52 20221032B 3.4 Junction Units Dimensions: ........................................................................ See Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4 Weight: J50 .................................................................................................. 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs.) J50-40 .............................................[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 53 Figure 3-3 J50 Junction Unit - Dimensions Figure 3-4 J50-40 Juncti on Unit Dimensions 3.5 RC25/RFC35R Rate Compass Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 3-5 Weight: ................................................................[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 54 20221032B Mounting: ........................................................................ Deck-mount or bulkhead-mount Cable: ...............................................................15 m (49 ft.) RobN et cable with connector Automatic Perf ormance: Calibration: ............................................. Automat[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 55 Cable: ................................................................. 15 m (49 ft.) singl e twisted pair, shielded Automatic Perf ormance: Calibration: ............................................. Automatically act ivated by control head Repeatability: .......................................................[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 56 20221032B 3.9 RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 3-7 Weight: ...................................................................................................... 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs.) Material:................[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 57 3.10 RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions: ........................................................................ See Figure 3-8 and Figure 4-2 Weight: ...................................................................................................... 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs.) Material: .........................[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 58 20221032B 3.11 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions: ................................................... See Figure 3-9, Figure 3-11 and Figure 4-4 Weight: ...................................................................................................... 1,0 kg (2,2 lbs.) Material: .....................................[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 59 3.12 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions: .............................................................................................. See Figure 3-10 Weight: ...................................................................................................... 2,8 kg (4,9 lbs.) Material:..................[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 60 20221032B Figure 3-11 RF Standard Transmissi on Link - dimensions 3.13 GI50 Gyro Interface Dimensions: ............................................................................................... See Figure 3-12 Weight: ......................................................................................................[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 61 Figure 3-12 GI50 Gyro Interface Dimensions 3.14 CI300X Compass Interface Dimensions: ............................................................................................... See Figure 3-13 Weight: ...................................................................................................... 0.9 [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 62 20221032B Figure 3-13 CI300X Compass Interface and NI300X NMEA Interface Dimensions 3.15 NI300X NMEA Interface Dimensions: ............................................................................................... See Figure 3-13 Weight: ..................................................................................[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 63 3.16 TI50 Thruster Interface Dimensions: ............................................................................................... See Figure 3-13 Weight: ....................................................................................................... 0,8 kg (1.8 lbs) Material:.....................[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 64 20221032B Rudder drive interface: Danfoss PVEM: ................... Nominal U DC =12/24V, I=0.25/0.5mA, neutral 0.5*Un, control range 0.25*U DC to 0.75*U DC , valve saturated for<0.25*U DC or >0.75*U DC . Analog control, internal supply: ... Control range±10V, max. 5 mA, galvanic isolated Analog control, external sup[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 65 3.19 S100 NFU Steering Lever 40 (1,45") 1 2 0 ( 4 , 7 5 " ) Dimensions: ....................................... See Figure 3-15 Weight: .................................................0.5 kg (1.1 lbs.) Environmental Protection: ............ Not for outdoor use Safe distance to compass: ..............[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 66 20221032B Figure 3-16 S35 NFU Steering Lever Dimensions 3.21 F1/2 Remote Control 65 (2.6") 210 (8.3") 76 (3.0" ) Dimensions: ...................... See Figure 3-17 Weight: ............ 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs.) incl. cable Material: ....................... Painted alum inum Environmental Protection:..................[...]

Technical Specifications 20221032B 67 3.22 FU50 Steering Lever Dimensions: ............................................................................................... See Figure 3-18 Handle can be mounted pointing upwards or downwards. Weight: ............................................................................. 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs.) includ[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 68 20221032B 3.23 Environmental Protection Each part of a Simrad autopi lot system has a two-digit IP protection code. The IP rating is a method to clas sify the degree of protection against solid objects, water ingr ess, and impact afforded by electrical equipment and enclosures . The system is recogn ized in most European co[...]

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Installation 20221032B 71 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 General This section provides detailed in formation required to properly install the AP50 Autopilot system. The AP50 system includes severa l m odules that need to be mounted in different locations on the vessel and that need to interface with at le ast three different systems on the boat: • The boat&a[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 72 20221032B 4. Set the language (see page 120) 5. Select the dockside settings a nd 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. [...]

Installation 20221032B 73 4.4 Determining System Configuration It is important to becom e familia r with the configuration of the system prior to beginning th e installation. The AP50 Basic system is shown in Figure 1-1 on page 13 and an extended system is shown in Figure 4-1 on page 73. Pay particular attention to the junction unit/d rive unit com[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 74 20221032B 4.6 RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit (For small to medium size vessels) The RF300S Rudder feedback unit mounts close to the rudders, and is mechanically linked to the rudder tiller arm or rudder quadrant (refer to Figure 4-2 on page 75 for the recommended mounting arrangement). Note th at the RF300S transmitter arm has[...]

Installation 20221032B 75 Figure 4-2 RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit Mounting (019356) Note ! Due to space limitations, it may be necessary to cut the length of the transmitter rod to move the RF3 00S closer to the rudderpost. Tighten the mounting screws for both the RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit and the transmitter rod ball joint. In order to verify tha[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 76 20221032B 4.7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit (For medium to large size vessels) The RF45X Rudder Feed back Unit is normally installed with the shaft pointing upwards. However, it can be mounted with the shaft pointing downwards for increased convenience. The deflection can then be inverted in the AP50 software or as illustrated[...]

Installation 20221032B 77 Electrical Connection Use a twisted-pair sh ielded cable, 0.5 mm 2 (AWG20), between the breakout box and the J50 Juncti on Unit. The cable length is not critical but should be kept to a minimum. The cable should be connected to the junction unit according to Figure 4-5. When splicing the ca bles in the breakout box, crimp [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 78 20221032B Figure 4-6 RF45X Connectio n to RI9 Rudder Angle Indicators and RI35 Mk2 (optional) The above connection diagram shows how to connect an RI9 Rudder Angle Indicator to a system with RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit. For connection of RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicators only, refer to the RI35 Mk2 manual. This connection giv[...]

Installation 20221032B 79 Mechanical Alignment The purpose of this procedure is to find the zero point and to allow the feedback unit to operate within its active segment. If the unit operates outside this segment, there will be a feedback failure alarm. 1. Position the rudder amidships. 2. Loosen the two screws that secure the transmission lever t[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 80 20221032B 4.8 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit Mechanical mounting Before installation check that the alignm ent mark on the mounting plate agrees with the mark on the shaft. Bring the rudder to Midships position. The feedback unit should be mounted on a plane surface and secured by bolts through the three holes in the mounting [...]

Installation 20221032B 81 The feedback unit has an external ground terminal an m ust have a proper ground connection to the hull. The grounding wire should be as short as possib le and at least 10 mm wide. The RF14XU can be powered either from the rudder angle indicator supply (19-40V DC) or directly from the autopilot junction unit. If a rudder an[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 82 20221032B VI O LE T BROWN PINK BLAC K RED WH I TE WH I TE BLACK RED BLUE (GND) YE LLOW (+ 5 V) GR EEN ( WI PER) NO TE 1 NO TE 2 98 1 0 7 6 5 R F 14 X U E L EC T R ON IC MOD UL E (VI EWED FROM BAC K S IDE) N OT E 1: Br ow n l ead no rmal l y con nect ed t o . Mo ve to to in ve r t th e r ud d e r in d ica tor d e flec tio n.[...]

Installation 20221032B 83 The RI9 Rudder Angle Indicator is connected to the U-terminal on RF14XU, while RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator is connected in parallel w ith the f eedback sign al for the junction unit. Use the same supply for RI35 Mk2 as for the autopilot. The connection shown below gives full functioning indicator(s) also with the autop[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 84 20221032B Final check After installation, the cable glands must be sealed with silicon to prevent water from seeping in. Al so apply silicon grease to the gasket between the bottom and top cover. On the inside of the feedback unit cover, a piece of moisture protecting sponge is attached. The sponge produces a corrosion prev[...]

Installation 20221032B 85 4.9 J50 Junction Unit The J50 Junction Unit is designed to operate in a location that provides ambient temperatures below +55°C (+130°F). Note ! The junction units (J50 and J50-40) are not waterproof and should be mounted vertically, as shown in Figure 4-11, in a dry place between the contro l unit and the drive unit. Fi[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 86 20221032B Grounding and Radio Fr equency Interface (RFI) The AP50 system has excellent radio frequency interference protection and all units use the junction unit as a common ground/shield connection. The junction unit must therefore have a proper ground connection to the hull. RobNet cables and other signal cab les (i.e. c[...]

Installation 20221032B 87 J50-40 Power Board Terminals Main Board Terminals System Select The “System select” (Sys. Sel.) input signal of the J50 can be used to alternate between the boat’s own steering and the autopilot system from an external system selector (refer to IMO resolution MSC. 64 sec. 4). A ground on TB 14 Sys. Sel. will force th[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 88 20221032B External Alarm (Non Wheelmark System) The external alarm circuit has an open collecto r output for an external alarm relay or buzzer. The alarm voltage is the sam e as the main supply voltage. The maxim um load on the external alarm output is 0.75 ampere. Figure 4-13 External Alarm Conn ections (Non Wheelmark Syst[...]

Installation 20221032B 89 4.10 Drive Unit Installation The relation between drive units, drive unit voltage, input voltage, drive output, and interfacin g to steering gear are sh own in Table 4-2 and Table 4-3. The AP50 system detects whether a reversible motor or a solenoid is connected and outputs the correct drive signal autom atically. Refer to[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 90 20221032B LINEAR DRIVE UNITS MODEL MOTOR VOLTS JUNCTION UNIT MAX. STROKE mm (in.) PEAK THRUST kg (lb.) MAX. RUDDER TORQUE Nm (lb./in.) HARD- OVER TIME sec. (30% load) PWR. CON- SUMP. TILLER ARM mm (in.) MLD200 12 J50 300 (11.8) 200 (440) 490 (4350) 15 1.5-6 A 263 (10.4) HLD350 12 J50 200 (7.9) 350 (770) 610 (5400) 12 2.5-8 [...]

Installation 20221032B 91 PREVIOUS MODELS Simrad Drive Unit type Drive unit voltage Input voltage (Mains) Drive output Interface to steering gear RPU100, RPU150, (Reversible hydraulic pump) 12 12, 24,32 Proportional rate Hydraulic plumbing MRD100 (Reversible mechanical drive) 12 24 12, 24, 32 24, 32 12V to clutch 24V to clutch Proportional rate to [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 92 20221032B Connecting a Hydraulic Linear Drive JUNC TION UNI T POW ER PC B TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 Drive engage Sol . -M otor Sol. - Motor HYDR AUL IC LIN E A R DR IV E Singl e pol e clu t ch /byp ass sw itch Figure 4-16 Connecting a Hydraulic Linear Drive Connecting Solenoid Valves Solenoids (externally powered, common positive) JU[...]

Installation 20221032B 93 Solenoids (externally powered, common negative) JUNCT IO N UNIT POWER PCB TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 Solenoid isolated Lo1 Hi1 Lo2 Hi2 1 2 3 S1 + SOLENOID VALVE Figure 4-18 Connecting Externally-powered Solenoids with a Common Negative Caution ! To prevent damage of the J50 Powe r PCB, ensure that the S1 jumper switch on the Power PC[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 94 20221032B 4.11 Control Unit Avoid mounting the control unit(s) where it is e asily exposed to sunlight, as this will shorten the lif etime of the display. If this is not possible, make sure the units are always covered with the protective cover when not in use. Panel-mounting The mounting surface must be flat and even to wi[...]

Installation 20221032B 95 Figure 4-20 AP50 Bracket mounting RobNet Network Cables As most RobNet units have 2 R obNet connectors, they can be used for further expansion of th e system. There are no dedicated "in" or "out" connectors. You may connect the cables to any available RobNet connect or on the specific unit. The RobNet c[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 96 20221032B Use the following ta ble as a guideline. Number of RobNet units Maxi mum cable length in m (feet) 1 390 (1270’) 2 195 (640’) 3 130 (425’) 4 95 (310’) 5 75 (245’) 6 65 (210’) 7 55 (180’) 8 50 (165’) 9 45 (150’) 10 40 (130’) If the total length exceeds the recommended length, please contact your [...]

Installation 20221032B 97 See Table 4-5 for pin configur ation and color code of the network cable. DO NOT MIX THE PINS AND THE CABLE COLORS! Note ! Apply a thin layer of pure Va seline (petroleum jelly) on the connector threads and make sure the connectors are properly secured to the receptacle by the coupling ring. When prope rly installed, the c[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 98 20221032B AP51 Remote Control Co nnection If the AP51 Remote Control is part of the system , use the RobNet connector in a free receptacle (see Figure 4-21). Alternatively, cut the connector from the cable and connect the wires in parallel with the cab le shown on Figure 4-23 using the same color code. Note ! The AP51 cable[...]

Installation 20221032B 99 On-Off Vsys+ JUNCTI ON UN IT M A IN P C B ROBNET Bus+ Vsys Alar m Wh Bn Gn Bus Pnk Gry Yel AP51 CONTROL UNIT JP21 JACKPO INT 7m cabl e 7m cabl e Figure 4-24 JP21 Jack Point Mounting 4.12 RC25/RFC35R Rate Compass Figure 4-25 RC25/RFC35R Rate Compass Mounting The heading sensor is the most important part of the AP50 system a[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 100 20221032B If the compass is deck-mounted or bulkhead-mounted athwartship with the cable gland poi nting aft, little if any offset correction is required. When th e cable gland points forward, a 180° correction is required. When mounting the compass on a bulkhead alongship, a +90° or -90° correction is needed, depende nt[...]

Installation 20221032B 101 JUNCTI ON UNIT RATE COMPA SS JUNCTI ON UNI T MAIN PCB Robn et Vsys+ Vsy s Gry Pnk J1 NMEA J2 ROBN E T J3 EXT .COMP PINK GRE Y PIN K GREY WHIT E BRO WN Bu s+ Bu s Bn Wht WH ITE BRO WN RA TE PCB TB15 RFC35R RATE COM PAS S JUNCTION U NIT MA IN P CB Robnet Vsys+ Vsys Gry Pnk PINK GREY PINK GREY WHITE BROWN Bu s+ Bu s Bn Wht W[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 102 20221032B RFC35 Fluxgate Compass The RFC35 Fluxgate Compass can be connected to the J50 Junction Unit, but the compass is not recommended for commercial use. RFC 35 FLUXGATE COMP ASS JUNCT ION UNIT MAIN PCB Heading Sensor * * NO N POLA RI ZED (COLOR INDEPENDEN T) HS+ HS- Figure 4-28 RFC35 connection • Change in the Insta[...]

Installation 20221032B 103 4.16 R3000X Remote Control The R3000X Remote Control is weather proof and can be mounted outdoors in the supplied br acket that is fixed by four mounting screws. Gn Red Blu REMOTE R3 000 X REMO TE CON TR OL Yel JUNCT IO N UNIT PO WER PC B TB1 TB2 TB3 TB 5 Lamp Stb d Port Gnd REMOT E TB4 Figure 4-29 R3000X Remote Control C[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 104 20221032B 4.18 S35 NFU Steering Lever The S35 NFU Steering Lever may be mounted to the bulkhead or to a panel by two screws from the front. The cable is connected to the junction unit according to Figure 4-31. If necessary, interchange the Port and Stbd wires to the screw terminals in the junc tion unit to make the direc t[...]

Installation 20221032B 105 4.20 Interfacing to Optional Equipment (THD, Navigation Receiver, etc.) With the AP50 autopilot system, there are sev eral options for connection to other equipment for data exchange: 1. The J50 Junction Unit includes two NMEA input/output ports and a Clock Data heading interface to Simrad and Furuno radars. Only the J50-[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 106 20221032B Double NMEA input/output RX1 RX1+ MA IN PCB NMEA In put 1 Vbat+ Sy s. se l. Gnd TX1 TX1+ NMEA Out put1 POW ER PC B TB6 TB7 TB8 RX2 RX2 + GPS/PLO TT ER NMEA Input2 TX2 TX2+ NMEA Output2 GPS or ECS JU NCTION UNIT TB1 3 TB14 NMEA COM PAS S Figure 4-34 Double NMEA Connection Output signal Output te rminal Output sent[...]

Installation 20221032B 107 Radar Clock/Data JUNCTION UN I T PO WER PCB Ra d a r TB6 TB7 TB 8 Data_h Data_c Clk_h Clk_c RADAR Figure 4-36 Radar Clock/Data Connections Analog Heading Repeater Figure 4-37 AR77 and AR68 Analog Heading Repeater Connections[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 108 20221032B Digital Heading Repeater Figure 4-38 DR75 Digital Heading Repeater Connections[...]

Installation 20221032B 109 GI50 Gyro Interface The GI50 Gyro Interface is required when a gyrocom pass with geared synchro or stepper signa l output is connected to the AP50. The GI50 is also required when a speed log signal with 200 pulses/NM is connected to the system. All cable conductors are terminated in screw terminals on the GI50 PCB. For ca[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 110 20221032B The potentiometer VR1 is factory set to a reference voltage of 2.5V, and should not be readjusted. Power Turn-on After power turn-on, verify that th e LED D8 is lit. This indicates that the regulated 5V is OK. If step-signals are connected, ob serve if the LED’s D1, D2 and D3 are lit. If so, pull out the plug-i[...]

Installation 20221032B 111 NI300X NMEA Interface Unit The NI300X NMEA Interface Unit is normally installed inside of a console or locker close to navigation receivers, radar, and instruments to keep th e cables short. The unit does not have controls that need to be operate d during installation or use, but you should be able to ta ke the lid off fo[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 112 20221032B The NI300X NMEA Interface (expansion) Unit is designed for installations in which more NMEA lines have to be tied into the system. Four NMEA ports, which are identical in hardware and software, are available and can be connected as desired. An additional output data-port with a DATA/CLOCK signal is capable of gen[...]

Installation 20221032B 113 COM STB D PORT ENAB SIN COS GND Vr e f SIN HI LO NFU COS MAGN. COMP AN ALOG GY RO M AG N ET IC C O M P A S S WIT H CD10 0A CO URSE DETE CTOR FLUXG ATE COM PAS S WITH SI NE/ COSI NE OUT PUT DC SUPPL Y RGC10 /RGC5 0 GYRO COMPASS R1 R2 S1 S2 S3 CI 300X COM PASS I NTE RFACE RO B N E T CONNE CT I ON S TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 ALARM[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 114 20221032B CD109 Course Detector For retrofit installations a CD 109 Course detector may be connected to the CI300X according to Figure 4-43: Vr ef SIN HI LO COS MAGN. COMP MAGNETI C COMPASS W ITH CD 109 CO URSE DET ECT OR TB1 10 13 12 11 9 SIN COS Vr ef HI LO 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 13 PLUG Figure 4-43 CD109 connections t[...]

Installation 20221032B 115 CDI35 Interface Install the CDI35 Interface as cl ose to the com pass as possible so that it will be easy to fi nd in the event of servicing. Put the two fixing screws in the slo ts and secure the unit to the bulkhead. Open the unit to access the screw terminals. Connect the cables as shown in Figure 4-45. Figure 4-45 CDI[...]

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Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 117 5 SOFTWARE SET-UP PROCEDURE 5.1 Description of Installation Set-up The design of the AP50 includes advanced features that have simplified the installation and set-up of an autopilot. The principle advantage is that the manual adjustments that needed to be made on previous models are no longer necessary with t[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 118 20221032B stored in the memory of the AP50 system . No specific action is required to save the selected values to memory. Once the value is changed, it is stored until the next time the menu item is selected and changed. • The Installation Set-up is considered glo bal (except language), which enables the values to be ava[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 119 • Exit the Installation Menu by pressing STBY, AUTO or NAV buttons. On new installations, and whenever a junction unit or softw are is replaced in an AP50 system, it is recomm ended that a Master Reset be performed as described under SERVICE in the Installation Menu (see page 147) prior to proceeding with t[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 120 20221032B DO CKSI DE SEATRIAL IN S T A LL AT IO N MENU SEA-TRI AL M ENU DOCKSIDE MENU ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ESPANOL ITA LIAN O NEDER LAN DS SVENSKA NORSK LANGUAGE MENU SERVICE SYSTEM DATA IN TE R F AC E Mod e i n ST BY ? Yes No GPS 1 GPS 2 ECS 1 ECS 2 GYRO1 GYRO2 THD1 THD2 MAGN1 MAGN2 FLUX1 FLUX2 I NTERF ACE MENU SETTIN[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 121 Master Operation DOCKSI DE Master op eration Yes Boat type Displac ement Boat leng th --- Drive uni t voltage --- Rudd feed b cal STB D --- Rudd feed b cal POR T --- For vessel that comply with the European Marine Equip ment directive, one control unit mu st be set for Master operation, if more than one contr[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 122 20221032B Refer to the drive unit tables on pages 89 and 90 for information. The clutch/bypass volt age is autom atically set to coincide with the drive unit voltage. During the rudder test, the AP50 system will also automatical ly detect whether the drive unit is a reversible mo tor or whether it is solenoid operated. To [...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 123 Adjust the displayed angle th e sam e way as for starboard adjustment (if the rudder feedback unit is upside down, you need not correct for the opposite side this time). Note ! If no adjustment has been made to the display readout (i.e. not turning the course knob), the AP 50 will s et the physical stop to 45[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 124 20221032B Rudder Test (Not applicable for analog drives) Note ! Bring the rudder manually to midship position b efore starting the test. If the boat uses power-a ssist steering, it is important that the engine or electric moto r used to enable the power-assist steering is turned on prior to this test. Stand CLEAR of the wh[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 125 Set Rudder Zero D OCKSI DE Set rudd er z ero - -- Rudder limit 10° Thruster -- -- This setting is only shown when analog rudder is used for steering. No value is shown befo re you start turning the course knob. When activated, the AD50 will take control over the rudder. Adjust the rudder to mid-position. Rud[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 126 20221032B Thruster D OCKSI DE Rudder tes t Done Sole no id dri ve Clutch NOT installe d Rudder limit 10° Rudder dead band 0.2 ° Thruster -- -- ---- Danfoss Continuou s On/Off Select the type of thruster c onnected to the autopilot system. Select between: – –- – – (no thruster connected), Danfoss (Danfoss PVEM val[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 127 Abbreviated name Equipment / Usage NOTES GPS1 Primary GPS/Chart Plotter GPS2 Backup GPS/Chart Plotter ECS1 * Primary Electronic Chart System ECS2 * Backup Electronic Chart System Can be used as either Nav. source or Speed source GYRO1 Any primary gyro GYRO2 Backup gyro for GYRO1 NMEA, syncho or step signal in[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 128 20221032B The Interface Set-up Menu presents names so that they can be assigned to the hardware input or output port (see Table 5-1 on page 127. Each abbreviated name is then presented in the appropriate locations of the User Set-up Menu (see page 39) to provide the user with ch oices of data sources. Upon completion of th[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 129 Interface Set-up - Input Signal Set-up item (abbrev. name) Equipment connected (name) Connected to terminal (use one available from list) Assign hardware port to set-up item (* = default setting) GPS1 Not connected – – – – J50, Main PCB NMEA I/P RX1+,RX1– J50-1* J50, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2– J[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 130 20221032B Set-up item (abbrev. name) Equipment connected (name) Connected to terminal (use one available from list) Assign hardware port to set-up item (* = default setting) GYRO2 Not connected – – – – * Connection to RobNet ROBNET ** J50, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2– J50-2 NI300X, NMEA port #1 NI300- 1 NI300X, N[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 131 Set-up item (abbrev. name) Equipment connected (name) Connected to terminal (use one available from list) Assign hardware port to set-up item (* = default setting) FLUX1 Not connected – – – – RFC35R Connection to RobNet ROBNET* Junction unit: HS+, HS– J50-HS J50, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2– J50-2[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 132 20221032B Set-up item Equipment connected Co nnected to terminal Assignment INSTR Instrument s ystem 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 Sign[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 133 LANGUA GE DOCKSI DE INTERF ACE SEATRI AL SERVIC E SETTIN GS SW V1R2 June 26 2 003 No Yes The Sea Trial menu is selected by rotating the course knob clockwise. Compass Calibration This function will activ ate the automatic com pass calibration procedure (for Simrad compasses connected through RobNet and throug[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 134 20221032B After calibration, check the comp ass readout against a known reference, compensated compass, or leading line. If the reading is correct (±3° for magnetic co m pass, ±0.5° for gyrocompass) except for a fixed offset, proceed to the next menu item by pressing the (STBD) button or retu rn to STANDBY mode by pres[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 135 Set Thrust Direction, On/Off Thruster (ONLY IF ON/OFF THRUSTER IS SELECTED, proceed to page 136 if continuous thruster or D anfoss thruster is selected) No Yes SEA TRIAL Compass Flux1 Calibrati on Offset +005° Heading 288° Set thrust di rection Speed sou rce Man Set cruisin g speed 15k t P S Adju st? SEATRI[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 136 20221032B Direction and Maximum Thrust STBD, Analog Thruster SEATRIAL Thruster ze ro 00% Maximum t hrust S TBD ---% Maximum t hrust P ORT ---% Minimum t hrust 00% No Yes SEATRIAL Maximum thrust STBD P S Adjus t? P S Adju st? SEATRIAL Maximum thrust STBD (ONLY IF CONTINUOUS THRUSTER OR DANFOSS THRUSTER IS SELECTED) Rotate t[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 137 Minimum Thrust, An alog Thruster (ONLY IF CONTINUOUS THRUSTER OR DANF OSS THRUSTER IS SELECTED) No Yes SEATRIAL Thruster ze ro 00% Maximum t hrust S TBD 080% Maximum t hrust P ORT 079% Minimum thr ust 00% The Minimum thrust determines the amount of power (in % of the maximum control signal) that is applied as[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 138 20221032B Set Cruising Speed SEATRIAL Compass Flux1 Calibrati on Offset +005° Heading 288° Speed sou rce Man Set cruisin g speed 15k t Steer the boat at cruising speed. The speed is shown at the Set cruising speed line. Rotate the course knob clockwise to confirm the cruising speed. If Speed source is set to Man , adjust[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 139 automatic modes (Ref. User Set-up, page 39). The Turn gain may also be readjusted (Refer to Turn Gain on page 155). Note ! The Set rate of turn function is only activ ated when using the course knob, NOT the Port and STBD buttons. Proceed to the next function by pressing the (STBD) button. Adjust rudder angle[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 140 20221032B Manual Tuning 02 340 . 7 Gyro1 340 SEATRI AL RUDDER Next CTS ADJUST If the boat steers satisfactorily, there is no need to perform the Manual or Automatic tuning. The two most important param eters that determine the performance of the automatic steering are Rudder and Counter Rudder . These parameters have alrea[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 141 While at cruising speed, adjust the Rudder value by turning the course knob until the autopilot keeps the boat on a s teady course. Counter Rudder 02 340 . 7 Gyro1 340 SEATRI AL RUDDER Next CTS ADJUST Press the (STBD) button to display the set course. Make a 90° course change (CTS) by rotati ng the course kn[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 142 20221032B Selecting the boat type and length has set default values for these parameters (Installation Dockside menu). Before doing any parameter tuning, check if th e boat steers satisfactory with the default setting (can be ch ecked as described under Manual Tuning or by normal Auto steering). Recommended speed during Au[...]

Software Set-up Procedure 20221032B 143 Speed Response SEATRIAL Set rudder ze ro D o n e 0 0 Set rate of turn 210 Done 000°/min Manual tu ning Automatic tuning Speed res ponse No Yes 02 340 . 7 Gyro1 340 SEATRI AL RUDDER Next CTS ADJUST 02 RUDDER 340. 7 Gyro1 SEATRIAL Back ADJUST SPD RES P? 0.00 340 To make this adjustment you need speed input fro[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 144 20221032B • If a Non-Follow Up lever (or handheld remote) is connected, test change of modes and veri fy port and starboard steering commands of the lever. • Set waypoints into each navigator connected to the system, and verify that the AP50 stee rs in NAV mode for each Nav. source. • Provide user training. 5.4 Provi[...]

Advanced Settings 20221032B 145 6 ADVANCED SETTINGS 6.1 Service Menu Select STANDBY mode and then e nter the Installation Men u by pressing and holding the NAV/ SETUP button for 5 seconds. Select "SERVICE" by pressing the (STBD) button and confirm by rotating the course knob clockwise. SYSTEM DATA NMEA DA TA NMEA P ORT TEST Master reset? [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 146 20221032B Clutch/bypass Verifies if a clutch or bypass valve has been activated when performing the rudder test. FUV1R2 Shows the software version for a connected FU50 Steering Lever NMEA Data --- XTE ---NM OK BWW 270° INV BRG POS-WP ---° OK POS/LAT N 58°33.222' OK POS/LON E 10°50.013' NMEA D ATA OK COG 270°[...]

Advanced Settings 20221032B 147 NMEA Signal Monitor Near the NMEA terminals in the junction unit you will find a green monitor LED (Refer to Junction Unit Terminals, p age 86). A flickering LED indicates that a NMEA signal is re ceived. It does not, however, qualify the contents of the message. Note ! Do not confuse this “RX” LED with the LED m[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 148 20221032B 6.2 Settings Menu SETTINGS STEERING THRUSTER No Yes Note ! Select SETTINGS in the Installation Menu by pressing the (STBD) button and confirm th is by rotating the course knob clockwise. Two groups of settings are available; Steering and Thruster (only when thruster is installed). If a thruster is not installed, [...]

Advanced Settings 20221032B 149 The Autotrim parameter is rese t every time the AUTO mode is entered or when a course change greater than approximately 20° is made by the course knob. Autotrim is automatically disabled d uring a turn. Course Adjust When using the (PORT) or (STBD) buttons in AUTO mode, you are changing the set cour se in 1° increm[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 150 20221032B Drive engage This determines the use of the J50 Drive Engage port. The port voltage is the same as the se lected Drive Unit voltage. Drive engage has the following different settings: Bypass/clutch: This port will activate (go high) , in all modes exc ept for STANDBY and DODG E hand-steering. It is typically used[...]

Advanced Settings 20221032B 151 Drive type This indicates the type of drive installed. The display will show “Motor”, “Solenoid”, “Proportiona l” or “Analog”, respectively. The reading is obtained from the Automatic rudder test under the Dockside menu. The set value may be changed here. Drive out Not applicable for “Analog” driv[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 152 20221032B Counter rudder Counter Rudder is the parameter that coun teracts for the ef fect of the boats turn rate and inerti a. The default value depends on boat length. Range: 0.05 to 8.00. W Seastate As for Seastate above but applies for the Work-modes. W Rudder As for Rudder above but applies for the Work-modes. W Count[...]

Advanced Settings 20221032B 153 Transition Speed (Only appears in the Settings menu when “Planing” or “Waterjet” is selected as the “Boat type”. To make this adjustment you need speed input from either SOG or Log. Planing boats may often have very different steering characteristics before and after planing. The same may apply for water [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 154 20221032B Minimum Rudder 4.0° Rudder deadband 0.3° P-factor/Counter Rudder 1.0° Total rudder amount 5.3° Range: 0 to 10° in 0.1° increments Default: 0° Turn mode This allows for the selection of Rate of Turn (ROT) steerin g or Radius (RAD) steering. When ROT steering is selected, Rate of Turn and W Rate of Turn are [...]

Advanced Settings 20221032B 155 Default: 0 seconds. Init NAV Sets a firm or soft approach to the rhumb line when entering the NAV mode at the first leg. The approach angle is dependant (adaptive) on the distance (XTE) from the rhumb line and the boat speed. Range: Soft - Firm Default: Firm Turn Gain Turn gain determines the initial ru dder command [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 156 20221032B Thruster SETTINGS STEERING THRUSTER No Yes SETTINGS Thruster in hibit 10kt Thruster se ns 01° Thruster gain 1.00 Minimum thr ust 00% Thruster hy st 00% Thruster dr ive Continuous Response de lay 0.1s Select Thruster in the Se ttings menu by pressing the (STBD) button and confirm this by rotating the course knob [...]

Advanced Settings 20221032B 157 When operating in “Continuous” mode, the thruster gain setting determines the power from the thruster versus heading error. For higher values, the power increas es with the same error signal. If the vessel tends to oscillate around set heading, the value should be decreased. If the vessel has a slow approach to s[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 158 20221032B Thruster hyst (Only applicable for Conti nuous and Danfoss thrusters) When applying a command signal to a proportional v alve, a certain amount of deadband may occur, dependant on the directional change of the comma nd. Therefore, a certain “extra” menu-adjustable command signal is generated and either added [...]

Advanced Settings 20221032B 159 SETTINGS Displayed parameter Boat type (Default settings) Own boat Dockside Menu Displacement Planing Waterjet Autotune Manual Master Operation No No No Boat length 0-50 feet 0-50 feet 0-50 feet Drive unit voltage 12V 12V 12V Rudder limit 10° 10° 10° Rudder deadband AUTO AUTO AUTO Thruster - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

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Maintenance 20221032B 161 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 Control unit Under normal use, the AP50 Control Unit will require little maintenance. The case is m ade from seawater resistant aluminum and it has a polyest er coa ting to withstand the rigorous conditions of an exposed cockpit. It is recommended that units kept clean of salt, since salt will cor rode me[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 162 20221032B 7.6 Exchange of software program Figure 7-1 J50/J50-40 Main PCB, Component Layout Figure 7-2 AP50 PCB, Component Layout Junction Unit PROM AP50 Control Unit PROM[...]

Maintenance 20221032B 163 PROM extraction tool • Remove the Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) from the socket with the PROM extrac tion tool (part number 44139806). • Insert the tool by pressing the tw o grip pins dow n into the two slots in the corners of the socket. • Squeeze the tool and pull out the PROM. • When inserting new PROMS, [...]

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Troubleshooting 20221032B 165 8 TROUBLESHOOTING An autopilot is a complex syst em . Its performance dependents on a proper installation and a successful sea trial. In the event of an autopilot failure, the AP50’s num erous test features that will assist you in isolating a probable fault. Audible and visual alarm is provided for every fault being [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 166 20221032B Display readout Probable fault Recommended action No rudder response (Remains in actual mode without any rudder command) − Steering gear not operative − Broken connection − Missing power − Defective electronics 1. Check all connections. 2. Check Rudder FB transmission link, steering gear, and change over [...]

Troubleshooting 20221032B 167 Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Rudder test failed (continued) Rudder test not completed within 2 min. a) Poor connections to the drive unit. b) Faulty Main PCB in the junction unit. c) Faulty Power PCB in junction unit. a) Check the connections. b) Replace the Main PCB c) Check the Power PCB for trac[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 168 20221032B Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Memory failure J50 Wrong checksum on memory parameters or variables. Perform a "Master reset" and make a new "Dockside set-up". Switch off and on again. If the alarm is repeated, replace Junction unit Main PCB. Com. failure with J50 Faulty junc[...]

Troubleshooting 20221032B 169 Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Vessel off course Extrem e weather conditions, very slow speed, or boats heading is outside the fixed Off heading limit of 20° (automatic reset when inside the limit). 1. Check the steering parameters (Rudder, Autotrim, Seastate filter). 2. Increase the Rudder value 3.[...]

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Spare Parts List 20221032B 171 9 SPARE PARTS LIST AP50 Control Unit 20212221 AP50 Control Unit 20212247 Installation Accessories 20212130 Bracket 20211819 Protection Cover 20212213 AP50 Front Housing Ass’y 20211728 Back Cabinet 44169662 Gasket 20211868 AP50 Board Ass'y 44162840 Cover for Plug 20212189 PROM (programmed) V..R.. AP51 Remote Con[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 172 20221032B 22081368 Terminal Cover RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit 20193645 RF300S Rudder Feedback 20193470 RF300 Transmission Lever 20193454 RF300 Transmission Link 44133122 Transmission Rod M5x325mm 20193624 RF300 Ball Joint Ass'y (2) RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit 22011290 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit 22011217 Mounting Kit 22[...]

Spare Parts List 20221032B 173 22081442 Installation Accesso ries Consisting of: 20104972 Mounting Plate (2) 44140762 Screw 3.5x25 (2) 44140770 Screw 30x9 (4) 22081376 Plug (2) 22081178 RFC35 PCB Ass'y RC25 Rate compass 22084438 RFC35R Ra te Compass 22081442 Installation Accesso ries Consisting of: 20104972 Mounting plate (2) 44140762 Screw 3.[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 174 20221032B 22081319 Bottom Housing 22081327 Top Housing 22081483 Cable 15 m 22081335 Gasket for Housing 22081384 Gasket for Screws 44140788 Screw 3x20 44140796 Cable Gland PG7 44140804 Nut GL7 44141174 O-ring 10x1.5 44135333 Plug-in Terminal 2-way 44133601 Plug-in Terminal 5-way CI300X Compass Interface 22081137 CI300X Comp[...]

Spare Parts List 20221032B 175 23240096 Spring 44190114 Gasket 44140796 Cable Gland S100 NFU Steering Lever 20104923 S100 NFU Steering Lever with Cable 44117646 S100 only 20105839 Cable, 10 m R3000X Remote Control 22022289 R3000X Remote Control 20184552 Mounting Kit 20184545 PCB Ass’y 20184578 Cable 20184586 Front Housing 44190114 Gasket 20184594[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 176 20221032B 44160851 Female connector - Crimp Type (for extension cable only) Tools 44139707 Key for Lock Ring on RobNet Receptacles 44139806 PROM Extraction Tool 44161792 RobNet Pin Extraction Tool (for crimp type connectors)[...]

Glossary 20221032B 177 10 GLOSSARY Apparent wind – see relative wind Arrival alarm – An alarm signal issued by a voyage-tracking unit that indicates arrival at or at a predetermined distance from a waypoint. (see arrival circle). Arrival circle – An artificial bounda ry placed around the destination waypoint of the pres ent navigation leg, th[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 178 20221032B Heading – The horizontal direction in which a ship actually points or heads at any instant, expressed in angular units from a reference direction, usually from 000° at the reference direction clockwise through 359°. IMO MSC(64)67 – (International Maritime Organization) Performance standards for heading cont[...]

Glossary 20221032B 179 SOG - Speed over ground is the actual speed of the vessel relative to the ocean floor. True bearing – Bearing relative to tr ue north; compass bearing corrected for compass error. True heading – Heading relative to true north. VDR – Voyage Data Recorder. Recording and storing all information that can be relevant for rec[...]

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Index 20221032B 181 11 INDEX A Actual rudder, 148 Added stop time, 155 Adjust rudder angle, 139 Alarm external, 88, 165 internal, 165 Analog drive, 18, 25, 166 Analog Heading Repeater, 107 Analog rudder, 18, 21, 23, 123, 125, 139, 165 Analog thruster, 135, 136 Apparent wind, 47, 177 AUTO button, 20 AUTO Mode, 27 AUTO/STANDBY Toggling, 87 Autotrim, [...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 182 20221032B Dockside settings, 119 DODGE button, 20 Dodging In Auto, 34 In Nav, 35 Drive engage, 150 Drive out, 124, 145, 151 Drive type, 151 drive unit stern drive, 24 Drive unit Installation, 89 Voltage selection, 121 E Electronic Chart System, 32, 127 Environmental Protection, 68 External alarm, 88 External system selecti[...]

Index 20221032B 183 Maximum rudder limit, 123, 125 Maximum thrust, 136 Midship rudder, 125, 148 Minimum rudder, 153 Minimum thrust, 137, 157 Mixed mode, 30 Monitor compass, 40, 145 Multiple Station System, 37 N NAV button, 20 Nav gain, 44, 153 Nav source, 40 Navigating, 30 NAV-WORK Mode, 33 NFU steering lever Installation, 103 NFU Steering lever, 1[...]

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 184 20221032B Rudder cal, 123 Rudder calibration, 123 Rudder deadband, 125, 154 rudder feedback installation, 80 specifications, 59 Rudder feedback Calibration, 122 Rudder limit, 125 Rudder test, 124, 151 Rudder zero, 125, 138 S Sea Trial, 132 Seastate, 151 Seastate filter, 41 Service Menu, 145 Settings, 159 Simulated feedback[...]

Index 20221032B 185 STANDBY Mode, 39 U-turn, 36 V VDR, 127, 179 W W Autotrim, 148 W Count rudder, 152 W Initial rudder, 27, 148 W Radius, 154 W Rate of Turn, 154 W Rudder, 152 W Rudder limit, 152 W Seastate, 152 W Turn Gain, 155 Warnings listing, 165 Waterjet, 153 Waypoint, 179 Wheelmark, 11, 23, 37, 38, 88, 98, 121 WORK button, 20 Work Turn Gain, [...]

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