Simrad AP26 Manual De Usuario

Maintenance 

20221586B

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•  Try the Dodge and U-turn function. 
•  If a Non-Follow Up lever (or handheld remote) is connected, 

test change of modes and verify port and starboard steering 
commands of the lever. 

•  Set waypoints into each navigator connected to the system, 

and verify that the autopilot steers in NAV mode for each 
NAV source. 

•  If the boat is a sailboat use the WIND mode and try the 

autopilot at different settings of the apparent wind angle. Also 
try the WINDN(av) mode, optimized VMG and WCV when 
sailing (tacking) to a waypoint. 

•  Provide the owner with user training. 

The user should be instructed in the "basic" operational 
functions, such as: 
•  Turning the system on and off 
•  Changing modes. Explain briefly what takes place in the 

different modes. 

•  Regaining manual control from any mode. Point out in what 

modes the helm is engaged by the autopilot (bypass/clutch). 

•  Taking command at an "inactive" station, if applicable. 
•  Using the lock mode, how to lock/unlock and how to shut the 

system down from a locked control unit, if applicable. 

•  Use of the Non-Follow-up and Follow-up steering modes and 

learning the difference between the two. 

•  Use of a Non-Follow-up and Follow-up controller, if 

connected. 

•  Changing course by rotary knob and buttons. 
•  Moving through the User Set-up Menu learning how to (and 

why to) change the settings. 

•  How to select alternative sources for heading (compass), 

navigation (GPS), chartplotter), speed, depth etc. if available. 

•  Locating compasses and knowing to keep magnetic items 

away.