Simrad AP26 Manual De Usuario

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots 

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When AUTO mode is selected, the autopilot automatically picks 
the current boat heading as the set course and maintains the 
simultaneous rudder angle. This gives a bumpless transfer at the 
mode change. 

The main Auto mode display 
shows the mode index and the 
set course. 
Alternatively, the Standby mode 
display can show the following 
information by a long press on 
the 

TURN/DODGE/INFO 

button: 
Automatic steering mode 
Set course: 340 degrees 
Steering parameter: LO-A 
Compass reading: 340°M 
Rudder angle: 00° 
Refer to INFO menu, page 46. 

The autopilot will keep the boat on the set course until a new 
mode is selected or a new course is set with the course knob or 
the PORT or STBD buttons. One revolution of the course knob 
equals a 45

° course change. 

 

 

Decrease Increase 

 

Course adjust 1° 

(or 10°)/ push 

Course change 

CCW: Decrease        CW: Increase 

Note ! 

On power boats it is possible in the User Setup menu to set the 
buttons to change the course by 10° per press (see page 45). 
Once the course is changed to a new set course, the boat will 
automatically turn to the new heading and continue to steer 
straight. 

When in Auto mode this feature allows you to automatically 
cancel the turn you are in by an instant press on the AUTO