Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 Manuel D’Utilisation

 

Software Set-up Procedure 

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The Minimum thrust determines the amount of power (in % of 
the maximum control signal) that is applied as the "first 
command signal". 
 

 

U

+10V

(100%)

30%

Minimum 
thrust OFF

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The example shows 30% of the control signal 
applied as Minimum thrust. 
The dotted line shows the output signal for 
Minimum thrust set to 0. 
Range:   0-50% in step of 1%.  
Default:   0%. 

 

 

Rotate the course knob clockwise to activate the Minimum 
thrust setting. 
Rotate the course knob to port or starboard to find the minimum 
amount of thrust you must apply as “first command signal”. 
Proceed to the Speed source item by pressing the   (STBD) 
button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the 

 (STBY) 

button. 

 

Select the Speed source setting. Refer to Interface Set-up table 
on page 129. If no speed source is available, set the Speed 
source to Man and proceed to the Set cruising speed item by 
pressing the   (STBD) button or return to STANDBY mode by 
pressing the 

 (STBY) button.