Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 Manuel D’Utilisation

Simrad AP50 Autopilot 

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•  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 AP50 steers in NAV mode for each Nav. 
source. 

•  Provide 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. 

•  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 in STANDBY, 

AUTO, NAV, and WORK modes learning how to (and why 
to) change the settings. 

•  Knowing the difference between normal parameters and 

WORK parameters also including Nav. source and Compass 
sensor selection, if applicable. 

•  Locating any compasses and knowing to keep all magnetic 

items away. 

•  Locating the Mains circuit breaker. 
•  Knowing the different uses of thruster (Follow-up, Non-

Follow-up, and WORK modes).