Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 Manuel D’Utilisation
Simrad AP50 Autopilot
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Counter rudder
Counter Rudder is the parameter that counteracts for the effect
of the boats turn rate and inertia. The default value depends on
boat length.
Range: 0.05 to 8.00.
Counter Rudder is the parameter that counteracts for the effect
of the boats turn rate and inertia. 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 rudder
As for Counter rudder above but applies for the Work-modes.
W Rudder limit
This determines the maximum rudder movement, in degrees
from the “used” midship position, that the autopilot can
command the rudder in the WORK modes.
Default: 10°.
The W Rudder limit setting is only active during AUTO-
WORK and NAV-WORK steering on straight courses, NOT
on course changes, but a Rudder Limit warning will be
shown during course changes.
This determines the maximum rudder movement, in degrees
from the “used” midship position, that the autopilot can
command the rudder in the WORK modes.
Default: 10°.
The W Rudder limit setting is only active during AUTO-
WORK and NAV-WORK steering on straight courses, NOT
on course changes, but a Rudder Limit warning will be
shown during course changes.
Cruising speed
If the Cruising speed was not set during sea trial or needs to be
changed, it can be set manually here. Refer to page 138.
Range: 3 – 70 knots
Default: 15 knots
If the Cruising speed was not set during sea trial or needs to be
changed, it can be set manually here. Refer to page 138.
Range: 3 – 70 knots
Default: 15 knots
Speed response
This adjusts the value for the Speed response (see page 143).
Range: 0.00 – 2.00
Default: 0.00
This adjusts the value for the Speed response (see page 143).
Range: 0.00 – 2.00
Default: 0.00