Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 Manuel D’Utilisation

Operation 

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Note ! 

 

AUTO mode is used to make the AP50 steer the vessel 
automatically on a set heading. AUTO mode is always available 
from any mode or function within the AP50 by a single push of 
the AUTO button. When AUTO mode is selected, the AP50 
automatically selects the current vessel heading as the set 
heading and the rudder will move to midship position. 

The W Init rudder setting has no effect.  
In AUTO, the AP50 issues rudder commands to keep the boat 
on the set heading. The boat heading is provided by the steering 
compass. 
The AP50 will keep the boat on the set heading until a new 
mode is selected or a new heading is set with either the course 
knob, the 

 (PORT) or 

 (STBD) buttons, or by pushing the 

AUTO button again. One revolution of the knob equals a 45

° 

course change. 
Once the course is changed to a new set heading, the boat will 
automatically turn to the new heading and continue to steer 
straight. 

 

Display information: 
•  Automatic steering mode 

•  Set heading: 329° 

•  Boat heading from gyro compass: 340.7° 
•  Rudder angle: 2° to port and still moving 

 

Rotate the course knob to change the course: 
Clock-wise =  Starboard course change 
Counter Clock-wise = Port course change 

 

Press the PORT or STBD button to adjust the course by 1°. It is 
possible to set the buttons to adjust the course by 5° or 10° per 
press in the Installation menu (see page 148). 

 

Press the AUTO button to select current vessel heading as set 
heading.