Simrad AP70, AP80 Operator's Manual
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AP70/AP80
Operator Manual
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Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the
product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact
your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will
not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL
LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE
OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
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Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be
the official version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its
subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications
without notice.
Compliance
The AP70 and AP80 systems complies with the following regulations:
• Wheelmark directive 2002/84 EC (HCS and HSC)
• CE (2004-108 EC EMC Directive) - AP70 systems when used with an AC70 computer
• C - Tick
¼ Note: AP70 systems are not wheelmark approved when used with an AC70 computer.
For more information please refer to our websites:
www.navico.com/commercial and www.simrad-yachting.com.
The Wheelmark
The AP70 and AP80 system are produced and tested in accordance with the European Marine
Equipment Directive 96/98. This means that the systems comply with the highest level of
tests for nonmilitary marine electronic navigation equipment existing today.
The Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC (MED), as amended by 98/95/EC for ships flying
EU or EFTA flags, applies to all new ships, to existing ships not previously carrying such
equipment, and to ships having their equipment replaced.
This means that all system components covered by annex A1 must be type-approved
accordingly and must carry the Wheelmark, which is a symbol of conformity with the Marine
Equipment Directive.
While the autopilot system may be installed on vessels not needing to comply with the
Marine Equipment Directive, those requiring compliance must have one Control unit set-up
as a “master unit” in order for the installation to be approved.
Navico has no responsibility for the incorrect installation or use of the autopilot, so it
is essential for the person in charge of the installation to be familiar with the relevant
requirements as well as with the contents of the manuals, which covers correct installation
and use.
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Navico Holding AS.
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Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the our websites:
www.navico.com/commercial and www.simrad-yachting.com.
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad AP70 and AP80 Autopilot Systems.
The manual will be continuously updated to match new software releases. The latest available
manual version can be downloaded from our web sites.
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:
¼ Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they
should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to
equipment/personnel.
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Contents
7 Introduction
7 The front panel and keys
8 The screen
10 Operational mode overview
11 Basic operation
11 Safe operation with the autopilot
11 Using an external system selector to control autopilot operation
11 External follow-up override
12 External EVC override (SG05 PRO)
12 Pendulum feature
12 Turning the autopilot system on/off
12 The menus
13 Dialog boxes
13 Display illumination
13 Taking command
14 Selecting autopilot modes
14 Switching from automatic mode to hand steering
14 Selecting work profiles
14 Acknowledging a message
14 Working with thrusters
16 Delegation of control in multiple station systems
16 Steering stations
16 Open systems
17 Master systems
20 The operational modes
20 Mode overview
20 External system selector
21 Hand steering
22 AUTO modes
25 Turn pattern steering
25 U-turns
25 S-turns
28 Track steering
31 Controlling steering performance in automatic and navigational modes
32 Simulator mode
33 Work prole setup
33 The Normal profile
33 Creating new profiles
37 Edit a profile
38 Importing and exporting work profiles (AP80 only)
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40 The alarm system
40 Message types
40 Alarm indication
41 Acknowledging a message
41 The alarm dialogs
42 Setting the alarm and warning limits
42 Fallback and failures during automatic steering
43 Backup navigator alarm (AP80 only)
44 List of possible alarms and corrective actions
48 Maintenance
48 Preventive maintenance
48 Simple maintenance procedures
48 Restoring factory default settings
49 Software upgrades
49 Backing up your system data
49 File management
50 Menu overview
50 The Quick menus
51 The settings dialog and submenus
53 System conguration
53 General
53 The settings dialog and submenus
53 Turning on for the first time
54 Network settings
58 Installation settings
65 Seatrials
66 Tuning the autopilot for optimum steering performance
69 List of display abbreviations
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Introduction
The front panel and keys
TURN
MENUCMD
STBY AUTO NAV WORK
ALARM
9 10 11
1 2 3
12*
4
8
ALARM
14* 12*
13*
6
7
5
¼ * Available on AP80 control units only.
No. Key/Description
1 CMD/THRUSTER. A short press takes/requests command. A long press (3
seconds) activates/deactivates available thrusters
2 MENU. A short press displays the active steering mode’s quick menu. A second
click displays the Settings menu
3 POWER/LIGHT. A short press displays the Light dialog. A long press (3 seconds)
turns the unit ON/OFF
4 ROTARY KNOB (Course wheel). Rotated for selecting menu item and adjusting
value, pressed to confirm a selection/entry.
For mode specific operation, refer to “The operational modes” on page 20.
5 PORT (Cancel). Exits menu/returns to previous menu level.
Activates NFU steering when in Standby mode.
Changes set heading, set course and track offset to port.
6 STBD (Confirm). Confirms menu selection/enters next menu level.
Activates NFU when in Standby mode.
Changes set heading, set course and track offset to starboard.
7 TURN. Displays the Turn dialog
8 STBY. Turns the autopilot to Standby mode
9 AUTO. Activates Auto and NoDrift mode
10 NAV (AP70) / TRACK (AP80). Activates Nav or Track steering mode
11 WORK. Used for selecting work profile
12 USB port door
AP80 control units only
13 ALARM. Displays the Alarm listing dialog
14 USB connector
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The screen
5 6 7
1
2
3
4
1 Heading repeater
Analog and digital heading readout. Digital readout is shown with one decimal if true
heading.
In automatic modes the difference between current and set heading is red for port, green for
starboard deviation.
Heading repeater
unit
(True or Magnetic)
Steering reference
Set heading
Current heading
Rate indicator
2 Mode Info panel
The panel contains mode specific content and varies with the operational mode. See “The
operational modes” on page 20 onwards for more details.
If a thruster is available and active, the mode info panel will be split to show thruster
information.
If sensor input is missing, the numbers will be replaced with hyphens.
No active trusters Active thrusters No sensor input
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3 Rudder bar
Rudder position indicator with digital and analog readout.
The digital readout shows 1 bar per 1° rudder angle up to 40°. Rudder angle above 40° will
have a non-linear indication in the outer left/right part of the bar.
Direction indicators are turning red (port) and green (starboard) when rudder movement is
commanded. The direction arrows are only shown when rudder feedback is available.
Rudder angle *
Commanded rud-
der direction
* Showing commanded rudder angle in systems with analog steering without rudder
feedback.
4 Status panel
The following mode abbreviations are used:
S: Standby
FU: Follow Up
NFU: Non Follow Up
A: Auto heading
ND: No Drift
N: Nav
If the autopilot is operated from another unit, this is shown in the mode indication field.
If the autopilot is controlled by an external system selector or by an external follow-up, the
mode indication will be replaced as below.
Autopilot disengaged by external system selector Rudder controlled by external follow-up
Available status icons are shown below. Only active icons will be visible.
Icon Description
Icon available if one or more thrusters are installed. The icon will be shaded when
the trusters are unavailable for steering
Active alarm message. Red icon for alarms, yellow for warnings
Control unit locked
Screen alive indication - white and black “balls” fade-swap color
Status icons
Mode indication
Steering reference
Active work prole
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5 Dialogs
Used for user input or for presenting information to the user.
A dialog may be presented in full-screen or as an overlay. Depending on type of information
or entry, different keys are used to confirm, cancel and close the dialog.
A dialog can always be closed by selecting the Close/Cancel dialog key, or by pressing the
PORT key.
6 Quick menus
Mode dependant menu, displayed by pressing the MENU key. The Quick menus contain the
most common used settings for the active mode. The menu varies with the autopilot mode
and also with the way the autopilot is operated.
7 Settings menus
Used for installation and system setup. The menus are activated from the quick menu, or by
pressing the MENU key twice.
Operational mode overview
The autopilot has several steering modes. Number of modes and features within the mode
depend on available input as shown below.
The modes are described in “The operational modes” on page 20.
MODE FEATURE DESCRIPTION
STBY
Standby mode used when manually steering at the helm. Compass
and rudder angle will be shown on the display
NFU
Non-Follow-Up steering where the rudder movement is controlled by
using the red (port) or green (starboard) keys, or by another NFU unit
FU
Follow-up steering where the rudder angle is set by the rotary knob or
by another FU unit
AUTO Auto compass mode. Keeps the vessel on set heading
Heading
capture
Aborts the turn and uses the instantaneous compass reading as set
heading
Turn
(Pattern)
Moves the vessel automatically in pre-defined turn steering patterns
NoDrift
Automatic steering, keeping the vessel on a straight bearing line by
compensating for drift
Heading
capture
Aborts the turn and uses the instantaneous compass reading as set
heading
NAV
Navigation steering. The vessel is steered to a specific waypoint
location, or through a route set on a chart plotter
TRACK
Track steering. Approved for AP80 only and requires an unlock key/
code.
The routes are planned on and commanded by an ECDIS (Electronic
Chart Display Information System)
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Basic operation
Safe operation with the autopilot
Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT
under any circumstances replace a human navigator.
Do not use automatic steering when:
• In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters
• In poor visibility or extreme sea conditions
• When in areas where use of autopilot is prohibited by law
When using an autopilot:
• Do not leave the helm unattended
• Do not place any magnetic material or equipment near the magnetic or fluxgate compass
used in the autopilot system
• Verify the course and position of the vessel at regular intervals
• Always switch to Standby mode, and reduce speed in sufficient time to avoid hazardous
situations
Using an external system selector to control autopilot operation
IMO resolution MSC64 and other regulations require that an external switch is used for
changing over from manual to automatic steering.
Manual steering
When an external system selector is set to manual steering, the autopilot will be disengaged.
The control unit will display information as in Standby mode. It is not possible to change to
FU, NFU or to any automatic mode. The menus can however be used, alarms acknowledged
and illumination adjusted.
When the autopilot is disengaged by an external switch, this will be indicated in the mode
display.
When a mode key is pressed, a dialog will show that the autopilot system is disengaged.
Autopilot operation
When the external selector is set to automatic steering, the autopilot will go directly to AUTO
heading mode with present heading as set reference. The autopilot can then be used in all
operational modes.
External follow-up override
On some autopilot computers you can connect a switch for allowing an external follow-up to
override autopilot control of the rudder. Refer the autopilot installation manual for connection
details.
When external follow-up override is selected, it is not possible to use any mode keys. The
menus can however be used, alarms acknowledged and illumination adjusted.
When the rudder is controlled by an external FU, this will be indicated in the mode display.
If you press a mode key, external control is indicated in the display.
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External EVC override (SG05 PRO)
You may at any time, irrespective of the autopilot mode, take manual control of the steering
by means of the helm. The autopilot will then go to Standby mode and display Override to
indicate the steering is from the helm.
Autosteering can be regained by pressing the AUTO or the WORK key.
Pendulum feature
The pendulum feature is intended for pendulum ferries where it is required to turn the
heading 180° when the vessel is going «backwards».
The feature can be included in AP70/80 systems equipped with SD80 or AD80 boards. It can
only be used for NMEA 0183 heading sensors, RC42 and CDI80.
The function is activated by using an external switch. When the contact is closed the system
will add 180° to the heading received on the NMEA 0183 interface on SI80 and AC70. The
heading is changed before heading data enters the CAN bus network, and all instruments on
the bus will pick up the modified heading.
¼ Note: The AP70/80 must be configured for the pendulum feature as described in
“Configuration” on page 60.
Turning the autopilot system on/o
You turn ON the autopilot system on by a short press on the POWER key when this is red
light colored.
The system is turned OFF (Sleep mode) by pressing and holding the POWER key on an active
control unit. During the shut-down procedure the system will automatically go to Standby
mode before it is turned off. If the POWER key is released before shut-down is completed,
the power off is cancelled.
¼ Note: The POWER key will remain lit on units that are turned OFF. Note: To stop the system
from drawing current a separate breaker should be installed.
The menus
You display a menu by pressing the MENU key.
• Use the rotary knob to select a menu item, then press the rotary knob or the STBD key to
confirm your selection
• Toggle on/off a check box by pressing the rotary knob or the STBD key
• Activate a slide bar by pressing the rotary knob or the STBD key, then select the value by
turning the rotary knob. Confirm your selection by pressing the rotary knob or the STBD key
• Expand a Drop-down listing by pressing the rotary knob or the STBD key, then select the
item by turning the rotary knob. Confirm your selection by pressing the rotary knob or the
STBD key
• Press the PORT key to return to previous menu level. Repeat pressing the PORT key to exit
the menus.
Check box Slide bar Drop-down listing
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Dialog boxes
You select entry fields and keys in a dialog box by using the rotary knob. You can only enter
information when a field is selected and highlighted.
You exit a dialog and cancel your entries by selecting the Cancel key in the dialog, or by
pressing the PORT key.
You confirm your entries and close the dialog by selecting the OK key in the dialog, or by
pressing the STBD key.
An alphanumeric keyboard will automatically be displayed when
required for entering user information in dialogs.
1. Select characters by turning the rotary knob
2. Confirm your entry by pressing the rotary knob
3. Complete your entry by pressing the Enter key on the virtual
keyboard
Display illumination
Light adjustment
A single press on the POWER key will display the light adjustment dialog. The brightness
level is adjusted by the rotary knob.
Repeated presses on the POWER key will toggle between preset brightness levels (10 - 6 - 3-
1).
Day/Night illumination
A night illumination option is included. This optimizes the color palette for low light
conditions. You switch between Day and Night illumination mode from the Light dialog.
White is the default background color on display and keys for Day illumination, while red is
used for Night. You can select which of these colors you want to use.
¼ Note: The brightness level are adjusted independently for day and night illumination.
Taking command
You can take command from any control unit and/or remote by pressing the CMD key.
In an open system (no command transfer restrictions) you will get immediate control from
the control unit requesting command. A steering handle without a CMD key will get control
when the lever is operated.
In a multi-station system with active lock function, the command request must be confirmed
on the active control unit.
Active/Passive units
In a system including more than one control unit and/or remote units, only one unit can be in
control at a time. All other units will be passive.
A passive unit is indicated in the mode status field with passive icon, and the mode indication
letter size is reduced.
See “Delegation of
control in multiple station
systems” on page 16 for
further information
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Active unit Passive unit
On a passive/locked unit illumination can be adjusted, alarm sound can be locally silenced,
and the CMD key can be used for requesting command. All other functions are unavailable.
Selecting autopilot modes
You switch between Standby mode, Auto modes and Nav steering by pressing the
corresponding mode key.
When in Standby mode you can select NFU (Non Follow Up) by pressing the PORT or STBD
keys. Rudder will move and active trusters rotate as long as the key is pressed.
When in Standby or NFU mode you can select FU by pressing the rotary knob. The rudder
angle is then set by turning the rotary knob.
Switching from automatic mode to hand steering
You can switch the autopilot to Standby mode from any operational mode by a short press
on the STBY key.
Selecting work proles
The autopilot can be set up with 6 different work profiles associated with different work
modes or various crew members preferences.
1. Press the WORK key to open the Work dialog
2. Repeat pressing the WORK key or use the rotary knob to select preferred profile
3. Press the rotary knob or the STBY key to confirm your selection
The name of the work profile in use is displayed in the mode status panel.
Ac- knowl- edging
a message
When an alarm situation
occurs, the alarm icon will be
active, and the alarm dialog will
show alarm cause.
The following options are available in the alarm dialog for acknowledging a message:
Option Result
ACK Sets the alarm state to acknowledged, meaning that you are aware of the alarm
condition. The siren will stop and the alarm dialog will be removed.
The alarm icon will however remain active, and the alarm will be included in
the alarm listing until the reason for the alarm has been removed
Mute Mutes the siren locally for all units in the same SimNet display group. The alarm
dialog remains on the display
Working with thrusters
If the vessel is equipped with thrusters, they can be connected to the autopilot system. The
TURN
MENUCMD
STBY AUTO NAV WORK
ALARM
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thrusters can be configured to different work profiles, and work profile in use will then decide
if the vessel can be controlled by rudder, thrusters, or both rudder and thrusters.
Thruster settings
Two settings affect how the thrusters are used by the autopilot:
• Thruster inhibit speed - set during dockside setup
- This setting will turn the thrusters off when the vessel is running above a set speed limit
Refer to the separate autopilot Installation manual.
• The thruster assist function - set when configuring the thrusters for the work profiles.
- ON: the thrusters will automatically be used by the autopilot system. If the thrusters are
turned off when the vessel increases inhibited speed, the thrusters will automatically be
turned on again when the speed gets below the inhibited limit
- OFF: you must manually turn thrusters ON
For more information see “Work profile setup” on page 33.
Activating and de-activating thrusters
You can manually toggle thrusters on/off by pressing and holding the CMD key. A popup
with slide bar will be displayed as long as the key is pressed. The slider moves from hiding to
showing (or opposite) the thruster symbols.
Thruster(s) ON Slider moving Thruster(s) OFF
Thruster presentation
When thrusters are installed, the thruster status icon and the thruster information in the mode
info panel are as shown below.
• Thrusters installed and in use
• Thruster(s) installed, but not configured for present work profile
• Thruster(s) installed, but unavailable (vessel speed is above inhibit
limit)
• Thruster(s) available, but turned OFF
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Delegation of control in multiple station systems
Steering stations
An autopilot system with multiple stations can be set up with different
steering stations (SimNet group settings - Station). This setting is done
during installation of the system, and the separate autopilot Installation
manual details how to define SimNet groups.
The SimNet group Station settings determines lock/unlock and
command transfer principle between active and passive control units.
Based on this setting the system is defined as an open system or a
master system as described in the following sections.
On a locked unit you can only adjust illumination and silence an alarm
locally. All other functions are unavailable.
Open systems
In a default installation the system is open, and control is accessible from every control unit
connected to the autopilot system. One control unit is active and provides the user with
access to all functions. All remaining control units are inactive and have no effect on course
changes. A single press on the CMD key on an inactive control unit will allow transfer of
command and make the unit active. On steering levers without a command key (e.g. JS10,
S35, S9), command is taken by moving the lever.
Locking and unlocking units in an open system
You can temporarily lock units in an open system if you want to avoid accidental control from
another control unit
An active AP70/AP80 control unit can lock and unlock all passive control units.
1. Activate the lock function from any active control unit by a single press on the CMD key
2. De-activate the function with a second press on the CMD key
Active locking function is indicated with a lock symbol on both active and passive units.
Taking command from a locked unit in an Open system
1. Press the CMD key on the locked unit
- A dialog will be shown on the unit requesting command
- A command request dialog will be shown on the active unit, accompanied by a 2 second
sound
Passive unit requesting
command
Active unit accepting com-
mand request
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2. Accept the command request on the active unit
- All passive units will be opened for command transfer, indicated as below
- The lock function will be de-activated, and the lock symbol removed from all units
Passive units
3. Take command on selected remote unit
Master systems
The international standard for heading control systems (ISO 11674/16329) requires controlled
command transfer when remote stations are provided. The delegation of control to the
remote station and the return of control shall be incorporated in the autopilot system, and
shall avoid unintended operation from a remote station.
To fulfill this requirement the AP70/AP80 system includes a Master function. This is used in
Wheelmarked systems where you permanently want to control command transfer to remote
stations.
In a Master system, one steering station is defined as the Master station. There can be several
control units in a master station, but only one of them can be set as the Master unit.
All units included in the master station will be unlocked, and command transfer within the
master group will be as in an open system.
Units not included in the master station will be locked. It is not possible to take command
from units outside the master station unless the master control unit opens for this. All units
outside the master station will have a lock symbol.
In the illustration below the main bridge is defined as master station. One QS80, one AP80
control unit and one AP70 control unit are included in the master station. The AP80 control
unit is defined as the Master unit.
The illustration includes SimNet group settings for each unit, showing how the units are
defined as part of different SimNet stations.
WING STATION
AFT STATION
MAIN BRIDGE
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Dening a Master system
A master station is usually defined and units assigned to the master station during system
setup. Refer to the separate autopilot installation manual for details.
¼ Note: When a SimNet group Station is set to Master, one control unit in this steering station
has to be defined as the Master unit as shown below.
In a Master system command can be transferred to a remote unit either by opening the
system for remote operation from the Master unit, or by requesting command from one of
the remote units.
¼ Note: You can at any time return to control from the master station by pressing the CMD key
on one of the units in the master station.
Opening a Master system for operation from a remote unit
1. Press the CMD key on the Master unit
2. Accept the command request on the Master unit
- The system will now be open and command can be taken from any station
3. Take command on selected remote by pressing the CMD key
- Command will be transferred to this remote, accompanied by a 2 second sound
- All other remote units will return to locked status
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Taking command from a locked unit in a Master system
1. Press the CMD key on a locked station
- A dialog will be shown on the unit requesting command
- A command request dialog will be shown on the master unit
Passive unit requesting
command
Active unit accepting com-
mand request
2. Accept the command request on the master unit
- The requesting remote will now be opened for command transfer. All other units will
remain locked
3. Take command on requesting remote by pressing the CMD key
- Command will be transferred to this remote, accompanied by a 2 second sound
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The operational modes
Mode overview
The autopilot has several steering modes. Number of modes and features within the mode
depend on available input as shown below.
MODE FEATURE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED INPUT
STBY
Standby mode used when manually
steering at the helm. Compass and rudder
angle will be shown on the display
NFU
Non-Follow-Up steering where the rudder
movement is controlled by using the red
(port) or green (starboard) keys, or by
another NFU unit
Rudder feedback
FU
Follow-up steering where the rudder
angle is set by the rotary knob or by
another FU unit
Rudder feedback
AUTO
Auto compass mode. Keeps the vessel on
set heading
Heading
Heading
capture
Aborts the turn and uses the
instantaneous compass reading as set
heading
Turn
(Pattern)
Moves the vessel automatically in predefined turn steering patterns
NoDrift
Automatic steering, keeping the vessel on
a straight bearing line by compensating
for drift
Heading, speed, position
Heading
capture
Aborts the turn and uses the
instantaneous compass reading as set
heading
NAV
Navigation steering. The vessel is steered
to a specific waypoint location, or through
a route set on a chart plotter
Heading, speed, Cross
Track Distance (XTD)
and Bearing waypoint to
waypoint (BWW)
TRACK
Track steering. Approved for AP80 only
and requires an unlock key/code.
The routes are planned on and
commanded by an ECDIS (Electronic Chart
Display Information System)
Heading (True), Speed
and Track control data
via proprietary TNT
sentence.
External system selector
An external switch can be used for controlling change over from manual to automatic
steering.
The mode descriptions in the following pages assumes that an external system selector has
opened for autopilot operation, or that no external selector is installed.
4
See “Using an external
system selector to control
autopilot operation” on page
11 for further information
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Hand steering
Standby mode
Standby mode is used when you steer at the helm. The autopilot will always be in this mode
when you turn the system on.
• Switch the autopilot to Standby mode from any operation by a short press on the STBY key.
The Standby mode info panel
A. HDG: Current heading and Header repeater unit (True or Magnetic)
B. COG: Course over ground
C. SOG: Speed over ground
- If SOG is missing, the speed info will be taken from log (STW). If also log is missing or
erratic, speed can be set manually from the Quick menu (MAN).
Non-Follow-Up (NFU) steering
In NFU mode you use the PORT/STBD keys to control the rudder.
• Select NFU mode by pressing the PORT or STBD keys when the autopilot is in Standby or
FU mode
- The the rudder will move as long as the key is pressed
The NFU mode info panel
A. HDG: Current heading and Header repeater unit (True or Magnetic)
B. COG: Course over ground
C. SOG: Speed over ground
- If SOG is missing, the speed info will be taken from log (STW). If also log is missing or
erratic, speed can be set manually from the Quick menu (MAN).
Follow-up (FU) steering
In FU mode you use the rotary knob to set rudder angle.
• Select FU mode by pressing the rotary knob when the system is in Standby or NFU mode
• Turn the rotary knob to set the rudder angle
- The rudder will move to the commanded angle and then stop
FU mode info panel
A. Set rudder angle
B. COG: Course over ground
C. SOG: Speed over ground
- If SOG is missing, the speed info will be taken from log (STW). If also log is missing or
erratic, speed can be set manually from the Quick menu (MAN).
Quick menu in STBY, FU and NFU mode
From the Quick menu in STBY, NFU and FU you can change sources used for steering, display
active alarms and set manual speed.
The Quick menu includes access to the Settings dialogs.
• Activate the Quick menu by a short press on the MENU key
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Source selection
Gives access to automatic and manual source selection menus.
Source setup is done on initial start up of the system. It is also required to run the source
selection if any part of the network has been changed or replaced.
See the separate AP70/AP80 Installation manual for more details.
Automatic source selection
The Auto Select option will look for all sources connected to the network. If more than one
source is available for each data type, the system will automatically select from an internal
priority list.
Make sure all devices are connected and are turned on before selecting the Auto Select
option.
Manual source selection
This option allows you to manually select sources. This is generally only required where there
is more than one source for the same data, and where the internal priority is not giving the
preferred selection.
Alarm status
Displays a list of current alarms.
For alarm setting and history, refer to “The Alarm dialog” on page 41.
Speed adjustment
Used to manually set the vessel speed if a speed log or other speed source is not connected.
Settings
Settings dialogs are described in “ The settings dialog and submenus” on page 51, and in
the separate AP70/AP80 Installation manual.
AUTO modes
AP70/AP80 includes two automatic modes:
- AUTO compass mode keeps the vessel on set heading
- NoDrift mode combines heading and position information, and keeps the vessel on a
straight track
• Toggle between auto modes by repeated presses on the AUTO key
- The selection times out and triggers the mode shift. You can also confirm your selection
by pressing the STBD key or the rotary knob.
AUTO
In AUTO mode the autopilot issues rudder commands required to steer the vessel
automatically on a set heading.
1. Steer the vessel onto the desired heading
2. Press the AUTO key to activate AÙTO mode
- The autopilot selects the current vessel heading as the set heading. The autopilot will
keep the vessel on this heading until a new mode is selected or a new heading is set.
¼ Note: It is only possible to select AÙTO mode if valid heading is available.
The AUTO mode info panel
A. Set HDG: Set heading and Header repeater unit (True or Magnetic)
B. COG: Course over ground
C. SOG: Speed over ground
- If SOG is missing, the speed info will be taken from log (STW). If also log is missing or
erratic, speed can be set manually from the Quick menu (MAN).
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