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Installation manual
Simrad AP50
Autopilot
Plus system
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
SIMRAD AP50
Autopilot
Plus System
20222410/B
Sw. 1.3.
English
Simrad AP50 Autopilot
About this document
Rev. A
First issue.
Rev. B
Minor corrections
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Installation Manual
This manual is intended as a reference guide for the correct
installation and commissioning of the Simrad AP50
Autopilot Plus System
Great care has been taken to simplify the installation set-up
of the AP50; however, an autopilot is a complex electronic
system and particular attention has to be paid by the
installer.
Please take the time to read this manual together with the
Operator Manual to gain a thorough understanding of the
Simrad AP50 autopilot system components and operation,
as well as their relationship to a complete AP50 Plus
system.
Note !
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The AP50 Plus is an upgraded version of the AP50 Autopilot
System. A full range of new distribution units (JD50, JD51,
JD52 and JD53) are offered to cover the applications and
performance of the well recognized AP9Mk3 Autopilot.
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Contents
1
GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................1
1.2 How to Use This Manual................................................................................2
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INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................3
2.1 General............................................................................................................3
2.2 Unpacking and Handling ................................................................................3
2.3 Installation Index ............................................................................................3
2.4 Determining System Configuration................................................................4
2.5 AP50 Plus System Layout ..............................................................................5
2.6 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit ....................................................................6
Mechanical mounting .....................................................................................6
Electrical installation ......................................................................................6
Final check....................................................................................................10
2.7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit .....................................................................10
Electrical Connection ...................................................................................11
Mechanical Alignment .................................................................................13
2.8 JD5X distribution units.................................................................................13
General..........................................................................................................13
JD50 Distribution unit (P/N 20126819)...................................................13
JD51 Distribution unit (P/N 20126827)...................................................14
JD52 Distribution unit (P/N 20126835)...................................................14
JD53 Distribution unit (P/N 20126843)...................................................15
Mounting ......................................................................................................15
Electrical connections...................................................................................16
General.....................................................................................................16
Steering gear with directional valves (ON/OFF) .....................................17
Analog Steering gear control ...................................................................22
JD50 Alarm Interface...............................................................................28
2.9 Control Unit..................................................................................................30
Panel-mounting.............................................................................................30
Optional Bracket mounting ..........................................................................30
Robnet Units and Robnet Network Cables...................................................31
AP51 Remote Control Connection ...............................................................34
AP51 in a Wheelmark System .................................................................34
JP21 Jack Point Installation..........................................................................34
2.10 RC25 Rate Compass .....................................................................................35
2.11 FU50 Steering Lever ....................................................................................37
2.12 TI51 Thruster Interface.................................................................................37
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2.13 S9 Steering Lever .........................................................................................38
Mounting ......................................................................................................38
Connection....................................................................................................38
2.14 R3000X Remote Control ..............................................................................40
2.15 JS10 Joystick ................................................................................................41
2.16 S35 NFU Steering Lever ..............................................................................41
2.17 F1/2 Remote Control ....................................................................................42
2.18 Interfacing to Optional Equipment (THD, Navigation Receiver, etc.).........42
Single NMEA input/output...........................................................................43
Double NMEA input/output .........................................................................43
Input from “NMEA Compass” .....................................................................44
Radar Clock/Data .........................................................................................44
Analog Heading Repeater.............................................................................45
Digital Heading Repeater .............................................................................45
GI51 Gyro Interface......................................................................................45
NI300X NMEA Interface Unit .....................................................................46
CD100A Course Detector.............................................................................47
CDI35 Interface ............................................................................................48
CD109 Course Detector...........................................................................48
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SOFTWARE SET-UP PROCEDURE ...............................................................49
3.1 Description of Installation Set-up.................................................................49
3.2 Installation Menu ..........................................................................................50
Language selection .......................................................................................51
Dockside .......................................................................................................51
Master Operation .....................................................................................52
Boat Type.................................................................................................52
Boat Length..............................................................................................52
Drive Unit Voltage...................................................................................54
Rudder Feedback Calibration ..................................................................54
Rudder Calibration...................................................................................55
Rudder Test..............................................................................................57
Rudder Limit............................................................................................58
Rudder Deadband.....................................................................................59
Thruster ....................................................................................................59
Interface Set-up.............................................................................................59
Sea Trial........................................................................................................66
Compass Calibration................................................................................67
Compass Offset........................................................................................68
Set Thrust Direction, On/Off Thruster.....................................................69
Thruster Calibration, Analog Thruster.....................................................69
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Thruster zero ............................................................................................69
Direction and Maximum Thrust STBD, Analog Thruster .......................70
Direction and Maximum Thrust PORT, Analog Thruster .......................70
Minimum Thrust, Analog Thruster..........................................................71
Speed source ............................................................................................71
Set Cruising Speed...................................................................................72
Set Rudder Zero .......................................................................................72
Set Rate of Turn .......................................................................................72
Adjust rudder angle/Set rate of turn.........................................................73
Manual Tuning.........................................................................................74
Automatic tuning .....................................................................................75
Speed Response .......................................................................................77
Final Test ......................................................................................................77
Providing User Training ...............................................................................78
ADVANCED SETTINGS....................................................................................79
4.1 Service Menu ................................................................................................79
System Data ..................................................................................................79
NMEA Data ..................................................................................................80
NMEA Port Test (JD5X hardware) ..............................................................81
Master Reset .................................................................................................81
4.2 Settings Menu ...............................................................................................82
Steering.........................................................................................................82
W Init rudder............................................................................................82
W Autotrim ..............................................................................................82
Autotrim...................................................................................................82
Course Adjust...........................................................................................83
Compass difference..................................................................................83
Off Heading lim .......................................................................................83
Drive engage ............................................................................................84
Drive type.................................................................................................85
Drive out ..................................................................................................85
Prop. gain .................................................................................................85
Seastate ....................................................................................................85
Rudder......................................................................................................86
Counter rudder .........................................................................................86
W Seastate................................................................................................86
W Rudder .................................................................................................86
W Count rudder........................................................................................86
W Rudder limit ........................................................................................86
Cruising speed..........................................................................................86
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Speed response.........................................................................................86
Transition Speed ......................................................................................87
Nav Gain ..................................................................................................87
Minimum rudder ......................................................................................87
Turn mode................................................................................................88
Rate of Turn .............................................................................................88
W Rate of Turn ........................................................................................88
Radius ......................................................................................................88
W Radius..................................................................................................88
Added stop time .......................................................................................88
Init NAV ..................................................................................................89
Turn Gain .................................................................................................89
W Turn Gain ............................................................................................89
Rate Sensitivity ........................................................................................89
Thruster.........................................................................................................90
Thruster inhibit.........................................................................................90
Thruster sensitivity...................................................................................90
Thruster gain ............................................................................................90
Minimum thrust .......................................................................................91
Thruster hyst ............................................................................................91
Thruster Drive..........................................................................................92
Response delay.........................................................................................92
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SPARE PARTS LIST ..........................................................................................95
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................99
6.1 AP50 Autopilot System ................................................................................99
6.2 AP50 Control Unit......................................................................................100
6.3 AP51 Remote Control ................................................................................101
6.4 JD5X Distribution Units .............................................................................102
6.5 RC25 Rate Compass ...................................................................................103
6.6 CDI35 Course Detector Interface ...............................................................104
6.7 CD100A Course Detector...........................................................................105
6.8 CD109 Course Detector..............................................................................105
6.9 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit ...................................................................106
6.10 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit ................................................................106
6.11 NI300X NMEA Interface ...........................................................................108
6.12 TI51 Thruster Interface...............................................................................109
6.13 R3000X Remote Control ............................................................................110
6.14 S9 Steering Lever .......................................................................................111
6.15 Environmental Protection ...........................................................................112
6.16 NMEA Sentences .......................................................................................112
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TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................115
7.1 Solenoid control..........................................................................................115
7.2 Analog rudder control.................................................................................116
7.3 Failure Mode Effect Analyses ....................................................................118
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INDEX.................................................................................................................119
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APPROVALS .....................................................................................................123
9.1 Product compliance schemes......................................................................123
CE mark .................................................................................................123
Wheelmark.............................................................................................123
9.2 Certificates..................................................................................................124
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
The AP50 Plus system is produced and tested in accordance with
the European Marine Equipment Directive 96/98. This means
that the AP50 complies 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 AP50 may be installed on vessels not needing to
comply with the Marine Equipment Directive, those requiring
compliance must have one AP50 Control Unit set-up as a
“master unit” in order for the installation to be approved. Simrad
has no responsibility for the incorrect installation or use of the
AP50 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 this manual, which covers correct
installation and use.
The purpose of the Marine Equipment Directive is to enhance
safety at sea and to prevent marine pollution through the
uniform application of the relevant international instruments
relating to equipment listed in Annex A1.
As there are many interfacing requirements in the
standards/codes, integrated systems and integrated certification
lead to more efficient and effective management of safety,
environmental, issues and quality.
The Marine Equipment Directive also constitutes a part of the
International Safety Management (ISM) Code. The ISM Code
was included as a new chapter (IX) of SOLAS in 1994, and is
mandatory for: passenger ships not later than 1st of July, 1998;
oil tankers; chemical tankers; gas carriers; bulk carriers and
cargo high speed craft of 500 gross tonnage and upwards not
later than 1st of July, 1998; and other cargo ships and mobile
offshore drilling units of 500 gross tonnage and upwards not
later than 1st of July, 2002.
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It is required that both the shipping company and ships shall be
certified by the Administration (the government of the state
whose flag the ship is entitled to fly), by an organization
recognized by the Administration or by the government of the
country acting on behalf of the Administration.
1.2 How to Use This Manual
This manual is intended as a reference guide for installing and
commissioning the Simrad AP50 Autopilot Plus System. Great
care has been taken to simplify the set-up and operation and of
the AP50; however, an autopilot is a complex electronic system.
It is affected by sea conditions, speed of the vessel, and vessel
hull shape and size.
Please take the time to study the manual carefully together with
the Operator Manual to get a thorough understanding of the
autopilot system components and their relationship in a
complete AP50 Autopilot Plus System.
Particularly when setting up and commissioning the system it is
important to have both manuals at hand.
At the end of this manual, you will find an index and a glossary,
which will help you when studying the manual.
Copies of approval certificates are included in the last section
(9) of this manual.
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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 General
This section provides detailed information required to properly
install the AP50 Autopilot Plus System.
The AP50 plus system includes several modules that need to be
mounted in different locations on the vessel and that need to
interface with at least three different systems on the boat:
• The boat's steering system
• The boat’s electrical system (input power)
• Other equipment onboard (NMEA interfacing)
In addition, the advanced capabilities of the AP50 require the
installer to perform a series of settings and tests to verify proper
operation of the system (refer to the Installation Index below).
2.2 Unpacking and Handling
Care should be taken when unpacking and handling the
equipment. A visual inspection should be made to ensure that
the equipment has not been damaged during shipment and that
all parts are present according to the packing list.
A standard scope of supply for a basic AP50 system may
include:
• A control unit with standard installation accessories
• A distribution unit (JD50, JD51, JD52 or JD53) and one 15 m
(49 ft.) Robnet cable
• An RC25 Rate Compass with one 15 m (49 ft.) cable attached
• An RF14XU Feedback unit with transmission link (or
optional feedback unit)
• An appropriate drive unit for the installation (unless the AP50
is going to operate an existing drive unit)
• Any optional equipment that may have been ordered for the
installation
2.3 Installation Index
1. Determine the system configuration to be installed (see page
4)
2. Perform the hardware installation (see page 6)
3. Connect the external NMEA devices (inputs and outputs; see
page 43)
4. Set the language (see page 52)
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5. Select the dockside settings and perform tests (see page 51)
a) Master operation
b) Boat type selection
c) Boat length selection
d) Drive unit voltage selection.
e) Rudder calibration
f) Automatic rudder test
g) Rudder limit
h) Rudder deadband
i) Thruster type (optional)
6. Interface set-up for Distribution Unit, GI51 and NI300X (if
installed; see page 59)
7. Select the settings in the User Set-up Menu for Speed source,
Compass source, and Nav. source. Ref. AP50 Operator
Manual.
8. Perform the autopilot pre-tests at the dock (refer to Operation
Instructions in the AP50 Operator Manual)
a) Test all units (if applicable) - lock/unlock - active/inactive
b) Test the Non-Follow-up mode
c) Test the Follow-up mode
d) Test the AUTO mode
e) Test the AUTO-WORK mode
f) Test the NAV mode and input the interfaces (if
connected), including optional heading sensors
g) Test NAV-WORK mode
h) Test the interface outputs to the external equipment (if
connected)
9. Select the Sea trial settings (see page 66)
a) Compass calibration
b) Compass offset adjustment
c) Thruster adjustment (if connected)
d) Speed source
e) Set cruising speed
f) Set rudder zero
g) Set rate of turn (important)
h) Manual tuning
i) Automatic tuning
j) Speed response
10.Testing the autopilot operation at sea (refer to Final Test on
page 77)
11.Provide the user with training (see page 78)
2.4 Determining System Configuration
It is important to become familiar with the configuration of the
system prior to beginning the installation. The AP50 Plus
system with options is shown in Figure 2-1 on page 5.
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Pay particular attention to the distribution unit/steering gear
combinations on page 13 and the cable length and number of
Robnet units on page 32.
As many of the units are communicating on a common network
(Robnet) with identical connectors, the installation is simplified.
Mount the units within the standard cable length supplied with
each unit, if possible (refer to Technical Specifications, section
5, beginning on page 95. Robnet Extension Cable (10m) is
available from your Simrad distributor. Refer to the Spare Parts
List on page 95 for part numbers.
2.5 AP50 Plus System Layout
RC25
AP50
NI300X
GI51
AP50
AP51
ELECTRONIC
CHART
SYSTEM
QS50
FU50
ROBNET
HS5X
RI35 MK2
JD5X
GPS/
CHART
PLOTTER
SYSTEM SELECT
RADAR CLK/DATA
EXT. ALARM
24VDC MAINS
GYRO
COMPASS
NON
SIMRAD
COMPASS
NMEA DATA
BOAT'S
MAGNETIC
COMPASS
TI51
JS10
S35
S9
R3000X
3- or 4-WIRE
STEERING
GEAR 1
ELECTRONICS
PANORAMA
MK2
STEERING
GEAR 2
ELECTRONICS
RI9
CD100A
2-WIRE FREQ.
2-WIRE FREQ.
CDI35
RF45X
RF14XU
Figure 2-1 AP50 Plus system with options
Notes!
The plus system layout does not show all possible layouts.
With analog steering gear interface (JD53) the rudder feedback
(RF45X, RF14XU) are not required.
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2.6 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit
Mechanical mounting
Before installation, check that the alignment mark on the
mounting plate agrees with the mark on the shaft. Bring the
rudder to Midships position. The feedback unit should be
mounted on a plane surface and secured by bolts through the
three holes in the mounting plate. It should be linked to the
rudder in accordance with Figure 2-2. It is important that the
linkage is linear, i.e. the A-a and D-d are pairs of equal length.
This will give a ratio 1:1 between the rudder angle and that of
the feedback unit shaft. Final adjustment is made by loosen the
fixing screws for the potentiometer, and carefully turn the
potentiometer for correct positioning.
Note !
If the RF14XU is mounted with the shaft pointing upwards, the
yellow and the blue lead to the potentiometer inside must be
interchanged (See Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-2 RF14XU - Mounting
Electrical installation
The cables are carried through cable glands. If required, to avoid
any mechanical damage, the cables should be run in a conduit
between the rudder feedback unit and the junction unit or rudder
angle indicator. Electrical connection is shown in the cabling
diagram. The cable screen must be connected to the internal
ground terminal. Ref. Figure 2-3.
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The feedback unit has an external ground terminal and must
have a proper ground connection to the hull. The grounding wire
should be as short as possible and at least 10 mm wide.
The RF14XU can be powered either from the rudder angle
indicator supply (19-40V DC) or directly from the autopilot
distribution unit. If a rudder angle indicator is connected, the
RF14XU is powered from the rudder angle indicator supply. If
the rudder angle indicator voltage disappears, or rudder angle
indicator is not connected to the RF14XU, the feedback unit is
powered directly from the autopilot. The change over is done
automatically.
Note !
If RF14XU is connected to rudder angle indicators, and the
indicators are powered from an unfiltered 24V supply, the
enclosed 470uF capacitor should be connected across the
supply. Without the capacitor, a deviation may occur between
the autopilot feedback midposition reference and that of the
rudder angle indicator(s). Scaling of rudder angle of indicators
may be required. Refer to Figure 2-4, note 2.
Cable screen
Figure 2-3
Screen termination
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VIOLET
R F14X U EL EC TR ONIC MOD ULE
BROWN
(VIE WED FROM BACK S IDE)
PINK
N OT E 2
BLUE (GND)
YELLOW (+ 5V)
N OT E 1
8
9
9
8
10
7
6
RED
BLAC K
W HITE
W HITE
RED
BLACK
BROWN
GR EEN (WI PER)
TO
POT .
MET ER
5
NOTE 1: Brown lead normally connected to 8 .
Move to 9 to invert the rudder indicator deflection.
NOTE 2: Normally connected for +/-45˚ rudder angle (violet, brow n and pink leads are
not connected). For +/-60˚ connect brown lead to terminal 10, for +/-70˚ connect
pink lead to terminal 10, for +/-90˚ connect violet lead to terminal 10.
White lead must remain connected.
Figure 2-4
RF14XU Internal wiring
Figure 2-5 shows how to connect the RF14XU Rudder Feedback
Unit to an AP50 system with 24V autopilot supply.
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The RI9 Rudder Angle Indicator is connected to the U-terminal
on RF14XU, while RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicator is
connected in parallel with the feedback signal for the
distribution unit. Use the same supply for RI35 Mk2 as for the
autopilot.
The connection shown below gives full functioning indicator(s)
also with the autopilot switched off. To have the indicator(s)
switched off with the autopilot, connect indicator(s) and rudder
feedback supply+ to JD5X Vbat+ instead of JD5X Supply+.
Note !
This configuration is only for 24VDC.
Figure 2-5 RF14XU connected to an AP50 system and
optional rudder angle indicators
Note !
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The resistor R (0.5-1K, 0.5W) has to be mounted. The resistor is
not supplied by Simrad.
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Final check
After installation, the cable glands must be sealed with silicon to
prevent water from seeping in. Also apply silicon grease to the
gasket between the bottom and top cover.
On the inside of the feedback unit cover, a piece of moisture
protecting sponge is attached. The sponge produces a corrosion
preventive gas, and to increase the efficiency of the gas the
cover must be kept tight.
2.7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit
(The RF45X can be used instead of RF14XU when limit
switches are not required).
The RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit is normally installed with the
shaft pointing upwards. However, it can be mounted with the
shaft pointing downwards for increased convenience. The
deflection can then be inverted in the AP50 software or as
illustrated in Figure 2-7 on page 11. An “upside-down”
installation will make access to the unit more efficient as it can be
opened without moving it from the mounting base. To open the
unit, unscrew the two screws of the unit and remove the cover.
Be careful not to damage the wires when you replace the cover.
Max 600mm (23,5")
Figure 2-6 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Mounting
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Use the enclosed template (Drawing 22011225) to drill the
required mounting holes. The unit is fastened to the mounting
base by the two Allen screws enclosed (other types of screws may
be used if it is to be fastened to another type of base, i.e. a
wooden base).
Make the parallelogram configuration of the transmission link
(see Figure 2-6) and temporarily fasten the link to the RF45X
shaft. The transmission rod can be shortened by cutting off a
piece using a hacksaw. Move the rudder manually hard over to
hard over and make sure the transmission link is moving freely in
both directions.
Electrical Connection
Use a twisted-pair shielded cable, 0.5 mm2 (AWG20), between
the breakout box and the JD5X Distribution Unit. The cable
length is not critical but should be kept to a minimum.
The cable should be connected to the distribution unit according
to Figure 2-7. When splicing the cables in the breakout box,
crimp the enclosed pins on each wire of the extension cable to
avoid cutting off the wires at the terminal point when the screws
are tightened.
The screen must be connected in the distribution unit.
Note !
The green and yellow wires are not used and must be isolated!
For final alignment, see page 13.
Figure 2-7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Connection
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Figure 2-8 RF45X Connection to RI9 Rudder Angle
Indicators and RI35 Mk2 (optional)
The above connection diagram shows how to connect an RI9
Rudder Angle Indicator to a system with RF45X Rudder
Feedback Unit. For connection of RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle
Indicators only, refer to the RI35 Mk2 manual.
This connection gives full functioning indicator(s) also with the
autopilot switched off. To have the indicator(s) switched off
with the autopilot; connect indicator(s) and rudder feedback
supply+ to JD5X Vbat+ instead of JD5X Supply+.
Note !
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A resistor R (0.5-1K, 0.5W) has to be mounted. The resistor is
not supplied by Simrad.
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Mechanical Alignment
The purpose of this procedure
is to find the zero point and to
allow the feedback unit to
operate within its active
segment. If the unit operates
outside this segment, there will
be a feedback failure alarm.
ve
Ac
ti
ent
gm
se
1. Position the rudder
amidships.
2. Loosen the two screws that
secure the transmission
lever to the RF45X shaft.
Fe
edb
ack failure zone
Slot
3. Turn on the autopilot by pressing the (STBY) button and
wait until the start-up sequence is finished.
STB Y
4. Press the (STBY) button again, if necessary, to read the
rudder angle display. You may also read the rudder angle by
accessing the User Set-up menu (see Operator Manual) and
the SYSTEM DATA menu (page 79).
STB Y
5. Use a flat screwdriver in the slot and adjust the rudder angle
to zero degrees on the display.
6. Secure the transmission lever to the shaft. Return to the
Dockside settings and proceed to ‘Rudder Feedback
Calibration’.
Note !
If the autopilot presents a Rudder Feedback Alarm after “turn
on”, proceed as follows:
• Turn the autopilot off. Use a flat screwdriver in the slot and
turn the shaft 180°.
Proceed from item 3 above.
2.8 JD5X distribution units
General
The following versions of JD5X distribution units are available:
JD50 Distribution unit (P/N 20126819)
JD50 provides solid state switching (ON/OFF) of two
independent sets of directional valve solenoids, 19-40V DC, 3A.
The unit includes the following circuit boards:
- J50 Power Board .......................................... P/N 20212528
- J50 Main Board ............................................ P/N 20211918
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- D9X Solid State Board, 19-40VDC (2 pcs.) P/N 20125175
JD51 Distribution unit (P/N 20126827)
JD51 provides solid state switching of two independent sets of
directional valve solenoids, 110V DC, 1A.
The unit includes the following circuit boards:
- J50 Power Board .......................................... P/N 20212528
- J50 Main Board ............................................ P/N 20211918
- D9X Solid State Board, 110VDC (2 pcs.) .. P/N 20125423
JD52 Distribution unit (P/N 20126835)
JD52 provides solid state switching of two independent sets of
directional valve solenoids, 110/220V AC, 1A.
The unit includes the following circuit boards:
- J50 Power Board .......................................... P/N 20212528
- J50 Main Board ............................................ P/N 20211918
- D9X Solid State Board, 110/220V AC (2 pcs.) P/N 20125720
Autopilot
input
JD50/51/52
DISTRIBUTION
UNIT
24VDC MAINS
Solid state PCB 1
SOLENOID
VALVE
PUMP 1
Solid state PCB 2
SOLENOID
VALVE
PUMP 2
RF45X
NOTE 1
RF14XU
NOTE 2
Figure 2-9 AP50 system with ON-OFF valves
Note 1:
RF45X:
Note 2:
RF14XU: Limit switches included, voltage (output) for rudder angle indicator(s)
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JD53 Distribution unit (P/N 20126843)
JD53 provides two galvanic isolated output control signals of
±10V DC and 4-20 mA or a control signal that can be adjusted
within a certain range of an input reference voltage (ref. section
4 for details).
The unit includes the following circuit boards:
- J50 Power Board...................................... P/N 20212528
- J50 Main Board ....................................... P/N 20211918
- JD5X Dual Analog Board........................ P/N 20214292
Note!
No autopilot feedback unit is required.
EXTERNAL
MODE SELECTOR
(Optional)
Autopilot
input
JD53
DISTRIBUTION
UNIT
See note!
c/o signal
c/o signal
c/o signal
±10V or 4-20mA
±10V or 4-20mA
24VDC MAINS
NOT SIMRAD SUPPLY
MANUAL STEERING
STEERING
GEAR 1
ELECTRONICS
STEERING
GEAR 2
ELECTRONICS
Feedback
Feedback
Figure 2-10 AP50 system with Dual Analog output
Note!
Check with steering gear system if switches for control of
autopilot auto mode are included. If so, refer to drawing of
External Mode Selector (Figure 2-21).
Mounting
JD5X distribution units are designed to operate in a location that
provides ambient temperatures below +55°C (+130°F). The
distribution units are not waterproof and should be mounted
vertically.
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The unit has 4 screw holes for mounting, and should be placed as
near the Control Unit as practical. It can also be mounted inside a
console.
Electrical connections
General
The standard mains supply is 24 VDC. For AC mains
connection an AC adapter rated at 24VDC 1,5A must be
connected between the mains source and the distribution unit
(not standard scope of supply).
Depending on type of distribution unit, the solid state relays are
capable of operating solenoids for high and low DC or AC.
Analog voltage or current output is also available for steering
gears that require analog input signals.
Grounding and Radio Frequency Interface (RFI)
The AP50 system has excellent Radio Frequency Interference
(RFI) protection and all units use the distribution unit as a
common ground/shield connection. The distribution unit has an
external ground terminal and must have a proper ground
connection to ships hull. The grounding wire should be as short
as possible and at least 10 mm wide (screen from coax cable or
similar).
Robnet cables and other signal cables (i.e. compass, feedback,
NMEA) should not be run in parallel with other cables carrying
radio frequency or high current, such as VHF and SSB
transmitters, battery chargers/generators, and winches.
Ground terminal
Cable tie
Figure 2-11 JD5X Distribution Units Screen Termination
The plug-in terminals are located at the bottom of the cabinet.
Insert the cable through an appropriate cable gland. Strip of the
cable insulation. Provide sufficient wire length so that the plugin terminals can be easily connected and disconnected.
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Pull out each terminal before connecting the wires. Be careful
not to drop screen cuts inside the cabinet. Connect the wires to
the terminal. Crimp the supplied Faston terminal to the screen
and connect to the grounding plug-in terminal. Secure the cable
by using the supplied cable ties (See Figure 2-11).
Distribution Unit Terminals
Power Board Terminals
Main Board Terminals
Steering gear with directional valves
(ON/OFF)
Three versions of JD5X are available for connection to steering
gears with two sets of directional valve solenoids.
- JD50 is used for steering gears with 19-40V DC solenoid
supply
- JD51 is used for steering gears with 110V DC solenoid
supply
- JD52 is used for steering gears with 110/220V AC
solenoid supply
Each of the solenoid switching versions includes two identical
Solid State Boards. The Solid State Boards for the different
versions are made from the same board but components related
to the solid state "relays" are different. However, the connection
is identical and the solenoid steering gear should be connected
to the Solid State Board according to the following diagram. Use
screened cable of 0.5 mm2 (AWG20), twisted pair.
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Figure 2-12 Solenoid steering gear connection
Note!
Remove the jumper between TB14, 1 and 2 when external
solenoid supply is used.
Change-Over Switch
A Change-Over (C/O) switch may be required to isolate the
autopilot system from the steering gear system. This switch is
normally included as part of the steering gear system. The
switch may also be combined with mode selection of the
autopilot (ref. System Select).
In most cases a Manual/Autopilot Change-Over switch will be
included in the steering gear bridge panel. This is normally a
potential free galvanic isolated contact that can be used to toggle
the autopilot between Auto/NFU. See Figure 2-13 for
connections.
Figure 2-13 Manual/Autopilot Change-Over switch
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Eventually a separate Change-Over switch Man-Auto may be
required if not included in the steering system, in order to
disconnect the autopilot and hence avoid an uncontrolled hardover rudder movement in the event of an autopilot failure.
Figure 2-14 Separate Change-Over switch
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D9X Solid State Board
The D9X Solid State Board is designed for connection to limit
switches. Normally each set of solenoids (Port – stbd.) will have
one set of limit switches, and the RF14XU Feedback Unit
includes two individual set of limit switches.
Figure 2-15 shows a simplified functional diagram of the D9X
Solid State Board. There are two options for connection of limit
switches, either at TB16 or at TB12. On TB12 the limit switches
determine the on-off function of the optocouplers IC4-A and
IC4-B and hence represent minimum load and corresponding
voltage drop along the cables to the feedback unit. On TB16 the
limit switches and cables carry the full load of the solenoids and
may represent a critical voltage drop.
If no limit switches are required, make sure the terminals are
jumpered as shown on Figure 2-12.
Several LEDs are mounted on the board for easy identification
of status. Refer to the component layout on Figure 2-16.
(Ref. Figure 2-37)
Figure 2-15 Solid State Board – Functional Diagram
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Figure 2-16 D9X Solid State Board, component layout
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Analog Steering gear control
The JD53 Distribution Unit provides dual analog control of
rudder(s) in an AP50 system by either continuous voltage or
current signal.
The following description shows how to connect the various
analog control signals of JD53 to the steering gears.
Signal level and polarity are adjusted from the AP50 Control
Unit (Ref. AP50 Autopilot Manual, Software Setup Procedure).
Whenever autopilot control is selected, the analog signals will
give rudder commands in NFU, FU and AUTO mode. In STBY
mode the analog control line will be open (relay contacts located
inside JD53). Should the steering gear be of a kind that does not
give rudder stop for an open control line when autopilot control
is selected, the S5 (ref. Figure 2-22) can be used to keep the
control line always closed irrespective of mode and rudder
commands. Alternatively the Mode signal can be used to
prevent an open line (ref. page 24).
Note !
Make sure the DIP switch SW1-1 is set to OFF (ref. page 27).
Galvanic Isolated ±10 V control
The nominal 0±10 VDC control signals are available at TB20
and TB22 terminals 1 and 2, see Figure 2-17. This voltage is
galvanic isolated from the operating voltage for the autopilot (24
VDC). Rudder zero voltage and control range can be adjusted in
the Dockside setup (ref. page 55).
Note !
Jumpers S1 – S4 must be set to “INT”, ref. Figure 2-22 to
identify the jumper locations.
Figure 2-17 Isolated ±10V output
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Voltage control with external reference
Figure 2-18 shows how an external reference voltage (12-24V)
is wired to the Dual Analog Board TB20 and TB22, terminals 3
and 4. With the external voltage return (terminal 4) as reference
the default rudder zero voltage and control range output at
terminals 1 and 4 will depend upon the external reference
voltage and can be adjusted in the Dockside setup (ref. page 55).
Note !
Jumpers S1 to S4 must be set to “EXT”, ref. Figure 2-22 to
identify the jumper locations.
Figure 2-18 Positive variable output, external reference
4 - 20 mA control
A 4-20 mA control signal is available at TB21 and TB23
terminals 1 and 2 as shown in Figure 2-19. Rudder zero current
and control range can be adjusted in the Dockside setup (ref.
page ref. page 55).
Note !
Jumpers S1 to S4 must be set to “INT”, ref Figure 2-22 and
Figure 2-17.
Figure 2-19 4-20 mA Current Control
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Mode and Autopilot Status Signals
The JD53 Dual Analog Board is equipped with two sets of
relays, providing potential free contacts (ON1 - ON2 and Mode1
– Mode2) as normally open (no) or normally closed (nc). The
function is selected via jumper switches S6, S7, S8 and S9.
The closing or open contact at TB24 terminals 1 and 2 and
TB26 terminals 1 and 2 (ON1 – ON2) are activated whenever
the autopilot is switched on, and may be used in conjunction
with “hand-shake” signals between steering gear and autopilot
to verify that the autopilot is switched on and “ready” for control
of the steering.
The Mode1 and Mode2 contacts are activated in NFU, FU, Auto
and Nav modes and can be used to provide change-over of the
steering gear from Manual to Autopilot steering. Alternatively
the (Mode) changeover can be set to operate only in Auto and
Nav (ref. Drive Engage setting in AP50 Installation Manual.
Figure 2-20 Mode and autopilot status
External Mode Selection
The most common signals from a steering gear to an autopilot
are shown below.
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Figure 2-21 External mode selection
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Simrad AP50 Autopilot
Dual Analog Board
Refer to the component layout below to identify LEDs and
switches.
Software upgrade is possible by connecting a PC to J3 via a
Special programming kit (Simrad P/N 22088595)
Figure 2-22 JD53 Dual Analog Board, component layout
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Installation setting summary:
S1 to S4:
External/Internal ref. voltage and
voltage/current control (ref. Figure 2-17 to
Figure 2-19).
S5:
For open/closed or always closed analog
signal line(s), ref. page 28.
Always closed
Open /closed depending on
system status
CPU RUNNING: Alternating green when JD53 is operative
(ref. setting of DIP switch SW1).
ON:
Green when Autopilot ON relay is activated
(ref. page 24).
MODE:
Green when MODE relay is activated (ref.
page 24).
CONTROL
Green when control signal lines are closed
(ref. page 22).
DIP SWITCH
setting
Settings for analog steering
(CPU running alternates at 1 Hz)
Settings for alarm interface
(CPU running alternates at 2 Hz)
For future use
(CPU running alternates at 0.5 Hz)
Other settings (illegal)
(CPU running alternates at 4 Hz)
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JD50 Alarm Interface
A Dual Analog Board can, by dip-switch setting, be installed as
an Alarm Interface option in any of the JD5X units. This is
necessary for the AP50 autopilot system to comply with DNV
NAUT OSV class when a direct i/o type central alarm panel is
installed.
The board is secured by four mounting screws on the upper
mounting bars alongside the steering gear interface board(s) as
shown on Figure 2-24. The dip switch SW1-4 must be set to ON
and the jumper S5 must be set to “Always closed” (ref. page
27).
Figure 2-23 JD50 with two Solid State Boards and one Dual
Analog board set up as Alarm Interface
Figure 2-24 JD53 with two Dual Analog Boards – one set up
as Alarm Interface
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The board will interface to the central alarm panel as shown on
Figure 2-25. The ALARM contact will stay activated for as long
as an autopilot alarm is present. Upon alarm acknowledge on the
autopilot control unit, the ACK OUT contact will be activated for
0.5 sec and the sound from the autopilot system will cease. If
ACK IN is received from the central alarm panel, the sound will
cease in the autopilot system. The visual alarm on the autopilot
will always remain for as long as a fault situation is present.
Figure 2-25 Alarm connection
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2.9 Control Unit
Avoid mounting the control unit(s) where it is easily exposed to
sunlight, as this will shorten the lifetime of the display. If this is
not possible, make sure the units are always covered with the
protective cover when not in use.
Panel-mounting
The mounting surface must be flat and even to within 0.5 mm.
• Drill the 4 mounting holes and
make a panel cutout according to
the supplied template.
• Use the supplied gasket between
the panel and the unit.
• Use the supplied 19 mm screws to
fasten the control unit to the panel.
Gasket
• Apply the front panel corners.
• Connect the Robnet cable(s) to the
control unit connector(s) (see
“Note!” on page 33).
Optional Bracket mounting
(This may be ordered separately from Simrad, part no.
20212130).
Note !
When the control unit is bracket-mounted, it is not weatherproof
from the back due to a breathing hole in the back cabinet. When
bracket-mounted, the exposed parts of the plugs should be
protected against salt corrosion.
• Locate the cradle on the mounting site and mark the 4 holes
for the screws on the mounting surface.
• Drill the 4 holes and screw the cradle to the mounting
surface.
• Use the supplied screws to fasten the control unit to the left
and right brackets.
• Apply the front panel corners.
• Use the two locking knobs to assemble the cradle with the
left and right brackets and adjust the control head for the best
viewing angle.
• Connect the Robnet cable(s) to the control unit connector(s)
(see “Note!” on page 33).
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Figure 2-26 AP50 Bracket mounting
Robnet Units and Robnet Network Cables
The following Robnet units are available in a system:
AP50 Control Unit, AP51 Remote Control, RC25 Rate
Compass, FU50 Follow-Up lever, GI51 Gyro Interface, NI300X
NMEA Interface, TI51 Thruster Interface and AD50 Analog
Drive.
As most Robnet units have two Robnet connectors, they can be
used for further expansion of the system. There are no dedicated
"in" or "out" connectors. You may connect the cables to any
available Robnet connector on the specific unit.
The Robnet cables are available in 7 and 15 m lengths and they
contain a 6-pin male connector at one or both ends. The 15 m
cable to the junction unit has a connector only at the control unit
end.
Additional extension cable (10 m) with a male and a female
connector, is available from Simrad (part no. 22192266).
When installing a system, try to minimize the total Robnet cable
length by connecting all Robnet units to the nearest available
Robnet connector.
The total length of Robnet cables depends on the number of
Robnet units and the voltage drop across the connected units.
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Use the following table as a guideline.
Number of Robnet units
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Maximum cable length in m (feet)
390 (1270’)
195 (640’)
130 (425’)
95 (310’)
75 (245’)
65 (210’)
55 (180’)
50 (165’)
45 (150’)
40 (130’)
If the total length exceeds the recommended length, please
contact your Simrad distributor on how to arrange the system to
minimize the voltage drop.
Examples of interconnecting Robnet units:
CONTROL
UNIT
CONTROL
UNIT
DISTRIBUTION
UNIT
NI300X
CONTROL
UNIT
CONTROL
UNIT
DISTRIBUTION
UNIT
NI300X
Figure 2-27 Interconnecting Robnet Units
All connectors are crimp-type and can be easily disassembled if
desired for ease of installation (see Figure 2-28).
HOW TO REMOVE PINS:
Extraction tool
Pull the wire
Insert tool in slot
Figure 2-28 Removing Pin
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See Table 2-1 for pin configuration and color code of the
network cable. DO NOT MIX THE PINS AND THE CABLE
COLORS!
Note !
Apply a thin layer of pure Vaseline (petroleum jelly) on the
connector threads and make sure the connectors are properly
secured to the receptacle by the coupling ring. When properly
installed, the connectors are weatherproof according to IP56.
All unused Robnet plugs must be fitted with plastic caps to keep
the connectors free of dirt and moisture. A separate screw cap
for the control unit is included in the installation kit.
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1
5
2
4
3
FRONT VIEW
Cable
pairs
st
1 pair
2nd pair
3rd pair
Color
code
Pink
Grey
Brown
White
Yellow
Green
Pin
Signal
5
4
1
2
3
6
V SYSTEM+
V SYSTEM–
Bus–
Bus+
On - Off
ALARM
Table 2-1 Robnet Plug Pin Configuration
AP50
CONTROL
UNIT
JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
MAIN PCB
TB15
Alarm
On-Off
Vsys
Vsys+
Bus+
Bus
Bn Wh Pnk Gry Yel Gn
ROBNET
Figure 2-29 Control Unit Connection
Note !
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Simrad distributor for information.
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AP51 Remote Control Connection
If the AP51 Remote Control is part of the system, use the
Robnet connector in a free receptacle (see Figure 2-27).
Alternatively, cut the connector from the cable and connect the
wires in parallel with the cable shown on Figure 2-29 using the
same color code.
Note !
The AP51 cable contains a ventilation tube. Check that the tube
is open after you have cut the cable.
AP51 in a Wheelmark System
In a Wheelmark system, only the Master Unit may turn the
system off. To ensure that the system cannot be switched on or
off from the AP51 Remote Control Unit, the yellow wire in the
AP51 cable must be cut or not connected. Open the Robnet
connector (see Figure 2-28). Remove pin 3 (yellow wire) and cut
it off at the end of the wire. Insulate the wire and push it back in
the pin 3 slot. Reassemble the Robnet connector.
JP21 Jack Point Installation
The JP21 Jack Point can be used in conjunction with the AP51
Remote Control Unit.
It provides a quick and simple means of connection and
disconnection of the AP51 at different locations on the boat.
The JP21 includes a watertight connector cover that must
be installed as shown below. A 32 mm (1.26 inch
diameter) hole must be drilled for flush installation, along
with 3 small screw holes. As indicated, a watertight
sealant must be applied to the mating surfaces of the JP21
and the mounting panel. Apply a thin layer of Vaseline to
the O-ring seal.
JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
MAIN PCB
TB15
Alarm
On-Off
Vsys
Vsys+
Bus+
Bus
AP51
CONTROL UNIT
Bn Wh Pnk Gry Yel Gn
ROBNET
JP21
JACKPOINT
7m cable
7m cable
Figure 2-30 JP21 Jack Point Mounting
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2.10 RC25 Rate Compass
Figure 2-31 RC25 Rate Compass Mounting
The heading sensor is the most important part of the AP50
system and great care must be taken in choosing the mounting
location. The heading sensor can be mounted at any location
where there is a minimum of magnetic interference and
minimum movements. It is not recommended to use the RC25
on steel vessels. However, if this is done, it should be installed 1
meter above the steel deck to obtain optimum performance.
Note !
In order to prevent excessive movements, an autopilot heading
sensor should not be installed on the fly bridge or on the mast.
The rate compass can be deck-mounted or on the bulkhead,
athwartship or alongship. The heading offset feature of the
AP50 will compensate for the mechanical offsets that may be a
result of the selected location and orientation of the RC25.
If the compass is deck-mounted or bulkhead-mounted
athwartship with the cable gland pointing aft, little if any offset
correction is required. When the cable gland points forward, a
180° correction is required.
When mounting the compass on a bulkhead alongship, a +90° or
-90° correction is needed, dependent on whether it is a port or
starboard bulkhead.
Select a location that provides a solid mounting place free from
vibration as close to the vessel's center of roll and pitch as
possible (i.e. close to the water line). It should be as far as
possible from disturbing magnetic influences, such as the
engines (minimum of 2 m), the engine ignition cables, the airconditioning, any refrigerators, other large metal objects, and
particularly the drive unit.
Use the supplied mounting kit and drill the holes through the
center of the slots in the sensor or the mounting brackets.
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Note !
The compass faceplate on the rate compass is the TOP. NEVER
mount it upside down! Level the sensor as close to horizontal as
possible.
RATE
COMPASS
AP50
CONTROL
UNIT
Figure 2-32 RC25 Connection to AP50 Control Unit
• Connect the Robnet connector to the AP50 Control Unit (or
GI51 or NI300X if installed).
• Alternatively, if there is no free receptacle, cut the connector
from the cable and connect the wires in parallel with the
wires going from the distribution unit to the control unit. Do
not connect the yellow and the green wires and ensure that
they do not connect with the terminal or chassis.
RATE
COMPASS
JD5X
DISTRIBUTION
UNIT
JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
MAIN PCB
TB15
GREY
WHITE
Vsys
Vsys+
Bus+
Bus
PINK
BROWN
Bn Wht Pnk Gry
Robnet
PINK
GREY
WHITE
BROWN
RC25
RATE
COMPASS
Figure 2-33 Alternative Connection to JD5X Distribution Unit Robnet
Terminal
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• Change in the Installation Interface menu: Select FLUX =
ROBNET.
• Select FLUX as compass in the User Set-up Menu to activate
the RC25 as the steering compass.
• Perform the compass calibration as described on page 67.
Note !
After turning on, the compass will stabilize in less than 30
seconds, but it will need another 10 minutes to fully utilize
information from the rate sensor.
Refer to Compass Offset on page 68 to compensate for any
permanent offset after the calibration is completed.
Calibration data is stored in the compass and will not be deleted
by a Master Reset in the autopilot. However, offset
compensation must be reset.
2.11 FU50 Steering Lever
For connection of the FU50 Steering Lever, see the FU50
manual.
2.12 TI51 Thruster Interface
The TI51 Thruster Interface is designed to provide control signal
for operating one thruster in an AP50 system by either on/off
solenoid, continuous control, or Sauer Danfoss PVEM valve.
Refer to separate manual for the TI51 Thruster Interface.
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2.13 S9 Steering Lever
Mounting
Refer to Figure 2-34. For bulkhead mounting, use the 8 bushings
enclosed with the unit. These are placed two and two against
each other and the screws are put through them. Direct contact
between S9 and a steel bulkhead is then avoided and corrosion is
prevented. The cover plate can be turned 360 degrees for the
most convenient position of cable outlet. For panel mounting
use the two mounting brackets enclosed with the unit (Figure
2-35).
Figure 2-34 S9 Steering Lever, bulkhead mounting
Figure 2-35 S9 Steering Lever, panel mounting
Connection
If connected according to Figure 2-36, S9 can be used for NFU
steering through JD5X distribution units when the autopilot is in
STBY mode and for course change in AUTO mode.
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Figure 2-36 S9 connection to JD5X
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Priority steering by S9 Steering Lever
The illustration shows one example of arranging an override
steering function by the S9 Steering Lever when connected to
JD53 Distribution Unit.
Figure 2-37 Priority steering by S9
Notes !
1.
Make sure the S9 is within the rated specifications for the
valves.
2. S4-S7 on the Solid State Board must be set for NFU priority.
See Figure 2-16.
When the S9 handle is pulled out, the autopilot will be
disengaged. The Solid State PCB is disconnected and the valves
are operated only from the S9. When the S9 handle is pushed in,
the autopilot will resume in AUTO mode on the present
heading.
2.14 R3000X Remote Control
The R3000X Remote Control is weather proof and can be
mounted outdoors in the supplied bracket that is fixed by four
mounting screws.
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JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
R3000X
REMOTE CONTROL
POWER PCB
TB1
TB2
TB3
TB5
TB4
Yel G n R ed Blu
RE
EM
R
MOOTE
TE
Gnd
Port
Stbd
Lamp
Figure 2-38 R3000X Remote Control Connection
2.15 JS10 Joystick
Refer to separate installation procedure for JS10 (document no.
20221610)
2.16 S35 NFU Steering Lever
The S35 NFU Steering Lever may be mounted to the bulkhead
or to a panel by two screws from the front. The cable is
connected to the junction unit according to Figure 2-39. If
necessary, interchange the Port and Stbd wires to the screw
terminals in the junction unit to make the direction of the lever
movement coincide with the direction of the rudder movement.
JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
POWER PCB
S35
STEERING LEVER
TB1
TB2
TB3
TB5
TB4
RE
EM
R
MOOTE
TE
Gnd
Port
Stbd
Lamp
Grn
Pnk/Gry
Yel
Brn/Wh
N O T E!
D i s r e g a r d t h e co l o r co d e
on the ter mi nal l abel .
Figure 2-39 S35 NFU Steering Lever Connection to Distribution Unit
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The steering lever is opened by removing the three screws on
the back cover. Inside are two sets of micro-switches, a printed
circuit board with a plug-in terminal, and a jumper strap.
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2.17 F1/2 Remote Control
The F1/2 Remote Control comes with 10 m (33 ft.) of cable and
is connected to the distribution unit as shown in Figure 2-40.
JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
POWER PCB
F1/2
REMOTE CONTROL
TB1
TB2
TB3
TB4
TB5
RE
EM
R
MOOTE
TE
Gnd
Port
Stbd
Beige
Brown
Violet
N O T E!
D i s r e g a r d t h e co l o r co d e
on the ter mi nal l abel .
Figure 2-40 F1/2 Remote Control Connection
2.18 Interfacing to Optional Equipment (THD,
Navigation Receiver, etc.)
With the AP50 autopilot system, there are several options for
connection to other equipment for data exchange:
1. The JD5X distribution units include two NMEA input/output
ports and a Clock Data heading interface to Simrad and
Furuno radars. Only the J50-2 port (NMEA input 2) accepts
NMEA heading sentences.
2. The optional NI300X NMEA Interface (expansion) Unit
includes 4 additional NMEA input/output ports.
The following connecting diagrams illustrate the interfacing
possibilities.
Note !
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See also “Interface Set-up” page 59 and the NMEA sentence
table page 112.
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Single NMEA input/output
NAV RECEIVER
OR PLOTTER
(NMEA talker)
JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
MAIN PCB
TB14
TB13
NMEA
Output1
Gnd
RX1
RX1+
Sys. sel.
Vbat+
TX1
TX1+
NMEA listener
NMEA Input 1
RUDDER instr.
COMPASS instr.
RADAR
Figure 2-41 Single NMEA Connection
Double NMEA input/output
JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
GPS or ECS
TB6
GPS/PLOTTER
MAIN PCB
POWER PCB
TB7
TB13
TB8
NMEA
COMPASS
NMEA
Input2
TB14
NMEA
Output1
NMEA
Output2
NMEA Input 1
Gnd
RX1
Sys. sel.
RX1+
Vbat+
TX1+
TX1
TX2
RX2
TX2+
RX2+
Figure 2-42 Double NMEA Connection
Output signal
Continuous output of 10
Hz NMEA compass
heading
Output terminal
Output sentence
Junction unit, Power PCB,
NMEA2, TX2+, TX2–
HDT or HDG
(steering compass
dependent; ref. to
the NMEA table)
Table 2-2 Permanent NMEA Output on Port 2
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Input from “NMEA Compass”
A gyro compass or GPS compass (or other) with NMEA 0183
HDT (or HDG, HDM message) is connected to the JD5X
Distribution Unit NMEA Input2 terminal.
JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
POWER PCB
NMEA
COMPASS
TB6
TB7
TB8
NMEA
Input2
RX2
RX2+
Figure 2-43 NMEA compass connection
Note !
An output of 10 Hz or faster is recommended.
Radar Clock/Data
RADAR
JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT
POWER PCB
TB6
TB8
TB7
R ad ar
Clk_c
Clk_h
Data_c
Data_h
Figure 2-44 Radar Clock/Data Connections
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Analog Heading Repeater
Figure 2-45 AR77 and AR68 Analog Heading Repeater Connections
Digital Heading Repeater
Figure 2-46 DR75 Digital Heading Repeater Connections
GI51 Gyro Interface
The GI51 Gyro Interface is required when a gyrocompass with
geared synchro or stepper signal output is connected to the
AP50.
The GI51 is also required when a speed log signal with 200
pulses/NM is connected to the system.
Refer to separate installation manual for GI51 (document no.
20221594)
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NI300X NMEA Interface Unit
The NI300X NMEA Interface Unit is normally installed inside
of a console or locker close to navigation receivers, radar, and
instruments to keep the cables short. The unit does not have
controls that need to be operated during installation or use, but
you should be able to take the lid off for inspections and to view
LED indication of received signals. It should be installed with
the cable inlet and the Robnet connectors facing down. The
NI300X is designed to operate in locations with temperatures
below +55°C (+130°F). It is fastened to the panel/bulkhead by
the external mounting brackets.
Note !
The NI300X is not weatherproof and must be installed in a dry
location!
Alarm
TB6
ALARM
OUTPUT
(Normally open)
TB5
Furuno
Clk C
Clk H
SIMRAD
FURUNO
RADAR
DISPLAY
N.C.
DataC
DataH
TB4
TB11
NMEA4
TX-
TX+
RX-
TB7-B
RX+
TB7-A
SIMRAD
SIMRAD
IS15 EXPANDER
+12V
EXTERNAL
TB3
TX-
NMEA3
IS15 INSTRUMENTS
SIMRAD
TB11
OUTPUT FOR RADAR,
INSTRUMENTS ETC.
TX+
LORAN C
RXRX+
TB2
NMEA2
TXTX+
GPS OR
PLOTTER
RX-
RX+
TB1
BLACK
NMEA1
TX-
RED
TX+
SIMRAD
STAND ALONE
IS15 INSTRUMENT
RXGPS
RX+
12V DC
OUT
MAX 250 mA
_
+
TB8
BLACK
RED
Figure 2-47 NI300X NMEA Interface Unit Connections
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The NI300X NMEA Interface (expansion) Unit is designed for
installations in which more NMEA lines have to be tied into the
system. Four NMEA ports, which are identical in hardware and
software, are available and can be connected as desired. An
additional output data-port with a DATA/CLOCK signal is
capable of generating heading data in the format used by some
radar displays made by Simrad and Furuno.
The 12V output is designed for driving instruments with a total
maximum load of 250 mA.
Configuration for Simrad or Furuno is selected in the
Installation Interface Menu (see page 66).
CD100A Course Detector
The owner may prefer to use the boat’s own compass. The
compass must be fully gimbaled and have a flat surface
underneath to fit the CD100A. Make a hole for a 6 mm screw in
the bottom of the compass and mount the CD100A as shown in
Figure 2-48. Secure the 6 mm screw through the center hole of
the CD100A. Make sure the cable does not prevent the compass
from moving freely in the gimbals.
1
Screw M6x25mm, non
magnetic
2
Washer, non magnetic
3
Course detector
4
Cable clamp, nylon
5
Washer, non magnetic
6
Screw M3x10mm, non
magnetic
3
4
2
5
1
6
Note!
Lock nut on mounting screw (pos.
1) for transportation only. To be
removed before mounting.
When the course detector is
mounted on a reflector compass,
use the tripod holder (ref. to
Figure 6-5 on page 105).
Figure 2-48 CD100A Course Detector Mounting
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CDI35 Interface
Install the CDI35 Interface as close to the compass as possible
so that it will be easy to find in the event of servicing.
Put the two fixing screws in the slots and secure the unit to the
bulkhead. Open the unit to access the screw terminals.
Connect the cables as shown in Figure 2-49.
Figure 2-49 CDI35 Interface Connections
Note !
The CD100 is a previous model and its cable has a connector
that must be cut off for connection in the AP50 system (e.g. to
the GI51 or the CDI35).
CD109 Course Detector
For retrofit installations, a CD109 Course detector may be
connected to the CDI35 according to Figure 2-50.
Figure 2-50 CD109 Course detector connections to CDI35 Interface
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3 SOFTWARE SET-UP PROCEDURE
3.1 Description of Installation Set-up
The design of the AP50 includes advanced features that have
simplified the installation and set-up of an autopilot. The
principle advantage is that the manual adjustments that needed
to be made on previous models are no longer necessary with the
AP50.
The Installation Set-up must be performed as part of the
installation of the AP50 system. Failure to correctly set the
values in the Installation Set-up menu may prohibit the AP50
from functioning properly!
Note !
The Installation Set-up is grouped into the following functional
categories:
Selects the language used for display
• Language:
information.
Sets the values for items to be set prior
• Dockside
to sea trials.
Settings:
Sets the identification of navigation
• Interface Set-up:
equipment and optional equipment
connected to the AP50 system.
• Sea-trial Settings: Determines the automatic calibrations
and the steering parameters and sets the
compass offset.
Used to view system parameters,
• Service:
perform NMEA tests, and Master reset
system memories.
Setting or changing steering and
• Settings:
thruster parameters.
Each category is designed to focus on specific functions related
to an installation activity and to enable quick access when
changes need to be made.
SETUP
REQUIRED
RUDDER
02
Some important points regarding the Installation Set-up
values:
• When the AP50 is delivered new from the factory, (AND
ANY TIME AFTER A MASTER RESET OF MEMORIES
HAS BEEN PERFORMED), the Installation Set-up values
are all reset to preset (default) values. The warning message
"Setup Required" will appear at “turn on” and if an attempt
to access the AUTO or NAV modes is made.
• The Dockside and Interface settings can only be accessed
when the system is in Standby mode.
• The values that are selected in the Installation Menu are
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stored in the memory of the AP50 system. No specific action
is required to save the selected values to memory. Once the
value is changed, it is stored until the next time the menu
item is selected and changed.
• The Installation Set-up is considered global (except
language), which enables the values to be available to all
control units in the system.
• The values in the Seatrial Settings are dependent on the
successful completion of the Dockside Settings.
• In the table on page 93 the range of each setting is listed.
Note the final value selected during the Installation Set-up,
and also note any changes of values.
2
Before attempting to turn on the AP50 and perform an
Installation Set-up, the hardware installation and electrical
installation must be completed and performed in accordance
with the installation instructions.
3.2 Installation Menu
A single press on the (STBY) button switches the system on.
After approximately 5 seconds, the unit that was turned on will
show the Standby mode display. When the AP50 is delivered
new from the factory (and any time after a master reset of
memories has been performed), the Installation Set-up values are
all reset to preset (default) values. The warning message "Setup
Required" will appear at “turn on” and if an attempt to access the
AUTO or NAV modes is made.
STBY
SETUP
REQUIRED
RUDDER
02
When a JD5X Distribution Unit is installed, the AP50 system
automatically detects during power up and set-up whether dual
analog steering gears or steering gears with dual directional
valves are connected.
For ON/OFF control (JD50, JD51 and JD52) the directional
valve solenoids are operated directly. For analog control (JD53)
the continuous control signal commands rudder angle to the
steering gear electronics.
Rudder direction and maximum and minimum values are set
under the AP50 Installation menu. These settings determine the
operating voltage range of the rudder control signal.
LANGUAGE
DOCKSIDE
INTERFACE
SEATRIAL
SERVICE
SETTINGS
SW 1.2.02
Oct 29 2004
Note !
50
No
Yes
The Installation Menu is presented on the autopilot display by
pressing and holding the
(NAV/SETUP) button for 5
seconds.
The Installation Menu is different from the User Set-up Menu.
Refer to the flow diagram on page 53 for a pictorial view of the
Installation Menu.
NAV
SETUP
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Navigate through the Installation Menu as follows:
• Answer “Yes” to a question by rotating the course knob
clockwise.
(STBD)
• Answer “No” to a question by pressing the
button. This will allow you proceed to the next menu item.
• Return to the previous menu item by pressing the
(PORT)
button.
• Change the selected item shown by rotating the course knob
in either direction.
• Exit the Installation Menu by pressing STBY, AUTO or
NAV buttons.
On new installations, and whenever a junction unit or software
is replaced in an AP50 system, it is recommended that a Master
Reset be performed as described under SERVICE in the
Installation Menu (see page 81) prior to proceeding with the setup procedure.
Note !
If a “Change-Over” switch is installed (page 18) it must be set
to the “Auto” position, otherwise the rudder can not be
calibrated for direction and feedback signal in the Dockside
menu.
When using the Installation Menu refer to Figure 3-1
"Installation Menu Flow Chart" on page 53.
Language selection
The AP50 can present the display in eight different languages:
• English, Deutsch, Francais, Español, Italiano, Nederlands,
Svenska and Norsk.
To access the language selection in the Installation Menu:
LANGUAGE
English
Deutsch
Francais
Espanol
Italiano
Nederlands
Svenska
Norsk
1. Answer “Yes” by turning the course knob clockwise.
2. Turn the course knob to select the language you wish to use.
3. Continue to next item in the Installation Menu by pressing the
(STBD) button or leave the Installation Menu by pressing
the (STBY) button.
STBY
Dockside
The following menu items are accessible and can be set up in
the Dockside Set-up Menu:
•
•
•
•
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Boat type
Boat length
(Drive unit voltage)
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•
•
•
•
•
Rudder / Feedback calibration
Rudder test
Rudder limit
Rudder deadband
Thruster type
Select STANDBY mode and enter the Installation Menu as
previously described. Select "Dockside" by pressing
(STBD)
button and confirm by rotating the course knob clockwise.
Master Operation
DOCKSIDE
Master operation
Yes
Boat type Displacement
Boat length
--Drive unit voltage --Rudd feedb cal STBD --Rudd feedb cal PORT ---
For vessel that comply with the European Marine Equipment
directive, one control unit must be set for Master operation, if
more than one control unit is connected. The other unit(s) is then
automatically set as a “slave”. The system can only be switched
off from the master unit (see also Operator Manual, Master
Operation).
If your system is to be wheelmarked you have to answer yes for
Master operation on one of the control units by rotating its
course knob. This applies only to commercial vessels classed to
follow the Marine Directive.
Press the
Note !
(STBD) button to proceed to the next menu item.
Whenever boat type or boat length is changed, all steering
parameters will be reset to default values.
Boat Type
DOCKSIDE
Master operation
Yes
Boat type Displacement
Boat length
--Drive unit voltage --Rudd feedb cal STBD --Rudd feedb cal PORT --Displacement
Planing
Waterjet
The actual Boat type is selected by turning the course knob. The
options are: Displacement hull, Planing hull, and Waterjet
propelled.
The type of boat selected will affect the steering parameters and
the functions available in the autopilot system. Select the
appropriate Boat type and press the (STBD) button.
Boat Length
DOCKSIDE
Master operation
Yes
Boat type Displacement
Boat length
0-50 FEET
Drive unit voltage --Rudd feedb cal STBD --Rudd feedb cal PORT --0-50 FEET
90-130 FEET
40-70 FEET 120- FEET
60-100 FEET
The actual boat length is selected by turning the course knob.
The options are: 0-50 feet, 40-70 feet, 60-100 feet, 90-130 feet,
and 120- feet. For those boats that may qualify for two
categories (e.g. 45 ft.) it is recommended that faster/lighter boats
be placed in the shorter category.
The Boat length will affect the steering parameters. Select the
appropriate boat length and press the (STBD) button.
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INSTALLATION
MENU
ENTER INSTALLATION MENU
BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE
NAV BUTTON FOR 5 SECONDS
LANGUAGE MENU
LANGUAGE
Mode in
STBY ?
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS
SVENSKA
NORSK
Yes
SYMBOLS
SELECT OR CONFIRM BY
ROTARY COURSE SELECTOR
PROCEED TO NEXT MENU ITEM
BY PRESSING STBD BUTTON
REVERT TO PREVIOUS
MENU ITEM
DOCKSIDE MENU
DOCKSIDE
No
Note!
Dockside and Interface
Menus accessible
only in STBY mode.
MASTER OPERATION
BOAT TYPE
BOAT LENGTH
DRIVE UNIT VOLTAGE
RUDDER CAL STBD
RUDDER CAL PORT
RUDDER TEST?
RUDDER LIMIT
RUDDER DEADBAND
THRUSTER
INTERFACE MENU
INTERFACE
I np u t : GPS 1
GPS 2
ECS1
ECS2
GYRO1
GYRO2
THD1
THD2
MAGN1
MAGN2
FLUX1
FLUX2
I np u t : WIND
DEPTH
LOG
O u t pu t : INSTR
RADAR
SEA-TRIAL MENU
SEATRIAL
COMPASS
THRUSTER CAL
SPEED SOURCE
SET CRUISING SPEED
SET RUDDER ZERO
SET RATE OF TURN
MANUAL TUNING
AUTOMATIC TUNING
LOW SPEED RESPONSE
MINIMUM RUDDER
SERVICE
SYSTEM DATA
NMEA DATA
NMEA PORT TEST
Master reset?
SYSTEM DATA
STEERING COMPASS
MONITOR COMPASS
RUDDER
STEER COURSE
SYSTEM FILTER VALUES
INPUT VOLTAGE
DRIVE OUT
CLUTCH/BYPASS
NMEA DATA
TURN CCW
SETTINGS
CONFIRMED
XTE
BWW
BRG POS-WP
POS/LAT
POS/LON
COG
SOG
WIND
SPEED
DEPTH
NMEA TEST
LOOPBACK NMEA1
LOOPBACK NMEA2
SETTINGS
STEERING
THRUSTER
SOFTWARE
PROGRAM
DATE
Figure 3-1 Installation Menu Flow Chart
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Drive Unit Voltage
The Drive unit voltage setting does not apply when operating
solenoids on a continuous running pump/steering gear. Hence,
the output voltage to the solenoids will be the same as the input
voltage.
Note !
If the Drive Engage port (TB6) on the Power Board is used, the
port voltage is the same as the selected Drive Unit Voltage (ref.
page 84.
Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the
button.
(STBD)
Rudder Feedback Calibration
(Applies for JD50, JD51 and JD52 distribution units)
DOCKSIDE
Master operation
Yes
Boat type Displacement
Boat length
0-50 FEET
Drive unit voltage 12V
Rudd feedb cal STBD --Rudd feedb cal PORT --No
Yes
DOCKSIDE
Turn Rudder max. STBD
P
00
Adjust?
S
00
DOCKSIDE
Turn Rudder max STBD
P
25
Adjust?
Note !
S
25
Make sure the rudder feedback unit is installed and aligned as pr.
instructions in section 2.6 (RF14XU) or 2.7 (RF45X) before
attempting the Rudder feedback calibration.
This function enables you to compensate for non-linearity in the
mechanical transmission between the rudder and the rudder
feedback unit.
Select Rudder feedback calibration STBD by turning the
course knob clockwise. “Turn Rudder max STBD” will be
displayed on the screen.
Manually turn the helm wheel to starboard until the rudder stops
at maximum starboard rudder.
The value shown on the display is the value read by the feedback
unit before any adjustment is made. The bargraph indicates to
which side the rudder is positioned. Be sure to set the correct
rudder angle and direction by turning the course knob. The
autopilot uses this value as physical stop. Physical stop minus 2°
will be used as “max. rudder limit” and determines how far the
autopilot can under any circumstance, drive the rudder.
If the rudder feedback unit is mounted upside down, the
displayed rudder angle may be to the opposite side before you
start the adjustment (arrow pointing to Port). In this case, turn
the course knob starboard until the rudder angle indicator
displays the correct starboard value.
Advance to the next step by pressing the
(STBD) button.
Manually turn the helm wheel to port until the rudder stops at
maximum port rudder.
Adjust the displayed angle the same way as for starboard
adjustment (if the rudder feedback unit is upside down, you need
not correct for the opposite side this time).
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Note !
If no adjustment has been made to the display readout (i.e. not
turning the course knob), the AP50 will set the physical stop to
45°. “Max. rudder limit” will be set to 2° less.
Note !
Rudder-zero may still be inaccurate and should be adjusted
later during sea trial.
Proceed to the next menu item (Rudder Test) by pressing the
(STBD) button.
Rudder Calibration
(Applies for JD53 Distribution Unit only)
Note !
All required adjustments for both voltage and current are set via
the Installation menu and therefore no adjustments of the PCB
trim potentiometers shall be made.
There is a common setting of max. port and stbd. rudder angle
for both rudder drives. The amount of voltage or current
corresponding to max port and stbd travel for each rudder drive
is however set individually.
Use the following procedure for calibrating the rudders:
DOCKSIDE
Master operation
Yes
Boat type
Displacement
Boat length 0-50 FEET
Drive unit voltage
12V
Rudder Max STBD
--Rudder Max PORT
---
No
Yes
DOCKSIDE
Master operation
Yes
Boat type
Displacement
Boat length 0-50 FEET
Drive unit voltage
12V
Rudder Max STBD
45°
Rudder Max PORT
---
Enter “Installation, Dockside menu and select “Rudder Max
STBD”.
Turn the course knob and set the required max rudder travel to a
little less than the extreme hard-over position.
Press the
(STBD) button to enter “Rudder Max PORT” Turn
the course knob and select max travel to port. Note that this sets
the maximum travel for rudders or azimuth thrusters whichever
is applicable.
No
Yes
Press the
DOCKSIDE
Cal rudder drive 1
Cal rudder drive 2
Rudder limit
Thruster
(STBD) button to enter “Cal rudder drive 1”.
10°
----
No
Yes
Turn the course knob CW and observe that the display shows
“Set max Rudder STBD Voltage output”.
DOCKSIDE
Set max Rudder STBD
VOLTAGE
output
P
Adjust
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Turn the course knob to obtain STBD rudder by turning the knob
CW or CCW. Observe the rudder angle indicator and output
voltage and continue to turn the course knob until the rudder has
reached the previous selected maximum angle to STBD.
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DOCKSIDE
Set max Rudder PORT
VOLTAGE
output
P
S
Press the
(STBD) button and observe that the display shows
“Set max Rudder PORT Voltage output”. Turn the course knob
CCW to obtain max PORT rudder deflection observed by the
rudder angle indicator.
Adjust
DOCKSIDE
P
Set zero Rudder
VOLTAGE
output
S
Press the
(STBD) button and adjust the zero rudder. Note
that with two parallel rudders, water jets or other propulsion
units, it may be beneficial to apply a little “tow-out” offset for
each rudder.
Adjust
DOCKSIDE
Cal rudder drive 1
Cal rudder drive 2
Rudder limit
Thruster
10°
----
No
Yes
Note!
56
Repeat the same calibration procedure for “Cal rudder drive 2”,
and apply a little offset to the opposite direction when setting the
zero point.
Note that every time the “Voltage output” display is shown, the
steering system must be set for autopilot control, either manually
or via “System select”. Refer to “System Select” in the AP50
Installation Manual.
Rudder Zero = 0 will give full range and equal level of the
signal to each side, but will be limited by the Maximum
rudder setting. If Rudder Zero is set different from 0, part
of the available signal range is used for permanent offset
and the remaining range available for control will
therefore be less in one direction (ref. Figure 3-2 for
details).
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Figure 3-2 Internal and external references
Rudder Test
(Applies for JD50, JD51 and JD52 distribution units)
Note !
Bring the rudder manually to midship position before starting
the test. If the boat uses power-assist steering, it is important
that the engine or electric motor used to enable the power-assist
steering is turned on prior to this test. Stand CLEAR of the
wheel and do not attempt to take manual control of the wheel
during this test!
DOCKSIDE
Rudder test
------------ drive
Clutch --- -------Rudder limit
Rudder deadband
Thruster
---No
Yes
DOCKSIDE
Automatic rudder test
Testing Rudder
P
00
S
Activate the automatic Rudder test by turning the course knob
clockwise.
The AP50 will, after a few seconds, issue a series of PORT and
STBD rudder commands, automatically verify correct rudder
direction, detects minimum voltage for running, and reduce the
rudder speed (reversing pumpset or proportional valves) if it
exceeds the maximum acceptable speed for autopilot operation.
The Rudder test is verified by the display showing ‘Motor OK’,
‘Proportional OK’, ‘Solenoids OK’, or ‘Failed’. If ‘Failed’ is
given, check for correct electrical connection and also make sure
that the steering engine is selected for autopilot control (ref. to
‘Change-Over Switch’ on page 18).
When test is finished the display will read:
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DOCKSIDE
Rudder test
Done
Drive out
xx%
Clutch NOT installed
Rudder limit
10°
Rudder deadband
0.2°
Thruster
---No
Yes
DOCKSIDE
Rudder test
Done
Solenoid drive
Clutch NOT installed
Rudder limit
10°
Rudder deadband
0.2°
Thruster
----
or
No
Yes
The Drive out (displayed in percentage) is the amount of
maximum available voltage needed to achieve correct rudder
speed when automatic steering (Maximum speed is used in NFU
steering).
It will be indicated on the screen whether a clutch is installed or
not.
If the Automatic rudder test fails, refer to ”Warnings” in the
Operator Manual.
Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the
button.
(STBD)
Rudder Limit
DOCKSIDE
Rudder test
Done
Solenoid drive
Clutch NOT installed
Rudder limit
Rudder deadband
Thruster
10°
0.2°
----
Rudder Limit determines the maximum rudder movement in
degrees from the “used” midship position that the autopilot can
command the rudder in the automatic modes.
“Used” midship position is the rudder angle required to maintain
a straight course.
The Rudder limit setting is only active during autosteering on
straight courses, NOT during course changes. This Rudder limit
does not affect WORK, Non-Follow-up or Follow Up steering.
In WORK, Non-Follow-up or Follow Up steering, only the max.
rudder limit applies.
Note !
The max. rudder limit was set automatically to physical stop
minus 2° when the rudder feedback calibration was performed.
Range:
5° to max. rudder limit in 1° steps.
Default: 10°
Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the
button.
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Rudder Deadband
(Applies for JD50, JD51 and JD52 distribution units)
DOCKSIDE
Rudder test
Done
Solenoid drive
Clutch NOT installed
Rudder limit
Rudder deadband
Thruster
10°
0.2°
----
Necessary deadband to avoid the rudder from hunting is
calculated and set automatically during the rudder test. Therefore
this parameter should normally not be adjusted. If the autosetting does not perform properly (rudder commands due to
vibration of the rudder when under way), it can be adjusted
manually. A narrow deadband may cause the rudder to hunt and
a wide deadband will create inaccurate steering.
Adjust the Rudder deadband by rotating the course knob. Find
the lowest possible value that will prevent the rudder from
hunting. It is recommended to check rudder stability and
accuracy in FU-mode.
Range:
Auto, 0.1° to 4.0° in 0.1° increments.
Default:
Auto.
Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the
button.
(STBD)
Thruster
DOCKSIDE
Rudder test
Done
Solenoid drive
Clutch NOT installed
Rudder limit
10°
Rudder deadband
0.2°
Thruster
------Danfoss
Continuous
On/Off
Select the type of thruster connected to the autopilot system.
Select between: – –- – – (no thruster connected), Danfoss
(Danfoss PVEM valve), Continuous (analog: ±10V internal,
4-20 mA or external ref. voltage) or On/Off (On/Off solenoid).
“Continuous” must also be selected for Proportional Directional
control (ref. TI51 Instruction Manual).
Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the
button.
Note !
(STBD)
Before use of the thruster, the Thruster sea-trial set-up has to be
performed to set the Thruster direction and the Maximum
thrust.
Interface Set-up
The AP50 system provides a flexible approach to the input of
data from heading sensors and other external equipment.
Identification of the type of equipment connected to the AP50
system is performed in the Interface Menu.
To be able to display all the information on the instrument
screens (see section “Instrument Screens and Menu” in the
Operator Manual), refer to the table in section 6.16 on page 113
for the required NMEA sentences.
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When your system includes connection of external equipment to
the NMEA0183 data ports in the junction unit or the NI300X
NMEA Interface, or if the GI51 Gyro Interface is installed with
optional compass units, they must be configured in the Interface
Menu. This procedure allows you to assign an abbreviated name
to identify the type of equipment that is connected to each of the
available hardware ports in the AP50 system.
Caution !
The ECS1 and ECS2 set-up items are intended for connection
to professional navigators where the radius for the course
change is preset in the chart system. This turn radius will
allow the ship to turn before the waypoint is reached and
enables the AP50 to follow a route seamlessly.
Note !
Confirmation for course change by the user will not be required.
Users navigating in this mode must show extra caution!
When connecting a GPS or a Chartplotter, use the GPS1 or
GPS2 set-up item.
The Interface Set-up Menu presents names so that they can be
assigned to the hardware input or output port (see Table 3-1 on
page 61. Each abbreviated name is then presented in the
appropriate locations of the User Set-up Menu (see Operator
Manual) to provide the user with choices of data sources.
Upon completion of the Interface Set-up, it is recommended that
the configuration be recorded in the Interface Set-up Table on
page 63.
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Abbreviated
name
Equipment / Usage
NOTES
GPS1
Primary GPS/Chart Plotter
GPS2
Backup GPS/Chart Plotter
ECS1 *
Primary Electronic Chart
System
ECS2 *
Backup Electronic Chart
System
GYRO1
Any primary gyro
GYRO2
Backup gyro for GYRO1
THD1
Transmitting Heading Device
THD2
Transmitting Heading Device
MAGN1
Magnetic compass with
course detector (CD100A)
1) CD100A + CDI35 connected to
JD5X
MAGN2
Magnetic compass with
course detector (CD100A)
2) CD100A directly connected to
CI300X
FLUX1
For use with fluxgate
compasses
Can be used as either Nav. source
or Speed source
NMEA, syncho or step signal input
NMEA input
Robnet, NMEA, sine/cosine or
JD5X Heading Sensor (HS) input
FLUX2
For use with fluxgate
compasses
WIND
For wind sensor
DEPTH
For depth sensor
LOG
For speed sensor
NMEA or pulse log
Output INSTR
NMEA output of compass
heading
or VDR data
HDG or HDT output increased
from 1 to 5 times/sec. on TX1 port.
HDT and RSA 5x/sec.
Output RADAR
Clock/data heading output to May select Simrad, Furuno, or
radars
Special** (for both JD5X and
NI300X)
NMEA input
*
Automatic course change at waypoint will now occur during navigation in NAV
mode.
** For future use.
Table 3-1 Interface Menu
Output signal
Continuous output of 10 Hz
NMEA compass heading
Output terminal
Output sentence
Distribution unit, Power PCB, HDT or HDG
NMEA2, TX2+, TX2–
(input dependent)
Table 3-2 Permanent NMEA Output on Port 2
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To begin Interface set-up, proceed to the Interface Set-up menu
under the Installation Menu.
LANGUAGE
DOCKSIDE
INTERFACE
SEATRIAL
SERVICE
SETTINGS
To access the Interface Set-up items, turn the course knob
clockwise.
SW 1.2.02
Oct 29 2004
GPS1
GPS2
ECS1
ECS2
GYRO1
GYRO2
THD1
THD2
MAGN1
MAGN2
FLUX1
FLUX2
J50-1
------------------------------------ROBNET
J50
WIND
DEPTH
LOG
INSTR
RADAR
J50-1
J50-1
J50-1
J50-1
SIMRAD
No
Yes
Input:
----J50-1
J50-2
NI300-1
NI300-2
NI300-3
NI300-4
Input:
----J50-1
J50-2
NI300-1
NI300-2
NI300-3
NI300-4
Note !
WIND
DEPTH
LOG
INSTR
RADAR
The display now shows the first name on the list. Select the
hardware port where that device is connected by turning the
course knob until the appropriate hardware port is displayed.
Proceed to the names on the list that should be assigned by
pressing the (STBD) button. Assign the appropriate hardware
ports by turning the course knob, or exit from the menu by
progressing through the list of names by pushing the (STBD)
button.
Upon completion of the Interface Set-up, the names of items to
which you have assigned hardware ports will be available as
sources of data for compass, navigation, and speed in the User
Set-up Menu. It is recommended that you access the User Set-up
Menu directly after completing the Interface Set-up to select the
desired data. Refer to the Operator Manual for details on
changing the items in the User Set-up Menu.
J50-1
J50-1
J50-1
J50-1
SIMRAD
1 Hz
Output
1 Hz
5 Hz
VDR
The standard NMEA output rate is 1 Hz. If INSTR J50-1, is set
to 5 Hz, the output port, TX1, will have an output rate of 5 Hz
for HDG or HDT (heading) messages. NMEA OUTPUT 2 on
the JD5X has a constant output rate of 10 Hz for HDG or HDT
(see Table 3-2 on page 61. Both port 1 and 2 are still sending
HDM at 1 Hz. HDM is an obsolete sentence, but some older
equipment may still use it (see table on page 113).
If INSTR is set to VDR, rudder command, response and heading
data as defined in IEC61996, is provided at 5 Hz in the HTD and
RSA sentences.
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Interface Set-up - Input Signal
Set-up item
(abbrev. name)
GPS1
GPS2
ECS1
ECS2
GYRO1
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Equipment
connected (name)
Connected to terminal
(use one available from list)
Assign hardware
port to set-up item
(* = default setting)
Not connected
––––
JD5X, Main PCB NMEA I/P RX1+,RX1–
J50-1*
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
Not connected
–- – – – *
JD5X, Main PCB NMEA I/P RX1+,RX1–
J50-1
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
Not connected
––––*
JD5X, Main PCB NMEA I/P RX1+,RX1–
J50-1
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
Not connected
––––*
JD5X, Main PCB NMEA I/P RX1+,RX1–
J50-1
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
Not connected
––––*
Connection to Robnet
ROBNET **
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
GI51, Gyro terminal
GI-sync
GI51, Gyro terminal
GI-step
GI51, Gyro terminal
GI-0183
GI51, Gyro terminal
GI-prop
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Set-up item
(abbrev. name)
Equipment
connected
(name)
GYRO2
THD1
THD2
MAGN1
CD100A + CDI35
CD100A
MAGN2
CD100A + CDI35
CD100A
64
Connected to terminal
(use one available from list)
Assign hardware
port to set-up item
(* = default setting)
Not connected
––––*
Connection to Robnet
ROBNET **
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
GI51, Gyro terminal
GI-sync
GI51, Gyro terminal
GI-step
GI51, Gyro terminal
GI-0183
GI51, Gyro terminal
GI-prop
Not connected
––––*
Connection to Robnet
ROBNET **
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
Not connected
––––*
Connection to Robnet
ROBNET**
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
Not connected
––––*
Distribution unit: HS+, HS–
J50-HS
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
CI300X Magnetic Compass terminal
CI300X
Not connected
––––*
Distribution unit: HS+, HS–
J50-HS
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
CI300X Magnetic Compass terminal
CI300X
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Set-up item
(abbrev. name)
Equipment
connected
(name)
FLUX1
RC25
FLUX2
RC25
WIND
DEPTH
LOG
Connected to terminal
(use one available from list)
Assign hardware
port to set-up item
(* = default setting)
Not connected
––––
Connection to Robnet
ROBNET*
Distribution unit: HS+, HS–
J50-HS
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
CI300X, Analog terminal
CI300X
Not connected
––––*
Connection to Robnet
ROBNET
Distribution unit: HS+, HS–
J50-HS
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
CI300X, Analog terminal
CI300X
Not connected
––––*
JD5X, Main PCB NMEA I/P RX1+,RX1–
J50-1
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
Not connected
––––*
JD5X, Main PCB NMEA I/P RX1+,RX1–
J50-1
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
Not connected
––––*
JD5X, Main PCB NMEA I/P RX1+,RX1–
J50-1
JD5X, Power PCB NMEA I/P RX2+,RX2–
J50-2
NI300X, NMEA port #1
NI300-1
NI300X, NMEA port #2
NI300-2
NI300X, NMEA port #3
NI300-3
NI300X, NMEA port #4
NI300-4
GI51 Pulse log terminal
GI-LOG
JD5X = All distribution unit models
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Set-up item
Equipment connected
INSTR
Instrument system
Instrument system
Voyage Data Recorder
JD5X, Main PCB
1 Hz*
5 Hz
VDR
Radar
Radar
Future option
JD5X, Power PCB, TB9
Simrad*
Furuno
Special **
RADAR
Connected to terminal
Assignment
* Default setting
** For future use.
Table 3-3 Interface Set-up - Output Signal Port 1
Sea Trial
Caution !
The Sea Trial must always be performed in open waters at a
safe distance from other traffic.
A sea-trial can only be performed if the Dockside Settings are
completed and confirmed. It is also important that the Interface
Set-up be performed prior to adjusting sea trial settings.
The following sea trial settings must be set:
• Compass calibration (to automatically compensate for
onboard magnetic deviation)
• Compass Offset (to offset the final compass heading readout)
• Max/Minimum thrust, thrust direction and levels (only if
thruster is selected)
• Set cruising speed (in the AP50)
• Set rudder zero (to indicate the precise midships position of
the rudder)
• Set rate of turn at cruising speed (to select your preferred turn
rate). It is essential that this setting is carried out.
If the boat steers satisfactorily, there is no need to perform the
Manual or Automatic tuning.
The following sea trial settings may be used as optional settings:
• Manual tuning (Steering parameters: Rudder, Counter
Rudder)
• Automatic tuning (an optional method of determining the
steering parameters)
• Speed response (to tell how the rudder gain shall be adjusted
automatically by vessel speed)
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The Sea Trial menu is selected by rotating the course knob
clockwise.
LANGUAGE
DOCKSIDE
INTERFACE
SEATRIAL
SERVICE
SETTINGS
SW 1.2.02
Oct 29 2004
No
Yes
Compass Calibration
This function will activate the automatic compass calibration
procedure (for Simrad compasses connected through Robnet and
through JD5X distribution unit Heading Sensor (HS) terminal,
and compasses connected through GI51).
Note !
If an optional magnetic compass is installed and connected to
JD5X or GI51, or if a gyrocompass, or other manufacturer’s
fluxgate is connected to a GI51, it is still required to perform the
automatic compass calibration in order to calibrate the
heading/input signal. Not applicable for stepper and geared
synchro signals.
SEATRIAL
Compass
Flux1
Calibration
Offset
+000°
Heading
283°
Speed source
Man
Set cruising speed --kt
Select the compass to be calibrated.
Before you begin the compass calibration procedure, make sure
you have enough open water around you to make a full turn with
the boat.
The calibration should be done in calm sea conditions with
minimal wind to obtain good results.
SEATRIAL
Compass
Flux1
Calibration
Offset
+000°
Heading
283°
Speed source
Man
Set cruising speed --kt
Press the
(STBD) button to select the Calibration function.
No
Yes
SEATRIAL
Compass
Flux1
Calibrating
Offset
+000°
Heading
283°
Speed source
Man
Set cruising speed --kt
1. Begin turning the boat (port or starboard) and establish your
turning rate.
2. Start compass calibration by turning the course knob
clockwise. The display will flash “Calibrating”.
When calibration is completed (after having completed
approximately 1 1/4 turns), it will be verified by the display
reading “Confirmed”.
SEATRIAL
Compass
Flux1
Failed
Offset
+000°
Heading
283°
Speed source
Man
Set cruising speed --kt
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If the compass is too close to magnetic objects, the compass
calibration may fail and the display will show “Failed”.
In that case, move the compass to a more suitable location and
re-calibrate.
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After calibration, check the compass readout against a known
reference, compensated compass, or leading line. If the reading
is correct (±3° for magnetic compass, ±0.5° for gyrocompass)
except for a fixed offset, proceed to the next menu item by
pressing the (STBD) button or return to STANDBY mode by
pressing the (STBY) button.
S TB Y
Note !
If an optional NMEA compass from Simrad or another
manufacturer is installed, refer to the optional compass’ manual
regarding calibration.
Compass Offset
The compass Offset feature allows you to correct for a constant
compass heading offset. This offset may be present as a result of
the compass being installed with a lubber line offset or if a fixed
offset remains after the calibration procedure has been
completed. The value of compass offset is specific to the
heading sensor that is selected at the time the offset is entered.
This means that you can have individual offsets for each
compass installed.
SEATRIAL
Compass
NMEA1
Calibration
Offset
+005°
Heading
288°
Speed source
Man
Set cruising speed --kt
Note !
Select the amount of correction by turning the course knob to
offset the heading to agree with the known, accurate heading.
The Offset value can be either positive or negative.
If an Offset still exists after having accounted for it, one of the
following problems may still exist:
• The heading reference to which you are comparing the
compass is not accurate.
• The automatic calibration obtained by the compass is not
correct. This may be due to a large magnetic influence near
the compass (relocation may be required) or to excessive
wave condition during calibration.
Note !
Do not compare with GPS’ COG, since your GPS is showing
course, rather than heading.
Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the (STBD)
button or return to Standby mode by pressing the (STBY)
button.
S TB Y
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Set Thrust Direction, On/Off Thruster
(ONLY IF ON/OFF THRUSTER IS SELECTED, proceed to
page 70 if continuous thruster or Danfoss thruster is selected)
SEATRIAL
Compass
Flux1
Calibration
Offset
+005°
Heading
288°
Set thrust direction
Speed source
Man
Set cruising speed 15kt
No
Yes
P
Rotate the course knob to starboard and verify that the vessel
turns to starboard. The thruster stops after 10 seconds, or when
the (STBD) button is pressed.
If the boat turns to port when the course knob is turned to
starboard, rotate the knob to port to ensure a starboard turn.
SEATRIAL
Set thrust direction
STBD
Rotate the course knob clockwise to activate the Set thrust
direction setting.
S
This tells the autopilot which direction to turn the thruster.
For ON/OFF thrusters, a change in direction command will
always be delayed 1 second to prevent thruster breakage.
Adjust?
Note !
If advanced set-up of the thruster is required, refer to the
SETTINGS menu on page 90.
Proceed to the “Speed source” item on page 71 by pressing the
(STBD) button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the
(STBY) button.
S TB Y
Thruster Calibration, Analog Thruster
SEATRIAL
Compass
Flux1
Calibration
Offset
+005°
Heading
288°
Thruster CAL
Speed source
Man
Set cruising speed --kt
No
Yes
SEATRIAL
Thruster zero
00%
Maximum thrust STBD ---%
Maximum thrust PORT ---%
Minimum thrust
00%
(ONLY IF CONTINUOUS THRUSTER OR DANFOSS
THRUSTER IS SELECTED)
Rotate the course knob clockwise to select the Thruster CAL
display.
Thruster zero
Rotate the course knob until you have no output effect from the
thruster. The Thruster zero offset is now set.
Range: -50% to +50% in step of 1%.
Default: 0%.
Proceed to the Maximum thrust STBD item by pressing the
(STBD) button.
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Direction and Maximum Thrust STBD, Analog
Thruster
SEATRIAL
Thruster zero
00%
Maximum thrust STBD ---%
Maximum thrust PORT ---%
Minimum thrust
00%
No
Yes
SEATRIAL
Maximum thrust STBD
P
S
(ONLY IF CONTINUOUS THRUSTER OR DANFOSS
THRUSTER IS SELECTED)
Rotate the course knob clockwise to activate the Maximum
thrust STBD setting.
Rotate the course knob to starboard and verify that the boat turns
to starboard. Adjust the bargraph until maximum thrust is
obtained. The thruster will run for 10 seconds after last
adjustment has been carried out.
Adjust?
If the boat turns to port when the course knob is turned to
starboard, rotate the knob to port to ensure a starboard turn.
Adjust the bargraph until maximum thrust is obtained.
SEATRIAL
This tells the autopilot which direction to turn the thruster.
Maximum thrust STBD
P
S
Adjust?
Proceed to the Maximum thrust PORT item by pressing the
(STBD) button.
Direction and Maximum Thrust PORT, Analog
Thruster
(ONLY IF CONTINUOUS THRUSTER OR DANFOSS
THRUSTER IS SELECTED)
Rotate the course knob clockwise to activate the Maximum
thrust PORT setting. Adjust the baragraph until you get
maximum thrust in port direction.
This tells the autopilot which direction to turn the thruster.
Proceed to the Minimum thrust item by pressing the
(STBD) button.
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Minimum Thrust, Analog Thruster
(ONLY IF CONTINUOUS THRUSTER OR DANFOSS
THRUSTER IS SELECTED)
SEATRIAL
Thruster zero
00%
Maximum thrust STBD 080%
Maximum thrust PORT 079%
Minimum thrust
00%
The Minimum thrust determines the amount of power (in % of
the maximum control signal) that is applied as the "first
command signal".
No
Yes
+10V
(100%)
U
The example shows 30% of the control signal
applied as Minimum thrust.
Minimum
thrust OFF
30%
The dotted line shows the output signal for
Minimum thrust set to 0.
Range:
Heading error
Minimum thrust
00
Default: 0%.
Rotate the course knob clockwise to activate the Minimum
thrust setting.
SEATRIAL
P
0-50% in step of 1%.
S
Adjust?
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.
S TB Y
SEATRIAL
Minimum thrust
P
25
Adjust?
S
25
Speed source
SEATRIAL
Compass
Flux1
Calibration
Offset
+005°
Heading
288°
Speed source
Man
Set cruising speed --kt
Select the Speed source setting. Refer to Interface Set-up table
on page 63. 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.
S TB Y
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Set Cruising Speed
SEATRIAL
Compass
Flux1
Calibration
Offset
+005°
Heading
288°
Speed source
Man
Set cruising speed 15kt
Steer the boat at cruising speed. The speed is shown at the Set
cruising speed line. Rotate the course knob clockwise to
confirm the cruising speed.
If Speed source is set to Man, adjust for actual cruising speed
by the course knob.
Proceed to the Set rudder zero item by pressing the
button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the
button.
S TB Y
(STBD)
(STBY)
Set Rudder Zero
(Not applicable for analog drive)
This adjustment should be made in calm sea with little side
forces from wind or current.
SEATRIAL
Set rudder zero
Not done
S01
Set rate of turn
240 Not done 000°/min
Manual tuning
Automatic tuning
Speed response
No
Yes
• Bring the boat up to cruising speed and head directly into the
wind.
• If the boat has twin engines, synchronize the engines’ RPM's.
• Set the trim tabs and stabilizers to have no effect on the boat’s
heading.
• Steer the boat manually on a steady course.
• Confirm the rudder zero position by rotating the course knob
clockwise.
Proceed to the Set rate of turn function by pressing the
(STBD) button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the
STBY button.
Set Rate of Turn
(Applies for JD50, JD51 and JD52 distribution units)
The setting determines both the Rate of turn and the Turn gain
(ref. Settings Menu, page 89) used for course changes in
automatic steering modes. It is essential that this setting is
carried out at sea when the boat is turning. To avoid setting at
dockside it is blocked for rate of turn less than 5°/min.
Before this setting, the display shows ‘Not done’ with default
rate of turn to the left. Afterwards the display reads ‘Done’ with
set value to the left. The present rate of turn is always shown to
the right.
SEATRIAL
Set rudder zero
Done
00
Set rate of turn
240 Not done 000°/min
Manual tuning
Automatic tuning
Speed response
72
No
Yes
At cruising speed, make a manual, constant turn. When you have
an acceptable turn and the Rate of turn reading is stable, rotate
the course knob clockwise to confirm the setting. Verify that the
rate value and ‘Confirmed’ is displayed.
The Rate of turn may be readjusted at any time while in
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automatic modes (Ref. User Set-up in the Operator Manual). The
Turn gain may also be readjusted (Refer to Turn Gain on page
89).
Note !
The Set rate of turn function is only activated when using the
course knob, NOT the Port and STBD buttons.
Proceed to the next function by pressing the
(STBD) button.
Adjust rudder angle/Set rate of turn
SEATRIAL
Adjust rudder angle
Manual tuning
Automatic tuning
Speed response
SEATRIAL
Adjust rudder angle
S10
Set rate of turn
240 Not done 180°/min
Manual tuning
Automatic tuning
Speed response
(Applies for JD53 Distribution Unit only)
The Adjust rudder angle adjustment is part of the Set rate of
turn setting when analog rudders are used for steering.
The setting determines both the Rate of turn and the Turn gain
command when turning. It is used at course changes in
automatic steering modes. It is essential that this setting is
carried out.
At cruising speed, make a constant turn by turning the course
knob. When you have an acceptable turn and the rate of turn
reading is stable, press the (STBD) button to select Set rate
of turn. Rotate the course knob clockwise to confirm the setting.
Verify that the rate value and ‘Confirmed’ is displayed.
Proceed to the next function by pressing the
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Manual Tuning
If the boat steers satisfactorily, there is no need to perform the
Manual or Automatic tuning.
The two most important parameters that determine the
performance of the automatic steering are Rudder and Counter
Rudder.
These parameters have already been automatically set in the
Installation Dockside menu as scaling factors of the boat type
and boat length.
These settings may also be accessed at any time in the User Setup menu (see Operator Manual) under the automatic modes.
SEATRIAL
Set rudder zero
Done
00
Set rate of turn
210 Done
000°/min
Manual tuning
Automatic tuning
Speed response
No
Yes
SEATRIAL
ADJUST
CTS
340
340.7
RUDDER
Gyro1
02
Next
If you need to change the steering parameters to improve the
performance and are familiar with manual adjustment, press the
(STBD) button and adjust the values according to the
description below. Otherwise proceed to Automatic tuning by
pressing the (STBD) button several times.
Rudder
SEATRIAL
ADJUST
RUDDER?
0.50
340
340.7
02
RUDDER
Gyro1
Back
Run the boat at cruising speed. Rotate the course knob clockwise
to activate the Manual Tuning. The AP50 will now control the
steering of the boat. If another course is desired, rotate the
course knob until the desired course is obtained. After the course
has stabilized, observe the steering performance.
Next
Rudder sets the rudder gain, which is the ratio between the
commanded angle and the heading error (p-factor).
Range: 0.05 to 4.00.
• Too little Rudder and the autopilot fails to keep a steady
course.
• Too much Rudder gives unstable steering (hunting) and
reduces speed.
Low speed requires more rudder than high speed (see Speed
Response, page 77).
Course to steer
Too little rudder
Course to steer
Too much rudder
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While at cruising speed, adjust the Rudder value by turning the
course knob until the autopilot keeps the boat on a steady
course.
Counter Rudder
SEATRIAL
ADJUST
CTS
340
340.7
RUDDER
Gyro1
02
Next
SEATRIAL
ADJUST
COUNT RUDDER? 1.00
340
340.7 02
RUDDER
Gyro1
Back
Press the (STBD) button to display the set course. Make a 90°
course change (CTS) by rotating the course knob and observe
the transition to the new set course.
Press the (STBD) button again to adjust the Counter rudder
value, if necessary, according to the following:
Counter rudder is the parameter that counteracts the effect of
the boat’s turn rate and inertia. It is superimposed on the normal
rudder response as provided by the rudder parameter. It may
sometimes appear as if the autopilot tends to make the rudder
move in the opposite direction of the turn (counter rudder).
The figures illustrate the effects of various Counter rudder
settings.
Range: 0.05 to 8.00.
New course
Counter rudder setting too
low = overshoot response
Counter rudder setting too high =
sluggish and creeping response
New course
Correct setting of counter
rudder = ideal response
(PORT) button,
Go back to previous screen by pressing the
make a new 90° course change by rotating the course knob and
observe the transition to the new set course. Press (STBD)
button again to adjust the Counter rudder value if necessary
Proceed to Speed Response by pressing the (STBD) button
or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the
(STBY)
button.
S TB Y
Automatic tuning
If the boat steers satisfactorily, there is no need to perform the
Automatic tuning.
Automatic tuning is a feature that automatically sets the two
main steering parameters (Rudder and Counter Rudder) by
taking the boat through a number of S-turns.
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Selecting the boat type and length has set default values for
these parameters (Installation Dockside menu). Before doing
any parameter tuning, check if the boat steers satisfactory with
the default setting (can be checked as described under Manual
Tuning or by normal Auto steering).
Recommended speed during Automatic tuning varies with the
type of boat, but it should not exceed 10 knots.
Note !
Automatic tuning should not be performed at planing speed!
For displacement boats, use a speed that is approximately half
the normal cruising speed (i.e. if cruising speed is 10 knots, do
the Automatic tuning at about 5 knots).
If possible, perform the Automatic tuning steering East or
West, as this will yield the best-balanced parameters.
WARNING !
The Automatic tuning function will take control of the boat
and perform a number of S-turns. It must always be
performed in open waters at a safe distance from other
traffic. The Automatic tuning function may take from 1 to 2
minutes to complete. To stop the Automatic tuning, press the
(STBY) button.
S TB Y
SEATRIAL
Set rudder zero
Done
00
Set rate of turn
210 Done
000°/min
Manual tuning
Automatic tuning
Speed response
No
Yes
Activate Automatic tuning by rotating the course knob
clockwise.
After the Automatic tuning has been completed, the autopilot
will return to STANDBY mode and the rudder must be
controlled manually.
When the Automatic tuning has been completed, there should
be no need for further adjustments to the Rudder and Counter
Rudder, but the speed response must be set. However, on
certain installations, you may want to "fine tune" the parameters
after the Automatic tuning due to special steering
characteristics of the specific boat. One may view or change the
Automatic tuning parameters in the User Set-up menu (see
Operator Manual).
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Speed Response
To make this adjustment you need speed input from either SOG
or Log.
The Speed response adjusts the relationship between speed and
amount of rudder, with lower speed requiring more rudder.
This adjustment should be done at slow speed as follows:
For displacement and planing boats, steer at minimum operating
speed.
SEATRIAL
Set rudder zero
Done
00
Set rate of turn
210 Done
000°/min
Manual tuning
Automatic tuning
Speed response
No
Yes
SEATRIAL
ADJUST
CTS
340
340.7
RUDDER
Gyro1
02
If there is a big difference in steering performance for a planing
boat before and after planing, refer to Transition speed on page
87.
For water jet, steer at a speed that begins giving reasonable
response from the main steering.
From the Sea trial menu, select Speed response by rotating the
course knob clockwise. The AP50 will now take control over the
steering of the boat.
If another course is desired (CTS), rotate the course knob until
the desired course is obtained.
Next
SEATRIAL
ADJUST
SPD RESP?
340
340.7
02
0.00
RUDDER
Gyro1
Back
Proceed to the Speed response adjust screen by pressing the
(STBD) button. Rotate the course knob to set the Speed
response parameter to the level at which the vessel steers
satisfactorily at slow speed. Change of speed will now
automatically adjust the rudder gain in an adaptive manner
between slow speed and cruising speed.
Range: 0.00 – 2.00
Exit the Seatrial Settings menu by pushing the (STBD)
button to proceed to the System Data menu, or press the
(STBY) to return to normal AP50 operation.
S TB Y
3.3 Final Test
After having completed all the settings in the Installation Menu,
take the boat out and perform a final sea trial in open waters at a
safe distance from other traffic.
• Steer the boat on all cardinal headings in AUTO mode.
• Start with low and medium speeds to get familiar with the
response from the AP50.
• Try the DODGE, U-turn, and C-turn functions.
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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.
3.4 Providing 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, NonFollow-up, and WORK modes).
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4 ADVANCED SETTINGS
4.1 Service Menu
Select STANDBY mode and then enter the Installation Menu by
pressing and holding the NAV/SETUP button for 5 seconds.
Select "SERVICE" by pressing the (STBD) button and
confirm by rotating the course knob clockwise.
“SYSTEM DATA” and “NMEA DATA” are test functions to
analyze data processed by the AP50.
SYSTEM DATA
NMEA DATA
NMEA PORT TEST
To exit the menu, press any mode key (STBY, AUTO or NAV).
Master reset?
No
Yes
System Data
SYSTEM DATA
Steer compass
220.0°M
Monitor comp.
225.2°
Rudder
P 03.07
Steer Course
240°
System Filter Values
WAVES Fc: 05s Db:04°
Input voltage
11V
Drive out
100%
Clutch/bypass
installed
FU50 SW 1.3.00
Select "SYSTEM DATA” by rotating the course knob
clockwise. This menu provides you with additional system data
that can be useful when testing or trouble shooting the system.
Steer compass
Steering Compass readout, M=Magnetic, T = True.
Monitor comp.
Monitor Compass readout.
Rudder
Rudder angle. Normally between 0 and 45°.
Steer Course
Current steered course in AUTO and NAV modes.
System Filter Values
Values set by the automatic sea state filter (in AUTO and NAV
modes).
Fc = Wave filter time constant in seconds.
Db = Deadband in degrees to each side of the set course. The
boat has to be outside the deadband before the autopilot
responds.
Input voltage
Mains voltage on input terminals.
Drive out
Power needed to drive the unit (in percent of full [100%]) to get
satisfactory rudder speed. (Refer to page 85 for adjustment).
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Clutch/bypass
Verifies if a clutch or bypass valve has been activated when
performing the rudder test.
FU50 SW
Shows the software version for a connected FU50 Steering
Lever
NMEA Data
--OK
INV
OK
OK
OK
INV
OK
FRM
INV
NMEA DATA
XTE
---NM
BWW
270°
BRG POS-WP
---°
POS/LAT N 58°33.222'
POS/LON E 10°50.013'
COG
270°
SOG
---kt
WIND
R 45.3°
SPEED
---kt
DEPTH
---m
Select the "NMEA DATA" by pressing the (STBD) button
and confirm this by rotating the course knob clockwise.
The menu provides you with status information about the
different NMEA messages used by the system.
Decoding
The incoming signals are decoded according to a built-in
priority table in the AP50. Cross Track Error and bearing
information is taken from the NMEA messages with highest
priority.
For all data items, one of the following codes will be displayed:
---
No data or no NMEA sentence containing the data
needed at the input port.
OK
Valid data found
INV
A message with invalid information.
FRM
Message has a format failure such as:
a) Incorrect check sum
b) Wrong contents in the datafield(s)
If data are missing or invalid, perform the following:
• Check the NMEA signal monitor (see below).
• Check the interface setup in the Installation Menu (see page
59).
• Check the navigator set-up and make sure it is transmitting
appropriate NMEA data.
• Perform a NMEA Port Test (hardware) (see below).
Note !
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The “WIND” reading is the apparent wind from the left (L) or
right (R). The “SPEED” reading is the speed through water.
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NMEA Signal Monitor
Near the NMEA terminals in the junction unit you will find a
green monitor LED (Refer to Distribution Unit Terminals, page
17). A flickering LED indicates that a NMEA signal is received.
It does not, however, qualify the contents of the message.
Note !
Do not confuse this “RX” LED with the LED marked “TX”. The
“TX” LED will always be lit/flickering when the autopilot is on.
NMEA Port Test (JD5X hardware)
Disconnect the cables on the Main PCB in the distribution unit
and connect TX1+ to RX1+ and TX1– to RX1–. Similarly, on
the Power PCB, connect the NMEA ports the same way: TX2+
to RX2+ and TX2– to RX2–.
NMEA PORT TEST
Loopback NMEA1
Loopback NMEA2
OK
FAIL
Under SERVICE in the Installation Menu, select "NMEA PORT
TEST" by pressing the (STBD) button and confirm this by
rotating the course knob clockwise.
Verify that the hardware is OK. If not, replace the corresponding
PCB(‘s).
Master Reset
Note !
SYSTEM DATA
NMEA DATA
NMEA PORT TEST
Master reset?
Warning:
Will restore factory
settings. New setup
will be required
No
Yes
SYSTEM DATA
NMEA DATA
NMEA PORT TEST
Turn CCW
Warning:
Will restore factory
settings. New setup
will be required
A Master Reset will reset the memories to factory settings.
Unless you need to clear all stored values during the installation
set-up procedure, you should not perform a Master Reset. A
Master reset will not clear the stored compass calibration and
offset values in RC25, RFC35, JD5X and GI51.
The Master Reset needs a double confirmation to prevent an
accidental reset. To perform a Master Reset, rotate the course
knob clockwise and then rotate the course knob counterclockwise.
Exit the Installation Menu by pressing the
return to normal AP50 operation.
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(STBY) button to
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4.2 Settings Menu
Select SETTINGS in the Installation Menu by pressing the
(STBD) button and confirm this by rotating the course knob
clockwise.
SETTINGS
STEERING
THRUSTER
No
Yes
Note !
Two groups of settings are available; Steering and Thruster
(only when thruster is installed).
If a thruster is not installed, the Steering menu appears when
entering the Settings menu.
Use the
(PORT) or
(STBD) buttons to move through the
menu items. Turn the course knob clockwise or counter
clockwise to adjust the values.
Steering
Select STEERING by pressing the (STBD) button and
confirm this by rotating the course knob.
W Init rudder
SETTINGS
W Init rudder
Midship
W Autotrim
Yes
Autotrim
48sec
Course adj.
1°
Compass diff.
10°
Off heading lim
10°
Drive engage Byp/clutch
Drive type
Motor
Drive out
62%
Select between Midship or Actual rudder position in Work
mode.
When “Midship” is selected, the autopilot will use zero degrees
as the midship reference. Hence, the rudder will always move
to midship when switching from STANDBY or DODGE mode
to AUTO-WORK or NAV-WORK mode.
When “Actual” is selected, the autopilot will use the current
rudder position as the midship reference (bumpless transfer)
when switching from STANDBY or DODGE mode to AUTOWORK, or NAV-WORK.
Note !
“Midship” will always be used when switching to AUTO or
NAV from STBY/NFU/FU.
W Autotrim
Rotate the course knob to turn the Autotrim function off or on
in the AUTO-WORK and NAV-WORK modes.
Autotrim
When the vessel has a constant heading error due to external
forces such as wind and current, the Autotrim function corrects
for this by building up a constant rudder offset.
The value for the Autotrim parameter is the time it is allowed to
calculate the rudder offset.
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Advanced Settings
The Autotrim value can be adjusted from 10 seconds to 400
seconds with the course knob. The default value depends on the
boat length.
The Autotrim parameter is reset every time the AUTO mode is
entered or when a course change greater than approximately 20°
is made by the course knob.
Autotrim is automatically disabled during a turn.
Course Adjust
When using the
(PORT) or (STBD) buttons in AUTO
mode, you are changing the set course in 1° increments. If you
prefer the increments to be 5° or 10° each press, proceed as
follows:
Select Course adjust using the
(PORT) or (STBD) button.
Turn the rotary knob to display the setting. The default value is
1°, which is the preferred setting. Select 5° or 10° if you want to
make major course changes in 5° or 10° increments with the
buttons and fine-tune the set course with the course knob.
Compass difference
When two compasses are used (main compass and monitor
compass), there is virtually always a difference between the
readings of the two. If the difference in reading exceeds the set
limit for Compass diff., an alarm is given.
Range:
5 to 35°.
Default: 10°.
Note !
The difference between the two compass readings may vary with
the vessel’s heading and from one area to another where a
vessel is in transit. The difference between the two compass
readings is automatically reset when the Compass diff. alarm is
given and then reset.
Off Heading lim
This sets the limit for the ‘Vessel off course’ alarm. This alarm
occurs when the actual heading deviates from the set heading by
more than the selected limit.
Range:
3 to 35°.
Default: 10°.
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Drive engage
This determines the use of the JD5X Drive Engage port (TB6).
The port voltage is the same as the selected Drive Unit voltage.
Drive engage has the following different settings:
Bypass/clutch:
This port will activate (go high), in all modes except for
STANDBY and DODGE hand-steering.
It is typically used to engage a bypass valve for a hydraulic
linear drive. It may be used to start a hydraulic pump when
entering Follow-up, Non-Follow-up, AUTO and NAV. modes.
Auto:
The port will activate (go high) in AUTO and NAV modes.
"Auto On" is typically used to switch the pump speed when
different rudder speeds are needed in automatic and Followup/Non-Follow-up steering. The switch is normally off.
Handshake 1:
This setting is specially made for interfacing with KaMeWa's
CanMan standardized system but can also be used for similar
installations. Manual steering is performed from a joystick. On
top of the joystick, there is an override button for manual
takeover from the autopilot. The Drive Engage and Remote port
(regardless which one) of JD5X is used as handshake signals
between autopilot and manual steering system as follows:
If AUTO, NAV or FU is selected, the Drive Engage port will go
high causing the autopilot to take control. When STBY is
pushed on the autopilot, Drive Engage will go low and the
manual steering system will take control. If the override button
is activated in AUTO or NAV, the pilot will go into STBY but
Drive Engage remains high, and the boat can be steered
manually by the joystick. When the override button is released,
the autopilot will take control again under new current heading
(AUTO) or ongoing track (NAV). Pushing the override button
in FU-mode will be identical to pushing the STBY button, i.e.
Drive Engage goes low and pilot remains in STBY.
NFU and Dodge from autopilot will not be possible when
Handshake 1 is set.
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Advanced Settings
Drive type
This indicates the type of drive installed. The display will show
“Motor”, “Solenoid”, “Proportional” or “Analog”, respectively.
The reading is obtained from the Automatic rudder test under
the Dockside menu. The set value may be changed here.
Drive out
Not applicable for “Analog” drives.
Shows the amount of power needed to achieve the correct
rudder speed. The reading is obtained from the Automatic
rudder test under the Dockside menu. The set value may be
increased or decreased here.
Range: 4-100%
Default: 50%, updated during Rudder Test.
Prop. gain
Applicable only for “Proportional” drive.
This parameter is set automatically when the Rudder Test is
done in the Dockside menu. It influences the start/stop slope of
the rudder. The value could be increased if rudder response to a
start/stop command feels too slow. The value could be
decreased if start/stop feels too quick and causes rudder angle
overshoot or hydraulic shock when stopping.
Range:
1-20
Default: 13, updated during Rudder Test.
Seastate
SETTINGS
Seastate
Rudder
Count rudder
W Seastate
W Rudder
W Count Rudder
W Rudder limit
Cruising speed
Speed response
Transition speed
AUTO
0.50
1.40
AUTO
0.50
1.40
10°
15kt
0.00
OFF
Seastate determines the number of degrees the vessel may fall
off the set course before any response is given to the rudder.
OFF:
Provides precise steering but increases rudder
activity.
AUTO:
Automatically reduces the rudder activity and
sensitivity of the autopilot in rough weather.
MANUAL: Sets yaw band manually (MAN 1-MAN 10, 10 ≈
±6°).
Default:
AUTO
Refer to the Operator Manual/User Set-Up Menu/Auto Mode.
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Rudder
Rudder sets the rudder gain, which is the ratio between the
commanded angle and the heading error. Default value depends
on boat length.
Range: 0.05 to 4.00.
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.
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 AUTOWORK 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 72.
Range:
3 – 70 knots
Default: 15 knots
Speed response
This adjusts the value for the Speed response (see page 77).
Range:
0.00 – 2.00
Default: 0.00
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Transition Speed
(Only appears in the Settings menu when “Planing” or
“Waterjet” is selected as the “Boat type”.
To make this adjustment you need speed input from either SOG
or Log.
Planing boats may often have very different steering
characteristics before and after planing. The same may apply for
water jet driven boats at low and high speed. AP50 offers the
possibility of using the Auto-Work mode values for Rudder and
Counter Rudder at low speed. By setting the Transition Speed
to a value different from the default = 0, the Work parameters
for Rudder, Counter Rudder and RateOfTurn/Radius will
automatically be used for speed below the set value.
Note !
Other special work functions (thruster control, disabling of
special alarms etc.) do not apply without the Work mode being
manually selected.
For a planing boat it is recommended to set the Transition
Speed to the value that represents the speed where the hull
begins to plane. For a water jet boat it should be set to a value
that represents the speed where it begins giving good response
from the main steering.
Range: OFF - 40
Default: OFF
Nav Gain
SETTINGS
Nav gain
3.5
Minimum rudder
0.0°
Turn mode
ROT
RateOfTurn
240°/min
W RateOfTurn
033°/min
Added stop time
0s
Init NAV
Firm
Turn Gain
1.0
W Turn Gain
10.0
Rate sensitivity
15
The Nav Gain determines how many degrees the autopilot must
change the vessel’s heading in order to bring the vessel back on
track, using the Cross Track Error and the vessel’s speed (refer
also to the Operator Manual/User Set-Up Menu/Nav Mode).
Range:
0.5 to 7.
Default:
Depends on the boat length.
Minimum rudder
Some vessels may have a tendency of not responding to small
rudder deflection around “used” midship position because of a
possible rudder deadband or whirls/disturbance of the waterstream passing the rudder.
By setting the Minimum Rudder to a certain value, the autopilot
will add this value to any given rudder command.
The amount of rudder command is determined by adding the
minimum rudder value and the rudder deadband value to the pfactor value.
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Minimum Rudder
0.1°
Rudder deadband
0.3°
P-factor/Counter Rudder 1.0°
Total rudder amount
5.3°
Range: 0 to 10° in 0.1° increments
Default: OFF
Turn mode
This allows for the selection of Rate of Turn (ROT) steering or
Radius (RAD) steering.
When ROT steering is selected, Rate of Turn and W Rate of
Turn are shown in the Settings menu.
If RAD steering is selected, Radius and W Radius are shown.
Default: ROT
Rate of Turn
The Rate of Turn sets the turning speed of the vessel used by
the autopilot during large turns.
Range:
5°/minute to 720°/minute.
Default: Dependent on boat length.
W Rate of Turn
As for Rate of Turn above but applies for the Work-modes.
Radius
SETTINGS
Nav gain
3.5
Minimum rudder
0.0°
Turn mode
RAD
Radius
0.06NM
W Radius
0.28NM
Added stop time
0s
Init NAV
Firm
Turn Gain
1.0
W Turn Gain
10.0
Rate sensitivity
15
This sets the size of the turning circle for the vessel used by the
autopilot during large turns.
Range:
0.01 to 0.99 nautical mile.
Default: Calculated from default Rate of Turn
W Radius
As for Radius above but applies for the Work-modes.
Added stop time
On larger vessels (typically above 300’) or quickly turning small
boats, the counter rudder may be insufficient to avoid
overshooting large turns. The Added stop time parameter is
used to stop a turn earlier to avoid overshoot.
Range:
0 to 60 seconds
Default: 0 seconds.
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Advanced Settings
Init NAV
Sets a firm or soft approach to the rhumb line when entering the
NAV mode at the first leg. The approach angle is dependant
(adaptive) on the distance (XTE) from the rhumb line and the
boat speed.
Range: Soft - Firm
Default: Firm
Turn Gain
Turn gain determines the initial rudder command when turning
in AUTO and NAV modes.
Increase this value if the amount of rudder is too small when
starting a turn.
Range: 1-320
Default value is set according to Boat length and Set rate of
turn in the Installation Seatrial Menu.
W Turn Gain
W Turn gain determines the initial rudder command when
turning in WORK modes.
Increase this value if the amount of rudder is too small when
starting a turn.
Range: 1-320
Default value is set according to Boat length and Set Rate of
Turn in the Installation Seatrial Menu.
Rate Sensitivity
This parameter determines how sensitive the Rate of turn
calculation is for changes in the heading signal. The default
setting will fit most vessels. For vessels that can turn quickly
and have a stable heading compass (high performance compass),
the setting should be reduced if the vessel tends to overshoot,
even with a high setting of counter rudder. For a slowly turning
vessel with noisy compass and unstable Rate of turn, the value
could be increased.
Range:
5 - 25.
Default: 15.
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Thruster
Select Thruster in the Settings menu by pressing the (STBD)
button and confirm this by rotating the course knob clockwise
(only available when Thruster is selected for steering).
SETTINGS
STEERING
THRUSTER
No
Yes
SETTINGS
Thruster inhibit
10kt
Thruster sens
01°
Thruster gain
1.00
Minimum thrust
00%
Thruster hyst
00%
Thruster drive
Continuous
Response delay
0.1s
Thruster inhibit
Thruster inhibit is a feature that will block the thruster from
running above a set inhibit speed of the boat. It is a safety feature
to prevent, especially electrical on/off thrusters, from
overheating if out of water on for instance a planning boat or in
rough weather. “No thruster response” alarm will be given
when passing the set limit.
Thruster inhibit will not apply when Man speed source is
selected, only Log or SOG.
Range: 1 – 99 knots.
Default: 10 knots.
Thruster sensitivity
The Thruster sens determines how many degrees the vessel
must deviate from the set course before a thruster command is
given. As the vessel deviates from its heading, the thruster will
push the vessel back. A higher value will reduce the thruster
activity and extend the lifetime, especially for on/off thrusters.
If the thruster commands are hunting from side to side, the set
value for Thruster sens may be too low.
If a low value for Thruster sens is needed, consider reducing
Thruster gain (ref. page 90) to avoid hunting.
Range:
Continuous thrusters 0° to 30° in 1° increments
On/off thrusters 3° to 30° in 1° increments.
Default: 1° for continuous thrusters, 5° for on/off thrusters.
Thruster gain
(Only applicable for Continuous and Danfoss thrusters)
Since a continuous type thruster can be operated both in
“Continuous” and “Adaptive on/off” mode (ref. Thruster
Drive setting, page 92) the Thruster gain parameter is dual.
The parameter associated to the thruster drive mode setting will
be the one displayed and adjusted.
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When operating in “Continuous” mode, the thruster gain
setting determines the power from the thruster versus heading
error. For higher values, the power increases with the same error
signal. If the vessel tends to oscillate around set heading, the
value should be decreased. If the vessel has a slow approach to
set heading, the value should be increased.
When operating in “Adaptive on/off” mode, the setting
determines the fixed power from the thruster. Higher value gives
more power. Some thrusters may be so powerful that even the
shortest command makes the vessel to overshoot, especially at
low setting of Thruster sens. If so the Thruster gain must be
reduced. If the power is too low for the vessel to regain heading
within reasonable time, the setting should be increased.
Range:
0.05 to 2.00
Default: 1 for Continuous thrusters
2 for Adaptive on/off operation
(Ref. Thruster Drive Setting, page 92)
Minimum thrust
(Only applicable for Continuous and Danfoss thrusters)
The Minimum thrust determines the amount of power (in % of
maximum control signal) that is applied as "first command
signal". (Refer to page 71)
Range:
0 to 50% in 1% increments.
Default: 0%.
Thruster hyst
(Only applicable for Continuous and Danfoss thrusters)
When applying a command signal to a proportional valve, a
certain amount of deadband may occur, dependant on the
directional change of the command. Therefore, a certain “extra”
menu-adjustable command signal is generated and either added
or subtracted to the command signal in order to compensate for
the deadband. Hence the command signal gives the required
power without the “loss of deadband signal”.
Range:
0 to 10% in 1% increments.
Default: 0%.
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Thruster Drive
(Only applicable for Continuous and Danfoss thrusters)
For On/Off thrusters, it is important to keep thruster activity to a
minimum. TI51 therefore has a feature that adaptively adjusts
the length of each thruster command to bring the vessel back on
heading without over- or undershoot.
When setting Thruster drive to “Adaptive on/off”, this feature
will also apply for continuously type thrusters in all Work
modes (not Follow Up). For operations where the Thruster sens
can be of some degrees, on/off adaptively will reduce activity
also for continuous type thrusters.
Refer also to the Thruster gain setting for optional
performance.
Default: Continuous
Response delay
(Only applicable for Continuous and Danfoss thrusters)
This parameter determines the slope-time of the start/stop signal
to the thruster. Increased value will give softer start/stop and less
wear of the thruster. Big powerful thrusters normally need a
longer start time than small rapid thrusters.
Range:
0-2 seconds
Default: 1 second
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SETTINGS
Displayed parameter
Boat type (Default settings)
Displacement
Planing
Waterjet
Dockside Menu
Master Operation
No
No
No
Boat length
0-50 feet
0-50 feet
0-50 feet
Drive unit voltage
12V
12V
12V
Rudder limit
10°
10°
10°
Rudder deadband
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Thruster
---------Settings Menu
W Init rudder
Actual
Actual
Actual
W Autotrim
Yes
Yes
Yes
Autotrim
48 sec
40 sec
40 sec
Course adj.
1°
1°
1°
Compass diff.
10°
10°
10°
Off heading lim
10°
10°
10°
Drive engage
Bypass/clutch
Drive type
---------Drive out
50%
50%
50%
Prop. gain
13
13
13
Seastate
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Rudder
0.50
0.30
0.30
Counter rudder
0.90
0.90
0.90
W Seastate
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
W Rudder
0.75
0.45
0.45
W Count Rudder
1.40
1.40
1.40
W Rudder limit
10°
10°
10°
Cruising speed
15kt
15kt
15kt
Speed response
0.00
0.00
0.00
Transition speed
OFF
OFF
OFF
Nav gain
3.5
3.5
3.5
Minimum rudder
0.0°
0.0°
0.0°
Turn mode
ROT
ROT
ROT
Rate Of Turn
240°/min
240°/min
240°/min
W Rate Of Turn
240°/min
240°/min
240°/min
Added stop time
0s
0s
0s
Init NAV
Firm
Firm
Firm
Turn gain
38
38
38
W Turn gain
38
38
38
Rate sensitivity
15
15
15
Thruster inhibit
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Thruster sens
1°/5°
1°/5°
1°/5°
Thruster Continuous
1.0
1.0
1.0
gain
Adaptive on/ off
2.0
2.0
2.0
Minimum thrust
00
00
00
Thruster hyst
00
00
00
Thruster drive
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Response delay
1.0 sec
1.0 sec
1.0 sec
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Autotune
Manual
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Spare Parts List
5 SPARE PARTS LIST
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20214045
20212247
20212130
20211819
20212213
20211868
20212189
AP50 Control Unit
AP50 Control Unit with accessories
Installation Accessories
Mounting Bracket ass’y
Protection Cover
AP50 Front Housing Ass’y
AP50 Board Ass'y
PROM (programmed) V..R..
20214052
22086276
20212015
22086383
20212031
20212007
AP51 Remote Control
AP51 Remote Control with accessories
Mounting Kit
AP51 Front Housing Ass’y
Cable with Gasket
AP51 Board Ass'y
AP51 PROM (programmed) V..R..
22086433
22086557
JP21 Jack Point
JP21 Jack Point
JP21 Cover Ass’y & o-ring
20126819
20126827
20126835
20126843
20212528
20211918
20125175
20125423
20125720
20214292
20211934
JD5X distribution units
JD50 Distribution Unit 24V DC
JD51 Distribution Unit 110V DC
JD52 Distribution Unit 220V AC
JD53 Distribution Unit Analog
J50 Power Board
J50 Main Board
D9X Solid State Board, 24V DC
D9X Solid State Board, 110V DC
D9X Solid State Board, 110/220V AC
JD5X Dual Analog Board
PROM (Main Board)
22011415
22011217
22011258
22011183
22011431
RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit
RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit
Mounting Kit
RF45X PCB Ass’y with Potentiometer
RF45 Transmission Link Ass’y
RF45X Ball Joint Ass’y
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22504039
Transmission Lever
22506950
22501605
44118388
RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit
RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit
Electronic XU Module
Potentiometer 5 Kohm
22504005
22504021
44132306
RF Standard Transmission Link
RF Standard Transmission Link complete
Transmission Lever (Ø12mm)
Ball Joint 8mm, Stainless Steel
RC25 Rate compass
22084438
22084370
RC25 Rate Compass with accessories
RC25 PCB Ass'y
20106688
20106696
CD100A Course Detector
CD100A Course Detector
Cable, 7m
20121257
20120721
22331997
20120853
CD109 Course Detector
CD109 Course Detector with Tripod Holder
CD109 Course Detector
Tripod Holder
AMP Connector with bracket
22087001
22081152
CDI35 Course Detector Interface
CDI35 Course Detector Interface w/accessories
CDI35 PCB Ass’y
NI300X NMEA Interface
96
22089536
22081913
NI300X NMEA Interface
NI300X PCB Ass'y
23241227
23241144
44125599
23240096
44190114
44140796
S35 NFU Steering Lever
S35 NFU Steering Lever
S35 PCB Ass’y
Micro Switch
Spring
Gasket
Cable Gland
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S9 Steering Lever
23601800
23601859
23602089
S9 Non Follow Up steering lever
Lever with actuator shaft
S9 Service Kit (Springs and Grease)
22022446
20184552
20184545
20184578
20184586
22022396
R3000X Remote Control
R3000X Remote Control
Mounting Kit
PCB Ass’y
Cable
Front Housing
Front Panel
Robnet cables and connectors
22081145
20191607
20191615
20192266
44138048
22082697
22082705
44139707
44139806
44161792
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Robnet Cable 15 m (49’) with one male
connector
Robnet Cable 7m (23') with Male Connectors
Robnet Cable 15m (49') with Male Connectors
Robnet Extension Cable 10m (33') with Male and
Female Connector
Robnet Cable (bulk)
Male Connector Ass’y
Female Connector Ass’y
Tools
Key for Lock Ring on Robnet Receptacles
PROM Extraction Tool
Robnet Pin Extraction Tool (for crimp type
connectors)
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6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 AP50 Autopilot System
Boat type:.................................................................................................................. Power
Steering system types: ................................................... Hydraulic, mechanical, solenoids
Inter-unit connection: .........................................Robnet network or two-wire supply/data
Number of Robnet units in a system: ........................................... Refer to page 31 and 32
System ON/OFF: ................................................................From control units/master unit
Supply voltage: ............................................................................24-32 VDC –10%/+30%
Power consumption: .......Dependent on system configuration (See 6.4 Distribution Unit)
EMC protection: ...................................................................................EN60945: 1996-11
Performance:...IMO A.822(19), ISO/CD16329.2, IMO MSC(64)67, ISO 11674:2000(E)
Rate of turn: ..... Within ±10% of preset value or 3°/min. (Ref. ISO 11674: 4.3.7)
Heading indication error: .........................................<0.5° (Ref. ISO 11674: 4.3.5)
Heading stability:......................................... Within ±1° (Ref. ISO 11674: 4.3.13)
Automatic Steering control:
Rudder Drive: ..... Proportional pump, solenoid on/off, proportional valve, analog
Parameter selection:.............................................Automatic with manual override
Sea state control:................................................................Adaptive sea state filter
Language selection: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian.
Electronic Interface:
Navigation interface: ........................................................ Standard (NMEA 0183)
NMEA input/output ports:Max. 6 (see Distribution units and NI300X specifications)
Refer to NMEA Sentences table page 113 for data.
Heading output: ............................ Anritsu and Furuno radar display (clock/data)
Heading sensors:............................. Gyrocompass, Fluxgate compass, Magnetic compass
NMEA Compasses, Transmitting Heading Device (THD)
Course selection:...............................................................Rotary course knob and buttons
Alarms: .................................................................... Audible and visual, external optional
Alarm modes: ....................... Compass difference, off heading, system failures, overload
Steering modes: .......... STANDBY, Non-follow-up, Follow-up, AUTO, AUTO-WORK,
NAV, NAV-WORK
Special turn modes: ............................................DODGE, U-Turn, C-Turn (5-720°/min.)
System selector autopilot/main steering system:...............................Potential free contact
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6.2 AP50 Control Unit
Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 6-1
Weight: ...................................................................................................... 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs.)
Material:........................................................................................Epoxy coated aluminum
Supply:...................................................................... 12-32 VDC –10%/+30% via Robnet
Power consumption: .....................................................................................................3 W
Environmental Protection:......................................................IP56 (when panel-mounted)
Safe distance to compass: ........................................................................... 0.35 m (1.0 ft.)
Color: ......................................................................................................................... Black
Temperature:
Operating: ............................................................... –25 to +55°C (–13 to +130°F)
Storage: ................................................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Display:
Type: ........................................................................................Backlit LCD matrix
Resolution:.................................................................................... 160 x 128 pixels
Illumination: ..................................................................................Adjustable in 10 grades
Mounting: .......................................................... Panel mount or bracket mount (optional)
Cable:................................................ Robnet cable 15 m (49 ft.) with one male connector
Figure 6-1 AP50 Control Unit Dimensions
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6.3 AP51 Remote Control
Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 6-2
Weight: .................................................................................................. 0.57 kg (1.25 lbs.)
Material:.................................................................................................................PC-ABS
Supply....................................................................... 12-32 VDC –10%/+30% via Robnet
Power consumption ......................................................................................................3 W
Environmental Protection:........................................................................................... IP56
Safe distance to compass: ........................................................................... 0.35 m (1.0 ft.)
Color: ......................................................................................................................... Black
Temperature:
Operating:.................................................................. –25 to +55°C (–13 to +130°F)
Storage: ..................................................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Display:
Type: ..........................................................................................Backlit LCD matrix
Resolution: .......................................................................................... 80 x 32 pixels
Illumination: ..................................................................................Adjustable in 10 grades
Mounting: ...................................................Handheld or placed in a fixed, bracket-mount
Cable:............................... 7m (23 ft.) Robnet cable with air tube and one male connector
Figure 6-2 AP51 Remote Control Dimensions
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6.4 JD5X Distribution Units
Dimensions: .................................................................................................See Figure 6-3
Weight: ...................................................................................................... 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs.)
Material:..............................................................................................Anodized aluminum
Supply voltage: ................................................................................. 24 VDC –10%/+30%
Reverse voltage protection ........................................................................................... Yes
Environmental Protection (IEC60945 Rain and spray protected):.............................. IP44
Power consumption: ....................................................................5 Watt (electronics only)
Robnet Supply: ...............................................................................2.5A (automatic fused)
Drive engage (Bypass/Clutch, Auto, Handshake):............................................ Max 1.5 A
Solenoids, externally supplied.........................................................JD5X: Maximum 3 A
Motor/solenoid drive: ................................... JD5X: 10 A continuous, 20 A for 5 seconds
Vbat output: ...................................................................................2.5 A (automatic fused)
Safe distance to compass: ................................................................................ 1.5 m (5 ft.)
Temperature range:
Operation: .............................................................. –25 to +55°C (–13 to +130°F)
Storage: ................................................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Heading Sensor input: ..................................................Composite pulse width modulated
Rudder feedback input:..................................... Frequency signal, 3400 Hz, 20 Hz/degree
Rudder feedback units: ........................................................................RF45X or RF14XU
FU/NFU control input .................................................................................................. Yes
NMEA input/output ports:........................................................................................... Two
External Alarm: .................................................. Open collector 0.75 A (automatic fused)
Mounting: .................................................................................................Bulkhead-mount
System selector Autopilot/Main steering system input: ....................Potential free contact
Heading output: Simrad and Furuno radar display (clock/data; 0-5 V, 10 mA, 50 msec.)
Steering gear interface:
JD50 Distribution Unit:
Solid state output: ...................... Switching low DC (19-40 V) single channel. 3 A.
JD51 Distribution Unit:
Solid state output: ........................ Switching high DC (110 V) single channel. 1 A.
JD52 Distribution Unit:
Solid state output: ..........Switching high/low AC (110-220 V) single channel. 1 A.
JD53 Distribution Unit:
Analog voltage control, internal supply: ..............Control range ±10 V, max. 5 mA
Galvanic isolated
Analog voltage control, external supply: ....................................... Uext 5-24 VDC,
max. contol range 1.5 V to Uext – 1.5 V, max. 5 mA
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Analog current control: ................................................................... 4-20 mA output
Dual autopilot On and Mode output: ... Potential free contacts, max 1 A at 30 VDC
Figure 6-3 JD5X Distribution Unit, Dimensions
6.5 RC25 Rate Compass
Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 6-4
Weight: ...................................................................................................... 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs.)
Power consumption: ............................................................................................. 0.9 watts
Supply and interface: ............................................................................................... Robnet
Environmental Protection:........................................................................................... IP56
Material:............................................................................................................ White ABS
Temperature range:
Operation: ..................................................................0 to +55°C (+32 to + 130°F)
Storage: ................................................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Mounting: ........................................................................ Deck-mount or bulkhead-mount
Cable:............................................................... 15 m (49 ft.) Robnet cable with connector
Automatic Performance:
Calibration: ............................................. Automatically activated by control head
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Rate sensor stabilized heading output
Accuracy:..................................................................<1.25° rms (after calibration)
Repeatability: ...........................................................................................<0.2° rms
Roll/Pitch: .......................................................................................................± 35°
Figure 6-4 RC25 Rate Compass and CDI35 Course Detector
Interface Dimensions
6.6 CDI35 Course Detector Interface
Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 6-4
Weight: .............................................................................0.9 kg including cable (2.0 lbs.)
Power consumption: ..................................................................................................0.9 W
Supply and output:..............................................Polarity-independent 2-wire supply with
superimposed pulse width modulation
Environmental Protection:........................................................................................... IP56
Safe distance to compass: ............................................................................. 0.1 m (0.3 ft.)
Material:.............................................................................................................Black ABS
Temperature range:
Operation: .............................................................. –25 to +55°C (–13 to + 130°F)
Storage: ................................................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Mounting: ........................................................................ Deck-mount or bulkhead-mount
Cable:.................................................................15 m (49 ft.) single twisted pair, shielded
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Automatic Performance:
Calibration: ............................................. Automatically activated by control head
Repeatability: .................................................................................................± 0.5°
Accuracy:....... ± 1,0° after calibration (not including errors from course detector)
6.7 CD100A Course Detector
Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 6-5
Weight: .............................................................................0.3 kg (0.7 lbs.) including cable
Environmental Protection:........................................................................................... IP56
Temperature range:
Operation: .............................................................. –25 to +55°C (–13 to + 130°F)
Storage: ................................................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Mounting: ............................................Attached to compass by screw or by tripod holder
Cable length:.........................................................................7 m (23 ft.), no plug included
6.8 CD109 Course Detector
Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 6-5
Weight: .............................................................................0.3 kg (0.7 lbs.) including cable
Environmental Protection:........................................................................................... IP56
Temperature range:
Operation: .............................................................. –25 to +55°C (–13 to + 130°F)
Storage: ................................................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Mounting: ............................................Attached to compass by screw or by tripod holder
Cable length:..............................................................................1 m (3 ft.) with AMP plug
Ø 60 (2.4")
120°
120°
120°
35 (1.4")
min/max. 80-100mm (3.2-4.3")
Figure 6-5 CD100A/CD109 Course Detector Dimensions
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6.9 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit
Dimensions: ......................................................See Figure 6-6, Figure 6-8 and Figure 2-6
Weight: ...................................................................................................... 1,0 kg (2,2 lbs.)
Material: .................................................................................................Polyacetal (POM)
Supply voltage: ................................................ 12-24 VDC –10%/+30%, system supplied
Environmental Protection:........................................................................................... IP56
Temperature range:
Operation: ............................................................... –25 to +55°C (–13 to +130°F)
Storage: .................................................................. –30 to +70°C (–22 to + 158°F)
Cable:.................................................................................................................. 2 m (6 ft.)
Rudder angle:..............................................................................................................± 45°
Output signal: .........................................................Polarity-independent frequency signal
Frequency resolution: ........................... Center: 3400 Hz, 20 Hz/degree of change
Linearity:........................................................................... ± 3° up to 45° of rudder
Current output for rudder angle indicator (only for stand-alone system).. 0.1mA - 1.1mA
Number of indicators (only for stand-alone system):......................................... 5 in series
Figure 6-6 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions
6.10 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit
Dimensions: ................................................................................................ See Figure 6-7
Weight: ...................................................................................................... 2,8 kg (4,9 lbs.)
Material:............................................................................Reinforced glass fibre polyester
Environmental Protection: .......................................................................................... IP56
Ambient temperature:
Operation: .......................................–15 - +55°C (+5 to +130°F)
Storage: ......................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Supply voltage: ................................................................................. 24VDC –10%/+30%
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Voltage output: ............................................................................Operating voltage/2 ±9V
Frequency output: ................................................................. 3400Hz (midships reference)
Port: +20Hz/degree, Stbd: –20Hz/degree
Capacity: .........................................................................................5 indicators in parallel
Rudder angle: ............................................................ ±45 ° (Changeable to 60, 70 or 90°)
Limit switches: ..................................... Two sets, individual adjustable from ±5 to ±160°
75 (3")
240 (9.5")
Ø12 (0.47")
")
0.3
80 (3.15")
(
Ø8
40 (1.6")
160 (6.3")
120 (4.8")
150 (5.9")
185 (7.3")
Figure 6-7 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit
Dimensions
Figure 6-8
RF Standard Transmission Link - dimensions
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6.11 NI300X NMEA Interface
Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 6-9
Weight: ...................................................................................................... 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs.)
Material:........................................................................................Epoxy coated aluminum
Environmental Protection:........................................................................................... IP44
Supply and interface: .........................................................................Robnet, 2 connectors
Power consumption: .....................................................................................................3 W
Safe distance to magnetic compass: ................................................................ 0.3 m (1 ft.)
Temperature range:
Operation: .............................................................. –25 to +55°C (–13 to +130°F)
Storage: ................................................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Mounting: ................................................................................................. Bulkhead mount
Cable inlets: ..................................................Rubber glands for cable diameter 10-14 mm
NMEA183 input/output:..................................................4 ports, max. output load 20 mA
Heading output: .... Simrad (Anritsu) and Furuno radar display (clock/data; 0-5V, 10mA,
50 msec.)
NMEA instrument supply:................................................................. 12 VDC, max 0.25A
External alarm: ..................................................................................Potential free contact
Figure 6-9 GI51, TI51, AD50 and NI300X Dimensions
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6.12 TI51 Thruster Interface
Dimensions: ................................................................................................. See Figure 6-9
Weight: ....................................................................................................... 0,8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Material:...................................................................................... Epoxy coated aluminium
Environmental Protection: .......................................................................................... IP44
Supply and interface: .........................................................................Robnet, 2 connectors
Cable inlets: .......................................................Rubber glands for cable diam. 10-14 mm
Mounting: ................................................................................................. Bulkhead mount
Compass safe distance: ................................................................................. 0.2 m (0.7 ft)
Temperature range:
Operation: .................................................................... –25 to +55°C (–13 to +130°F)
Storage:........................................................................ –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Thruster drive interface:
On/Off solenoids: .........................Port/stbd on/off, open collector, galvanic isolated,
external common plus or minus, 3A max.
Sauer Danfoss PVEM:......... Nominal UDC=12/24V, I=0.25/0.5mA, neutral 0.5*Un,
control range 0.25*UDC to 0.75*UDC,
valve saturated for<0.25*UDC or >0.75*UDC.
Analog voltage control, internal supply: .................Control range ±10V, max. 5 mA,
galvanic isolated
Analog voltage control, external supply:..... UDC 5-24VDC, control range 0- UDC or
±UDC/2, max. 5 mA
PWM open collector for proportional directional control, external supply:
Control range off to full on:......................................... 12-24VDC, max. 1,5A
Dither: .................................................. Off or 70 -400 Hz, 0-10% amplitude.
Analog current control:................................................................................4 – 20 mA
Thruster enable output/Take command pulse: ....... Open collector, external or internal +,
max 500 mA.
The internal +12V output is limited to 100mA
and may be used for an external relay operated by Hi/Lo output
to switch thruster control signal between autopilot
and external manual control.
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6.13 R3000X Remote Control
STBY AUTO
SIMRAD R3000X
Dimensions:.................................See Figure 6-10
Weight: ......................................... 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs.)
Material: .........................Epoxy-coated aluminum
Environmental Protection...............................IP56
Safe distance to compass:.............. 0.15 m (0.5 ft.)
Temperature range:
Operating: ...........–25 to +55°C (–13 to +130°F)
Storage:...............–30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Cable:....................................7 m (23 ft.), shielded
Mounting bracket: ................................... Supplied
Figure 6-10 R3000X Remote Dimensions
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Technical Specifications
6.14 S9 Steering Lever
144 (5.67")
137 (5.40")
95 (3.75")
Dimensions: ............................................................................................... See Figure 6-11
Weight: ....................................................................................................... 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
Environmental Protection:........................................................................................... IP56
Temperature range:
Operation: ...............................................–25 - +55°C (–13 to +130°F)
Storage:................................................... –30 to +70°C (–22 to +158°F)
Safe distance to compass: .............................................................................. 0.15 m (0.5’)
Max. inductive load: ....................4A/24V DC, 0.6A/110V DC, 0.3A/220V DC, 10A/AC
144 (5.67")
Panel cut-out:138x138 (5.44")
70 (2.75")
78 (3.1")
Figure 6-11 S9 Steering Lever - Dimensions
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6.15 Environmental Protection
Each part of a Simrad autopilot system has a two-digit IP
protection code.
The IP rating is a method to classify the degree of protection
against solid objects, water ingress, and impact afforded by
electrical equipment and enclosures. The system is recognized in
most European countries and is set out in a number of British
and European standards.
The first code number describes the protection against solid
objects and the second number describes the protection against
liquids.
FIRST NUMBER
Protection against solid objects
SECOND NUMBER
Protection against liquids
IP
TESTS
IP
TESTS
0
No protection
0
No protection
1
Protection against solid objects
up to 50 mm, e.g. accidental
touch by hands.
1
Protected against vertically falling
drops of water (e.g.
condensation).
2
Protection against solid objects
up to 12 mm, e.g. fingers.
2
Protected against direct sprays of
water up to 15° from the vertical.
3
Protection against solid objects
over 2.5 mm (tools + wires)
3
Protected against sprays to 60°
from the vertical.
4
Protection against solid objects
over 1 mm (tools + wires +
small wires)
4
Protected against water sprayed
from any direction - limited
ingress permitted.
5
Protection against dust - limited
ingress (no harmful deposit)
5
Protected against low-pressure
jets of water from all directions limited ingress permitted.
6
Totally protected against dust
6
Protected against strong jets of
water, e.g. for use on ship decks limited ingress permitted.
7
Protected against the effects of
immersion between 15 cm and
1 m.
8
Protected against long periods of
immersion under pressure.
6.16 NMEA Sentences
See table next page.
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TX: J50-1, 1Hz Installation setup
J50-1, 5Hz Installation setup
J50-1, VDR Installation setup
J50-2
NI300X
GI51
GI50
Normal sentence length (bytes)
Max sentence transmission rate (Hz)
RMC
VTG
VBW
VHW
(DBK)
DBT
DPT
MWV
(VWR)
HDT
I
I
I
I
I
C
6
7
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
5
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
5
I,A
C
A
A
A
Remarks:
*Rejected if "Data not valid" flg (NMEA183 V2.30 onwards)
* DGPS if flag=2
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
5
1
6
2
3
1
4
3
1*
2*
*Only applicable if received on set nav. source ch.
1
* Longitudinal field
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1**
1
3
2*
3
TX * Calculated as magn. heading + magvar.
TX ** Relative (geared synch./step) if PSIM identifier
2
TX*
x
x
x
x
.1 .1
.1 .1
.1 .1
x
x
x
x
x
x
.5
.5
.2
.2
.5
.2
x
x
x
x
x
x
.5
.5
.5
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x*
x*
x
x*
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
6
15
15
4
4
10
TX
TX
TX
TX TX
TX
TX
TX
TX
x
x
20
20
20
10
2
na
na
na
na
2
2
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
20
60
45
45
70
45
45
45
45
45
2
2
*TI, AG or II Talker Ident (ref. Inst. Manual)
TX
x
x
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10-20
4
3
C
Alarm
RMA
I
TX stop
GLL
I
HTD
XTR
N N
p p*
p
HSC
XTE
N
p
p
RSA
RMB
N N N
n p p
n p* p
(HDM)
BWR
N
n
n
HDG
BWW
N
n
n
3
4
2
ROT
BOD
N N N
n n* n*
GGA
APB
N
n
BWC
(APA)
N
n
n
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Number gives RX priority (1 is lowest); TX if transmitt only; For * ref. column "Remarks"
N
n
n
x
x
TX rate in Hz
Bold = recommended navigator/instr. output for autopilot
Italic = IMO designated
( ) = not for new designs
Data source: (A=autop., C=comp., I=instr. sensor, N=navigator)
Accept. condition: No nav/pos (n/p) flag warning
Status flag
n/p= nav/pos data warning
Nav Data
Destination wp position
Destination wp ident.
Origin wp ident.
Bearing wp-wp, T
Bearing wp-wp, M
Bearing pos-wp, T
Bearing pos-wp, M
Distance pos-wp
XTE
Position Data
Present position Lat, Long
COG, T
COG, M
Magnetic variation
Speed Data
Speed over ground (SOG)
Speed through water (LOG)
Depth Data
Depth relative to transducer
Wind Data
Apparent wind angle
Apparent wind speed
Heading Data
Compass heading, T
Compass heading, M
Rate of turn*
Rudder Data
Rudder angle
Rudder command
Rudder angle limit
Rudder status
Steering control
Commanded heading T/M
Commanded ROT/radius
Selected steering mode
Off heading limit
Off heading status
RX: J50-1, NI300X
x = input messages accepted
J50-2
GI51
New mess. priority
Missing data
timeout (s)
AP50 system, NMEA 183 messages (applies for J50 and NI300X sw release V1R2 onwards)
Sentence Formatter mnemonic code
* J50-1 will only read speed, not heading
x
x
x
x
x
x
.5 .5
.5 .5
1*
5*
1*
5*
1
1
.5 .5
10* 10*
1* 1*
10* 10*
1
1
1
32
15
18
27
1**
10*
46 66 45 45 78 78 82 29 23 78 46 67 72 43 47 41 36 36 28 30 40 19
480 10 7 11 11 6 6 6 17 21 6 10 7 7 11 10 12 13 13 17 16 12 25
* Option switch to be set for NMEA speed reading
1
5
5
5
1
.1
.1
* Either true or magn. is calc. value if magvar is available
5
.1
.1
* HDT if true, HDG if magn. steering compass
* Either true or magn. is calc. value if magvar is available
*Absolute head. only.; **For rel. head: PSIM talker id. and 10Hz
* PS talker identifier (relative. heading)
19 27 27 82
25 18 18 6
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Troubleshooting
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Audible and visual alarm is provided for every fault being
detected. In the event of an autopilot failure, the AP50’s
numerous test features will assist you in isolating a probable
fault. Refer to the AP50 Operator Manual.
In the unlike event of a failure in the JD5X, observe the status of
the different LED’s according to the table below.
7.1 Solenoid control
For component references refer to the D9X Solid State Board,
Component layout, Figure 2-16.
Display readout
No rudder
response
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Probable fault
Open solenoid
command lines. I.e.
LD3/LD4 are lit for
rudder commands.
Recommended action
Fault on J50 Power
board or open internal
connection.
I.e. LD3/LD4 are not
lit for rudder
commands.
− Check that solenoid LEDs on J50
Power board are lit when commands
are given (ref. page 17).
− If OK, check internal wiring from J50
Power board (Solenoid isolated
Hi1/Hi2) to D9X TB13 1/2.
No power to the D9X
Solid State Board.
− LD1 to be lit. If not, check correct
setting of S1-S3 switch. Check for
board supply 26-40V DC between J17 and J1-9 (ref. Figure 2-16).
Defective safe relay
function.
− If LD2 is off when LD1 is on; replace
board.
Steering gear not
operative or defective
rudder feedback.
− Ref. Trouble shooting section in
AP50 Operator manual.
− Check TB16 for correct jumper
setting.
− Check fuse F1 and F2.
− Check correct setting of S4-S7
− Check that LD5 is OFF; if ON check
correct setting of HL-jumper or look
for short circuit or steering gear
solenoid failure.
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7.2 Analog rudder control
For analog rudder control, no rudder angle signal is sensed by
the autopilot. Missing rudder response can therefore not be
detected immediately and displayed. As described on page 118,
this may result in “Vessel of course” alarm although the fault
may be in the rudder control system.
For component references refer to the JD5X Analog Board,
Component layout, Figure 2-22.
Display readout
No rudder
response
(Remains in
actual mode
without any
rudder
command)
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Probable fault
No power to the JD5X
Analog board.
Recommended action
Check for 26-40V DC between J1-7 and
J1-9 (ref. Figure 2-22).
Robnet
communication to
JD5X is broken.
Check connection between the J2
connector on the JD5X board and the
Robnet connector on the main computer
board, J1-12 to Bus+, J1-14 to Bus–.
CPU on JD5X Analog
board has stopped due
to severe power
transient, software
lockup or defective
electronics.
Check LED for “CPU running”. If it
alternates with 1 Hz the board operates
OK. If the LED is permanently on or off,
switch power off and on to restart.
JD5X Analog Board
has been set for wrong
operation.
Check correct setting of dip switch SW1
(ref. page 27). If two boards are installed,
only one must be set to operate as Analog
Interface.
Improper or missing
reference voltage for
analog control signal.
Check correct setting of S1 to S4.
For voltage control with external
reference, check voltage at TB20 and
TB22 pin 3 and 4 (ref. Figure 2-18)
For ±10V or 4-20mA control check
internal ±12V:
+12V between S1-left and TB20-2.
–12V between S2-left and TB20-2.
+12V between S3-left and TB22-2.
–12V between S4-left and TB22-2.
Open analog control
line.
Check for correct setting of switch S1 to
S4.
Check that the LED D700 is on.
Measure presence of analog voltage or
current signal on relevant terminal list
(ref. Figure 2-17 to Figure 2-19).
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Display readout
No rudder
response
(cont’d)
Probable fault
Improper steering gear
operation.
Recommended action
Check that the steering gear has been
started and set for autopilot operation.
If in use, make sure that the ON and
MODE signals from JD5X are given
correctly (ref. Figure 2-20). Also check
for correct setting of switch S6-S9, LED
D903 for ON and D904 for MODE.
No rudder cntrl
voltage
1. External reference
voltage missing for
analog rudder
control.
2. Internal voltage
missing for ±10V
or 4-20 mA analog
rudder control.
Check reference voltage on Dual Analog
Board TB20 and TB22.
Rudder feedb.
failure
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have been changed
from analog rudder
control to solenoid
systems.
Wrong setting of S1-S4.
Check internal ±12V.
Drive 1:
+12V between S1-left and TB20-2.
–12V between S2-left and TB20-2.
Drive 2:
+12V between S3-left and TB22-2.
–12V between S4-left and TB22-2.
Enter Dockside installation and re-install
analog rudder control.
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7.3 Failure Mode Effect Analyses
Should a technical fault occur, provisions have been made for
safe operation according to the following table:
Cause of failure
Effect
Power failure in autopilot supply
Acoustic POWER FAILURE ALARM
given (operated by separate alarm
supply)
Ship does not respond to rudder
command
“Vessel of course” alarm given when off
course limit exceeded during transit
Analog board:
Analog command line open after approx.
1 sec. or signal frozen (depends on
setting of switch S6 on the JD53 Dual
Analog Board).
Processor stop or software lockup
Watchdog restart after 1.6 seconds.
“No rudder response” alarm after 5 sec.
Analog board:
After 5 sec:
Data line or power line open in
internal bus cable
Analog command lines open, signal
level frozen.
Steering gear Mode1 and Mode2 go off.
“No rudder response” alarm
Analog board:
“No rudder cntrl voltage” alarm.
Missing reference voltage for
rudder control electronics.
Analog command lines open, signal
level frozen.
Solid state board:
“No rudder response” alarm.
Missing supply, blown fuse, broken
connection, defect drive
electronics.
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Index
8 INDEX
A
Installation, 47
Actual rudder, 82
Specifications, 105
Added stop time, 88
Course detector interface
alarm interface, 28
Installation, 48
alarm panel, 29
Specifications, 104
Analog drive, 125
Cruising speed, 72, 86
Analog Heading Repeater,
45
D
Analog rudder, 55, 73
Digital Heading Repeater,
45
Analog thruster, 69, 70
Dockside settings, 51
Autotrim, 82
Drive engage, 84
Autotrim in work modes, 82
Drive out, 58, 79, 85
B
Drive type, 85
Boat length, 52
dual analog board, 26
Boat type, 52
E
C
Electronic Chart System, 61
change-over switch, 18, 51
COG, 68
Environmental Protection,
120
Compass
external mode selection, 24
Calibration, 67
G
difference, 83
GPS, 68
Offset, 68
Gyro interface
Installation, 45
Configuration, 4
Continuous thrusters, 59,
70, 90
H
Control unit
I
Bracket mounting, 30
IMO MSC(64)67, 99
Installation, 30
Init NAV, 89
Panel mounting, 30
Input voltage, 79
Control Unit
Specifications, 100
Installation
Index, 3
Counter Rudder, 75, 86, 88
Menu, 50
Course adjust, 83
Set-up, 49
Course detector
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Interface Menu, 61
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Interface Set-up, 59
O
IP Protection Code, 120
Off heading limit, 83
ISM Code, 1
On/off thrusters, 59, 69, 90
ISO 11674, 99
P
J
P-factor, 74, 86, 88
Jack point, 34
Physical stop, 54, 58
Junction unit
Prop. gain, 85
Specifications, 102
L
Proportional drive, 54, 57,
85, 125
Language selection, 51
Proportional valve, 57, 91
M
R
Manual tuning, 74
RAD, 88
Marine Equipment
Directive, 1
Radar Clock/Data, 44
Master operation, 52
Radio Frequency Interface,
16
Master Reset, 81
Radius steering, 88
Maximum rudder limit, 58
Rate Compass
Maximum thrust, 70
Installation, 35
Midship rudder, 58, 82
Specifications, 103
Minimum rudder, 87
Rate of turn, 72, 88
Minimum thrust, 71, 91
Rate sensitivity, 89
Monitor compass, 79
Remote Control
N
Connection, 34
Nav gain, 87
Specifications, 101
NMEA Compass in, 44
Response delay, 92
NMEA data, 80
Rhumb line, 89
NMEA input/output
Robnet, 16, 31, 97
Double, 43
ROT, 88, 108
Single, 43
Rudder, 74, 79, 86
NMEA interface
installation, 46
Rudder Angle Indicator
Specifications, 117
NMEA PORT test, 81
rudder angle scaling, 7
NMEA sentences, 120
Rudder cal, 55
NMEA Signal Monitor, 81
Rudder calibration, 55
Rudder deadband, 59, 88
rudder feedback
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Index
installation, 6
specifications, 106
Transmitted Heading
Device, 61
Rudder feedback
Turn gain, 72
Calibration, 54
Turn Gain, 89
Rudder limit, 58
Turn mode, 88
Rudder test, 57, 85
U
Rudder zero, 72
Used midship position, 58,
86
S
V
Sea Trial, 66
Seastate, 85, 86
Service Menu, 79
Settings, 93
solid state board, 20
Speed response, 77, 86
Speed source, 71
Steered course, 79
Steering compass, 79
Stepper gyro
Connection, 45
Synchro gyro
Connection, 45
System data, 79
VDR, 61
W
W Autotrim, 82
W Count rudder, 86
W Initial rudder, 82
W Radius, 88
W Rate of Turn, 88
W Rudder, 86
W Rudder limit, 86
W Seastate, 86
W Turn Gain, 89
Waterjet, 87
Wheelmark, 34, 52
Work Turn Gain, 89
System Filter Values, 79
T
Thrust direction, 69
Thruster calibration, 69
Thruster drive, 92
Thruster gain, 90
Thruster hyst, 91
Thruster inhibit, 90
Thruster sensitivity, 90
Thruster settings, 90
Thruster type, 59
Thruster zero, 69
Transition speed, 87
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Approvals
9 APPROVALS
9.1 Product compliance schemes
Electronic navigation equipment on boats and ships within the
European Common marked (EC) are regulated by two main
directives:
• Directive 89/336/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility, "EMC
directive"
- This directive is applicable to more or less all boats,
including leisure boats. Refer CE mark section below
• Council Directive 96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 on marine
equipment, "Marine directive" or "MED"
- This directive is valid for ships that come under
international conventions such as LL66, Colreg, Marpol,
and Solas. Refer to the Wheelmark section below
The Marine directive requirements include the requirements of
the EMC directive, and a product which comply with the
Marine directive is therefore automatically also in compliance
with EMC directive.
CE mark
The CE mark is placed on a product as the manufacturer’s visual
identifier that the product meets the requirements of relevant
European Directives. The CE mark is mandatory for a wide
range of products sold within or exported to the European
market, and applies to all Electric- and Electronic equipment.
When the equipment is tested according to the requirements in
the Directive 89/336/EEC, the CE marking is applied to the
units to symbolize Simrad’s Declaration of Conformity with the
directive.
The CE declaration for any CE marked unit can be obtained
from your Simrad distributor.
Wheelmark
The Wheelmark symbol (Mark of Conformity) is an
accreditation that is required for equipment placed on board
ships for which safety certificates are issued by, or on behalf of,
Member States of the European Union.
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Before a wheelmark can be affixed to a product, an independent
organization appointed by a European national authority (a
Notified body) has to undertake conformity assessment, and test
reports and a MED-B certificate have to be issued. These test
reports and certificates have to be kept by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer is allowed to affix the Wheelmark symbol and
issue a declaration of conformity only if the manufacturer also
holds a relevant QA certificate (MED-D).
The wheelmark shall be followed by:
- the identification number of the notified body (Det Norske
Veritas = 0575) which has performed the conformity
assessment procedure and the last two digits of the year in
which the mark is affixed.
Note !
When a complete system (e.g. an autopilot system) is wheelmark
approved, only the main unit(s) in the system wears the
wheelmark symbol. This to avoid the misunderstanding that all
standard and optional units in a system retain their wheelmark
approval if they are installed in a not approved system. The type
examination certificate (MED-B) for the wheelmarked system
lists all optional equipment that is part of the wheelmark
approval. The EC Declaration of Conformity do also show
which units that are part of the approval.
EU’s official database (MarED Product Database) contains
information about wheelmarked equipment. This database is
found on:
http://www.mared.org/
9.2 Certificates
For certificates and CE declarations regarding the AP50 system
components, refer to the following pages.
The certificates and CE declarations for any wheel marked
equipment can be obtained from your Simrad distributor.
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