PRODUCT TRAINING AP24/AP28 Level 200 Inge Kvalbein Product Expert

AP24/28: Agenda Introduction System Overview and Configuration Component Parts and Accessories Features and Application Installation Commissioning Operation Service/Troubleshooting

AP24/28: Introduction Boat size and type: Up to 50 feet, Power, Displacement, Sail Steering system types: Hydraulic, Mechanical, EVC

AP24/28: Introduction Two full SimNet control units to replace the three models AP16, AP25 and AP26 Two models of autopilot computers with drive electronics; AC12 and AC42 to replace the three AC10, AC20 and AC40 Two types SimNet compasses; FC40 Fluxgate compass RC42 Rate Compass (mini gyro) Two types Feedback units; New SimNet RF25 Rudder Feedback RF300 Rudder feedback (two wire)

AP24/28: System overview and configuration Complete autopilot system consisting of: AP28 Control unit ACXX Autopilot computer RC42 Rate compass RF25 Rudder feedback Drive unit

Expanded autopilot system AP24/28: System overview and configuration Expanded autopilot system

AP24/28: System overview and configuration SimNet network

SimNet network, expanded AP24/28: System overview and configuration SimNet network, expanded

AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories AP28 Autopilot 171x114mm (1.5x1 module) Large monochrome graphical display enhances the user interface Two color backlighting Rotary course knob Dedicated mode keys make operation easy Full set of instrument data pages offers the functionality of a separate instrument

AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories AP24 Autopilot 114x114mm (1x1 module) Monochrome display Two color backlighting Full key pad operation Preprogrammed instrument data pages Single or multi-station operation

AC12/42 Autopilot Computer AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories AC12/42 Autopilot Computer The autopilot computer is the main unit in the AP24 autopilot system. It contains the steering computer and drive electronics for the drive unit motor and clutch and provides interface to other system components. Two models, AC12 and AC42 are available.

AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories SG05 Simrad Gateway Autopilot Computer & Interface for Volvo EVC systems Autopilot systemconsists of only 3 main units: Control unit (AP24/28) Compass (RC42) Computer (SG05) No need for: Rudder feedback unit Drive unit

RF25 Rudder Feedback Unit AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories RF25 Rudder Feedback Unit The RF25 is designed for connection to the SimNet network. It comes with transmission link and 5 m (16 feet) of SimNet cable with connector. The RF25 provides rudder angle output to a separate rudder angle indicator also when the autopilot is switched off.

RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit The RF300 is designed for connection to the autopilot computer. It comes with transmission link and 10 m (33 feet) of cable. RF300 has a different signal format (2-wire pwm). With an RF300 as rudder feedback there is no output to separate rudder angle indicators when the autopilot is off.

AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories FC40 Fluxgate Compass FC40 is a compact magnetic heading sensor using a floating ring core in a fluxgate coil. A 5 m (16 feet) SimNet cable with connector is attached. The dynamic performance is second to the RC42

AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories RC42 Rate Compass RC42 is a fluxgate compass with an integrated rate of turn sensor. It provides a significant improvement to the dynamic performance of both the autopilot and a stabilized radar display. A 5 m (16 feet) SimNet cable with connector is attached.

AT10 SimNet/NMEA0183 Converter AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories AT10 SimNet/NMEA0183 Converter

AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories Reversible pumps: RPU 80, 160, 300

HLD350/2000Mk2 Hydraulic Linear Drive AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories HLD350/2000Mk2 Hydraulic Linear Drive

AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories DD15 Drive Unit

AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories SD10 Drive Unit

AP24/28: Component Parts and Accessories SD10 Drive Unit CLUTCH SOLENOID RFB – PCB DRIVE MOTOR RFB – MODULE

AP24/28: Features and application HMI is similar to IS20 instruments Calibration data are stored in the SimNet sensors Full range of available instrument data may save the space and cost of an extra instrument Single common SimNet network compatible with NMEA2000 simplifies installation

AP24/28: Features and application Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF) The Virtual Feedback algorithms in the autopilot software enable your autopilot to steer without a conventional rudder feedback unit. These algorithms are designed for vessels up to 40 ft. powered by outboard or stern drives only.

AP24/28: Features and applications Turn Patterns The autopilot offers a number of different pattern steering features when in AUTO mode There is a one minute time-out between selecting a turn pattern and start the turn During the time-out period the autopilot will maintain the set course To exit a turn pattern simply press the AUTO key

AP24/28: Features and applications Turn Patterns U-turn C-turn Spiral Zigzag Square Lazy S Depth contour

Hi/Lo Transition speed AP24/28: Features and applications Hi/Lo Transition speed HI-A High response parameters set automatically LO-A Low response parameters set automatically HI-M High response parameters set manually LO-M Low response parameter set manually

AP24/28: Features and applications HI and LO parameters When sailing in WIND mode, the HI/LO parameter set is determined not only by the speed of the boat but the direction of the wind as per below.

Depth contour steering AP24/28: Features and applications Depth contour steering

Depth contour steering AP24/28: Features and applications Depth contour steering

Depth contour steering AP24/28: Features and applications Depth contour steering

AP24/28: Features and application Technical specifications: Inter-unit connection: SimNet network Maximum number of products connected in a network: 50 (SimNet specifications) System ON/OFF: From control units Supply voltage: 10-28 VDC (to Autopilot Computer) Power consumption: Dependent on system configuration

AP24/28: Features and application AP24 Technical specifications: Power consumption: 3 W (5 NL) Display Type: Backlit LCD matrix display Resolution: 130 x 79 pixels Illumination (Red or white): Adjustable in 10 steps Safe distance to compass: 0.3 m (1.0 ft.) Environmental Protection: IP56 from front, IP43 from back

AP24/28: Features and application AP28 Technical Specifications: Power consumption: 3 W (5 NL) Display Type: Backlit LCD matrix display Resolution: 130 x 104 pixels Illumination (Red or white): Adjustable in 10 steps Safe distance to compass: 0.3 m (1.0 ft.) Environmental Protection: IP56 from front, IP43 from back.

AP24/28: Features and application AC12/42 Technical specifications: Supply voltage: 10-28V DC Clutch/bypass current: 3 A Reverse voltage indication: Yes (Red LED) Power consumption: 5 Watt (electronics) Motor / solenoid drive: AC12: 8 A continuous, 16 A for 1 sec. peak AC42: 30 A continuous, 50 A for 1 sec. peak

Drive Unit specifications AP24/28: Features and application Drive Unit specifications

Drive Unit specifications AP24/28: Features and application Drive Unit specifications

AP24 Panel mounting (Cut-out 90 mm) AP24/28: Installation AP24 Panel mounting (Cut-out 90 mm)

AP24/28: Installation AP28 Bracket mounting

AC12/42 Autopilot Computer mounting AP24/28: Installation AC12/42 Autopilot Computer mounting

AP24/28: Installation AC12/42 Board Terminals AC12 Board Terminals

AP24/28: Installation SimNet Power and Temination The following rules should be observed when installing SimNet: It must have a separate 12VDC power from the battery bus or the circuit breaker board to reduce interference It must not be connected to the supply voltage terminals of the Autopilot Computer It will power a SimNet compatible instrument system. Hence SimNet to other equipment can be supplied from the autopilot. SimNet must be properly terminated, there must be terminations at each end of the SimNet backbone

AP24/28: Installation Control Unit (AP24) Snap-on corners to hide mounting screws Two SimNet connectors for system interconnection, expansion and data sharing with other Simrad products.

Control unit connection AP24/28: Installation Control unit connection

Rudder Feedback mounting AP24/28: Installation Rudder Feedback mounting

AP24/28: Installation RF300 connections

RF25 connection to SimNet AP24/28: Installation RF25 connection to SimNet

AP24/28: Installation RPU connections

AP24/28: Installation HLD connections

AP24/28: Installation Solenoid connections

AP24/28: Installation DD15 connections

AP24/28: Installation DD15 mounting

AP24/28: Installation DD15 mounting

DD15 mounting Reducing noise and vibrations AP24/28: Installation DD15 mounting Reducing noise and vibrations

AP24/28: Installation SD10 mounting For best performance the following dimensions should be followed.

AP24/28: Installation AP28 Menu structure

AP24/28: Menu structure

AP24/28: Menu structure

AP24/28 Commissioning Rudder HI 0.50 0.30 Cont.Rudder HI 1.40 Displayed parameter Boat type Own boat Displacem. & Sail Planing & Outboard Autotune Manual Rudder HI 0.50 0.30 Cont.Rudder HI 1.40 Autotrim HI 40 sec. Rate Lim HI 6.0° Rudder LO 0.35 0.20 Cont.Rudder LO 1.00 Autotrim LO Rate Lim LO Minimum rudder Off

AP24/28 Commissioning Manual tuning, ”Rudder” parameter Too little Rudder Too much rudder Course to steer Rudder sets the rudder gain which is the ratio between the commanded angle and the heading error, also called P-factor. Course to steer Too little Rudder and the autopilot fails to keep a steady course Too much Rudder gives unstable steering and reduces speed Low speed requires more rudder than high speed

Manual tuning, ”Counter rudder” AP24/28 Commissioning Manual tuning, ”Counter rudder” Counter Rudder is the parameter that counteracts the effect of the boat’s turn rate and inertia. The best way of checking the value of the Counter Rudder setting is when making turns. The figures illustrate the effects of various Counter Rudder settings. Counter rudder setting too high, sluggish and creeping response Correct setting of counter rudder, ideal response Counter rudder setting too low, overshoot response

Manual tuning, ”Autotrim” AP24/28 Commissioning Manual tuning, ”Autotrim” Autotrim corrects for a constant heading error due to wind and current by building up a constant rudder offset. Standard value is 40 seconds which should work well on most boats. Rule of thumb: Set to same value (seconds) as the boat’s length in feet. On boats operating on VRF it should be set to 20 seconds

Manual tuning, Rate limit AP24/28 Commissioning Manual tuning, Rate limit Rate Limit is setting the max rate of turn during larger course changes. Should be kept at 6.0°/second unless there is a need for more rapid response in turns.

AP24/28: Operation A single press on the PWR key turns the autopilot system on and presents the start up pages Product name Software version and release date After approximately 5 seconds, the system is operative

Adjusting display illumination AP24/28: Operation Adjusting display illumination Press the PWR key The Light level overlay window will be displayed on top of the current view Adjust by the + and – soft key Select day or night view by the ”moon” and ”sun” soft key There is a 3 sec. timeout

AP24/28: Operation Standby mode Display information: S = Standby mode Current heading 346°M Compass source: FC40 Rudder angle 04° to stbd.

AP24/28: Operation NFU (Power) steering In Standby mode, press any of the PORT or STBD keys The Non-Follow-Up (NFU) display is presented and the rudder will move as long as the key is pressed.

Relative and Virtual Feedback (VRF) AP24/28: Operation Relative and Virtual Feedback (VRF) If your autopilot is driving a Simrad MSD50 Stern Drive, the rudder angle display will after turn on alternate between 10 degrees port and starboard to indicate that the (rudder) zero point need be set When the autopilot is operating on Virtual Rudder Feedback, the rudder angle bar graph is empty

AP24/28: Operation Auto (compass) mode Automatic steering mode Set course: 340 degrees Compass reading: 340°M Heading source: FC40 Rudder angle: 01° to starboard Speed: 6.8 knots (from log) Steering parameter: LO-M(anual) Auto (compass) mode

AP24/28: Operation Heading capture: When in AUTO mode heading capture allows you to automatically cancel the turn you are in and continue on the heading read from the compass the very moment you pressed the AUTO key Heading capture also applies for the NoDrift mode Automatic steering mode New “captured” heading: 305° Compass reading: 311° M (magnetic) or T (true)

AP24/28: Operation Response control The Response control allows you to make this fine tuning for each of the two (HI/LO) parameter sets The response can be set to nine levels Level 4 is default with steering parameter values as set by the Autotune or manual entered If no Autotune is made, the level 4 values are the factory default values

AP24/28: Operation Adjusting Response

Wind response (sailboat) AP24/28: Operation Wind response (sailboat) If the difference between the set wind angle and the actual wind angle is too big, increase the ‘Wind response’ to reduce the difference. If the actual wind angle is S-ing around the set wind angle, or the rudder activity is too high, the ‘Wind response’ should be reduced

Adjusting Wind response AP24/28: Operation Adjusting Wind response

AP24/28: Operation NAV mode (AP24) Course to steer (CTS) Cross track error (XTE) Boat symbol illustrating whether the boat is to port or starboard of planned track Compass heading: 345° Next waypoint: WP (Eigeroy) Bearing to next waypoint (BTW) Distance to next waypoint (DTW) Steering parameters: HI-Automaic

AP24/28: Operation No Drift (NAV) mode: The NoDrift mode is an alternative to route steering in NAV mode, and is automatically entered when you press the MODE key followed by the soft key. Requires Lat/Long input from GPS Shown display is AP24

AP24/28: Operation Wind mode (AP24 display) soft key Soft keys

AP24/28: Operation Tacking in Wind mode

AP24/28 Service/Troubleshooting Field service Service in the field by replacing complete units Software upgrade is easily made from a Laptop through a SimNet connector A SimNet-USB Software Upgrade Kit is available; p/n 24006504

AP24/28 Service/Troubleshooting Service menu The main menu includes a Service item that access several options to display data used when testing or troubleshooting the system.

AP24/28 Service/Troubleshooting SimNet status The SimNet status screen provides you with status information about the different SimNet messages used by the system.

AP24/28 Service/Troubleshooting System data The System data screen provides you with status information about the different messages used by the system.

AP24/28 Service/Troubleshooting Autopilot reset To confirm the autopilot reset press the softkey. An Autopilot Reset is part of the final test at the factory, which will reset the memories to factory settings. Unless you need to clear all stored values during the installation setup, you should not perform an Autopilot reset. The Installation and Setup procedures must be repeated after a reset has been performed!

AP24/28 Service/Troubleshooting Global (SimNet) reset A Global reset resets the entire SimNet setup in the Simrad Group and initiates a new automatic interface setup.

AP24/28 Service/Troubleshooting

PRODUCT TRAINING AP24/AP28 Level 300 Inge Kvalbein Product Expert

AP24/28: “Exam” How many control units can you have in one autopilot system? Only one Two Multiple Which Feedback unit can not be used with AP24/28; RF300 RF14XU RF45X RF25 LF3000

AP24/28: “Exam” 3. Which Autopilot Computer do you need for a RPU300, 24V? 1. AC12 2. AC42 3. AC40 How many NMEA0183 ports do a AC12 have? One Two None

AP24/28: “Exam” How many different Turn patterns are available in the autopilot (including U-turn)? 3 5 7 Which settings/adjustments must be made untill you can use your autopilot? Set boat type Calibrate Rudder feedback Calibrate Compass Perform Automatic rudder test Perform Automatic tuning

AP24/28: “Exam” What data is required from the GPS/Plotter to activate the NoDrift mode? Cross track error (XTE) Bearing to waypoint (BWW,BWC) Position (GGA, GLL) Waypont name (in RMB) Can AC42 operate solenoid valves on a steering gear? No Yes, but only 24V Yes, but only proportional valves

AP24/28: “Exam” Can you calibrate the speed log from an AP24? No, only from IS20 Combi and Graphic No, only from AP28 Yes Where is the FC40 compass calibration data stored? In the AC12/42 In the compass In the autopilot control unit