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1. 5 lt J3 1 20 7 F 20 1 RUNNING U up D200 CPU Running s1 33 SS s S1 S4 S5 px S5 b a SW1 sw Lo Ld H n G vm p D904 D d D903 Steering MODE on p Steering gear ON Alarm acknowledge Ly L 7 Ext alarm if the if the board is I Al Ed ons as used as Alarm arm Interface Interface __ ri Esci GAIN OFFSET 32 actory prese S6 S7 s8 S9 D700 1 3 Ta S6 S9 P RE Rudder control eri E lines closed _ TB21 TB23 TB25 TB27 AE RA A LA AS A RIP 8 z E 3 1 1 4 1 4 1 4g TB20 TB22 TB24 TB26 3 3 N EA Figure 2 22 JD53 Dual Analog Board component layout 26 20222410 B
2. Installation 20222410 B Installation setting summary S1 to S4 S5 CPU RUNNING ON MODE CONTROL DIP SWITCH setting SW B B o Mi BH B o H CE B NB B External Internal ref voltage and voltage current control ref Figure 2 17 to Figure 2 19 For open closed or always closed analog signal line s ref page 28 E Always closed Open closed depending on E system status Alternating green when JD53 is operative ref setting of DIP switch SW1 Green when Autopilot ON relay is activated ref page 24 Green when MODE relay is activated ref page 24 Green when control signal lines are closed ref page 22 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 24 Simrad AP50 Autopilot JD50 Alarm Interface A Dual
3. JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT CDI35 INTERFACE PCB A BOAT S RU E MAGNETIC o 202 COMPASS IN PCB TE MA 1 2 3 4 5 NR 13112 9 1110 lt Heading CD109 D Sensor COURSE 1812 DETECTOR PLUG Non polarized 5 1gL10 Color independent 4 11 11 2 12 12 143143 Figure 2 50 CD109 Course detector connections to CDI35 Interface 48 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure 3 SOFTWARE SET UP PROCEDURE 3 1 Description of Installation Set up Note SETUP REQUIRED RUDDER 021 20222410 B 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 The Installation Set up is grouped into the following functional categories e Language Selects the language used for display information e Dockside Sets the values for items to be set prior Settings to sea trials e Interface Set up Sets the identification of navigation equipment and op
4. 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 TB7 TB8 y eq Figure 2 44 Radar Clock Data Connections 44 20222410 B Installation Analog Heading Repeater AR77 amp AR68 ANALOG REPEATER JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT POWER BOARD TB7 TB8 NMEA Output2 ola ES RS 1 3 11 Green 11 Blue Ae ie 9 Black RET 8 Grn Yel CHASSIS Figure 2 45 AR77 and AR68 Analog Heading Repeater Connections Digital Heading Repeater DR75 DIGITAL REPEATER JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT POWER BOARD TB7 TB8 MB Output2 oslo ES RS 3 11 3 Green 11 Blue 1 Red 24V DC 9 Black RET 8 Grn Yel CHASSIS Figure 2 46 DR75 Digital Heading Repeater Connections GI 51 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
5. PO CULACY eeir ohier seoed e AEREE NERE EEOAE ERS lt 1 25 rms after calibration Rep atabillty M 0 2 rms Roll Pitch qae uet ces i35 me D o foo N one en uU 128 0 501 900 351 102 4 4 0 1064 421 Figure 6 4 RC25 Rate Compass and CDI35 Course Detector Interface Dimensions 6 6 CDI 35 Course Detector Interface DIMENSIONS cosas anaes veo ptos E OOO O nhe reese Reece See Figure 6 4 WVU eases RU A E ERE 0 9 kg including cable 2 0 Ibs Power consumption es 0 9 W Supply and output denia ass Polarity independent 2 wire supply with superimposed pulse width modulation Environmental Protection iii a IP56 Safe dista ce to COMPA ads 0 1 m 0 3 ft huEirsanime m n M R EE Black ABS Temperature range occu d 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F usi eT OO E e ET 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F hun npe eed Deck mount or bulkhead mount A o 15 m 49 ft single twisted pair shielded 104 20222410 B Technical Specifications Automatic Performance Calibration 32 cert tinte eit vna Automatically activated by control head FRC AU OTS usce iat da m EE 0 5 Accuracy t 1 0 after calibration not including errors from course detector 6 7 CD100A Course Detector OO sms ias e tratos te ri e sie cce ed See Figure 6 5 M pi ERN ELA a eaennei
6. See note 24VDC MAINS c o signal 10V or 4 20mA c o signal c o signal _ 10V or 4 20mA E UAL STEERING gt i Dn o 3 gt TJ Pf de 9 STEERING STEERING g GEAR 1 lis SERRE B ELECTRONICS ELECTRONICS E O z EL ssl Eaadhank Feedback j Feedback 2 a Figure 2 10 AP50 system with Dual Analog output 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 15 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 e
7. TB24 TB26 Figure 2 20 Mode and autopilot status External Mode Selection S6 TO S9 SETTINGS UH NC NO The most common signals from a steering gear to an autopilot are shown below 20222410 B 20222410 B Installation d Autopilot switched on Autopilot mode 12V System sel Gnd A Extra 9 relay AUTOPILOT L o gt nc no com o gt DO Enis STEERING GEAR V When closed the Pase autopilot may be activated for Auto function from the steering gear Activated via switch Autopilot switch on steering panel Figure 2 21 External mode selection 25 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 viaa Special programming kit Simrad P N 22088595
8. S9 STEERING LEVER l Sys sel pl l J50 Main Board Figure 2 37 Priority steering by S9 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 40 20222410 B Installation JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT R3000X POWER PCB REMOTE CONTROL Di K Mode oS vs Port Stby v o T o S a 3 g ne 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 t
9. 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 Hil Hi2 to DOX TB13 1 2 No power to the DOX Solid State Board LD1 to be lit If not check correct setting of S1 S3 switch Check for board supply 26 40V DC between J1 7 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 115 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 Probable fault Recommended action No rudder No power to the JD5X Check for 26 40V DC between J1 7 and response Analog board J1 9 ref Figure 2 22 s pu Robnet Check connection between the J2 wiloubsn communication to connector on the JD5X board and the rudder y JD5X is broken Robnet connector on the main computer board J1 12 to Bus J1 14 to Bus command CPU on JD5X Analog Check L
10. Mark of conformity The manufacturer is allowed to affix the Mark of Conformity according to Article 11 in the Council Directive 96 98 EC on Marine Equipment and shall issue a Declaration of Conformity only when the module D or E or F of Annex B in the same directive is fully complied with Module D The quality system for production and testing shall be approved by the Notified Body Module E The quality system for inspection and testing shall be approved by the Notified Body Module F Compliance of the products to type as described in this EC Type Examination Certificate must be verified by the Notified Body who shall issue a Certificate o Conformity USCG Approval An U S Coast Guard approval number will be assigned to the equipment when the production module has been completed and will appear on the production module certificate module D E or F as allowed by the Agreement between the United States of America and the EEA EFTA states on the mutual recognition of certificates of conformity for marine signed 17 October 2005 e JT M A A i y pS r gt MZ DET NORSKE VERITAS AS VERITASVEIEN 1 1322 HOVIK NORWAY TEL 47 67 57 99 00 FAX 447 67 57 99 11 Page 2 of 4 Simrad doc no 519107F Cert No MED B 4179 Job Id 344 1 000389 2 Item No A 1 4 16 DN Y APPENDIX REV NO 1 Page 1 of 2 Product description Unit Description Ident No Software Category Ver AP50 Control Uni
11. 4 ADVANCED SETTINGS 4 1 Service Menu INSTALLATION gt SYSTEM DATA NME NMEA PORT TEST Master reset No C Yes INSTALLATION SYSTEM DATA Steer compass 220 0 M Monitor comp 225 2 Rudder P rive ou Clutch bypass installed FU50 SW 1 3 00 20222410 B 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 gt 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 To exit the menu press any mode key STBY AUTO or NAV System Data 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
12. Input RADAR SIMRAD C J50 1 J50 2 NI300 1 NI300 2 NI300 3 NI300 4 Note INSTALLATION WIND J50 1 DEPTH J50 1 LOG J50 1 gt INSTR J50 1 1 Hz RADAR SIMRAD e gout 5 Hz VDR 62 To begin Interface set up proceed to the Interface Set up menu under the Installation Menu To access the Interface Set up items turn the course knob clockwise 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 gt 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 gt 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 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 H
13. Master the Elements www simrad yachting com Installation Simrad AP50 Autopilot Plus system English OmOXSOSBOSONONSOSONONOSONMOUDOLOXOOSO010100102090010529 OOO MOMO O O O OO Ol OO On On ONO Om OF MO OOO OO D O O O HO O FO O O O OO O 100 ROO NOOO O 0 ONO OO O0 0 MO O OTO OOOO OOO OOO 0 O O O 0 OG O D ONO O MO Om Om Om OTOOTO TOT TOTO OOOO ROMO MO OTOOTO T OTO 0o o 0o 0 0 0O 0 OOO OO On ONO Om OOO OOO MO O O o OTOOTO O TOTO OT O O O O OTO OTTO OOOO OOO Om 0 0 OTO ORO OTO OTO O O O 0 0O O OTO 0 MO O Om On Or O Or O O O OTO TOTO O Om On O OTOT OO OOO O O 0T OOO ONO OOOO LO OO LOTO O O MOE OO OO OO OO OOO ONO ORO OOO On O O O O OO ROO O O MO O OO OOO OOO MOMO ORO S o ORO ONO MOMO OO OOO MO OO OOO ONONONOSOSONSONSOSONONOSOONOSONXSOSONXOSOLDOXo00s020050 ONO OOOO MO OO MONO ONO ORO ORO OO ORO RO ROMO MO o 070 T0 O0 0 O O O C O O O0 OC OO OOO ROO ROMO OO ONO O O MO MOMO ORO OO ROO OO O OOO MO OO O O O OOM OO On On o E o moO nO OO OmOnm Oe Om OO Ol Om Ono Om OmoSomoSOSOoSOoSoOSONOMOSXSONXOSONOSOSOS0301045002010200 ONO 0O 0 OOO OO MO ORO OO ROO OOO MO OOO OOOO O OOL OO O OT TOTO OT OTO OTOT OT O OOOO OTO O OTOOTO ONO 0O O 0 0O P 07O OTOT O O O O 0 OOOO O ONO OO oONOBMONONMODOSOLONSONMONMOSOLMOS0200010200020200902020420210 ORO O On Om O On Om OC gO ml OOO OMG Om O OO Om OME ai Om O 0 O0 TO SOMO O O0 O 0 0 0 O 0 O ONO O O ORO 0 0O OQ ONO MO OO OOO OO OO OO OOO MO O OOOO OmONMONOSOSOSOSOSONXOSONSO00N02001020202020000102702
14. SIMRAD COMPASS Scion WIRE PANORAMA V MAGNETIC RI9 COMPASS Sonne nes a erm JN 2 WIRE FREQ 2 WIRE FREQ A 7 T CDI35 p RF45X y Figure 2 1 AP50 Plus system with options p gt MK2 oF lt A STEERING STEERING 4 NMEA DATA GEAR 1 GEAR 2 e BOAT S ELECTRONICS ELECTRONICS 7B J Notes The plus system layout does not show all possible layouts With analog steering gear interface JD53 the rudder feedback RF45X RFIAXU are not required 20222410 B 5 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 A MAX
15. The Minimum thrust determines the amount of power in of the maximum control signal that is applied as the first command signal The example shows 30 of the control signal applied as Minimum thrust x Minimum The dotted line shows the output signal for INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Minimum thrust ETA Adjust Q INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Minimum thrust po S 250 Adjust 25 INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Compass Calibration Offset 005 i 288 gt Speed source Man Set cruising speed kt Fluxi 20222410 B thrust OFF Minimum thrust set to 0 Range 0 50 in step of 1 Heading error Default 0 Rotate the course knob clockwise to activate the Minimum thrust setting 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 gt STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the l3 STBY button Speed source 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 gt STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the STBY button 71 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Compas Flux1 Calibration Offset 005 ea ing pa Speed so gt S
16. 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 20222410 B 93 Simrad AP50 Autopilot This page is intentionally left blank 94 20222410 B Spare Parts List 5 SPARE PARTS LIST 20222410 B 20214045 20212247 20212130 20211819 20212213 20211868 20212189 20214052 22086276 20212015 22086383 20212031 20212007 22086433 22086557 20126819 20126827 20126835 20126843 20212528 20211918 20125175 20125423 20125720 20214292 20211934 22011415 22011217 22011258 22011183 22011431 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 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 JP21 Jack Point JP21 Jack Point JP21 Cover Ass y amp o ring 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 PRO
17. 20221594 20222410 B 45 Simrad AP50 Autopilot NI 300X 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 TB6 E ALARM E OUTPUT Normally open x TB5 Cik C ________ 2 eK SIMRAD FURUNO 2 NC rir d i DataC o DISPLAY DataH TB4 TX TB11 1815 INSTRUMENTS E i DG TB11 Wo px 11878 IS15 EXPANDER ax LIBZ A 412V TES EXTERNAL A J OUTPUT FOR RADAR LORANG De INSTRUMENTS ETC RX z RX N lt wi Z VAN STAND ALONE T 1815 INSTRUMENT lt N z Figure 2 47 NI300X NMEA Interface Unit Connections 46 20222410 B Installation 20222410 B The NI300X NMEA Interface expansion Unit is des
18. B Technical Specifications 6 14 S9 Steering Lever Dimensions eo udis it e eX Sua gun tea bak Gute saan utu ta m uite cp e Leod isa eer donde See Figure 6 11 bru EO 2 8 kg 6 2 Ibs Environmental Protection iss Gos ceed bes vee EM hte ads ee IP56 Temperature range A tote tuya 25 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage dH 30 to 70 C 222 to 158 F Safe distance LOCONMIPASS oerte tret eve REPE toe cde quado es aw toe incio 0 15 m 0 57 Max inductive load 4A 24V DC 0 6A 110V DC 0 3A 220V DC 10A AC T j A E 31 L 144 5 67 R 70 2 75 Panel cut out 138x138 5 44 aes Figure 6 11 S9 Steering Lever Dimensions 20222410 B 111 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 SECOND NUMBER Protection against solid objects Protection against liquids IP TESTS IP TESTS 1 Protection ag
19. No nav pos n p flag warning mp navipos data warring KA eem A 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 Present position Lat Long COG T COG M Magnetic variation Speed over ground SOG Speed through water LOG Depth relative to transducer VBW VHW DBK DBT DPT MW MA 315458854555 5 15 iu AA field 15 E N e E El Calculated as magn heading magyar Relative geared synch step if PSIM identifier Ts AG or II Talker Ident ref Inst Manual Compass heading T Compass heading M Rate of tum Rudder angle Rudder command Rudder angle limit Rudder status Commanded heading T M Commanded ROT radius Selected steering mode Off heading limit Off heading status Number gives RX priority 1 is lowest TX if transmit only For ref column Remarks 8 8 8 8 j8 8 8 Xx im xix ala EAS ale x lt x J50 1 will only read speed not heading x input messages accepted x x lt Option switch to be set for NMEA speed reading 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 Mex sentence transmission rate Hz Either true or magn is calc value if magvar is availab
20. S S ey anos S1 Z S3 CZA lt lt 112 E l Um ENS m x lt TT Te E E UA S2 S4 TI i SY ay E a8 le Je o m m m Fe km 4 20mA 4 20mA Figure 2 19 4 20 mA Current Control 23 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 24 Mode and Autopilot Status Signals The JD53 Dual Analog Board is equipped with two sets of relays providing potential free contacts ON1 ON2 and Model 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 Model 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 APSO Installation Manual STEERING GEAR 1 Steering gear change over Autopilot ready STEERING GEAR 2 Steering gear change over Autopilot ready ON1 MODE1 S6 JD53 DUAL ANALOG BOARD
21. STBY button 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 75 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Note WARNING INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Set rudder zero e 00 Set rate of turn 210 Done 000 min Manual tunin gt Automatic tuning Speed response o e Yes 76 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 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 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
22. 1 25 lbs Mi m c e ae de cies PC ABS Supply all 12 32 VDC 10 30 via Robnet Power COMSUMPUOM edison 3W Environmental Protection uscar ie RE ea iiaa IP56 Safe distance TO COMPASS easet ko ps cet dec arabo dea AIR T ds 0 35 m 1 0 ft COLON dL M ad Black Temperature Operating TTC E 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F A A Et tear 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Display O Backlit LCD matrix Resolutio a 80 x 32 pixels Ms O Adjustable in 10 grades UA A Handheld or placed in a fixed bracket mount Cable cion 7m 23 ft Robnet cable with air tube and one male connector 25mm 1 0 104 1mm 4 1 eo E e e e 42 5m 1 7 4 021243 Figure 6 2 AP51 Remote Control Dimensions 20222410 B 101 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 6 4 JD5X Distribution Units DIMENSIONS AA A O A aet ado Dude A e uet deo eos E esed See Figure 6 3 Welt 3 5 kg 7 7 lbs A Soir ate atl tese oh LO Pla ou beraten EO US ute Anodized aluminum Supply Volar LP M M Q 24 VDC 10 30 Reverse voltage Proein nea teat Nite catuc esti fnis Ede eu e UI edd Yes Environmental Protection IEC60945 Rain and spray protected IP44 Power CODSUTHLEQT et eerte etre Eres onec dias dsc 5 Watt electronics only Robnet Supply uie ret itt Re nnd Pe uae sa e e Eaa Lodge 2 5A automatic fused Drive engage Bypass Clutch Auto Handshake eeeesess Max 1 5 A
23. 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 Jumpers S1 to S4 must be set to EXT ref Figure 2 22 to identify the jumper locations STEERING GEAR 1 SIGNAL TB1 1 TB1 4 STEERING GEAR 2 SIGNAL T83 1 T83 4 JD53 DUAL ANALOG BOARD TB20 TB22 2 514 213 U1 24 U1 2 U2 2 U2 2 L c S1 TO E E as Oz S1 E E E x oz Lu External Steering Gear Supply S4 SETTINGS kc x E Z S3 ZZA ee m S2 ZZA S4 U2 12 24 VDC Ui 12 24 VDC 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 Jumpers S1 to S4 must be set to INT ref Figure 2 22 and Figure 2 17 STEERING STEERING JD53 S1 TO S4 SETTINGS GEAR 1 GEAR 2 DUAL ANALOG BOARD BoE bE oe t t UR MC E
24. EC as amended The Mark of Conformity may only be affixed to the product and a Declaration of Conformity may only be issued when the productioniproduct assessment i plied with a pau iere tomes Gomme viR i proved ty mre bara onnal Dy any regigent ad or omimaion of Dot Norsko Ventas then Der Norske Vartas shaft pay Howover the comparason shall cot exceed an amount equal 10 ton trol dor n a orgia provided thuat the midair COn Ornployeos to such person for his proved direct fosa or dame moan the Foundation Oct Norsko Veritas as woll as al its subsidiaries Giroctorn officers question ahal never exceed USD 2 million In this provision Det Norske Vertaa shall agoma and any oder acting on behalf of Det Norske Verts DET NORSKE VERITAS AS VERITASVEIEN 1 1322 H VIK NORWAY TEL 447 67 57 99 00 FAX 47 67 57 99 11 Page 1 of 4 Simrad doc no 519107F Cert No MED B 4179 Job Id 344 1 000389 2 Item No A 1 4 16 Product description See Appendix For latest revision of the Appendix see http lexchange dnv com tari Type Examination documentation Sce Appendix Tests carried out Environmental tests IEC 60945 1996 2002 Performance tests ISO 11674 2000 Serial Interface tests IEC 61162 1 2000 Additionally performance testing for high speed craft according to ISO CD 16329 is performed Marking of product Navico Egersund AS AP50 Control Unit The wheelmark shall be affixed to the Control unit
25. FAX 47 67 57 99 11 Page 3 of 4 i 3 2 Simrad doc no 519107F Cert No MED B 4179 Job Id 344 1 000389 2 Item No A 1 4 16 APPENDIX REV NO 1 Page 2 of 2 Type Examination documentation Description Ident No zx c gt Operator Manual Simrad AP50 Autopilot 20221032 E Instruction Manual Simrad AP51 Remote Control 20221016 G Instruction Manual Simrad TI51 Thruster Interface 20222089 A Manual Simrad FU25 and FUSO Steering Levers 20221065 E Instruction Manual Simrad AD50 Analog Drive 20221396 A Instruction Manual Simrad RI35Mk2 Rudder Angle 20220919 D Indicator Installation Manual Simrad APSO Autopilot Plus 20222410 B System Installation Manual Simrad APSO Autopilot 20222469 B Standard System Instruction Manual Simrad GI51 Gyro Interface 20221594 C Technical Report Performance type testing of TA 619 Autopilot system Type APSO Technical Report Performance testreport DNV TA 662 type approval for HSC Autopilot system Type APSO Technical Report Performance testing of Thruster TA 761 Interface TI51 Technical Report Type Testing of Autopilot DNV Report No 2002 3131 system Type AP50 Revision No 01 2002 04 08 TA 177 Technical Report Type Testing of Items for DNV Report No 2004 3514 Simrad AP50 autopilot and chart systems Revision No 01 2004 11 19 TA 738 Technical Report Testing of JD5X and OS50 DNV Report No 2007 3009 01 Navico report no 519338 A Techn
26. Index 20222410 B installation 6 Transmitted Heading specifications 106 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 T midship position 58 l V Sea Trial 66 Er Seastate 85 86 Service Menu 79 Settings 93 solid state board 20 W Autotrim 82 W Count rudder 86 W Initial rudder 82 Speed response 77 86 W Radius 88 71 Speed source W Rate of Turn 88 teered 7 Steered course 79 W Rudder 86 teeri 7 e e A 17 W Rudder limit 86 W Seastate 86 W Turn Gain 89 Waterjet 87 Wheelmark 34 52 Work Turn Gain 89 Stepper gyro Connection 45 Synchro gyro Connection 45 System data 79 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 87 121 Simrad AP50 Autopilot This page is intentionally left blank 122 20222410 B Approvals 9 APPROVALS 9 1 Product compliance schemes CE 0575 05 20222410 B Electronic navigation equipment on boats and ships within the European Common marked EC are regulated by two main directives e Directive 89 336 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive This directive is applicable to more or less all boats including leisure boa
27. Installation settings have been changed from analog rudder control to solenoid systems Recommended action Check that the steering gear has been started and set for autopilot operation If 1n 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 86 89 LED D903 for ON and D904 for MODE Check reference voltage on Dual Analog Board TB20 and TB22 Wrong setting of S1 S4 Check internal 12V Drive 1 12V between S1 left and TB20 2 2V between S2 left and TB20 2 Drive 2 12V between S3 left and TB22 2 2V between S4 left and TB22 2 Enter Dockside installation and re install analog rudder control 117 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 Power failure in autopilot supply Acoustic POWER FAILURE ALARM given operated by separate alarm supply Ship does not respond to rudder Vessel of course alarm given when off command 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 powe
28. 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 See also Interface Set up page 59 and the NMEA sentence table page 112 42 20222410 B Installation Single NMEA input output NAV RECEIVER JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT OR PLOTTER MAIN PCB NMEA talker TB13 TB14 8 NMEA listener RUDDER instr COMPASS instr RADAR Figure 2 41 Single NMEA Connection Double NMEA input output JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT GPS or ECS POWER PCB MAIN PCB TB6 TB7 TB8 TB13 TB14 NMEA 00 0000 L L L W pub gt LJ Figure 2 42 Double NMEA Connection Output signal Output terminal Output sentence Continuous output of 10 Junction unit Power PCB HDT or HDG Hz NMEA compass NMEA2 TX2 TX2 steering compass heading dependent ref to the NMEA table Table 2 2 Permanent NMEA Output on Port 2 20222410 B 43 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 TB6 TB7 NMEA COMPASS
29. Solenoids externally SUpplied ooonoococnnococnoncccnoncnononccononcconanacinnnos JD5X Maximum 3 A Motor solenoid drive eese JD5X 10 A continuous 20 A for 5 seconds Vbat o tput E 2 5 A automatic fused Safe distance t COMPASS vasta outs a aoa aiu E tases 1 5 m 5 ft Temperature range Operation nee nea E es dendaste noD eque pue 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage CM 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Heading Sensor input eret eerte tnnt eere Composite pulse width modulated Rudder feedback input sssse Frequency signal 3400 Hz 20 Hz degree Rudder feedback uns rss rt RF45X or RF14XU FU NEU v icu d Yes NMEA Tiput GUL DUC Ports sitkoc up e a e E E Two External Alarm nai alias Open collector 0 75 A automatic fused he loni p c uals 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 Anal
30. TB7 1B8 NY Supply Voltage 12 32V DC 10701108 2000 105 Solenoid Drive Yel G n Red Blu Ext Radar pes Fas isolated Engage REMOTE alarm Input2 VOutput2 i s s5 s 312 X amp c co c2 c S ala a V ND 9 ND 08 Ou EOL OXL 2 Q dup 20222410 B Power Board Terminals Main Board Monitor diodes NMEA TX NMEA RX Moto hibit TB11 TB12 TB13 1814 TB15 Rudder Heoding EA MEA B njW h Pnk Gry Yel Gn Feedb Sensor Outputi nput ROBNET EEES SERES A ESE 21 SITIES IS ITS e ES 76 6 3 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 JD32 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
31. 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 Proceed to the Speed response adjust screen by pressing the gt 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 gt STBD button to proceed to the System Data menu or press the 3 STBY to return to normal AP50 operation 3 3 Final Test 20222410 B 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 e Steer the boat on all cardinal headings in AUTO mode e Start with low and medium speeds to get familiar with the response from the AP50 e Try the DODGE U turn and C turn functions 77 Simrad AP50 Autopilot If a Non Follow Up lever or handheld remote
32. 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 Make sure the DIP switch SWI 1 is set to OFF ref page 27 Galvanic Isolated 10 V control The nominal 0410 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 Jumpers S1 S4 must be set to INT ref Figure 2 22 to identify the jumper locations STEERING STEERING JD53 S1 TO S4 SETTINGS GEAR 1 GEAR 2 DUAL ANALOG BOARD b b gt gt d ux RE E20 822 si S3 mm H 1 12 112 E 5 d LT ro Hozz tz qe nan Bu Bu Emm so EN S4 uJ uJ S m Pu a c c m m m m Fe Fe Dp O 10V Figure 2 17 Isolated 10V output 20222410 B Installation Note Note 20222410 B Voltage control with external reference Figure 2 18 shows how an external reference voltage 12
33. 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 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 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure Note INSTALLATION SEATRIAL gt Adjust rudder angle Manual tunin Automatic tuning Speed response INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Adjust rudder angle sw gt Set rate of turn 240 Not done 180 min Manual tunin Automatic tuning Speed response 20222410 B automatic modes Ref User Set up in the Operator Manual The Turn gain may also be readjusted Refer to Turn Gain on page 89 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
34. 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 The Installation Menu is presented on the autopilot display by 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 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure Note INSTALLATION gt LANGUAGE English Deutsch 20222410 B Navigate through the Installation Menu as follows e Answer Yes to a question by rotating the course knob clockwise e Answer No to a question by pressing the gt STBD button This will allow you proceed to the next menu item e Return to the previous menu item by pressing the LE PORT button e Change the selected item shown by rotating the course knob in either direction e 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 set up procedure If a Change Over switch is installed page 18 it must be set to the Auto position otherwise the rudder can not be ca
35. date Page 2 of 2 Form 0020H Approval certificates Module B and D Following the provisions of Description Directive Directive Directive Directive Title Directive Annex Number Amendment Modules date s 96 98 EC 98 85 EC Council directive on marine equipment as Module B A 1 Item No 20 12 1996 2001 53 EC amended issued as Forskrift om skipsutstyr by and oq 2002 75 EC the Norwegian Maritime Directorate Module D On behalf of stamp A Signature Gem Wu id Date 2 03 2207 Print name Gen kotea M G managin on Navico Egersund AS Egersund Norway lili Master the Elements g eu OTpZccOZ ou 20q NJ Waxs s sn d JenuewW uone jeysu oSdv
36. dated AP2000 TRACK MED B 4246 165 110 EC0575 4246 APO MK3 MED B 4245 2010 03 21 2007 12 10 165 110 ECO575 4245 APSO MED B 4179 2007 12 10 165 110 ECO575 4179 A 1 4 18 SART i EU E 2009 11 21 2007 12 10 INA SA50 SART Q MED 33 04 01 A 1 4 20 RAI y E RI35 MK2 MED B 4243 NA A 1 4 30 ECDIS CS68 2010 03 21 2007 12 10 ee aa 2010 02 25 2007 12 10 NA ECDIS MED B 4575 The manufacturer complies with the Council Directive 96 98 EC on Marine Equipment and is allowed to affix the Mark of Conformity followed by the DNV identification number 0375 and the two last digits of the number of the year in which the product is produced Example 0575 07 The manufacturer shall issue a Declaration of Conformity for each product with reference to the EC Type Examination Certificate and this QS Certificate of Assessment EC USCG approval and marking Based on the Agreement between the United States of America and the EEA EFTA states on the mutual recognition of certificates of conformity for marine signed 17 October 2005 the manufacturer is allowed to affix the U S Coast Guard approval number mentioned in the table above when applicable Place and date ovik 2008 02 15 Survevor Dkt NORSKE VERITAS AS VERITASVEIEN 1 1322 HOVIK NORWAY X TEL 447 67 57 99 00 FAX 447 87 57 99 11 Page 2 of 2 Simrad doc no 519107F DET NORSKE VERITAS EC TYPE EXAMINATION CER
37. ede erae Ro ajos ep ede s 48 3 SOFTWARE SET UP PROCEDURE eere ee esee ense n see te seen setas sense tuus 49 3 1 Description of Installation Set Up eese eerte ena eet et oe een eso bee ones 49 3 2 Installation Men an insano 50 Emart nuns 51 D ekside iii ia 51 Master Opera noia dS 52 Boat TP a 52 Boat gui mM E A 52 Drive Unit Voltage ino i 54 Rudder Feedback Calibration jd eet ertet laa tig 54 Rudder CaliDratioti 4 eise tenete y PARV Ta ee Ue BORN haer an a XR Sea UHR SS Ded 55 A apunta id anton ue ba aet sq d pL e TE 57 Rudder Limit eique E OUR MED ia UH TURIN eae 58 Rudd Denda las ayia ae ees 59 TDEUSEGE iet aa 59 Intertace ers raj DM RETE 59 SC TMBILUNM CP 66 Compass Calibration sett oett a aestu teo Reste e eed Blaue dues 67 ONDE ES g C M 68 Set Thrust Direction On Off Thruster sss 69 Thruster Calibration Analog Thruster eee 69 20222410 B v Simrad AP50 Autopilot vi Thr st r Zelo ue osse cueva A A O aia 69 Direction and Maximum Thrust STBD Analog Thruster 70 Direction and Maximum Thrust PORT Analog Thruster 70 Minimum Thrust Analog Thruster eee 71 Sped SOUT CS as ot caucuses oui utl OR eto dt ia saa decem utat pectine canenc ele 71 Set Cruising Speed isotope D EIER Ob cda 22 Set Rudder eri ao 12 Set Rallies 12 Adjust
38. feet 90 130 feet and 120 feet For those boats that may qualify for two categories e g 45 ft itis 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 gt STBD button 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure ENTER INSTALLATION MENU INSTALLATION BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE SYMBOLS NAV BUTTON FOR 5 SECONDS f S SE EGEORGONEIRMBY Q ROTARY COURSE SELECTOR PROCEED TO NEXT MENU ITEM O LANGUAGE MENU BY PRESSING STBD BUTTON LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS REVERT TO PREVIOUS MENU ITEM ESPANOL O ITALIANO NEDERLANDS SVENSKA 2 DOCKSIDE MENU MASTER OPERATION BOAT TYPE BOAT LENGTH DRIVE UNIT VOLTAGE RUDDER CAL STBD Y Note Dockside and Interface Menus accessible only in STBY mode RUDDER CAL PORT RUDDER TEST RUDDER LIMIT RUDDER DEADBAND THRUSTER INTERFACE MENU Input GPS 1 Input WIND GPS2 DEPTH ECS1 LoG ECS2 Output INSTR GYRO1 RADAR GYRO2 THD1 THD2 MAGN1 MAGNZ FLUX1 Y FLUX2 SEA TRIAL MENU COMPASS THRUSTER CAL SPEED SOURCE SET CRUISING SPEED SET RUDDER ZERO SET RATE OF TURN Y MANUAL TUNING AUTOMATIC TUNING LOW SPEED RESPONSE MINIMUM RUDDER SYSTEM DATA ERVICE SERM SYSTEM DATA STEERING COMPASS NMEA DATA K 34A NMEA PORT
39. from 1 to 2 minutes to complete To stop the Automatic tuning press the l3 STBY button 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 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Set rudder zero one 00 Set rate of turn 210 Done 000 min Manual tuning Automatic tuning Speed response SEATRIAL ADJUST CTS 340 7 Gyro1 021 Next gt SEATRIAL ADJUST 3 l0 0 00 340 7 RUDDER Gyro1 021 Back 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 If there is
40. 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 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 air conditioning any refrigerators other large metal objects and particularly the drive unit Use the supplied mounting kit and drill the hol
41. percent of full 100 to get satisfactory rudder speed Refer to page 85 for adjustment 79 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION NMEA DATA OK BWW 279 INV BR o K INV SOG kt R 45 3 OK WIND FRM SPEED kt INV DEPTH m G POS WP ms OK POS LAT N 58 33 222 OK POS LON E 10 50 013 Note 80 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 Select the NMEA DATA by pressing the gt 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 e Check the NMEA signal monitor see below e Check the interface setup in the Installation Menu see page 59 e Check the navigator set up
42. rate of turn 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 gt STBD button 73 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Set rudder zero one 00 Set rate of turn 210 Done 000 min gt Manual tunin Automatic tuning Speed response SEATRIAL ADJUST CTS 340 RUDDER 340 7 Gyro1 021 Next gt SEATRIAL ADJUST RUDDER 0 50 340 340 a RUDDER Gyro 021 Back Next gt 74 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 Do
43. rudder angle Set rate of turn 73 Manual LUnifig ad 74 A tomatic UMNE os osos lia 75 Speed Responses eie a a eigai E T 3 97 ale avi ceci sca van baka deh unio uc cu aU qu ob uk ed du zio aod cuc uf T 3 4 Providing User Training errata RESI dR diners 78 ADVANCED SETLINGS a 79 41 Service MenU asii nl olas 79 System Data raraosan re a a a aeaa gua avin Medea 79 NMEA Dala asin A A AA 80 NMEA Port Test JD5X hardware seen 81 Master Reset nii esrb xr idad aii 81 4 2 Settings MENU sos ite e t abies to iba 82 Mig M E 82 b foni qihsom T tati TTE 82 W AMON m 82 AUTOM dl oli DU MU Mods 82 Course II D 83 Compass dI Ierenoe e enr dai 83 Off Heading Wm saad a UO ERI D US a ie das 83 ty engages ta adi id 84 Drive PE 85 Div Oi a ada 85 PROP IBM a a ld 85 Sestao 85 dinge 86 Counter rude osi ion tut e ert pu edulis Ec pad tl dette vag 86 W Seastalei osa io gei ved ls labia Les 86 W R ddet a afuera teg hrbtesteti T CEP beu d Pu Cates pedea a tu eR laicas 86 W Count r ddet oec ae 86 Y Rudder DERE onc arctan ceto abor battuta t p facto ieee tens fades lo 86 Cr ising speeden C R 86 20222410 B General Information Speed TES I ONSE ios vao e te Ie RU o Herde sueta devel ute doute utc ee 86 Transition Speed srin DD EIU jai id 87 N var cope trois a Pater Uo gn beu dv o PE oU E oU EN IA Graf 87 Mi
44. the Solid State Board according to the following diagram Use screened cable of 0 5 mm AWG20 twisted pair 17 Simrad AP50 Autopilot EXTERNAL D9x Eug CHANGE OVER SOLENOID STEERING GEAR SOLENOID SUPPLY SOLID STATE BOARD NO 1 SWITCH NO 1 IF REQUIRED Seen 1 WU Re lg re1e 1 2 s 4 TB15 1 2 3 4 gt gt Bo gt 5 a6 2 pL E Lat nn zi a Independent polarity es 30 T i P s 99 3 SOLENOID 12 40VDC EQ Ea Ep9 E SUPPLY HH l shee SB 335588 s t anre amp o DOOCO0N 4 11 T1812 1 2 3 4 TB13 1 2 TB14 1 2 5 4 5 6 fol o y7 ERE MH lsp l TB14 1 2 MA o Y Alternativ Rudder Y Limit connection Ex ia i cp 4 f L J L Only when power is not supplied by the steering gear l 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 potenti
45. the course knob Autotrim is automatically disabled during a turn Course Adjust When using the lt PORT or gt 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 gt 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 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 83 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 84 Drive engage This determines the use of
46. the course knob CCW to obtain max PORT rudder deflection observed by the rudder angle indicator 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 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 Internal reference voltage current 10V 20mA STBD PORT output set in Dockside menu Dockside OV 12mA SJ menu adjustable PORT STBD output set in Dockside menu v o c o D o c O KZ 2 o 2 E 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure Note INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Rudder test Clutch Rudder limit Rudder deadban
47. 0 in 0 1 increments Default Auto Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the l gt STBD button Thruster 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 l gt STBD button 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 59 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Caution Note 60 When your system includes connection of external equipment to the NMEAO0183 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 Thi
48. 020 ONOSONOSOSONDONSONSOSONSONXONMONSONXOSOSOSOSOOoOXoO0j700010 ONO NO O O NO OT TO OO OO O 0 O O0 O O O O O0 ORO O O 9 0O 0 O O O O OTO OTO O0 ONO O TON 0 ORO O O O Ol O 9 O OOOO 0 0 O 0 O OOOO AO OO ORO OOOO O O O O O O O CIO OTOOTO O O O0 O O O O O OO O TO O ONO OMO MOMO OOO a e a o O OOO OOO ORO RO OOO ONO O MO 0 O O O O O O OTO OOO OOOO ORO OOO ONO O0 O 0 O OTO 0 O O70 O 07 0 O OTO 0O 0O O O0 O0 O0 O oTo TOOTO OMC OOO ORO Or O OT OCT OTOT Or OTO O Orr OTO OOOO fey ey MO oh e OR e E e Yeh e Xe fe OOOO fo fey OOO 0 O O TO O O OTO G O OO O0 O O 0O00 MOMO O ORO ROO ORO e E e OC OO e MORO o O ORO MO O OOOO ORO OO O OTO O O OTO O MO GO O OTO O O TO O OOO ROO O TOTO ONO ONO OO MOON O e A Ol MORO o OO AO ORO ORO ROMO OO ONO 0 O 0 0 0T 0T O O O OTO O O 070 O ORO Om OOOO OO MO O OOOO DOMO ORO O 0O O00 O 0 0 O O 00 0 100 0 0 0 O 0 O0 0 O OOOO MO ROO OOO OOO ROMO O ONO MO MOMO OO OOOO OOOO OOOO OOO OOO OMOMO NO MOMO ROMO OOOO OO ROMO RO AO ORO ORO S e OO ONO NO MO O OTO OO Om Om OO Oe sO OO OOO ORO OOO ONO ONO ONO RO ORO LOMO BRO MO MO OO O OOO OOOO O ONOMOSOSOLDONSONSOLDOSONONSOMNONSONXSONSOSONSO0LONMOSOTOSOSXONXO Yc IN y Yamal o ON y ME o TY y AY o MO o A o TN a AN a LE gt A y A a MO a PE 6830 0 nsn vx manual SIS A brand by Navico Leader in Marine Electronics I NSTALLATI ON MANUAL SI MRAD AP50 Autopilot Plus System 20222410 B Sw 1 3 English Simrad AP50 Autopilot About this document 2007 Navico Eger
49. 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 ooonoocccnoncccnoncnnnoncnonnnos 12 24VDC max 1 5A Dither cost soc eitis inpr daten ae nE Off or 70 400 Hz 0 10 amplitude Analog current control uiis eee as e ia iind e e dar iii 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 20222410 B 109 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 6 13 R3000X Remote Control 20 00 1 97 1840 071 Ditters 1018232 eet ette edt See Figure 6 10 Wem a Weight isis 0 4 kg 0 9 Ibs SMRAD Material ees Epoxy coated aluminum eae Environmental Protection IP56 S o sey Amo F Safe distance to compass 0 15 m 0 5 ft x N Temperature range S E Operating 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Nm Cable t iieeseenistdess 7 m 23 ft shielded Mounting bracket ue treten Supplied i E Figure 6 10 R3000X Remote Dimensions 110 20222410
50. 2082697 22082705 44139707 44139806 44161792 20222410 B S9 Steering Lever S9 Non Follow Up steering lever Lever with actuator shaft S9 Service Kit Springs and Grease R3000X Remote Control R3000X Remote Control Mounting Kit PCB Ass y Cable Front Housing Front Panel Robnet cables and connectors 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 97 Simrad AP50 Autopilot This page is intentionally left blank 98 20222410 B Technical Specifications 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFI CATI ONS 6 1 AP50 Autopilot System Boat type c eroe Power Steering system types oid dansuiiete hesdarasestasrgseacoucte Hydraulic mechanical solenoids Inter unit connection eene Robnet network or two wire supply data Number of Robnet units in a system esee Refer to page 31 and 32 System ON OFF icon in From control units master unit OUpplv voltage o E oe Men eb 24 32 VDC 10 30 Power consumption Dependent on system configuration See 6 4 Distribution Unit EMC protection sci ter ERE liada died eee EN60945 1996 11 Performance IM
51. 50 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 ROBNET NOx NMEA ots 3003 NI300X NMEA port 1 NI300 1 NI300X NMEA port 2 NI300 2 NI300X NMEA port 3 NI300 3 JD5X Main PCB NMEA I P RX1 RX1 J50 1 JD5X Power PCB NMEA I P RX2 RX2 J50 2 NI300X NMEA port 4 NI300 4 NI300X NMEA port 1 NI300 1 NI300X NMEA port 2 NI300 2 GI51 Pulse log terminal JD5X All distribution unit models NI300X NMEA port 3 NI300 3 20222410 B 65 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Set up item Equipment connected Connected to terminal Instrument system 1 Hz Instrument system JD5X Main PCB 5 Hz Voyage Data Recorder VDR RADAR Radar Simrad Radar JD5X Power PCB TB9 Furuno Future option Special 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 e Compass calibration to automatically compensate for onboard magnetic deviation e Compass Offset to offset the final compass heading readout e Max Minimu
52. 600mm 235in sl OVERFORINGSS TAG TRANSMISSION LINK D 85 130mm 33 51 in a 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 6 20222410 B Installation 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 an
53. ATOR INDICATOR uaJIno juaun5 AIddNS Pay enig MOJI A 0344 1 Note 2 R 0 5 1K S a ea P Un cr Jumper ST3 must be set to position I SUPPLY 24VDC Note 12 Non polarized color independent 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 RFA5X 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 A resistor R 0 5 1K 0 5W has to be mounted The resistor is not supplied by Simrad 20222410 B Installation Note Mechanical Alignment The purpose of this procedure P 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 1 Position the rudder amidships 2 Loosen the two screws that secure the transmission lever to the RF45X shaft R e back failure 200 3 Turn on the autopilot by pressing the STBY button and wait until the start up sequence
54. Adjust e 70 Direction and Maximum Thrust STBD Analog Thruster 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 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 This tells the autopilot which direction to turn the thruster Proceed to the Maximum thrust PORT item by pressing the gt 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 gt STBD button 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Thruster zero 00 Maximum thrust STBD 080 Maximum thrust PORT 079 gt Minimum thrust 00 No C Yes 10V 100 Minimum Thrust Analog Thruster ONLY IF CONTINUOUS THRUSTER OR DANFOSS THRUSTER IS SELECTED
55. 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 soon eeeeteersetece 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 28 20222410 B Installation 20222410 B 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 CENTRAL ALARM PANEL ALARM J D50 TERFACE S7 1 2 53
56. Back Counter rudder setting too low overshoot response 20222410 B 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 Press the gt 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 gt 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 high sluggish and creeping response New course Correct setting of counter rudder ideal response Go back to previous screen by pressing the lt a PORT button make a new 90 course change by rotating the course knob and observe the transition to the new set course Press l gt STBD button again to adjust the Counter rudder value if necessary Proceed to Speed Response by pressing the gt STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the 8
57. DG 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 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure Set up item abbrev name Interface Set up Input Signal Equipment Connected to terminal Assign hardware connected name use one available from list port to set up item default setting Notconmected fee E sj EA po A E vox MEA pore on 0 NBUXNMEApotS uos 0 0 NBUXNMEApoti fos 0 Oooo nomee 2 0 DSX Man PCB NMEAVPRKLRXI ison 00000 asx Power PCB NMBANPRXZERx gt gt 1502 po ox NEAR 0 NBUXNMEApot o 0 NBUXNMEApo uos 0 po NBUXNMEApotAi fos 0 Pe Not connected IDSXMinPCBNMEAVPRXIERXI ssoi DSX Power PCBNMEAVPRX24RX2 1502 P ox port NB 0 moman B2 vox a pos os 00 vox ts pots N00 Ps Not connected asx Main PCB NMEA UP RXI RXI i504 000 DSX Power PCB NMEA VP RX24RX2 3502 Ox port oa O NI300X NMEA port 2 Not connected 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
58. ED for CPU running If it board has stopped due to severe power transient software lockup or defective alternates with 1 Hz the board operates OK If the LED is permanently on or off switch power off and on to restart electronics JD5X Analog Board Check correct setting of dip switch SWI has been set for wrong ref page 27 If two boards are installed operation 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 19 116 20222410 B Troubleshooting Display readout No rudder response cont d No rudder cntrl voltage Rudder feedb failure 20222410 B Probable fault Improper steering gear operation External reference voltage missing for analog rudder control Internal voltage missing for 10V or 4 20 mA analog rudder control
59. EL MOUNTING KIT 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 20222410 B Installation 20222410 B JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT 181 TB2 Power Board TB3 TB4 TB5 REMOTE MES AS A4 AS 46 A7 AB B1 B2 B3 A9 A10 A11 A1 A2 M o 1 sio P s v P S 3 1 3 8 qu ig AC P Pup OUT lt gt IN locked l L a S9 STEERING LEVER Figure 2 36 S9 connection to JD5X 39 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 JD53 DISTRIBUTION UNIT SOLID STATE BOARD No 2 SOLID STATE BOARD No 1 Sol St relay ort Se o F o ETEN relay T 7 Limit j J switches L or o Notes ME UM pol Solenoid 2 N N d supply Limit L 4 o switches L 4 R N Solenoid 1 N N supply e OUT IN locked
60. M Main Board 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 95 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 96 22504039 22506950 22501605 44118388 22504005 22504021 44132306 22084438 22084370 20106688 20106696 20121257 20120721 22331997 20120853 22087001 22081152 22089536 22081913 23241227 23241144 44125599 23240096 44190114 44140796 Transmission Lever RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit Electronic XU Module Potentiometer 5 Kohm RF Standard Transmission Link RF Standard Transmission Link complete Transmission Lever 012mm Ball Joint 8mm Stainless Steel RC25 Rate compass RC25 Rate Compass with accessories RC25 PCB Ass y CD100A Course Detector CD100A Course Detector Cable 7m CD109 Course Detector CD109 Course Detector with Tripod Holder CD109 Course Detector Tripod Holder AMP Connector with bracket CDI35 Course Detector Interface CDI35 Course Detector Interface w accessories CDI35 PCB Ass y NI300X NMEA Interface NI300X NMEA Interface NI300X PCB Ass y S35 NFU Steering Lever S35 NFU Steering Lever S35 PCB Ass y Micro Switch Spring Gasket Cable Gland 20222410 B Spare Parts List 23601800 23601859 23602089 22022446 20184552 20184545 20184578 20184586 22022396 22081145 20191607 20191615 20192266 44138048 2
61. NMEA input Transmitting Heading Device Magnetic compass with 1 CD100A CDI35 connected to course detector CD100A JD5X Magnetic compass with 2 CD100A directly connected to course detector CD100A CI300X For use with fluxgate compasses Robnet NMEA sine cosine or For use with fluxgate JD5X Heading Sensor HS input compasses NMEA input For depth sensor NMEA or pulse log Output INSTR NMEA output of compass HDG or HDT output increased heading from 1 to 5 times sec on TX1 port or VDR data HDT and RSA 5x sec Output RADAR Clock data heading output to May select Simrad Furuno or radars Special for both JD5X and NI300X Automatic course change at waypoint will now occur during navigation in NAV mode For future use Table 3 1 Interface Menu Output signal Output terminal Output sentence Continuous output of 10 Hz Distribution unit Power PCB HDT or HDG NMEA compass heading NMEA2 TX2 TX2 input dependent Table 3 2 Permanent NMEA Output on Port 2 20222410 B 61 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION LANGUAGE DOCKSIDE gt INTERFACE SEATRIAL SERVICE SETTINGS SW 1 2 02 No Oct 29 2004 e Yes INSTALLATION GPS1 J50 1 ERES CUIT Input ECS2 00 GYRO1 C J50 1 GYRO2 J50 2 IHD1 NI300 1 THD2 NI300 2 MAGN1 NI300 3 MAGN2 NI300 4 FLUX1 ROBNET FLUX2 J50 INSTALLATION gt WIND J50 1 DEPTH J50 1 INSTR J50 1
62. O A 822 19 ISO CD16329 2 IMO MSC 64 67 ISO 11674 2000 E Rate of turn Within 110 of preset value or 3 min Ref ISO 11674 4 3 7 Heading indication error esses 0 5 Ref ISO 11674 4 3 5 Heading stability sacs ioter Within 1 Ref ISO 11674 4 3 13 Automatic Steering control Rudder Drive Proportional pump solenoid on off proportional valve analog Parameter selection suede do o ond otc eedices Automatic with manual override Seastate Control is ose idee dba pe AG Adaptive sea state filter Language selection English German French Spanish Italian Dutch Swedish Norwegian Electronic Interface Navigation interface ace ence ie 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 oo eee Anritsu and Furuno radar display clock data Heading sensors Gyrocompass Fluxgate compass Magnetic compass NMEA Compasses Transmitting Heading Device THD Course selection adessent Ee RUIT dU EU Ra EU aR RUNS Rotary course knob and buttons PAN AT TANS MEME E 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 icio iii DODGE U Turn C Turn 5 720 min Syste
63. P50 Autopilot 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 JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT CDI35 INTERFACE PCB BOAT S MAGNETIC an T82 COMPASS MAIN PCB 1272A E 1l2 3 4l5 ES wy 12 3 45 NE Heading CD100A Sensor COURSE DETECTOR Non polarized Color independent CD100 CONNECTIONS TO CDI35 ALT 1 ALT 2 new cable 50 w oz 292 9 282 To identify the black wires ala Vals measure 8 12 ohm between 112 3 4 5 orange and black and 6 10 REP a A X ohm between green and 3 o 3 2 S 3 3 3 black E al al o oa ol al a Third black wire not in use Figure 2 49 CDI35 Interface Connections 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 Note CD109 Course Detector For retrofit installations a CD109 Course detector may be connected to the CDI35 according to Figure 2 50
64. Rudder Feedback calibration e Rudder test e Rudder limit e Rudder deadband e Thruster type Select STANDBY mode and enter the Installation Ww as previously described Select Dockside by pressing gt STBD button and confirm by rotating the course knob clockwise Master Operation 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 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 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 gt STBD button Boat Length The actual boat length is selected by turning the course knob The options are 0 50 feet 40 70 feet 60 100
65. Rudder Feedback UTE dii ec di 106 6 10 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit eese 106 6 11 NI300X NMEA InterTaeero aso ies sess di 108 6 12 LI Thruster tra A aa 109 6 13 R3000X Remote Controla 110 6 14 59 Steenin A necne ese tn Ima E a aea 111 6 15 Environmental Protection esses eene nennen nennen nennen 112 6 16 NMEA Sentences uoce a BON Se Cis cute etes 112 20222410 B vil Simrad AP50 Autopilot 7 IROUBLESHOOTING onte sho ttr eno Eon a6 een treo noue netos ines ia pa e reu s Seg ene sos 115 Tal Solenoid control on e RD UI niei n etit Me RH ee 115 7 2 Analog Tudder control oerte oa I at seii Ie eerta ades oe etd 116 7 3 Failure Mode Effect Analyses eee eee ette eei eee etes etta nee 118 INDEX Sois O UFI Ed 119 APPROVALS nc 123 9 1 Product compliance schemes a do e ale dete Rede 123 e A ts pda nut EU bum ee 123 WHE CMAN Gs ooo edis E gates 123 92 MEST C ALES i li 124 viii 20222410 B General Information 1 GENERAL I NFORMATI ON 1 1 Introduction 20222410 A 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 non military 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 e
66. S6 aS 1824 1 2 3 4 l5 E g 3 M D N ACKiN HI ACKiN LO Figure 2 25 Alarm connection S6 TO S7 SETTINGS E NC WA NO 29 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 2 9 Control Unit Note 30 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 e Drill the 4 mounting holes and Gasket make a panel cutout according to the supplied template EN e Use the supplied gasket between the panel and the unit e Use the supplied 19 mm screws to fasten the control unit to the panel Z e Apply the front panel corners e 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 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 e Locate the cradle on the mounting site and mark the 4 holes for the screws on the mounting surface e Drill the 4 holes and screw the cradle
67. TEST gt MONITOR COMPASS STEER COURSE Masten reset SYSTEM FILTER VALUES o INPUT VOLTAGE DRIVE OUT CLUTCH BYPASS y NMEA DATA NEJ XTE coc 7 TURN CCW Or O BWW SOG BRG POS WP WIND POS LAT SPEED POS LON DEPTH SETTINGS NMEA TEST LOOPBACK NMEA1 LOOPBACK NMEA2 O SETTINGS gt STEERING THRUSTER A gt A SO FTWARE PROGRAM Y DATE e Y 5 Figure 3 1 Installation Menu Flow Chart 20222410 B 53 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Note INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Master operation Yes Boat type Displacement Boat length 0 50 FEET Drive unit voltage 12V gt Rudd feedb cal STBD Rudd feedb cal PORT No O Yes INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Turn Rudder max STBD P S 00 Adjust e00 INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Turn Rudder max STBD P S 25 MN Adjust e25 Note 54 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 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 STBD button Rudder Feedback Calibration Applies for JD50 JD51 and JD52 distribu
68. TIFICATE Application of Council Directive 96 98 EC of 20 December 1996 on Marine Equipment as amended by directive 2002 75 EC issued as Forskrift om Skipsutstyr by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate This certificate is issued by Det Norske Veritas under the authority of the Government of the Kingdom of Norway CERTIFICATE NO MED B 4179 This Certificate consists of 2 pages appendix This is to certify that the Heading control system HCS with type designation AP50 Control Unit Manufacturer Navico Egersund AS EGERSUND Norway is found to comply with the requirements in the following Regulations Standards Module B in the Directive SOLAS 74 as amended IMO Res A 342 IX IMO Res MSC 64 67 Annex 3 IMO Res A 694 17 Further details of the product and conditions for certification are given overleaf Place and date P This Certificate is valid until H vik 2007 03 09 You 2010 03 21 for DET NORSKE VERITAS AS j Kristen Ulvesete Jan Tore Grimsrud Manager MTPNO37 gt e Surveyor Department Systems amp Components Las DNV local office gt o L DNV Stavanger ops i Notice The certificate is subject to terms and conditions overleaf Any significant changes in design or construction of the product or amendments to the Directive or Standards referenced above may render this certificate invalid The product liability rests with the manufacturer or his representative in Q accordance with Council Directive 96 98
69. Unit includes two individual set of limit switches Figure 2 15 shows a simplified functional diagram of the DOX 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 IC5 SAFE RELAY o Power ON Y C4 A IC2 Rudder La D9X command Y SOLID STATE BOARD IC4 B IC3 Rudder Command D Y 7 s S4 S6 F1 F2 I So Ey eH L L 1B12 1 2 3 4 TB16 2 5 4 TB15 213 4 TB14 1 2 3 4 5 6 T T No No o 0 e D 5 5 5 as de Solenoid supply LIMIT SWITCHES LIMIT SWITCHES E P S No LOAD 4 soL Load 4 dovaridel S 20 Ref Figure 2 37 Figure 2 15 Solid State Board Fun
70. ainst solid objects Protected against vertically falling up to 50 mm e g accidental drops of water e g touch by hands condensation Protection against solid objects 2 Protected against direct sprays of up to 12 mm e g fingers water up to 15 from the vertical Protection against solid objects 3 Protected against sprays to 60 over 2 5 mm tools wires from the vertical 4 Protection against solid objects 4 Protected against water sprayed over 1 mm tools wires from any direction limited small wires ingress permitted 5 Protection against dust limited 5 Protected against low pressure ingress no harmful deposit 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 m 8 Protected against long periods of immersion under pressure 6 16 NMEA Sentences See table next page 112 20222410 B pss AP50 system NVEA 183 messages applies for J50 and NI300X sw release V1R2 onwards timeout pss Sentence Formatter mnemonic code Bold recommended navigator instr output for autopilot 5 E g i Italic IMO designated not for new designs T g Remarks Data source A autop C comp I instr sensor N navigator C C I A C JA A A Rejected if Data not valid fig NVEA183 V2 30 onwards Accept condition
71. al free galvanic isolated contact that can be used to toggle the autopilot between Auto NFU See Figure 2 13 for connections P S mm oo Manual e o 6 Main Board AUG e TB14 Zl o Override g amp NS 1 T o o MAN AUTO C O H switch via Main Steering system System select O O O 9 Closed STBY oe e O Solenoid supply e Port Starboard 18 valve valve a Figure 2 13 Manual Autopilot Change Over switch 20222410 B Installation 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 hard over rudder movement in the event of an autopilot failure JD5X Main Board Separate TB14 selector l lo MAN AUTO s 5 e 4 P S co o Autopilot solenoid 2 control switches o e o 6 s O O O O P S e o Solenoid supply e O Port Starboard valve valve A Figure 2 14 Separate Change Over switch 20222410 B 19 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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
72. al office DNV Stavanger els Q Notice The certificate is subject to terms and conditions overleaf Any significant changes in design or construction of the product or amendments to the nomen Directive or Standards referenced above may render this certificate invalid The product liability rests with the manufacturer or his representative in Prope accordance with Council Directive 96 98 EC as amended le any parson suffore ces or damego which Is proved to nie Been Galleed by sr ivogllgant ect or ormiselon of ae Non Vers then Det Norske Veritas shall pay compensation to such person for his proved direct loss or damage However compensation shall not exceed an amount equal to ten times the fee charged for the service in question provided that the maximum compensation shall never exceed USD 2 million In this provision Det Norske Veritas shall mean the arb un Det Norske Veritas as well as all its subsidiaries directors officers employees agents and any other acting on behalf of Det Norske Veritas DET NORSKE VERITAS AS VERITASVEIEN 1 1322 HOVIK NORWAY TEL 447 67 57 99 00 FAX 47 67 57 99 11 Page 1 of 2 Simrad doc no 51910 Product designation A 1 4 16 HCS Cert No MED D 920 Job id 344 1 000726 2 Item No A 1 d DNY APPENDIX REV NO 1 QS Certificate of Assessment EC Certificate No MED D 920 EC Type Ex Cert Expiry date QS Assessment USC G approval number No Report
73. and make sure it is transmitting appropriate NMEA data e Perform a NMEA Port Test hardware see below The WIND reading is the apparent wind from the left L or right R The SPEED reading is the speed through water 20222410 B Advanced Settings Note NMEA PORT TEST Loopback NMEA1 OK Loopback NMEA2 FAIL INSTALLATION Note INSTALLATION SYSTEM DATA NMEA DATA NMEA PORT TEST Master reset Warning Will restore factory settings New setup will be required No e Yes INSTALLATION SYSTEM DATA NMEA DATA NMEA PORT TEST gt Turn CCW Warning Will restore factory settings New setup will be required 20222410 B 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 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 J D5X 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 RX24 and TX2 to RX2 Under SERVICE in the Installation Menu select NMEA PORT TEST by pressing the gt STBD button and confirm this
74. bling 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 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 to7 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 water stream 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 p factor value 87 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION Nav gain 3 5 Minimum rudder 0 0 W Turn Gain Rate sensitivity 15 88 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 increment
75. by rotating the course knob clockwise Verify that the hardware is OK If not replace the corresponding PCB s Master Reset 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 counter clockwise Exit the Installation Menu by pressing the t STB Y button to return to normal AP50 operation 81 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 4 2 Settings Menu INSTALLATION SETTINGS gt STEERING THRUSTER Note INSTALLATION SETTINGS W Init rudder W Autotrim assoc Course adj e 1 Compass diff 10 m 10 Drive engage guid cia Drive type Drive out E Note 82 Miashitp Select SETTINGS in the Installation Menu by pressing the gt STBD button and confirm this by rotating the course knob clockwise 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 gt STBD buttons to move through the menu items Turn the course knob clockw
76. ce Installation 45 H Handshake 1 84 I IMO MSC 64 67 99 Init NAV 89 Input voltage 79 Installation Index 3 Menu 50 Set up 49 Interface Menu 61 119 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 120 Interface Set up 59 IP Protection Code 120 ISM Code 1 ISO 11674 99 J Jack point 34 Junction unit Specifications 102 L Language selection 51 M Manual tuning 74 Marine Equipment Directive 1 Master operation 52 Master Reset 81 Maximum rudder limit 58 Maximum thrust 70 Midship rudder 58 82 Minimum rudder 87 Minimum thrust 71 91 Monitor compass 79 N Nav gain 87 NMEA Compass in 44 NMEA data 80 NMEA input output Double 43 Single 43 NMEA interface installation 46 NMEA PORT test 81 NMEA sentences 120 NMEA Signal Monitor 81 O Off heading limit 83 On off thrusters 59 69 90 P P factor 74 86 88 Physical stop 54 58 Prop gain 85 Proportional drive 54 57 85 125 Proportional valve 57 91 R RAD 88 Radar Clock Data 44 Radio Frequency Interface 16 Radius steering 88 Rate Compass Installation 35 Specifications 103 Rate of turn 72 88 Rate sensitivity 89 Remote Control Connection 34 Specifications 101 Response delay 92 Rhumb line 89 Robnet 16 31 97 ROT 88 108 Rudder 74 79 86 Rudder Angle Indicator Specifications 117 rudder angle scaling 7 Rudder cal 55 Rudder calibration 55 Rudder deadband 59 88 rudder feedback 20222410 B
77. ck data 0 5 V 10mA 50 msec NMEA instrument Supply dtd o peto iti opas titan 12 VDC max 0 25A External alarms e oet tue dins e Sia cats Secu tO b scan roses eser dre Potential free contact O00000 E wn z ee 2 a EH 4 1 a 220 8 7 zl 241 9 5 J 229 5 9 0 137 5 41 Cum Eu 60 t2 4 225 8 9 Figure 6 9 GI51 TI51 AD50 and NI300X Dimensions 108 20222410 B Technical Specifications 6 12 TI 51 Thruster I nterface Dimensions aan See Figure 6 9 Well 0 8 kg 1 8 Ibs A a Cap POR EM d tuts Epoxy coated aluminium Environmental Protection aiii ada 1P44 S pply and mer Robnet 2 connectors Cable ls union rca Rubber glands for cable diam 10 14 mm MOTA II ies ROO EY Bulkhead mount Compass safe distance usta e a a Ee ORE an snas 0 2 m 0 7 ft Temperature range Operation aodio pb tae dot A sospes Rd 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F SOLAR I 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 lt 0 25 UDC or gt 0 75 UDC Analog voltage control internal supply Control range
78. ckside menu as scaling factors of the boat type and boat length These settings may also be accessed at any time in the User Set up menu see Operator Manual under the automatic modes 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 If you need to change the steering parameters to improve the performance and are familiar with manual adjustment press the gt STBD button and adjust the values according to the description below Otherwise proceed to Automatic tuning by pressing the gt STBD button several times Rudder 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 e Too little Rudder and the autopilot fails to keep a steady course e 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 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure SEATRIAL ADJUST CTS 340 340 7 Gyro1 021 Next gt SEATRIAL ADJUST COUNT RUDDER 1 00 340 RUDDER 340 7 Gyro1 021
79. ctional Diagram 20222410 B Installation LD1 Power ON S1 S3 C n P N 20125175 P N 20125423 P N 20125720 Fixed setting remote powering not used for AP50 LD3 LD4 Port Stbd command Fixed jumpers when no rudder limit switches are required 20222410 B D9X_SOLID Gm 24V DC SN REV y 110V DC S N REV 220V AC S N REV ROBERTSON _TRITECH MO OARD STATE B o o gy R3 c2 HEEL S4 n MUUL a S3 Current limiter ON LD2 Safe relay ON HL jumper Solenoid current protection S 24VDC solenoids 3 110VDC 220VAC L solenoids HIGH VOLTAGE N THIS AREA Default setting NFU priority Figure 2 16 D9X Solid State Board component layout 21 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Note Note 22 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
80. d Thruster cece No C Yes INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Automata rudder test Testing Rudder P 8 _00 20222410 B External reference voltage Uext STBD PORT output voltage set in Dockside menu Dockside menu adjustable Rudder zero PORT STBD output voltage set in Dockside Available signal range ov Figure 3 2 Internal and external references Rudder Test Applies for JD50 JD51 and JD52 distribution units 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 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 fo
81. d 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 e 50 Power Board is ji P N 20212528 J50 Main Board ed IE e THE 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 Solid state PCB 2 BE vow BE von VALVE VALVE PUMP 1 PUMP 2 RF14XU a NOTE 2 Figure 2 9 AP50 system with ON OFF valves Note 1 RF45X No limit switches current output for rudder angle indicator s Note 2 RF14XU Limit switches included voltage output for rudder angle indicator s 14 20222410 B Installation Note Note 20222410 B 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 doo ier sates P N 20212528 J50 Mam Board sales pr t hers P N 20211918 JD5X Dual Analog Board P N 20214292 No autopilot feedback unit is required EXTERNAL Autopilot MODE SELECTOR Put Optional JD53 DISTRIBUTION UNIT
82. d 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 H LOS t SAB Figure 2 3 Screen termination 20222410 B 7 Simrad AP50 Autopilot RF14XU ELECTRONIC MODULE VIEWED FROM BACK SIDE BLUE GND YELLOW 5V J e TO gt POT GREEN WIPER METER LL x EC a I g u z a Ty le YE uL 8719 Brown lead normally connected to 8 Move to 9 to invert the rudder indicator deflection VIOLET n BROWN PINK NOTE 2 e e a e L o N gt Zz O rc a a NOTE 1 89 T NOTE 1 NOTE 2 Normally connected for 45 rudder angle violet brown 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 20222410 B Installation 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 M
83. de een eae aue Polarity independent frequency signal Frequency resolution Center 3400 Hz 20 Hz degree of change MATS ATA LY aso va GU R di Deu Nee us 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 ooonoocccnnocccnoncccnonanonananinnnos 5 in series Min 81mm 3 1 4 L Max 128mm 5 124 5mm 4 7 8 86 5mm 3 13 32 100mm 3 15 16 86mm 3 25 64 Figure 6 6 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions 6 10 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions ssgeaevesotetedtgec esee dai See Figure 6 7 bird 2 8 kg 4 9 Ibs Mat pH ET Reinforced glass fibre polyester Environmental Protection ei i ERE Ee ORE UA IS LUSIT SERAIS URS TA RI REIR EU arado IP56 Ambient temperature Operation sandia 15 55 C 5 to 130 F SOLAS tit peu D 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Supply voltaBe ea sec ett esses es Lost datu Me rias vo ease e usse Fer ieeS 24VDC 10 30 106 20222410 B Technical Specifications Voltage GUN IO tone teles Operating voltage 2 9V Frequency output aei aio 3400Hz midships reference Port 20Hz degree Stbd 20Hz degree Capacity PCR 5 indicators in parallel Eudder angle tuse tia tae 45 Changeable to 60 70 or 90 Limit Switches 425 ensete hee Two sets individual adjustable from 5 t
84. e 30 Robnet Units and Robnet Network Cables esee 31 AP51 Remote Control Connect otis cue ci sedit cad eed sei bate eR anidaci n 34 APS ma Wheelmark System endende eed ieu edad 34 JP21 Jack Point Installation sl rs tica 34 240 FRC 2 SIAL Compas Sise ner e A AA 35 2 AS o RP E eee 37 2 12 TISA Thruster Interface ieii e E bsc ct bandas T 37 20222410 B General Information 2513 3859 Steering LoVel v eost dio assolet ties tide brute eds MUSS Fs udvad 38 Mounting P 38 COMES Oil 38 2 14 R3000X Remote Control 5 rente eene tait eate iron aee en ELE Repas edo 40 215 4 800 JOVSUCE accetti A ti 4 2 16 S33 NFU Steering Leisure t Usu bat eden Ye RE onda 41 2 17 PL Remote ontkol s siete tete i oir lia 42 2 18 Interfacing to Optional Equipment THD Navigation Receiver etc 42 Single NMEBXATpUUOUEDb o t int rte en Nt ete tus PIA aee DR DR ERI 43 Double NMEA input output eee eene entente eene eiae n nea enne seda 43 Input from NMEA Compass ss tuu eet Qe tees va qoaa uev ia 44 Radar Clock Data indiana ebanista 44 Analog Heading Repeat a ko e teach nage 45 Digital Heading Repealter noe nnne ai ii ge vede 45 GIL Gyro nterface cries sets ot Lo preste Berta iia 45 NI300X NMEA Interface Unitaria 46 CDIO0UA Course Detras indios 47 CDI Interface ERU IO ME REM EUR UR AUCUNE UU Fe Ee eae 48 CDTOS Course Det oe one one eto na toe CP ad
85. e 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 20222410 B Advanced Settings SETTINGS Seastate Rudder Count rudder W Seastate W Rudder W Count Rudder W Rudder limit Cruising speed Speed response Transition speed INSTALLATION 20222410 B 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 sta
86. ee A 0 3 kg 0 7 Ibs including cable Environmental Protection secessus a eds IP56 Temperature range CPSP ALIOM dea 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F SLOT AGE E dO 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F MOUNTING eee Cee ee Attached to compass by screw or by tripod holder Cable lenta 7 m 23 ft no plug included 6 8 CD109 Course Detector DiMensiOns c eov n RERO iii ias See Figure 6 5 A A oes qoe tae O 0 3 kg 0 7 lbs including cable Environmental Protection escrit nadan FER HR Pee SEEN tencia IP56 Temperature range roc iii 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F A es ea Foot d Ioas eoe Te PEE 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Mounting ninia ias Attached to compass by screw or by tripod holder Cable length Te II m 3 ft with AMP plug 35 1 4 e min max 80 100mm 3 2 4 3 Figure 6 5 CD100A CD109 Course Detector Dimensions 20222410 B 105 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 6 9 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions xc sb cos vis Freie did See Figure 6 6 Figure 6 8 and Figure 2 6 bride is 1 0 kg 2 2 Ibs hibierrip m E Polyacetal POM Supply voltage a i e ene E ete cdi 12 24 VDC 10 30 system supplied Environmental Protection sillon IP56 Temperature range UA A EIS DN Ee 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Sao iU n t RARE e 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Cable doi 2 m 6 ft RUST LS ocd M A DID A 45 Output steal a ee eb SD Se
87. ent on the successful completion of the Dockside Settings e 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 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 SETUP REQUIRED RUDDER 021 INSTALLATION gt LANGUAGE INTERFACE SEATRIAL SERVICE SETTINGS SW 1 2 02 No Oct 29 2004 c Yes Note 50 A single press on the STB Y 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 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
88. er 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 mm 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 The green and yellow wires are not used and must be isolated For final alignment see page 13 JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT MAIN PCB TB11 Sm a Rudder Feedb Non polarized color independent DEFLECTION Blue BREAKOUT Red JUNCTION V BOX Nas ISOLATE Yellow NOT USED Figure 2 7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Connection i Normal Inverted p ele i eo ojoj o o 1 N N FACTORY SETTINGS 11 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Supply TB14 NMEA Input FREQ SUPPLY T OPTIONAL JDSX RI35 Mk2 RIS DISTRIBUTION UNIT RUDDER ANGLE RUDDER ANGLE INDIC
89. es The amount of voltage or current corresponding to max port and stbd travel for each rudder drive 1s however set individually Use the following procedure for calibrating the rudders 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 gt 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 Press the gt STBD button to enter Cal rudder drive 1 Turn the course knob CW and observe that the display shows Set max Rudder STBD Voltage output 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 55 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Set max Rudder PORT VOLTAGE P output S r r Adjust e INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Set zero Rudder VOLTAGE P output S r T Adjust e DOCKSIDE Cal rudder drive 1 Cal rudder drive 2 Rudder limit 10 Thruster No C Yes INSTALLATION Note 56 Press the gt STBD button and observe that the display shows Set max Rudder PORT Voltage output Turn
90. es through the center of the slots in the sensor or the mounting brackets 35 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 Figure 2 32 RC25 Connection to AP50 Control Unit e Connect the Robnet connector to the AP50 Control Unit or GI51 or NI300X if installed e 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 JD5X RATE DISTRIBUTION COMPASS JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT MAIN PCB 2d O RC25 RATE COMPASS BROWN sng I4 WHITE Figure 2 33 Alternative Connection to JD5X Distribution Unit Robnet Terminal 36 20222410 B Installation Note e Change in the Installation Interface menu Select FLUX ROBNET e Select FLUX as compass in the User Set up Menu to activate the RC25 as the steering compass e Perform the compass calibration as described on page 67 After turning on the compass will stabilize in less than 30 seconds but it will
91. et cruising speed Skt INSTALLATION SEATRIAL gt Set rudder zero Hone S01 Set rate of tu 0 Not done 900 min Manual tuning Automatic tuning Speed response INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Set rudder zero one 00 Siset pate of tu Not done 000 min Manual tuning Automatic tuning Speed response 72 Set Cruising Speed 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 gt STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the STBY button Set Rudder Zero Not applicable for analog drive This adjustment should be made in calm sea with little side forces from wind or current e Bring the boat up to cruising speed and head directly into the wind e If the boat has twin engines synchronize the engines RPM s e Set the trim tabs and stabilizers to have no effect on the boat s heading e Steer the boat manually on a steady course e Confirm the rudder zero position by rotating the course knob clockwise Proceed to the Set rate of turn function by pressing the gt 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
92. for any wheel marked equipment can be obtained from your Simrad distributor 20222410 B Simrad doc no 519103 F DNY DET NORSKE VERITAS QS CERTIFICATE OF ASSESSMENT EC Application of Council Directive 96 98 EC of 20 December 1996 on Marine Equipment as amended by directive 2002 75 EC issued as Forskrift om Skipsutstyr by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate This certificate is issued by Det Norske Veritas under the authority of the Government of the Kingdom of Norway CERTIFICATE NO MED D 920 This Certificate consists of 2 pages This is to certify that the quality system for the Navigation equipment with type designation s as specified in the appendix to this certificate Manufacturer Navico Egersund AS EGERSUND Norway is found to comply with the requirements applicable to it The quality system for the product defined in Annex A 1 Item No A 1 4 has been assessed with respect to the procedure of conformity assessment described in Annex B Module D in the directive Limitations Modifications made to the quality system shall immediately be reported to Det Norske Veritas AS in order to examine whether this certificate remains valid Annual periodical audits will be held to verify the validity of the certificate Place and date This Certificate is valid until H vik 2007 04 25 PONS 2010 03 21 for DET NORSKE VERITAS AS Kristen Ulveseter Manager MTPNO370 ej partment Systems amp Components DNV loc
93. g 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 20222410 B 91 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 92 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
94. h of Robnet cables depends on the number of Robnet units and the voltage drop across the connected units 20222410 B 3 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Use the following table as a guideline Number of Robnet units Maximum cable length in m feet 1 390 12707 195 640 130 425 95 3107 75 2457 65 2107 55 1807 50 1657 45 1507 40 1307 If the total length exceeds the recommended length please contact your Simrad distributor on how to arrange the system to minimize the voltage drop O OIN ID U Ou dh Examples of interconnecting Robnet units CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT ar ar Ww T Ww Wn E E DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION NI300X UNIT EN UNIT MES 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 Extraction tool Pull the wire Insert tool in slot En Figure 2 28 Removing Pin 32 20222410 B Installation 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
95. han 1 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 1 of July 1998 and other cargo ships and mobile offshore drilling units of 500 gross tonnage and upwards not later than 1 of July 2002 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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
96. he lever movement coincide with the direction of the rudder movement JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT POWER PCB S35 TB1 TB2 Di K STEERING LEVER Mode E dit S Port Stby d 9 la 12 3 a 3 amp NOTE o Disregard the color code id 2 on the terminal label Figure 2 39 S35 NFU Steering Lever Connection to Distribution Unit 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 20222410 B 41 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 TB1 TB2 F1 2 REMOTE CONTROL olololo OJOJOJO 2S ae TU Q Y ZE E Disregard the color code on the terminal label Figure 2 40 F1 2 Remote Control Connection 2 18 I nterfacing 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
97. hen 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 89 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION SETTINGS STEERING gt THRUSTER e No Yes INSTALLATION SETTINGS gt Thruster inhibit pus Thruster ain 1 00 Minimum thrust 00 Thruster hyst 00 Thruster drive Continuous Response delay 0 1s 90 Thruster Select Thruster in the Settings menu by pressing the gt STBD button and confirm this by rotating the course knob clockwise
98. ical Report Test of max voltage on bus Navico report no 519337 A Technical Report Type Testing of Items for DNV Report No 2003 3440 02 Simrad AP50 autopilot system TA 688 Place and date H VIK 2007 03 09 gt C o P V ES Jan Tore Grimsrud END OF CERTIFICATE DET NORSKE VERITAS AS VERITASVEIEN 1 1322 H VIK NORWAY TEL 47 67 57 99 00 FAX 47 67 57 99 11 Page 4 of 4 Navico Page 1 of 2 Form_0020H MPS Part number Rev 19 3 2007 GK 519101 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 1 We NAVICO EGERSUND AS P O BOX55 N 4379 EGERSUND NORWAY Declare under our sole responsibility that the product s Description Manufacturer Description product s Type model AP50 Control Unit with accessories and J50 Junction Unit or JD50 Distribution Unit 24V DC or JD51 Distribution Unit 110V DC or JD52 Distribution Unit 220V AC or JD53 Distribution Unit Analog and optional APSI Remote Control JP21 Jack Point Installation FUSO Follow Up Steering Lever JS10 NFU Steering Lever S35 NFU Steering Lever S9 NFU Steering Lever RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit CD100A Course Detector CD109 Course Detector CDI35 Course Detector Interface GIS1 Gyro Interface NI300X NMEA Interface Unit TI51 Thruster Interface AD50 Analog Drive RI35MK2 Rudder Angle Indicator 20214045 with accessories and 20214011 or 20126819
99. igned 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 CD1004A 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 Se m 2 Washer non magnetic N qm Ny 3 Course detector Az 4 Cable clamp nylon 5 Washer non magnetic 6 Screw M3x10mm non magnetic 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 47 Simrad A
100. included in the last section 9 of this manual 2 20222410 B Installation 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 e The boat s steering system e The boat s electrical system input power e 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 e Acontrol unit with standard installation accessories e A distribution unit JD50 JD51 JD52 or JD53 and one 15 m 49 ft Robnet cable e An RC25 Rate Compass with one 15 m 49 ft cable attached e An RFIAXU Feedback unit with transmission link or optional feedback unit e An appropriate drive unit for the installation unless the AP50 is going to operate an existing drive unit e Any optional equi
101. 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 78 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 Non Follow up and WORK modes 20222410 B Advanced Settings
102. is finished 4 Press the STB Y 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 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 If the autopilot presents a Rudder Feedback Alarm after turn on proceed as follows e 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 20222410 B 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 gt JOU Power BOdrd sia tadas P N 20212528 J50 Main Board rias P N 20211918 13 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 BO ate uie ee erri P N 20212528 J50 Mam BOati costosa metet P N 20211918 D9X Soli
103. ise or counter clockwise to adjust the values Steering Select STEERING by pressing the gt STBD button and confirm this by rotating the course knob W Init rudder 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 AUTO WORK or NAV WORK 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 20222410 B Advanced Settings Note 20222410 B 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
104. it setting is only active during AUTO WORK and NAV WORK steering on straight courses NOT on course changes but a Rudder Limit warning will be shown during course changes Cruising speed If the Cruising speed was not set during sea trial or needs to be changed it can be set manually here Refer to page 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 20222410 B Advanced Settings Note SETTINGS Nav gain Minimum rudder ode Turn m Added stop time Init NAV Turn Gain W Turn Gai INSTALLATION RateOfTurn 240 min W RateOfTurn 033 min ain 1 Rate sensitivity 20222410 B 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 Other special work functions thruster control disa
105. k2 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 OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL JD5X RI35 Mk2 RI9 PANORAMA MK2 DISTRIBUTION UNIT DDER ANGLE RUDDER ANGLE RUDDER ANGLE NDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR lt o o TB11 8 3 m 3 Rudder e x w x Supply Feedb FREQ SUPPLY SUPPLY 3 MT a 2 4 3 2 5 4 i il 2 Note p l l 10 E a R 0 5 1K 3 ty q 3 0 5W E cc E od per SUPPLY 24VDC Note 20222410 B RF14XU RUDDER UNIT Co Hao FEEDBACK Figure 2 5 RF14XU connected to an AP50 system and optional rudder angle indicators The resistor R 0 5 1K 0 5W has to be mounted The resistor is not supplied by Simrad Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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
106. le 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 TX rate in Hz 3 8 28 ke 19 27 27 82 5 18 18 6 Simrad AP50 Autopilot This page is intentionally left blank 114 20222410 B Troubleshooting 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Audible and visual alarm is provided for every fault being detected In the event of an autopilot failure the APSO 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 Probable fault Recommended action No rudder response 20222410 B Open solenoid command lines I e LD3 LDA are lit for rudder commands 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 Fault on J50 Power board or open internal connection Le LD3 LD4 are not lit for rudder commands
107. librated 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 e English Deutsch Francais Espa ol Italiano Nederlands Svenska and Norsk To access the language selection in the Installation Menu 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 gt STBD button or leave the Installation Menu by pressing the 3 STBY button Dockside The following menu items are accessible and can be set up in the Dockside Set up Menu e Master operation e Boat type e Boat length e Drive unit voltage 51 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION CKSIDE Master operation Yes Boat type Displacement Boat length Rudd feedb cal PORT Note INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Master operation Ye Boat type Displacement Boat length Drive unit voltage Rudd feedb cal STBD Rudd feedb cal PORT C Displacement Planing Waterjet INSTALLATION OCKSIDE Master operation Yes Boat type Displacement Boat length 0 50 FEET Drive unit voltage Rudd feedb cal STBD Rudd feedb cal PORT C 0 50 FEET 90 130 FEET 40 70 FEET 120 FEET 60 100 FEET 52 e
108. llow Up steering In WORK Non Follow up or Follow Up steering only the max rudder limit applies 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 gt STBD button 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Rudder test Solenoid driv Clutch NOT installed Done Rudder limit 10 Rudder deadband 0 2 Thruster cose INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Rudder test Solenoid driv Clutch NOT installed Rudder limit 10 Rudder deadband o 2 gt Thruste Done Danfoss Continuous On Off Note 20222410 B Rudder Deadband Applies for JD50 JD51 and JD52 distribution units 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 auto setting 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
109. m selector autopilot main steering system sess Potential free contact 20222410 B 99 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 6 2 AP50 Control Unit Dimensions aid See Figure 6 1 biu iia 0 9 kg 2 0 Ibs Mana ecu eet eu peau dicbus c iioc cr Epoxy coated aluminum O cet ber auget TE das un aee auE 12 32 VDC 10 30 via Robnet Power consutipHOB EA E T EE 3 W Environmental Proteo IP56 when panel mounted Sate distance t compass ennnen dias 0 35 m 1 0 ft CAME EUN Black Temperature CPST ALTE ceci A it D 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storag i D Ria 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Display ees ace ineton Nee aud tul cem Sl a S iA Backlit LCD matrix A IO 160 x 128 pixels Mint e ceed sy gues E sama dam ee tokens Adjustable in 10 grades MOUNTING eso eS ue Panel mount or bracket mount optional able Ea p e Ede Robnet cable 15 m 49 ft with one male connector SIMAO L L E a e e 5 7 144 252 9 9 3 021242 120 4 7 37 1 5 83 3 3 49 5 1 9 mr E 152 6 0 40 1 6 57 5 2 3 i 25 5 1 0 201 8 Figure 6 1 AP50 Control Unit Dimensions 100 20222410 B Technical Specifications 6 3 AP51 Remote Control O See Figure 6 2 WI a and 0 57 kg
110. m thrust thrust direction and levels only if thruster is selected e Set cruising speed in the AP50 e Set rudder zero to indicate the precise midships position of the rudder e Setrate 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 e Manual tuning Steering parameters Rudder Counter Rudder e Automatic tuning an optional method of determining the steering parameters e Speed response to tell how the rudder gain shall be adjusted automatically by vessel speed 66 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure INSTALLATION LANGUAGE DOCKSIDE INTERFACE gt SEATRIAL SERVICE SETTINGS SW 1 2 02 Oct 29 2004 No Yes Note INSTALLATION SEATRIAL gt Compass Calibration Offset Heading Speed source Man Set cruising speed kt Fluxi 000 283 INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Compass Flux1 Calibration Offset 000 Heading 283 Speed source Man Set cruising speed kt No e Yes INSTALLATION SEATRIAL s gt Compass Fluxi Calibrating Offset 000 Heading 283 Speed source Man Set cruising speed kt INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Compass Failed Offset Heading Speed source Man Set cruising speed kt Flu
111. mimuti fuddet eere pecie dapes ios 87 T ri TA ODS caso asc pet tan oos visu addu edo S Boa docen A qucd p Lol du dL Bois 88 Rate of TU usadas eee dedicadas 88 WRatesor TIE ig bibe edite td a aa eiie Ot cd afe deuterons 88 DC MR 88 LO s oitototisss abaci tom sumac dun Led uam Mei bgdent tbo dro a 88 Added SUP CTI ig vas uiu ue ROUEN UT MED Red S UU IRR opa RU MANT poe 88 Jnd S oe 89 TU GA oia 89 WE TUE O Md m LEM E 89 Rate Sensitivity 5 UH REED EU a Gt P pde 89 POUSE o euran aa o a a o a oos utu oer a beue di 90 Thr stet TOLIDIC a darlas 90 Thr ster sensitivity corio blond iod E buda t iode euni devt eu daudeN 90 Thr ster PA uei UU REN AH S Or ACRES tea eed 90 Vina toscanini Makan 91 Thr ster ce PEE 91 dhpustet DIVE oes estes fia cca odd A dd vaL aM o Duk Livia o vies ead 92 Response delay aid be a REO HERR op taie EA aed 92 SPARE PARTS LISTS 95 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS i ccesepcsenveskcescexe eorka tu ree an eua ou ostras 99 6 1 APSO Autopilot System ie eid de 99 62 AEREO Control DUE Gilet als caian tios 100 6 3 JXPST Remote Control na A A da Po ide oes 101 6 4 JD5X Distribution UnitS ococcnnnonononannnonnnnnnnnnannnnnonccnonnanonononcnccnononnnnanoss 102 5 REZIR AS COMPASS eite ee satus 103 6 6 CDI35 Course Detector Interface in ii di 104 6 7 EDIODA CourseDetecbotu eddie degrees vn b Toe edo euo rdi des uh 105 6 8 XCDIOS Corse Detectors Acie Gi ae dia ti de deed o 105 69 REASX
112. n 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 T with 3 small screw holes As indicated a watertight s TOU E sealant must be applied to the mating surfaces of the JP21 Sg PN 232 00 1 26 and the mounting panel Apply a thin layer of Vaseline to the O ring seal wd JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT MAIN PCB AP51 CONTROL UNIT JP21 T JACKPOINT 7m cable 7m cable T Figure 2 30 JP21 Jack Point Mounting 34 20222410 B Installation 2 10 RC25 Rate Compass Note 20222410 B DECK MOUNT BULKHEAD MOUNT 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
113. 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 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 124 For certificates and CE declarations regarding the AP50 system components refer to the following pages The certificates and CE declarations
114. 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 FUSO Steering Lever see the FUSO manual 2 12 TI 51 Thruster I nterface 20222410 B 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 37 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 2 13 S9 Steering Lever 137 01 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 35 125 01 12 0 dd m 144 0 38 12 01 39 0 125 0 137 0 Figure 2 34 S9 Steering Lever bulkhead mounting PAN
115. nted for it one of the following problems may still exist e The heading reference to which you are comparing the compass is not accurate e 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 Do not compare with GPS COG since your GPS is showing course rather than heading Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the gt STBD button or return to Standby mode by pressing the STBY button 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Fluxi 005 Heading 288 gt Set thrust direction Speed source n Set cruising speed 15kt Compass Calibration Offset No e Yes INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Set thrust direction STBD Po Ss e Adjust e Note INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Compass Fluxi Calibration Offset 005 Heading 288 gt Thruster CAL Speed source Man Set cruising speed kt No e Yes INSTALLATION SEATRIAL gt Thruster zero 00 Maximum thrust STBD Maximum thrust PORT Minimum thrust 00 20222410 B 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 Rotate the course knob clockwise to activate the Set thrust direction setting Rotate the c
116. o X160 y A SEN A 3 E 5 e amp zn qt 9 Q amp x Gel ne 7 NM Y p 160 6 3 E x i Y 150 5 9 p 185 7 3 Figure 6 7 RF14XU Rudder Feedback Unit Dimensions Max 600mm M8 BOS 8mm RF45 Transmission Link 12mm Standard Transmission Link 8 M8 110 Figure 6 8 RF Standard Transmission Link dimensions 20222410 B 107 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 6 11 NI300X NMEA Interface O iuvit Ges IgE RU NES ota age piv dac Oud See Figure 6 9 bis 0 9 kg 2 0 Ibs O Epoxy coated aluminum Environmental Protection mitin e Le ree ned dida iia IP44 S pply and interface neriesi ege e RORIS EEEE Eai e Robnet 2 connectors Power consumption sit in ae ag Une 3W Safe distance to magnetic COMPASS 2 ecesne etate eto det soe en nene aro eo Kee eoa e naue 0 3 m 1 ft Temperature range Operation i pet aetas O 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Sic M aaa 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F NIOUBUBE S tactic tto pt ett qm tu tat Ea cun tutta fotu ra Bulkhead mount Cable inlets caia Rubber glands for cable diameter 10 14 mm NMEA183 input output eene 4 ports max output load 20 mA Heading output Simrad Anritsu and Furuno radar display clo
117. og voltage control internal supply Control range 10 V max 5 mA Galvanic isolated Analog voltage control external supply sess Uext 5 24 VDC max contol range 1 5 V to Uext 1 5 V max 5 mA 102 20222410 B Technical Specifications Anal g current control pa De ee tede i latitude 4 20 mA output Dual autopilot On and Mode output Potential free contacts max 1 A at 30 VDC 340 13 4 3e0 12 65 105 4 25 290 11 4 e e ceo lt e 3 e S e 4 Fixing holes 08 0 3 Figure 6 3 JD5X Distribution Unit Dimensions 6 5 RC25 Rate Compass A eo eave acse e dea oen oi gted Pieve lcd a A aat aote toru io pedes ud See Figure 6 4 bird P 0 9 kg 2 0 Ibs POWELCOBDSUIDpLEORBS vs ca Cus ut oid Mad alos putet tefie ui e aslevstaderss 0 9 watts Supply and Interface usce ev a MESSA VU Pe TUAE EOS Robnet Environmental Proteo ii in IP56 Material ie die dee A e a b uad White ABS Temperature range Operational 0 to 55 C 32 to 130 F UOT ADE 15 a sns A Fase to abc Festot he ete ties 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Mounting E ita des Deck mount or bulkhead mount Cables eue erwies tot 15 m 49 ft Robnet cable with connector Automatic Performance Cali EAU OM oc envie irr eap e Automatically activated by control head 20222410 B 103 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Rate sensor stabilized heading output
118. only available when Thruster is selected for steering 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 Dri
119. or 20126827 or 20126835 or 20126843 and optional 20214052 22086433 20214037 22088165 23241227 23601800 20193744 22011415 22506950 20106688 20121257 22087001 20213773 22089536 22089189 Part no 20213088 22085146 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard s or other normative document s Description Standards Normative documents applied Document Number Edition Regulation Applicable SOLAS 74 Testing standards IMO Resolutions Circulars Performance standards enh UNA E ODONIS ME V 18 1 EA A AAA Regulation V 19 2 8 2 ______ automatic pilots Annex 3 IMO Res A 694 17 General requirements for ship borne radio equipment forming part of the global maritime distress and safety system GMDSS and for electronic navigational aids EN ISO 11674 Ships and marine technology Heading control 2000 systems IEC EN 61162 1 Maritime navigation and radio communication 2000 equipment and systems Digital interfaces IEC EN 60945 Maritime navigation and radio communication 2002 and required test results equipment general requirement methods of testing ISO CD 163292 Performance standard for high speed craft Navico Egersund AS Egersund Norway LEN as Mie San MES Partnumber Rer Module B No diis 4179 2007 03 09 Appendix No date 01 2007 03 a Module D No 920 AppendixNo
120. osese 1 JO AS ira CLG SEU A dca BE LR M UR 1 1 2 How to Use This Mata a naai rb ede ege pev eed beate 2 INSTALLATION tintados dit idad de 3 A A eM tue laic sS T e Eti stu 3 2 2 Unpacking and Handling ds 3 23 installation Index siesta acts tentes as n 3 2 4 Determining System Configuration eese eerte 4 2 3 IRE SU PISS vstemmb Layout ede reve pepe tesi tici eedem en tas Qa ENS 5 2 6 REIAXU Rudder Feedback Unit ani tecto dese beau tates oats 6 Mechanical mounting dones 6 Electrical installati omnii ie io Seale 6 banal elec EE E EAE E A E d RE 10 2 7 RF45X Rudder Feedback Ut id eel Gi epe adde 10 Electrical Connect OM acallar las oue b ae du eaa t aS oe 11 Mechanical Alignment il e aia i E se 13 2 5 DX distibuton BTES need reae a aia 13 Generalean Rate E RO 13 JD50 Distribution unit P N 20126819 sse 13 JD51 Distribution unit P N 20126827 essen 14 JD52 Distribution unit P N 20126835 essen 14 JD53 Distribution unit P N 20126843 sse 15 NIUE ii ados 15 Electrical COMES NL 16 CIeDneral o oe tero aad tata E e ie 16 Steering gear with directional valves ON OFF eee 17 Analog Steering gear control siii 22 ISO Tar Interface uso uci pde tdeo A dd d 28 2 9 A b bue eate Lu T 30 Panel mounlng aset toot oq diei tends elena an uto ber tesque 30 Optional Bracket mounting uice oreet eon orsa scetota Pee EL panaecttde
121. ourse 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 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 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 gt STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the 8 STBY button Thruster Calibration Analog Thruster 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 69 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Thruster zero 00 gt Maximum thrust STBD Maximum thrust PORT Minimum thrust 00 No C Yes INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Maximum thrust STBD Be Ss Adjust ct INSTALLATION SEATRIAL Maximum thrust STBD p S NEN
122. pment that may have been ordered for the installation 2 3 Installation Index 20222410 B 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 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 Interface set up for Distribution Unit GI51 and NI300X if installed see page 59 Select the settings in the User Set up Menu for Speed source Compass source and Nav source Ref AP50 Operator Manual 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 Select the Sea trial settings see page 66 a Compass calibration b Compass offset adjustment c Thruster adjus
123. prop 20222410 B 63 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Set up item abbrev name Equipment Connected to terminal Assign hardware connected use one available from list port to set up item name default setting GYRO2 Not connected luu CometonRonet gt ROBES DSX Power PCB NMEA WP RX2 RX2 3502 NBUXNMEApr8l E NBUXNMEAprtO ETE GI51 Gyro terminal GI sync GI51 Gyro terminal GI step GI51 Gyro terminal GI 0183 GI51 Gyro terminal Not connected P E E PNecmedd fos ComtonRomet gt ROBE PSX Power PCB NMEA UPRX24RX2 3502 pi 00X NMEA pont E P ni 00xX NMEA pov 00 2 PNecmedd 0 DSX Power PCB NMEA WP RX2 RX2 3502 NBUXNMEApr8l E NBUXNMEAprO ETE CD100A i SS i C1300X Magnetic Compass terminal C1300X Necometd PE CDI00A CDI35 DSX Power PCB NMEA UPRX24RX2 50 2 NBUXNMEApr8l EE NBUXNMEAprsG ET NI300X NMEA port 4 NI300 4 CD100A CI300X Magnetic Compass terminal CI300X 64 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure Set up item Equipment Connected to terminal Assign hardware abbrev name connected use one available from list port to set up item name default setting FLUXI Not connected RC25 Connection to Robnet ROBNET Distribution unit HS HS J50 HS JD5X Power PCB NMEA I P RX2 RX2 J
124. r autopilot control ref to Change Over Switch on page 18 When test is finished the display will read 57 Simrad AP50 Autopilot INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Rudder test Done Solenoid drive Clutch NOT installed Rudder limit 10 Rudder deadband 0 2 Thruster cose Note 58 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE DOCKSIDE rive out u amp Solenoid drive Clutch NOT installed Rudder limit 10 Rudder deadband 0 2 Thruster Clutch NOT installed Rudder limit 10 Rudder deadband 0 2 Thruster No No C Yes C Yes or 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 gt STBD button Rudder Limit 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 Fo
125. r line open in Analog command lines open signal internal bus cable level frozen Steering gear Model and Mode go off No rudder response alarm Analog board No rudder cntrl voltage alarm Missing reference voltage for Analog command lines open signal rudder control electronics level frozen Solid state board No rudder response alarm Missing supply blown fuse broken connection defect drive electronics 118 20222410 B Index 8 INDEX 20222410 B A Actual rudder 82 Added stop time 88 alarm interface 28 alarm panel 29 Analog drive 125 Analog Heading Repeater 45 Analog rudder 55 73 Analog thruster 69 70 Autotrim 82 Autotrim in work modes 82 B Boat length 52 Boat type 52 C change over switch 18 51 COG 68 Compass Calibration 67 difference 83 Offset 68 Configuration 4 Continuous thrusters 59 70 90 Control unit Bracket mounting 30 Installation 30 Panel mounting 30 Control Unit Specifications 100 Counter Rudder 75 86 88 Course adjust 83 Course detector Installation 47 Specifications 105 Course detector interface Installation 48 Specifications 104 Cruising speed 72 86 D Digital Heading Repeater 45 Dockside settings 51 Drive engage 84 Drive out 58 79 85 Drive type 85 dual analog board 26 E Electronic Chart System 61 Environmental Protection 120 external mode selection 24 G GPS 68 Gyro interfa
126. 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 Cable Color Signal pairs code 1 pair 3 pair Green 6 ALARM Table 2 1 Robnet Plug Pin Configuration FRONT VIEW AP50 JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT CONTROL lt gt eer m UNIT i Figure 2 29 Control Unit Connection Note For installations that require special cable len ths contact your q Simrad distributor for information 20222410 B 33 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 i
127. rt 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 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 85 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 86 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 lim
128. s 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 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 O seconds 20222410 B Advanced Settings 20222410 B I nit 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 w
129. s 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 The ECSI 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 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 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure Abbreviated Equipment Usage NOTES Primary GPS Chart Plotter GPS2 O O Backup GPS Chart Plotter Primary Electronic Chart Can be used as either Nav source System or Speed source Backup Electronic Chart System Any primary gyro NMEA syncho or step signal input IGYRO2 Backup gyro for GYRO Transmitting Heading Device
130. small rapid thrusters Range 0 2 seconds Default 1 second 20222410 B Advanced Settings SETTINGS Displayed parameter Boat type Default settings Own boat Dockside Menu Displacement Planing Waterjet Autotune Manual 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 Os Os Os 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
131. 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 Min Bimm 3 1 4 Max 128mm 5 Y1 Figure 2 6 RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Mounting 10 20222410 B Installation Note 20222410 B 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 rudd
132. sund AS All rights reserved No part of this work covered by the copyright here on may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior permission from Navico Egersund AS The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice Navico Egersund AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this document 11 20222410 B General Information Note 20222410 B I nstallation 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 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 iii Simrad AP50 Autopilot iv Contents GENERAL INFORMATION sessoesoossessossocssessoesoossessoseoossoessesoossosssessossoessessoss
133. t 20214045 1 3 Exposed J50 Junction Unit 20214011 1 3 Protected JD50 Distribution Unit 24VDC 20126819 Exposed JD51 Distribution Unit L10VDC 20126827 Exposed JD52 Distribution Unit 220VAC 20126835 Exposed JD53 Distribution Unit Analog 20126843 1 1 Exposed AP51 Remote Control Optional 20214052 1 3 Portable JP21 Jack Point Installation Optional 22086433 Exposed FUSO Follow Up Steering Lever Optional 20214037 13 Exposed R3000X Remote control Optional 22022446 Portable JS10 NFU Steering Lever Optional 22088165 Protected S35 NFU Steering Lever Optional 23241227 Exposed S9 NFU Steering Lever Optional 23601800 Exposed RF300 Rudder Feedback Unit Optional 20193744 Exposed RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit Optional 22011415 Exposed RFI4XU Rudder Feedback Unit Optional 22506950 Exposed CD100A Course Detector Optional 20106688 Protected CD109 Course Detector Optional 20121257 Protected CDI35 Course Detector Interface Optional 22087001 Protected GI51 Gyro Interface Optional 20213773 1 2 Protected NI300X NMEA Interface Unit Optional 22089536 1 3 Protected TI51 Thruster Interface Optional 22089189 1 1 Protected ADS0 Analog Drive Optional 20213088 14 Protected RIB5MK2 Rudder Angle Indicator Optional 22085146 22 Exposed The category specifies the allowed location for the different equipment according to IEC 60945 1996 2002 DET NORSKE VERITAS AS VERITASVEIEN 1 1322 HOVIK NORWAY si eei TEL 47 67 57 89 00
134. 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 Follow up 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 b
135. tion units 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 gt STBD button Manually turn the helm wheel to port until the rudder stops at maximum port rudder Adjust the displayed angle the same wa
136. tional equipment connected to the AP50 system e Sea trial Settings Determines the automatic calibrations and the steering parameters and sets the compass offset e Service Used to view system parameters perform NMEA tests and Master reset system memories e Settings Setting or changing steering and 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 Some important points regarding the Installation Set up values e 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 e The Dockside and Interface settings can only be accessed when the system is in Standby mode e The values that are selected in the Installation Menu are 49 Simrad AP50 Autopilot 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 e The Installation Set up is considered global except language which enables the values to be available to all control units in the system e The values in the Seatrial Settings are depend
137. tment if connected d Speed source e Set cruising speed f Set rudder zero g Set rate of turn important h Manual tuning 1 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 20222410 B Installation 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 NI300X Gist y ELECTRONIC SNA w CHART f l G us SYSTEM A gt AA 1 Y ROBNET A HS5X RI35 e S JD5X SYSTEM SELECT zd RADARCLKDATA 4 Ti GPS Y L CHART EXT ALARM 24VDC MAINS PLOTTER GYRO COMPASS NON G f
138. to the mounting surface e Use the supplied screws to fasten the control unit to the left and right brackets e Apply the front panel corners e 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 e Connect the Robnet cable s to the control unit connector s see Note on page 33 20222410 B Installation 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 FUSO 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 lengt
139. ts Refer CE mark section below e 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 123 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Note Before a wheelmark can be affixed to a product an independent organization appointed by a European
140. ve 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 20222410 B Advanced Settings 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 5096 in 1 increments Default 0 Thruster hyst Only applicable for Continuous and Danfoss thrusters When applyin
141. w Failed In that case move the compass to a more suitable location and re calibrate 67 Simrad AP50 Autopilot Note INSTALLATION SEATRIAL s NMEA1 Calibration Offset 005 Heading 288 Speed source Man Set cruising speed kt Note Note 68 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 gt STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressing the STBY button 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 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 accou
142. x1 000 283 20222410 B The Sea Trial menu is selected by rotating the course knob clockwise 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 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 GIS 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 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 Press the gt STBD button to select the Calibration function 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 If the compass is too close to magnetic objects the compass calibration may fail and the display will sho
143. xcellent Radio Frequency Interference RED 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 eee 522AsA rea PEA 99 2 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 plug in terminals can be easily connected and disconnected 16 20222410 B Installation TB TB RS 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 Solenoid LEDs Monitor LEDs Ve J90 Power Board ee TBS TB4 TBS TB6
144. xisting 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 Al 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 t
145. y as for starboard adjustment if the rudder feedback unit is upside down you need not correct for the opposite side this time 20222410 B Software Set up Procedure Note Note Note INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Master operation Yes Boat type Displacement Boat length 0 50 FEET Drive unit voltage 12V gt Rudder Max STBD Rudder Max PORT No Yes INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Master operation Yes Boat type Displacement Boat length 0 50 FEET Drive unit voltage 12V Rudder Max STBD 45 gt Rudder Max PORT No C Yes INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Cal rudder drive 1 Cal rudder drive 2 Rudder limit 10 Thruster No C Yes INSTALLATION DOCKSIDE Set max Rudder STBD VOLTAGE P output S Adjust e 20222410 B 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 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 gt STBD button Rudder Calibration Applies for JD53 Distribution Unit only 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 driv

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