Simrad AP20 Autopilot
88
20220505H
Adjust the displayed angle the same way as for starboard
adjustment. (This time you need not correct for wrong side if the
rudder feedback unit is upside down).
Note !
Rudder zero may still not be accurate but will be adjusted later
during sea trial.
Proceed to next menu item by pressing STBD [>] button.
Dockside
Boat type Planing
Drive unit Voltage 12V
Rudder max STBD 25°
Rudder max PORT 25°
Rudder test ---
-------- drive
Clutch -----
Transition speed 00kn
No
Yes
Automatic Rudder Test
Note !
Bring the rudder manually to midship position before starting
the test. It is important also that if the boat uses power assisted
steering, that the engine or electric motor used to enable the
power assist steering be 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.
Dockside
00
P S
Testing Rudder
Automatic rudder test
No
Yes
The AP20 will after a couple of seconds issue a series of PORT
and STBD rudder commands and automatically verify correct
motor direction, and reduce the rudder speed if it exceeds the
maximum acceptable speed for autopilot operation.
When test is finished the display will read: