Simrad AP16, User Manual

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Simrad AP16 Autopilot
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When mounting RC36 on a bulkhead alongship, a +90° or –90°
correction is needed dependent on whether it is port or starboard
bulkhead.
Note !
Offset correction is performed after the calibration (see
paragraph 4.7).
Find a location that provides a solid mounting place free from
vibration, and as close to the vessel's centre 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
(min. 2 meters), engine ignition cables, the IPS drive, other large
metal objects and particularly electric bow thrusters and anchor
winches and their cables. On steel hull boats it should be
mounted 0,75-1 m above the wheel house on a non magnetic
stand.
Use the supplied mounting kit and drill the holes through the
centre of the slots in the sensor or the mounting brackets.
Note ! The compass face plate on the RC36 is the TOP. Never mount it
upside down! Level the sensor as close to horizontal as possible.
RATE
COMPASS
AP16, AP25, AP26
Figure 3-9 RC36 connection to autopilot control unit
Plug the RC36 into a Robnet2 connector (see Figure 3-5).