Simrad AP16, User Manual

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Simrad AP16 Autopilot
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WARNING !
The Automatic tuning function will take control of the boat
and perform a number of S-turns. It must always be
performed in open waters at a safe distance from other
traffic. The Automatic tuning function may take from 1 to 2
minutes to complete. To stop the Automatic tuning, press
the STBY button.
Activate the Automatic
tuning , by pressing the
STBD 10 button. The display
will flash “Automatic tuning”.
After an Automatic tuning , there should be no need for further
adjustments. “Fine tuning of these parameters are made by the
response control (see page 30). However, viewing or changing
the parameters can be made from within the Parameters menu
item. See also “Recall Autotune” on page 70.
Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the STBD 1 button,
or return to Standby mode by pressing the STBY button.
Transition Speed
The transition speed is the speed where the AP16 will
automatically change the steering parameter set from HI to LO
parameters, or vice versa (page 17).
The default setting of transition speed is 5 kts.
It is recommended that you set the transition speed to a speed
that represents the speed where the hull begins to plane, or the
speed where you change from slow to cruising speed.
The speed used for the automatic transition is obtained with the
following priority:
1. Speed through water from the speed log source.
2. Speed Over Ground (SOG) from the GPS/Chartplotter.
If no speed data is available, manual speed selection is required.
See also chapters 2.7 and 2.8.