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Simulator mode

The simulate option lets you operate the unit without being connected to sensor or other
devices.
It is not possible to simulate commissioning and setup.
If the unit is turned off while in simulator mode, this mode will still be active on next power
on.
Active simulator mode is indicated with a flashing notification on the image.

Autopilot modes

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Summary of Contents for AP70 MK2

Page 1: ...ENGLISH AP70MK2 Operator Manual navico commercial com...

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Page 3: ...the product Documentation may be translated to or has been translated from another language Translation In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation the English language...

Page 4: ...s Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows Note Used to draw the reader s attention to a comment or some important information Warning Used when it is ne...

Page 5: ...g 20 Automatic modes 25 NAV mode 27 Controlling steering performance in automatic and navigational modes 29 Simulator mode 30 Work profiles 30 Predefined profiles 30 Creating a new work profile 30 Use...

Page 6: ...48 Settings 50 Terms and abbreviations 6 Contents AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...

Page 7: ...operation Turn to move up and down in menus and dialogs Turn to adjust a value Press to select a menu option and to enter the next menu level In Standby and NFU mode Press and hold to activate Follow...

Page 8: ...or NoDrift mode Re press to toggle between the Auto and NoDrift mode options I Track key Press to activate Nav mode J Work key Press to display the Work quick menu K Turn key Press to display the Tur...

Page 9: ...us icons A active mode with steering reference B and active profile C The following mode abbreviations are used S Standby A AUTO FU Follow up ND No Drift NFU Non Follow Up N NAV S turn icon If the aut...

Page 10: ...he screen is alive and that information from sensors is updated Mode info panel The panel contains mode specific content and varies with the operational mode See Autopilot modes on page 20 onwards for...

Page 11: ...h is used for controlling change over from manual to automatic steering The mode descriptions in this manual assumes that an external system selector has opened for autopilot operation or that no exte...

Page 12: ...own procedure the system will automatically go to Standby mode before it is turned off Note The Standby Brilliance key will remain lit on units that are in sleep mode To stop the system from drawing c...

Page 13: ...ge 23 The Settings menu The Settings menu are used for system setup and configuration To access the Settings menu press the Menu key twice select the Settings option in the Mode Quick menu Display set...

Page 14: ...low Up mode press the port or starboard key when the system is in Standby mode FU Follow Up mode press and hold the rotary knob when the system is in Standby or NFU mode See more details in Autopilotm...

Page 15: ...ally be used by the autopilot system If the thrusters are turned off when the vessel increases inhibited speed the thrusters will automatically be turned on again when the speed goes below the inhibit...

Page 16: ...Thruster in use Image including thrust direction Thruster manually deselected Thruster unavailable vessel speed is above inhibit limit 16 Basic operation AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...

Page 17: ...inactive control unit will allow transfer of command and make the unit active On steering levers without a command key command is taken by moving the lever Locking and unlocking units in an open syst...

Page 18: ...p will be as in an open system Units not included in the master station will be locked It is not possible to take command from units outside the master station unless the master control unit opens for...

Page 19: ...ke command on the selected remote by pressing the Command key Command will be transferred to this remote accompanied by a 2 second sound All other remote units will return to locked status Taking comm...

Page 20: ...ller to operate the rudder The rudder will move as long as the key is pressed Switch to NFU mode by pressing one of the port or starboard keys when the autopilot is in Standby mode or FU mode Follow u...

Page 21: ...turning the rotary knob Note The port and starboard keys will always give immediate action also when the turn preset function is active Enabling the turn preset function Using the turn preset function...

Page 22: ...ng capture When the vessel is turning in AUTO mode an instant re press on the AUTO key or the rotary knob activates the heading capture function This will automatically cancel the turn and the vessel...

Page 23: ...teer along the calculated track Changing set course in NoDrift mode You adjust the set course by turning the rotary knob or by pressing the port or starboard keys An immediate course change takes plac...

Page 24: ...t set heading by 180 When activated the autopilot is switched to Auto mode The vessel will turn with the defined turn rate or turn radius for active profile Refer to Turn on page 31 S turn Makes the v...

Page 25: ...or to entering NAV mode Note If the navigator does not transmit a message with bearing to next waypoint the autopilot will steer using Cross Track Error XTE only In that case you must revert to AUTO m...

Page 26: ...e rotary knob to adjust the offset distance The blue line C shows the offset in relation to the track The system will remain in track offset mode for as long as there is an offset value It will time o...

Page 27: ...setup To increase steering performance some parameters may be adjusted during operation The parameters are available from the Quick menu Quickmenu Automode Quickmenu NavandNoDriftmode Track response D...

Page 28: ...Counter rudder setting is when making turns The figures illustrate the effects of various Counter Rudder settings A B C A Counter rudder value too low overshoot response B Counter rudder value is too...

Page 29: ...r or other devices It is not possible to simulate commissioning and setup If the unit is turned off while in simulator mode this mode will still be active on next power on Active simulator mode is ind...

Page 30: ...n the vessel s speed and the Transition speed setting Refer to the separate Installation manual Creating a new work profile New profiles can be defined for operational modes where the vessel s steerin...

Page 31: ...rate used when the heading change is larger than 5 Adaption When this setting is activated the autopilot will continuously adapt some steering related parameters to the vessel s behavior The adapted p...

Page 32: ...ing turns The figures illustrate the effects of various Counter Rudder settings A B C A Counter rudder value too low overshoot response B Counter rudder value is too high sluggish and creeping respons...

Page 33: ...llower angles is permitted depending on the cross track distance XTD and nav response setting This setting is used both when you start navigating and whenever the autopilot is working the boat towards...

Page 34: ...t small rudder commands around center position and it will reduce vibration and or propeller water jet noise The toe angle is the angle between the rudder s 0 position and the rudder s actual position...

Page 35: ...e turned on again when the speed goes below the inhibited limit Note Thruster inhibit speed is set during installation and is the max vessel speed for which the thruster is allowed to run When set to...

Page 36: ...splayed with the name of the alert as the title and with details for the alarm If more than one alert is activated simultaneously the alert pop up can display multiple alerts The alerts are listed in...

Page 37: ...Sets the alarm state to acknowledged meaning that you are aware of the alarm condition The siren buzzer stops and the alarm dialog is removed However the alarm remains active in the alarm listing unt...

Page 38: ...n compass and monitor compass there is virtually always a difference between the readings of the two If the difference exceeds the set limit an alarm is given Note The difference between the two compa...

Page 39: ...ion to new heading will take place There may also be a compass difference alarm if a monitor compass is in use Boat speed missing If speed in use is lost there will be an alarm and smooth transition 2...

Page 40: ...t with active control unit Check repair CAN bus cable Replace the control unit Autopilot computer missing A Active control unit has lost contact with autopilot computer Check connectors and cables Rep...

Page 41: ...or stalls or is overloaded Solenoids shortage to ground or cabling damage Fix possible mechanical blocking of rudder If heavy sea at high rudder angle try to reduce boat speed or rudder angle by steer...

Page 42: ...en track steering else warning if speed data is used for steering Speed below set limit for acceptable course keeping in Work profile Switch to hand steering or adjust Work profile settings Low CAN bu...

Page 43: ...Rudder limit W The set rudder limit has been reached or is exceeded Might be caused by disturbance to compass waves speed log sharp turn or improper parameter settings This warning is related to rudd...

Page 44: ...roducts containing solvents acetone mineral turpentine etc acid ammonia or alcohol as they can damage the display and plastic housing Do not use a jet or high pressure wash Cleaning the media port doo...

Page 45: ...s information about available software updates Update the software from a storage device You can download the software update from www navico com commercial Transfer the update file s to a compatible...

Page 46: ...46 Maintenance AP70 MK2 Operator Manual...

Page 47: ...Navigation Position Boat speed Depth Autopilot computer Monitor compass Position backup Boat speed backup Autopilot computer backup Alerts Active alerts Alert history Alert settings Speed Adjust Quic...

Page 48: ...the Menu key twice Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 System Language Key beeps Keypad backlight day color White Red Keypad backlight night color Red White Time Restore defaults Autopilot drive settings Global s...

Page 49: ...e limit Units Distance Distance small Speed Heading Network Sources Auto select Steering compass Navigation Position Boat speed Depth Autopilot computer Device list Diagnostics Groups Display Units Da...

Page 50: ...point To Waypoint COG Course Over Ground CTS Course To Steer CRS Course DTW Distance to next waypoint FU Follow Up mode NFU Non Follow Up mode HDG Heading MAG Magnetic SOG Speed Over Ground STW Speed...

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