Simrad AP70 MK2, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
7 Introduction
7 Front panel keys
8 USB port
9 The autopilot page
11 Basic operation
11 Safe operation with the autopilot
11 External system selector
11 External EVC override (SG05 PRO)
12 The Pendulum feature
12 Turning the system ON and OFF
12 Taking command
13 The menu system
13 Display setup
14 Selecting autopilot mode
14 Selecting work profile
14 Working with thrusters
17 Delegation of control in multiple station systems
17 Steering stations
17 Open systems
18 Master systems
20 Autopilot modes
20 External system selector
20 Hand steering
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 User configurable settings
36 The alert system
36 Alert message types
36 Alert indication
37 Acknowledging a message
37 Alert dialogs
38 Setting the alert and warning limits
38 Fallback and failures during automatic steering
40 Possible alerts and corrective action
44 Maintenance
44 Preventive maintenance
44 Cleaning the display unit
44 Cleaning the media port door
44 Checking the connectors
44 Restoring factory default settings
44 Backup and restore of system data
45 Software updates
47 Menu overview
47 Quick menus
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