Simrad AP20 Autopilot
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20220505H
2.6
R3000X Remote Control
In STBY mode the rudder will
move as long as the Port or
Stbd button is pressed.
In AUTO mode, the set course
will change 1° each press.
Note!
If you keep the button pressed,
it will automatically change the
course at a rate of 3°/second.
Operation of mode button
cycles the pilot as follows:
AUTO
→
STBY
→
AUTO
NAV
→
STBY
→
AUTO*
* NAV mode can only be
entered from the Control unit.
2.7
S35 Steering lever
The principle is similar to that of R3000X Remote Control (see
above). The rudder will move as long as the lever is offset to
Port or Starboard.
Note !
When a NFU steering lever or remote control is operated, the
control unit(s) become "Inactive".
2.8
Automatic Steering
The AUTO mode is used to make the AP20 steer the boat
automatically on a set course. AUTO is always available from
any mode or function within the AP20 by a single press on the
AUTO button. When changing from STBY to AUTO mode, the
AP20 uses the current boat heading as the set course and the
simultaneous rudder angle. This gives a bumpless transfer at the
mode change.
In AUTO, the AP20 is issuing rudder commands to keep the
boat on the set course. Heading input is provided by the compass
for course keeping in AUTO mode.
STBY-AUTO
REMOTE
R3000X
STBY/AUTO mode button.
AUTO mode is when lamp is lit
Push buttons for Port and
Stbd NFU commands