Instruction manual

Robertson AP11 Autopilot
4 20220513E
2.15 Tacking in Auto Compass mode..............................................................27
2.16 Clutch/bypass switch.................................................................................27
2.17 Navigating with the AP11.........................................................................28
2.18 Auto Navigation Mode..............................................................................29
Nav. displays in Auto Navigation mode ................................................30
2.19 Wind vane steering....................................................................................31
2.20 Auto W/A mode..........................................................................................31
2.21 Tacking in AUTO W/A mode ...................................................................33
Nav. displays in Auto W/A mode ............................................................34
2.22 Multistation operation...............................................................................34
2.23 Remote Control ..........................................................................................35
2.24 User settings................................................................................................36
Display backlighting..................................................................................36
Manual speed selection.............................................................................36
Manual selection of Sea State Filter.........................................................37
2.25 Alarms..........................................................................................................38
2.26 Demo mode ................................................................................................38
3 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................40
3.1 General ........................................................................................................40
3.2 Installation checklist ..................................................................................40
3.3 Unpacking and handling ..........................................................................41
3.4 Determine system configuration .............................................................42
AP11 Basic system......................................................................................42
AP11 connected to a IS11 instrument system ........................................43
AP11 system with options.........................................................................43
AP11 system with special J300X options.................................................44
3.5 RF300 Rudder feedback installation........................................................44
3.6 Junction unit installation...........................................................................46
Cable connections ......................................................................................46
Grounding and RFI....................................................................................47
3.7 Drive unit installation................................................................................49
Connecting a reversible pump.................................................................51
Connecting a hydraulic linear drive........................................................51
Separate clutch/bypass switch..................................................................51
Connecting a solenoid valve ....................................................................52
3.8 Control Unit Installation ...........................................................................53