Instruction manual

Installation
20221560F 53
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 General
This section provides detailed information required to
successfully installing AP16 Autopilot system.
The AP16 system includes several modules that need to be
mounted in different locations on the boat, and also need to
interface with at least three different systems on the boat:
− The boat's steering system
− The boats electrical system (input power)
− Other equipment on board (NMEA interfacing)
In addition, the advanced capabilities of the AP16 require the
installer to perform a series of settings and tests to verify proper
operation of the system, refer to the check list below.
3.2 Installation checklist
1. Determine system configuration you are installing (Page 54)
2. Perform the hardware installation (Page
55)
3. Connect SimNet devices to SimNet (page
70)
4. Connect NMEA2000 devices (page
73)
5. Connect NMEA 0183 devices (inputs and outputs, page
76)
6. Perform Set-up (page
83)
7. Perform dockside autopilot tests (refer to Operating
Instructions, page
15)
a) Test all stations (if applicable) - lock/unlock - active/
inactive
b) Test Non-Follow Up mode
c) Test Follow-Up mode
d) Test AUTO mode
e) Test NAV mode and input interfaces
f) Test WIND and WIND
N
modes (if sailboat) and input
interfaces
g) Test interface outputs to external equipment (if
connected)
8. Perform sea trial settings (Page
98)
a) Rudder zero
b) Compass calibration
c) Compass Offset adjustment