Instruction manual

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
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4.4 Dockside settings
Note ! If the autopilot has no rudder feedback unit installed (configured
for Virtual feedback), refer to the Dockside settings on page
111-
114.
The following menu items are accessible and can be set up in the
Dockside Menu:
• Boat type
• Drive Unit voltage
• Rudder Feedback calibration
• Rudder test
• Drive engage
• Rudder deadband
When Sail is selected as Boat type the following menu items are
also accessible in the Dockside Menu:
• Wind setup
• Min. wind angle
If Wind setup is set to RACING the following items are added to
the menu.
• Separate (port, stbd) wind angle limits
• Tack angle
• Tack time
• Wind shift limit
Select STANDBY mode and enter the Installation Menu as
previously described. Select Dockside by pressing STBD button
and confirm by rotating the course knob clockwise.
Boat type
Actual boat type is selected by
turning the rotary course knob.
The options are: Planing,
Displacement, Sail and Outboard.
Type of boat selected will affect the steering parameters, and the
functions available in the autopilot system. Select appropriate
Boat type and press STBD button.