Instruction manual

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
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Press and hold the
NAV/WIND/SETUP button to enter
the Installation setup menu. Select
“Dockside” and turn the course knob
clockwise to open the “Dockside”
menu. This will automatically
configure the autopilot for Virtual
Feedback, and the alternating
feedback alarm will disappear from
the display.
When the autopilot is configured for
Virtual Feedback the Boat type is
automatically set to Outboard.
The (autopilot) Drive unit voltage
should be set to the voltage specified
for your drive unit. See page
105.
Virtual Feedback calibration
To perform the Virtual Feedback
calibration and rudder test you must
be able to view the movement of the
engines/drives (“rudder”).
The Virtual feedback calibration is
entered as a numerical value equal to
the physical rudder angle observed at
the hard over position.
Use the course knob to enter the
starboard and port rudder angle.
Rudder test
Activate the automatic rudder test by
turning the course knob clockwise.
While observing the rudder position,
use the wheel to center the rudder.
Confirm by turning the course knob
clockwise.