Instruction manual

System Description
20221586F 11
1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.1 General
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad autopilot
system and thank you for selecting what we feel is the most
advanced autopilot system available on the market today.
Simrad manufactures a complete range of autopilots for all types
of vessels, from recreational boats to merchant marine vessels.
The company's involvement in autopilots began in 1953 with
equipment for the North Sea fishing fleet under the brand name
Robertson. Professional mariners around the world acknowledge
that the Robertson and Simrad brand names are synonymous
with the absolute best in autopilot technology.
The Simrad AP26 and AP27 autopilots represents yet another
step forward in autopilot technology with the intent of providing
leisure boats between 30 and 80 foot with a host of new features.
Among these the new Virtual Feedback algorithms in the
autopilot software enable your autopilot to steer without having
to mount a conventional rudder feedback unit.
The autopilot system can be expanded and enhanced with a
selection of options and accessories.
The brain in the autopilot system is the single "intelligent"
autopilot computer that communicates on the proprietary
Robnet2 network to establish a reliable digital communication
and power distribution network between the units in the
autopilot system.
The AP26 and AP27 autopilots are also equipped with the
SimNet data and control network. SimNet provides high speed
data transfer and control of Simrad products integrated in a total
steering and navigation system.
1.2 How to use this manual
This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating,
installing and maintaining the Simrad AP26 and AP27
autopilots. Great care has been paid to simplify operation and
set-up.