Simrad AP70 MK2 Manual de usuario

ENGLISH

AP70 MK2

Operator Manual

navico-commercial.com

Preface

Disclaimer

As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the

product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact

your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will not

cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely

responsible for observing maritime safety practices.

NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL

LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE

OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its

subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications

without notice.

Governing language

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product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another

language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the

Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official

version of the Documentation.

Trademarks

Navico®is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS.

Simrad®is used by license from Kongsberg.

Warranty

The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the

brand website of your unit or system:

www.navico-commercial.com

Compliance statements

Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product conforms with the

requirements of:

•C-tick

•CE under EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

•European Council Directive 2014/90/EU on Marine Equipment modified by Commission

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/773 (MED) - Wheelmark

ÚNote: The AP70 MK2 system is Wheelmark approved only when installed according to

the relevant AP70 MK2 MED-B certificate.

The relevant declaration of conformity and certificates are available in the product's section

at the following website:

www.navico-commercial.com

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About this manual

This manual is a reference guide for operating the unit. It assumes that all equipment is

installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use.

Images used in this manual might not exactly match the screen on your unit.

Intended audience

This manual is written for system operators.

The manual assumes that the reader has basic knowledge about this type of equipment in

regards to:

•operation

•nautical terminology and practices

Important text conventions

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:

ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.

Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should

proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/

personnel.

Manual version

This manual is written for software version 1.0. The manual is continually updated to match

new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from the

following website:

•www.navico-commercial.com

Change log

Part no Date and description

988-12375-001 2019-Jan-11

First version.

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Contents

7 Introduction

7 Front panel keys

8 USB port

9The autopilot page

11 Basic operation

11 Safe operation with the autopilot

11 External system selector

11 External EVC override (SG05 PRO)

12 The Pendulum feature

12 Turning the system ON and OFF

12 Taking command

13 The menu system

13 Display setup

14 Selecting autopilot mode

14 Selecting work profile

14 Working with thrusters

17 Delegation of control in multiple station systems

17 Steering stations

17 Open systems

18 Master systems

20 Autopilot modes

20 External system selector

20 Hand steering

20 Automatic modes

25 NAV mode

27 Controlling steering performance in automatic and navigational modes

29 Simulator mode

30 Work profiles

30 Predefined profiles

30 Creating a new work profile

30 User configurable settings

36 The alert system

36 Alert message types

36 Alert indication

37 Acknowledging a message

37 Alert dialogs

38 Setting the alert and warning limits

38 Fallback and failures during automatic steering

40 Possible alerts and corrective action

44 Maintenance

44 Preventive maintenance

44 Cleaning the display unit

44 Cleaning the media port door

44 Checking the connectors

44 Restoring factory default settings

44 Backup and restore of system data

45 Software updates

47 Menu overview

47 Quick menus

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48 Settings

50 Terms and abbreviations

6Contents | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual

Introduction

Front panel keys

TURN

CMD

STBY AUTO TRACK WORK

ALARM

H I J

A B C

A Command/Thruster key

•Press to take/request command

•Press and hold to activate/deactivate available thrusters

B Menu key

•Press once to display the Quick menu

•Press twice to show the Settings menu

C Power/Brilliance key

•Press to display the Display setup dialog

•Press and hold to turn the unit to sleep mode

D Rotary knob

Menu and dialog operation:

•Turn to move up and down in menus and dialogs

•Turn to adjust a value

•Press to select a menu option and to enter the next menu level

In Standby and NFU mode:

•Press and hold to activate Follow up (FU) mode

In FU mode:

•Turn to set the rudder angle

In automatic modes:

•Turn to change the set heading/set course, press to re-activate automatic

mode with current heading/course as reference

E Starboard (confirm) key

Menu and dialog operation

•press to confirm/enter next menu level

In Standby mode:

•press to activate NFU mode

In automatic modes:

•press to change set heading/set course to starboard

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F Port (cancel) key

Menu and dialog operation:

•press to cancel and to return previous menu level

•press and hold to close the menu

In Standby mode:

•Press to activate NFU mode

In automatic modes:

•press to change set heading/set course to port

G Standby key

•Press to turn the autopilot to Standby mode

H Auto key

•Press once to activate Auto or NoDrift mode

•Re-press to toggle between the Auto and NoDrift mode options

I Track key

•Press to activate Nav mode

J Work key

•Press to display the Work quick menu

K Turn key

•Press to display the Turn quick menu

L Alarm key

•Press to display the list of active alerts

USB port

The USB port can be used to:

•connect a storage device

The USB devices should be standard PC compatible hardware.

When not in use, the protective door should always be securely shut to prevent possible

water ingress.

8Introduction | AP70 MK2 Operator Manual

The autopilot page

AHeading repeater

BStatus panel

CMode info panel

DRudder bar

Heading repeater

AHeading source

BCurrent heading

CHeading unit (True or Magnetic)

DSet heading

ERate of Turn (ROT) indicator

Status panel

The panel includes status icons (A), active mode with steering reference (B), and active

profile (C).

The following mode abbreviations are used:

•S: Standby

•A: AUTO

•FU: Follow-up

•ND: No Drift

•NFU: Non-Follow Up

•N: NAV

•S-turn icon

If the autopilot is operated from another control unit, the passive icon is shown in the mode

indication field.

If the autopilot is controlled by an external system selector, the mode indication will be

replaced as below.

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Passive control unit Autopilot disengaged by external system

selector

Available status icons are shown below. Only active icons are visible.

Icon available if a thruster is installed. The icon will be shaded when the truster is

deactivated for steering

Active alert. Red icon for alarms, yellow for warning. See more details in "Thealert

system" on page 36.

Locked control unit

Picture freeze indicator. Two dots alternate slowly to show that the screen is alive

and that information from sensors is updated

Mode info panel

The panel contains mode specific content and varies with the operational mode. See "Autopilot

modes" on page 20 onwards for more details.

If a thruster is available and active, the mode info panel will be split to show thruster

information.

No thruster available Thruster in use

ÚNote: If sensor input is missing, the numbers will be replaced with hyphens.

Rudder bar

Rudder position indicator with digital and analog readout. Direction indicator (A) is shown

when rudder movement is commanded and rudder feedback is available.

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