Simrad AP25 Autopilot
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4.8 Parameters
A boats steering parameters found by
the Automatic tuning can be looked at
and if needed changed under this menu
item. The steering parameters can also
be set manually instead of performing
an Automatic tuning. The parameters
are divided into two sets (page
23):
• HI value parameters for automatic steering at low speed and
when running with a sailboat.
• LO value parameters for automatic steering at high speed and
when sailing into the wind or reaching with a sailboat.
Manual parameter adjust
Boat type Own boat
Displayed
parameter
Displacem.
& Sail
Planing &
Outboard
Automatic
tuning
Manual
Use course
knob to adjust
parameters
LOw
Rudder LO 0.35 0.20
Cont.Rudder LO 1.00 1.00
Autotrim LO 40 sec. 40 sec.
Rudder Lim LO 20° 20°
HIgh
Rudder HI 0.50 0.30
Cont.Rudder HI 1.40 1.40
Autotrim HI 40 sec. 40 sec.
Use PORT
and STBD
buttons to step
through
parameters
Rudder Lim HI 20° 20°
Note ! The values in the table are factory set (default) and listed for
information only. After having performed the Automatic tuning,
the values may differ from those listed in the table. See also
“Automatic Tuning” previously in this chapter.
Note ! With Virtual Rudder Feedback use 20 seconds time constant for
Autotrim.