Simrad AP27 Marine Instruments User Manual


 
Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
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STBY
PWR
AUTO
SETUP
WIND
NAV
DODGE
INFO
Figure 2-2 AP27 Front Panel
The control units shown above can operate as a stand alone unit
in an autopilot system or combined in a multistation system. In a
multistation system the command can easily be transferred from
one unit to another. Units not in control will display "Inactive"
and/or
.
The autopilot system is capable of the following primary steering
modes: STBY (power steering), AUTO, NAV and WIND, each
mode having a dedicated push button.
Each of the mode push buttons is clearly identified with the
primary function in large text, and a secondary function listed in
smaller text. Each button provides you with a multiple function
mode display.
A group of user adjustable settings are provided in the User
Setup Menu (page 39).
Alarms are presented in plain text to alert you of system and
external data failure conditions. Alarms include both audible and
visual presentations. The alarm listing is on page 118.