AP60,70,80 Level 300

Navico
Learning
Academy
AP60,70,80 Autopilots
Level 300 NOLA
AP60,70,80 Autopilots
Technical Training
Contents
1. System Overview
2. Installation
3. Commissioning
4. Operation
5. Maintenance
6. Fault Finding
3 © Navico Company Confidential

Simrad AP60,70,80
System Overview
Brand introduction
Simrad AP60,70,80 Autopilots
The AP60, AP70&80 range of Autopilots

provide a full range of autopilots for all
commercial vessels.
The AP60 will replace the AP35 Autopilot
system, while the AP70 &80 replaces the
AP50/AP9MK3.
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Feature Comparison at a glance
Feature AP60 AP70 AP80
User definable steering profiles 2 3 6
Independent drive support 2 3 6
Mono LCD display x
16bit Colour TFT bonded display x x
FU80/NF80/QS80 support x x x
S9/S35/JS10/R3000X support x x x
RF300/RF25/RF45X support x x x
RF14XU support (with AC80A, AC80S, AC85) x x
Approved Track-steer functionality (RTM2) x
Wheelmark approved (depending on AC) x x
Components -Controllers
AP60
Main Features:
• The most cost effective advanced autopilot system with
thruster integration
• Compatible with an extensive range of existing Simrad

autopilot remote controllers and accessories
• Two user configurable profiles; NORMAL and WORK –

customise parameters to suit specific operations
• Designed by the world leaders in autopilot technology
• Backed by the Simrad Advantage Service program which

includes 7 years of worldwide product support
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Components
System -Controllers
overview and configuration
AP60
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Components -Controllers
AP70,80
Key Features
• Multiple Work profiles (3) AP70 (6) AP80
• Multiple drive support (2+1) AP70 (3+3) AP80
• Nav/Track offset to ease navigation
• 5” Color display
• Bonded screen
• 480 x 480 high resolution
• SolarMAX™ PLUS TFT
• Aluminum casing (AP80) • HSC approval (US coastguard, MED, CCS)
approval pending
• Panel mounting (Flush)
• Optional bracket mount • Share system components
• USB plug in front for storing/loading of • Dedicated Alarm reset (AP80)
settings (AP80) • Turn patterns
• CAN networked • Waterproof
• HCS approval (US coastguard, MED, CCS)
approval pending
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Components
System -Controllers
overview and configuration
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Components -Remotes
FU80,NF80,QS80
• Three full function remotes
– FU80 Follow-up control
– NF80 Non follow-up
– QS80 Quick StickTM
• 35 x 25mm display (Approx 1 inch )
• Type approved (with AC80A/S, AC85)
• Three mounting options
– Desktop (with bezel)
– Panel /Flush (without bezel)
– Bulkhead (with frame)
• CAN bus/NMEA2000 cabling
• Backwards compatible with AP24/AP28/NSS/NSE/NSO + AC12/42
• Additional Follow-Up steering functionality including
– Quick Command feature
– Quick Dodge feature
Components -Remotes
• S9 Non Follow-Up Steering level
• S35 Non Follow-Up Steering lever

(additional Microswitch output)
• JS10 Non Follow-Up Steering joystick
• R3000X Handheld remote control

Components –Rudder Feedback
• RF300 – frequency output
• RF25N – CAN-bus output to Micro-C backbone
• RF45X – frequency output
• RF14XU – frequency output*
* Only compatible with SD,AD80 PCB
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Components –Heading Systems
Compass
• CD100,CDI80 Steering compass interface
• FC40 Fluxgate compass
• RC42 Rate compass
Satellite Compass
• HS60
• HS70
• HS80
Gyro Compass
• RGC50 (Non Approved)
• GC80
• GC85 (HSC)
• GI51 Gyro Interface (Multiple input types)
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Simrad AP60,70,80 Autopilot
Installation

Installation – AP60
Installation – AP70,80

EXTERNAL ALARM
• Alarm voltage is
the same as
supply voltage.
• Maximum load on
alarm output is
0,75A-
• This output can be
set up as IN CMD
signal from manu.

External Take Command

Installation – Computers
AC80S AC85 SG05PRO

AC70 AC80A Up to 3 PCBs – solenoid or
CANBus steering control
Pump/solenoids Galv isol. solenoids ±10V, 4-20mA analog rudder and thruster drives
Thruster/Rudder/Interfaces:
SD80 AD80 SI80
10A galv. isol. solenoids ±10V, 4-20mA 4x NMEA0183, 24VDC SimNet
supply, Autopilot Remote input

AC70 Autopilot Computer
Mains 12/24V in
with drive for solenoids or reversible
motor (30A cont., 50A peak)
Motor/sol cmd
Engage cmd
AC70
Rud. fb freq in pcb
AD80 Analog Drive Interface
Remote ctrl in 160x140mm with galv. isol. analog voltage/4-20mA drive
Mode in (inop/auto) (AD50/TI51 repl.ment)
U/I control cmd

Ready out AD80 SD80 Solenoid Drive Interface
for 10A galv. isol. solenoids
Ext mode sel in pcb (TI51 sol.repl.ment)
Rud. fb U/I in 160x140mm
Rud. fb freq in
Handshake i/o AC80A Autopilot Computer
with SimNet supply and
galv. isol. analog voltage/4-20mA drive
Galv. isol. sol. cmd
Engage supply in SD80
Eng cmd out pcb
Prop engage out (thrust. speed) AC80S Autopilot Computer
160x140mm
Ready out with SimNet supply and drive
Ext mode sel in for 10A galv isol solenoids
Rud. fb U/I in
Rud. fb freq in
Handshake i/o AC85 Autopilot Computer with
SimNet supply and max 3 drive
Mains 24V in interface boards
SimNet 15V out SI80 (JD5x repl.ment)
NMEA0183, 4 i/o ch pcb
Remote cntr in plug for sw 100x140mm
SI80 Signal Interface
config. of NMEA ports with 4 NMEA 0183 ports
and SimNet power supply
Different computers’ functionalities – 4 different PCBs available
• PCBs are task oriented
• PCBs communicate on CAN

bus
• Standalone boxes with one

or more task oriented PCBs
• Setup in a control unit is

done with the single PCB’s
SimNet IDs

Different computers’ functionalities – 6 computers + 1 customizable computer
6 ready to use computers :
- AC70 computer with AC70 PCB built-in
- AD80 computer with AD80 PCB built-in
- SD80 computer with SD80 PCB built-in
- SI80 computer with SI80 PCB built-in
- AC80A computer with SI80 PCB + AD80 PCB

built-in
- AC80S computer with SI80 PCB + SD80 PCB
built-in
1 customizable computer:
- AC85 Computer with SI80 PCB built in + space
for up to 3 optional PCBs to choose between:
1. AC70 PCB
2. AD80 PCB
3. SD80 PCB
4. SI80 PCB



Installation – NMEA2000
1. Backbone length – 120m*
2. Drop Length -6m
3. Power Supply -12VDC
4. Power Supply – 5A
5. Termination – 60 Ohm
12VDC
6m 5A
T T
120m

SimNet Design
• Changes to the SimNet cables occurred in July of 2010
– Conductor coloring changed to be more aligned with
NMEA2000 conventions
Wire Color AWG Pin (Cable Side) Function
RED 20 1 12V DC +
BLACK 20 2 12V DC - 1
BLUE 24 4 DATA LO
WHITE 24 5 DATA HI
• On older cables, YELLOW was used for DATA HI… was

replaced by WHITE
NMEA2000 Design
Wire Color AWG Pin (Cable Side) Function
SHIELD 1 SHIELD
RED 20 2 12V DC +
BLACK 20 3 12V DC -
WHITE 24 4 DATA HI
BLUE 24 5 DATA LO
All new Navico Product will have N2K fittings
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The CAN bus
AC80 with SI80 board

Basic wiring principles

• The autopilot system
uses CAN bus
backbone which
makes it simple to
interface to SimNet
and N2K devices
NMEA 0183 devices,
rudder feedbacks and
other control devices
connects to an
autopilot computer

Powering units

Connecting the computers to the

CAN bus
AC70, SD80, AD80 and SI80 connects
anywhere on the CAN bus backbone
by the included (male) drop cables
AC80S, AC80A and AC85 includes a

terminator and should therefore be
connected at the end of the backbone
by the included (female) drop cables

AC70 BOARD terminals
• Power polarity check by LED’s.
• Supply: Mains battery supply
12/24 V DC +10-30% , used
also for drive output
(Seperate CAN bus supply)
• Drive: Output for reversible
motor and solenoid valves.
• Motor: Max continuous load
30A, peak 50A for 1s
• Solenoids:12/24V DC,
common lo, load range 10mA
to 10A, off current <1mA

• Engage: Bypass/clutch operation.

12/24V DC, min 10mA, max 3A
Alarm output: Max 100mA, voltage
level as local supply
• NMEA0183: Baud rate setup from
menu (default 4800)
• RUD: Two wire frequenzy rudder
feedback (power and signal).
15V, 1.4 to 5kHz, resol. 20Hz/°

• MODE: External open/close (or pulse)

contact for SYSTEM SELECT input,
contact current max 30mA.
• REMOTE: Connection of ¨old¨ NFU
levers (S35, R3000X, S9).
External open/close contact, common
ret, contact current max 30mA.
• SIMNET: Connection for CAN bus
(NMEA2000/SIMNET).
• Plug for internal canbus connection
when several board in AC unit.
• CPU: LED indication for CPU running.
SD80 BOARD terminals
• The SD80 board have terminal plugs for all

connections .
• Seperate plug for internal CAN bus cabling
• Dip switches for analog inputs and output.

• RUD_FRQ: Rudder angle, frequency

input. 1.4 to 5kHz, resol. 20Hz/° Power
(15V) for RF14XU and external
feedback/potmeter.
• RUD_UI: Rudder angle or remote
FU/DP, voltage or current input.
Ranges ±5V, ±10V, 0-5V, 0-15V or 4-
20mA
• U_IN RANGE: Dip switches for voltage
input range.

• SOLENOIDS:
On/off solenoid control of drive.
Externally supplied 12/24V DC, common hi or
lo, load range 10mA to 10A, off current
<1mA.
• ENGAGE:
– Bypass/clutch operation
12/24V DC, min 10mA, max 3A
– Proportional control.
Externally supplied 12/24V DC on/off or
proportional, min load 10mA, max load 3A,
superimposed dither 0-10% amplitude, off or
70-400Hz.

• READY: Ready output for drive system.

Max load 100mA, 32V DC,
software/watchdog controlled, galvanic
isolated (closed=ready), polarity
independent.
• HS1, HS2:
Programmable handshake output, 2
ports (Steering gear/thruster interface,
Alarm panel, Watch alarm, Remote
FU/DP acknowledge) Internal
open/close polarity independent solid
state contact, galvanic isolated, max
load 100mA, 32V DC .
• HS1, HS2:
Programmable handshake input, 2 ports
(Steering gear/thruster interface, Alarm
panel, Pulse log, Pendelum ferry, Main
steering wheel override, remote FU/DP
request). External open/close contact,
contact current max 30mA

• MODE: External mode input. Open/close

or pulse contact for SYSTEM SEL, STBY,
AUTO, TRACK. Common
return, close to activate, contact current <
30mA.
(NMEA2000/SIMNET).
• Plug for internal CAN bus connection
when several boards in AC unit.
• CPU: LED indication for CPU running

AD80 BOARD terminals
• The AD80 board have terminal plugs for all

connections .
• Seperate plug for internal CAN bus cabling
• Dip switches for analog inputs and output.

• UI_CTRL: Analog control voltage output with
internal supply.
Range ±10V, max load 5mA.
• UI_CTRL: Analog current control output.
4-20mA.
• UI_CTRL: Analog control voltage output with
external supply.
Supply range: 5-24V DC. Control range: 5-
95% of supply range with zero ref at min or
half ref. Voltage, max load 5mA.
• U_CTRL: Dip switch for selection on internal
or external power ref. and ready.

• RUD_FRQ: Rudder angle, frequency

input. 1.4 to 5kHz, resol. 20Hz/°
Power (15V) for RF14XU and external
feedback/potmeter.
• RUD_UI: Rudder angle or remote
FU/DP, voltage or current input.
Ranges ±5V, ±10V, 0-5V, 0-15V or 4-
20mA
• U_IN RANGE: Dip switches for voltage
input range.

• READY: Ready output for drive system.

Max load 100mA, 32V DC,
software/watchdog controlled, galvanic
isolated (closed=ready), polarity
independent.
• HS1, HS2:
Programmable handshake output, 2
ports (Steering gear/thruster interface,
Alarm panel, Watch alarm, Remote
FU/DP acknowledge) Internal
open/close polarity independent solid
state contact, galvanic isolated, max
load 100mA, 32V DC .
• HS1, HS2:
Programmable handshake input, 2 ports
(Steering gear/thruster interface, Alarm
panel, Pulse log, Pendelum ferry, Mains
steering wheel override, remote FU/DP
request). External open/close contact,
contact current max 30mA

• MODE: External mode input. Open/close

or pulse contact for SYSTEM SEL, STBY,
AUTO, TRACK. Common
return, close to activate, contact current <
30mA.
(NMEA2000/SIMNET).
• CPU: LED indication for CPU running

SI80 BOARD terminals
• The SI80 board have terminal plugs for all connections except for
main power.
• Seperate plug for internal CAN bus cabling.

• SIMNET TERMINATION: Switch for

termination on/off for CAN bus.
(NMEA2000/SIMNET).
Provides 15VDC/5A power for CAN bus
network.
• REMOTE: Connection of ¨old¨ NFU
remotes (S35, R3000X, S9).
External open/close contact, common
ret, contact current < 30mA.

• NMEA0183 CH1-CH4:
4 x IN/OUT. Baud rate setup from
menu; 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400
(default 4800)
• SUPPLY: Mains supply. 12/24 V DC
+10-30%
• Power polarity check by LED’s.

AC70: Drive units

Reversible pump or Rotary
drive can only be controlled
from AC70.

AC70: Solenoid valves, 12 V or 24 V DC
For solenoids with higher voltage (110/220 V AC or DC), use external relays/solid state
relays.
Internally powered Solenoids

SD80: Solenoid valves, 12

or 24 V DC
• For solenoids with higher
voltage (110/220 V AC or DC),
use external relays/solid state Externally powered solenoids,
relays. common negative
• The output switches are polarity

dependant.
Externally powered solenoids,

common positive
AD80: Analog steering gear.

• Dip switch set to READY, the
voltage control line will be
broken by a solid state relay
contact when the autopilot
is not ready for steering
(Power off and serious error
situations).
• Set to ON the line will
always be connected.
• Set to INT when using
internal isolated power as
reference for +/-10V
Internal voltage control
adjustable output.

• Set to EXT when using
external power as
reference for analog Voltage control with external reference, +/-
signal output. Available variable
control range will be +/-
V signal, appr. 45% of
external reference
voltage.
I.e. Signal with 24V
power => +/- 10,8V


• Set to EXT when using external
power as reference for signal
output. Available control range
will be from 5-95% of external Voltage control with external reference, positive
voltage. Control signal will be variable
positive variable relative the
external reference voltage
minus.
• Zero output = External
power/2.
• I.e. Signal with 24V power =>
1,2 - 12 - 22,8V
• Normally used to control
proportional valves with 12 V
and 24 V power.
• For Analog output,

current, the dip switch
must be set to INT. Analog output, current
• A 4-20 mA control signal
is available. Rudder zero
current and control
range can be adjusted
from menu.

RF300 and RF45X Rudder feedbacks

• When using RF300 or RF45X together with AD/SD80 boards, do not connect rudder
indicator like RI35 in parallel with the freq. signal. This because these boards are
powered by CAN bus and will not have the same -ve ref. as the indicator.
Use instead NMEA0183 (from AC70 or SI80) for RI35 and current output from RF45X
”converted” to voltage for RI70/80 (see separate drawing).

RF14XU
• Connects to: SD80
and AD80 board.
• Manual shows wrong
connections for + 5 = FRQ+
- 6 = RET
RF14XU (6 and 7 is
X 7 = FRQ-
swapped)

3rd party Current feedback input

Connects to: SD80 and AD80 board.

External feedback pot.meter input.

Connects to: SD80 and AD80 board.
+15V supplied from FRQ+. Dip switch set to +/- 20V (default).

External voltage feedback input

• Connects to: SD80 and AD80 board.
• Analog input is galvanic isolated from internal power.

Handshake (software configured for various applications).
• Connects to: SD80 board and AD80 board.
• The LED is green when handshake output is on.

Engage signal AC70 Board.

Engage is primarily for operating bypass, clutch or dual speed valve, on hydraulic and
mechanical drive units. The output can be software configured for activating in all
steering modes except STBY or in AUTO modes only.

Engage signal SD80 Board.

• Engage is primarily for operating bypass, clutch or dual speed valve, on hydraulic
and mechanical drive units. The output can be sw configured for activating in all
steering modes except STBY or in AUTO modes only.
• For SD80 the drive voltage is galvanic isolated and has to be externally supplied.
The output can also be software configured for proportional valve control.

Ready signal
• Connects to: SD80 board and AD80 Board.
• The Ready signal is given when the autopilot system is operative for taking control.
In case of serious software or hardware failure and when the system is turned off ,
the signal line will open. Some steering gears can use this signal to block
rudder/thruster command in case of a serious autopilot failure.

External system selection

Used to alternate between the autopilot
system and vessel’s own manual steering
system

External mode selection - pulse

The two pushbuttons will have same
function as the Stby and Auto buttons on
the pilot

CANbus steering System
• For IMO approval, the

system must contain AC80S
or AC80A Computer.
• You can have maximum two
extra computers/drives in a
SG05 PRO system
• A separate Installation Guide
if delivered with the SG05
unit.

Installation – Remotes


Steering levers (Remotes)

• All ”old” steering levers can be used connected to Remote input.
• Priority/emergency steering with S9 must be connected
outside/separatly from computers. Drawing for this type of
connection will be made available on our web site.




Installation – Rudder Feedback
The RF45X is normally mounted with the
shaft pointing upwards. It can, however,
also be mounted with the shaft pointing
downwards if that appears to be more
convenient. The deflection can then be
inverted
Installation – Systems


AP70 Simple system.

• Allways use terminations in
both ends of CAN bus
backbone.
• When using AC70 you
always need external CAN
bus power (12V DC).
• AP70 needs seperate power.
• AC70 needs power, also
used for drive outputs.

AP80 Simple system.

• Allways use terminations in both
ends of CAN bus backbone.
• When using AC80/85 or have a
SI80 unit in the system you do
not need external CAN bus
power.
• AP80 needs seperate power.
• AC80 needs power for internal
SI80 board (CAN bus supply)
• AC80 has built in termination.

AP80 advanced system.

• AC85 equipped with SI80
board (Supplying CAN bus
power + NMA0183
interfacing.)
Two AD80 boards for interface
to analog controlled rudders.
• Two AD80 or SD80 for control
of two thrusters with analog or
propotional/solenoid control.

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Simrad AP60,70,80
Commissioning
Commissioning
• The installation settings must be performed as part of the
commissioning of the autopilot system
• The installation settings can only be accessed in Stby mode

2
Commissioning
Dockside drives setup
Example shows a completed commissioning where one rudder is driven by
AC70.

3
Commissioning
Dockside thruster setup
Example shows a completed commissioning where a proportional thruster is
controlled via a SD80.

4
Commissioning
Advanced settings AC70
Additional Advanced settings are available to fine tune a vessels steering
response

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Commissioning

6
Commissioning
Dockside drives setup
Example shows a completed commissioning where one
rudder is driven by a SD80 board and two analog tunnel
thrusters opertated by two AD80 boards
Symbols used to illustrate drive
types:

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Commissioning
Configuring the drive system
• Select the drive to be
configured and press the
rotary knob or the MENU key
You may enter a descriptive
name (e.g. Aft thruster)

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Commissioning
Configuring the drive system
Select the relevant settings for the

selected drive – and save

9
Commissioning
Configuring the handshake
HS fixed: Permanant closed contact when AP requests
control of drive
HS pulse: Contact closed for 1 sec. when AP requests
control of drive

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Commissioning
Rudder feedback calibration
RF calibration is required for autopilot to know mid position, port/stbd
side and actual rudder travel. If not done, you are not able to proceed
with Rudder calibration/Drive test
Follow the guided steps through the
calibration process – and save

Commissioning
Dockside boat settings
Boat type setting is used to select appropriate

steering parameters and also affects available
autopilot features
Boat lenght affects the steering parameters
Cruising speed to be set manually if no speed
data (Log/SOG) available
Affects the steering parameters
Transition speed (Boat type = Planning) is the
speed where the pilot change between Hi and
Lo work profile
Thruster inhibit speed will inhibit the thruster
above a set vessel speed
Low speed limit will warn you if the vessel
speed goes below the set value
Init rudder determines if the rudder should
move to zero (midship) or maintain the current
position (actual) when selecting Auto mode
Commissioning
Thruster inhibit speed
How it appears on the screen:

Commissioning
Compass calibration
Applicable for RC42, FC40 and
CDI80/Magnetic compass
Should be performed in calm sea

condition, preferably in the harbour
Follow the instructions on the screen

Commissioning
Compass/heading offset

Commissioning
Seatrial drives...
Usually completed under Dockside setup,
but minor adjustments may be required at
seatrial
Seatrial boat....
These settings are used as initial values
for the vessel and each of them can be
adjusted in the different work profiles

Commissioning
Seatrial boat...
How to control the vessel’s turn:
- By Rate of Turn (degrees pr. min.)

This is the default setting
- By radius
The pilot is estimating a turn rate, based on
vessel’s speed, to give selected radius
Track approach angle:

Defines the angle the vessel is
approaching a leg in Nav/Track steering
This setting is used both when starting
Nav steering and when using track offset

Commissioning
Seatrial boat....
Tuning the autopilot for best performance
Providing you have entered correct vessel type, lenght and cruising
speed, you may not have to do further tuning
• The speed during the tuning should be as close as possible to cruising
speed
• For displacement boats NORMAL work profile should be used
• Planning boats needs tuning in both Hi spd and Lo spd profile
• All tuning should always be performed in open waters at a safe distance
from other traffic

Commissioning
• Seatrial boat....
Initial automatic learning process
Before doing any manual or automatic tuning the autopilot needs to learn
the turn characteristic of the vessel.
This is done in Auto mode by making a major course change (min. 90
degrees) to port and starboard
A satisfactorily tuning should keep the vessel on set heading within an
average of +/- 1 dgree, providing calm sea and wind
It should also give a minimum overshoot when approaching a new
heading after small and major course changes
If steering is not satisfactorily, proceed to Autotune or go directly to
manual tuning

Commissioning
Autotuning
The Autotune takes the vessel through a number of S-turn
and sets the most important steering parameters; Rudder
(gain) and Counter rudder

Commissioning
• Manual tuning

Commissioning
Rudder (gain)

Commissioning
Counter rudder

Commissioning
SimNet groups
• This function is used to control
(some) parameters, either globally or
in groups.
• In this example the devices on the
bridge have their backlight and
damping in a different group (1)
• If backlight is adjusted on one of the
units at the remote station (group 2)
it will not affect the devices at the
bridge.
• If damping is adjusted on the AP80 it
will not affect the QS80 and NSE at
the remote station.

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Commissioning
• Master systems
– AP70/80 meet the International standard for heading control systems (ISO 11674/ISO
16329) requieries for controlled command transfer when remote stations are provided
– One steering station is defined as Master station. There can be several control units in a
master station, but only one can be Master
– Units outside the master station will be locked and can not be operated until the master
control units opens for it
– Setup:

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Commissioning
Master system
In the example below the main bridge is defined as master station and the AP80 is
the master control unit

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Commissioning
Unlocking the Track steering feature
A unlock key must be

obtained from Navico to
unlock the Track steering
feature.
Enable the Track steering feature
After the Track feature is unlocked, it must

be enabled by setting the Track system
option to Track

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Simrad AP60,70,80
Operation
Operation
Quick menu
A quick menu is mode
dependent, and
accessed by pressing
the MENU key.
Contains the most
common used settings
for the active mode.
Manual mode (Stby,
NFU and FU)
You can change
sources used for
steering, display active
alarms and set manual
speed. (Level 1)

Operation
Settings menus
The Settings menus are accessed by
double-clicking the MENU key or by
selecting the Settings icon in one of
the quick menus.

Operation
1. Command/Thruster:
– Press once to take/request command
– Press and hold to activate/deactivate
thruster
2. MENU:
– Press once to display quick menu
– Press twice to display settings menu.
3. Power/Light:
– Press to display light dialog.
– Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF.

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Operation
4. Course knob:
– Standby
• Turn – no action
• Press – activate FU steering
• FU steering
– Turn – set rudder command
– Auto/NoDrift
• Turn – immediate change set heading/set
course Nav/Track
• Press – Heading capture Turn - change track offset
• Preset course enabled In Menues and dialogues
– Turn – change preset course Turn – maneover in menus and adjust
– Press – immediate turn command values.
Press - confirm a menu/dialog
selection.
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Operation
5. Port/Cancel: Change set

heading/set course and and
power steer to port.
Exits menu/returns to previous
menu level.
6. Starboard/Confirm: Change set
heading/set course and power
steer to starboard.
Confirm menu selection/enters
next menu level.
7. TURN: Displays the Turn dialog.

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Operation
8. STBY: Switches the

autopilot to standy mode.
9. AUTO: Activates Auto- or
NoDrift mode.
10. NAV/TRACK: Activates
Navigation- or Track
steering mode.
11. WORK: Used for
selection/defining work
profiles.

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Operation
Available on AP80 control head only.

12. USB port door (Pull and slide to open)
13. Alarm key (Resets alarm and brings up alarm dialog)
14. USB connector (For software upload e.t.c.)

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Operation-Remote

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AP80 Autopilot
AP80 + CS68 ECDIS Track Steer.
“TRACK” steering mode is featured on AP80 via an unlock codes, when used in
conjunction with CS68 ECDIS. Third party ECDIS systems may also be supported in the
future.

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AP80 Autopilot
“XTD Offset” feature
Available in NAV steering mode. Allows The intuitive icon shows vessel’s XTD
you to run parallel to your track line - relative to the grey track line.
useful when moving to overtake or pass Enter a desired offset either + or – to
another vessel running on the same route. steer parallel to the track. The red
No need to change mode or enter a course line shows the offset in relation to
dodge. the track.

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Simrad AP60,70,80
Service and Maintenance
Software Upgrades-
1. ST10 Programming tool

2. MFD Update (AP60, Autopilot Computers, Autopilot remotes)
3. LAN update (AP70,AP80, Autopilot Computers, Autopilot remotes)
4. USB Update (AP80, Autopilot Computers, Autopilot remotes)
5. AP80 Tracksteer unlock
3.Highlight software
2.Select Software and select open
required
1.Select the device you

want to upgrade
5.Select next
4.Select Upgrade
Wizard
6.Select next 7.Select next
9.Select next 8.Select next

Upgrade will Upgrade will
progress progress
Device will
show a green smile to
indicate successful
update
10.Select OK
Process Overview
SIMRAD AP80
To unlock Track Steer features in an AP80, first the software updates must be installed see
details here:
http://pro.simrad-yachting.com/en-US/Support/Downloads/AP70-And-AP80-Software-Update/

Process Overview
1. To unlock the Track Steer feature, send a PO for 000-11761-001 (AP80 TRACK STEER
UNLOCK CODE ) to your Navico CSR together with the the 6 digit serial number of the Autopilot
computer.
The serial number of the autopilot computer is found in “Device Information”

and is the serial number without the “#”
Process Overview
2. Once your CSR has returned the unlock code, Use the AP80 display to go to: Installation –
Dockside drives – AC70-0(or whatever your selected drive is) – Add feature
Process Overview
3. Enter your unlock code using the
popup keyboard
4. Once you have entered the code

successfully, the feature appears under
“Unlocked Features” – in this case “track” has
been unlocked.
Practical
• Each Student, to practice upgrading associated
Autopilot and computers using programming
tools

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RPU - Pump Overhaul
• To prevent pilot failure or degraded operation, it is recommended that
installed RPUs be serviced after every 1000 hours of use
• RPU maintenance is a critical field service required by your customers
• Navico recommends the following
– Understand which pump series you will be working on; there are
numerous pump types currently in use, however, some of the older pump
sets are no longer supported with parts. You should also pay attention to
which motor type your current model pump uses, Fracmo (old) or Lemac
(new)
– Order and insure you have all parts before attempting service
– Perform the overhaul in a clean environment, do not attempt to perform
pump maintenance while onboard and especially not while underway
– It is advisable to cover hose ends with a zip-lock bag and use a rubber
band to secure the bag to the hose; this will prevent residual fluid from
leaking and also prevent dust or debris from contaminating the couplings
while the pump is removed for service
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RPU - Pump Overhaul
• Check the brushes
– Are they worn smooth?
– Do they move freely?
– Are they at least 3/16th of an inch long?
• Check the commutator

– Does the copper look clean and smooth?
Slide the brush caps towards the rear of the New brushes are approximately 3/4th of a inch
motor to access long
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RPU - Pump Overhaul
• Make sure the motor turn freely and smoothly after brush
replacement
• You can access the motor shaft through the back of the
rear of the motor
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RPU – Replacing Oil Seal
• Remove the two screws that secure the pump assembly to the motor
• Install the new oil seal (only available as part of complete seal kit)
– Reinstall the support ring
– Reattach the motor to the pump assembly
– Make sure the motor shaft attaches to the pump receiver
– Do not over tighten!
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RPU - Spares
• The below items are currently available to perform pump maintenance
Part Number Description

20997953 RPU80/100/150/160/200 SEAL KIT
21101258 RPU80/160/300 FITTINGS X 3
21118617 BRUSH, PAIR, RPU80, FRACMO
21118625 BRUSHES PAIR, RPU300, FRACMO
21118633 BRUSH, PAIR, RPU160, FRACMO
21118666 BRUSH, LEMAC RPU80/160, PAIR
21118674 BRUSH, PAIR, RPU300, LEMAC, SHORT
21118682 BRUSH (PAIR)RPU300, LEMAC, LONG
44163251 RPU300 BRUSH HLDR CUP TYPE #2
44169993 RPU300 MOTOR 24V, LEMAC
44170009 RPU300 MOTOR 12V LEMAC
44170124 BRUSH CAP, RPU300 LEMAC
44170132 BRUSH CAP, LEMAC, RPU80/160
44170199 RPU80/HLD350 MOTOR, LEMAC
44177525 RPU160/100/HLD2K MOTOR, LEMAC
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HLD - Maintenance
• HLD350 and 2000L use the same pump and motor assembly as
the RPU80 and 160
– HLD 350 uses RPU80
– HLD 2000L uses RPU160
• The HLD2000LD uses the RPU300 24V DC motor and also uses
24V DC to operate its by-pass valve
• When checking for motor/pump operation, ensure you apply
voltage to both the motor and the by-pass valve
• OEM hydraulic oil
– Hydrogen 32
• The follow oils are also approved for use
– Norel HM32
– Shell Tellus 27
– Esso HP15
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HLD - Maintenance
• Make sure valve cap is removed
• Check that the solenoid is operational
• Check fluid level in reservoir, Best to open
– Done by removing the four screws for the tank cover
• Test motor in same fashion as your would an RPU

– Replace brushes as necessary using correct RPU part numbers
• The below parts are available for HLD servicing
Part Number Description List Price

44156537 BYPASS VALVE 12V COMPLETE 349
44156594 HLD2000 24V SOL. 312
21113287 HYD.CYLINDER ASSY HLD350/2000M 889
21113279 HYD.CYLINDER ASSY. HLD2000MK2L 912
21109228 EMERGENCY RELEASE PINS FOR HLD 79
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The AP60, AP70&80 range of Autopilots

• Compatible with an extensive range of existing Simrad

• Two user configurable profiles; NORMAL and WORK –

• Designed by the world leaders in autopilot technology

• Backed by the Simrad Advantage Service program which

• S35 Non Follow-Up Steering lever

• JS10 Non Follow-Up Steering joystick

• R3000X Handheld remote control

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• RF45X – frequency output

• RF14XU – frequency output*

* Only compatible with SD,AD80 PCB

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External Take Command

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AC80S AC85 SG05PRO

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U/I control cmd

• PCBs are task oriented

• PCBs communicate on CAN

• Standalone boxes with one

• Setup in a control unit is

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- AC80A computer with SI80 PCB + AD80 PCB

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Wire Color AWG Pin (Cable Side) Function

• On older cables, YELLOW was used for DATA HI… was

Wire Color AWG Pin (Cable Side) Function

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The CAN bus

AC80 with SI80 board

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Basic wiring principles

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Connecting the computers to the

AC80S, AC80A and AC85 includes a

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• Engage: Bypass/clutch operation.

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• MODE: External open/close (or pulse)

• The SD80 board have terminal plugs for all

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• RUD_FRQ: Rudder angle, frequency

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• READY: Ready output for drive system.

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• MODE: External mode input. Open/close

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• The AD80 board have terminal plugs for all

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• RUD_FRQ: Rudder angle, frequency

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