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ESTB1316 - AC70 Hardware and Software

The document announces new hardware and software changes to the AC70 Autopilot Computer that improve resilience to noise and contain fixes. The changes were implemented starting with serial number 768 in August 2013, with software version 1.1.02.06. A subsequent version, 1.1.02.07 starting with serial number 881, contains an additional fix. Users are advised to contact their local Simrad representative to obtain the updated software.

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ESTB1316 - AC70 Hardware and Software

The document announces new hardware and software changes to the AC70 Autopilot Computer that improve resilience to noise and contain fixes. The changes were implemented starting with serial number 768 in August 2013, with software version 1.1.02.06. A subsequent version, 1.1.02.07 starting with serial number 881, contains an additional fix. Users are advised to contact their local Simrad representative to obtain the updated software.

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No. ESTB1316 / 5  September 2013 
 

AC70 Autopilot Computer 
Improved hardware and software 

 
Product:  000‐10186‐001 AC70   
Software versions:  1.1.02.06, from serial number 768 onwards   
1.1.02.07 from serial number 881 onwards 
Effective date:  August 2013   
From serial number:  768 onwards   
Update Logistic Centre stock:  No   
Update Distributor stock:  No   
Product recall:  No   
 
 
Dear Colleague, 

In conjunction with the release of the new AP60 Autopilot, we are pleased to announce new hardware and software changes 
incorporated into the AC70 Autopilot Computer. These changes make the AC70 more resilient to noise entering via the 
NMEA0183 RX port and Rudder Feedback input. 

All AC70s leaving the factory from August include these changes and were implemented from Serial Number 768 onwards. 
The software included from Serial Number 768 onwards is 1.1.02.06, and contains the following enhancements: 

 Further robustness against noise entering via the Rudder Feedback input 
 Remotes continue to be operational during an alarm condition; previously they were disabled 
 Fix for unintended ‘Thruster inhibit’ alarm. 
 
From s/n 881 onwards, the software version is 1.1.02.07. This version contains an additional fix for random Rudder test 
failure for slow moving rudders (>20 sec.) 

If you upgrade AC70s with this software, please ensure all other devices in the autopilot system are upgraded or contain the 
latest 1.1.02.xx software (xx could be any number). 

To obtain this software, please contact your local Simrad Service representative. 

Contact information 
If you have any further queries, please contact: 
 
Tønnes Haavarsen 
Simrad Professional Technical Specialist 
[email protected]  

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