Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 User Manual
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Maintenance
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PROM extraction 
tool 
• Remove the Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM)
from the socket with the PROM extraction tool (part number 
44139806). 
• Insert the tool by pressing the two grip pins down into the two
slots in the corners of the socket.
• Squeeze the tool and pull out the PROM. 
 
 
 
• When inserting new PROMS, make sure its cut-off corner
matches with the corner in the socket. Press the PROM gently 
into the socket. 
 
• The identification tag on the PROM indicates: 
- the name of the unit 
- the Simrad part number 
- the software version 
Caution !
Make sure that the correct PROM is mounted in each unit:
PROM for the AP50 Control Unit:
P/N 20212189
 PROM for the J50 and J50-40 
 Junction units: 
P/N 20211934
• After changing a PROM, perform a master reset as described
Cut-off 
corner 
Identification tag
Slots
