AP70 MK2 AUTOPILOT CONTROL HEAD

SKU:
000-14958-001
Price:
$2,869.00 inc. GST

Description

The AP70 Mk2 is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of professional mariners aboard a variety of commercial vessels.

Replacing both the AP70 and AP80 as our IMO/SOLAS autopilot controller, the AP70 Mk2 retains much of the well-reputed platform of its predecessors, but with a brilliant new display and modernised software interface.

Engineered for responsiveness, robustness and ease of use, the AP70Mk2 pairs a precision rotary control dial with dedicated buttons for instant access to steering modes, several custom-configurable work modes and multiple rudder/thruster integration.

Key Features

  • Wheelmarked for use on board SOLAS vessels (IMO, MED-B)
  • Continuum steering technology
  • Advanced configuration and tuning options to suit all ships
  • Compatible with all common rudder/drive types
  • Proven Simrad interface designed for commercial marine applications
  • Large, heavy-duty rotary control dial for precision steering
  • Optically bonded 5-inch colour display with 170° viewing angle
  • Up to 6 rudders/thrusters integration
  • Heavy-duty rudder feedback support
  • Configurable work modes and low/high speed modes
  • No Drift steering holds course against wind and tide
  • Navigation steering, route following
  • Flush or bracket mounting options
  • Command transfer and multiple control stations support

Additional features Simrad AP70 Mk2 systems

  • Handshake signals with steering gear
  • Pendulum ferry function
  • Pulse speed log
  • External Follow-Up control
  • External mode control
  • BNWAS signalling
  • Multiple control station options
  • Advanced command transfer function
  • Configurable thruster control Automatic/Manual
  • Advanced settings and tuning options
Boat type: Power (displacement, outboard and planing). From 30 ft and up
Steering system types: Hydraulic; Reversible pump/Solenoids: Mechanical; Rotary drive/Linear drive:Max 6 rudder/thruster drives
Inter-unit connection: CAN bus/NMEA 2000
System ON/OFF: From control units
Supply voltage: 12/24 V DC +30 -10%
Power consumption: Dependent on system configuration (See spec for individual units)
EMC protection: IEC 60945: 2002-08
Performance: IMO A.342(IX) & A.822(19), ISO 11674 & 16329
Rate of turn: Within +-10% of preset value or 3°/min. Ref. ISO 11674: 4.3.7
Heading indication error: <0.5°. Ref. ISO 11674: 4.3.5
Heading stability: Within +-1°. Ref. ISO 11674: 4.3.13

Automatic Steering Control

Rudder/thruster Drive Reversible pump, solenoid on/off, proportional valve, analog

Electronic interface:

Serial data input/output ports: AC70: 1, AC80, AC85, SI80: 4
Heading sensors: Gyrocompass, Fluxgate/Rate compass, Magnetic compass, GPS compass (NMEA)
Course selection: Rotary course knob and buttons
Alerts: Audible and visual, external optional (AC70)
Steering modes: Standby, Non-follow-up, Follow-up, Auto, NoDrift, Nav
Special turn modes: U-Turn and S-Turn