Simrad AP70 Mk2 Autopilot Controller - 000-14958-001

The AP70 Mk2 is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of professional mariners aboard a variety of commercial vessels. Engineered for responsiveness, robustness and ease of use, the AP70 Mk2 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.

Features:

• Parameter ranges and tuning options to support vessel dynamics
• Adjustable for all weather conditions, hull types, work situations
• Suitable for retro-fit on old ships as well as modern new-builds
• Compatible with all common rudder/drive types; Water jet, Azi-pods, Voith-Schneider, Rudder, outboard
• Control signals to control, hydraulic pumps, solenoids, analog current/voltage, control/handshake signals
• Supports heavy-duty rudder feedbacks
• Settings may be tuned for optimal performance in separate low-speed, high-speed, and Work modes
• No Drift mode integrates GPS navigation with auto-steering, using position data to counteract the effects of wind and tide
  • This allows the AP70 Mk2 to maintain a straight track over ground on the current course, without the need to manually set a waypoint or route
• Navigation steering controls the ship on a pre-planned route from a Simrad MFD, Simrad ECDIS or third party MFD and ECDIS
• Command transfer and multiple control stations support

Specifications:

• Boat type: Power (displacement, outboard and planing). From 30' 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: 12/24V DC +30 -10%
• Power consumption: Dependent on system configuration
• 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
• Rudder/thruster drive: Reversible pump, solenoid on/off, proportional valve, analog
• 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)

Operator Manual (3.90 MB)