The autopilot designed for professionals
The AP4 autopilot is a rugged & reliable pilot for use on all s orts of vessels, motor or sail, commercial or pleasure. The front panel has large control knobs for ease o f use in all sea conditions. It has various special modes of operation to cater for all different requirements.
Features
Ease of operation in all sea conditions through control knobs
Bright LED display
Front panel controls for rudder ratio and sensitivity
Timer adjustable or fixed for use as a commercial watch alarm
Waypoint Steering when connected to a GPS plotting system
International dealer network - access spares or service anywhere
Display Modes
Standby Mode:
The autopilot displays the current magnetic heading and will not apply any steering control.
GPS Mode:
The digital display shows the current magnetic heading. The autopilot does not apply any steering corrections.
Auto Mode:
The autopilot maintains your boat on the selected magnetic course. Course can be set or changed by rotating the Course knob or from a remote steering station.
GPS Mode:
When receiving information from a GPS unit, the autopilot can steer a vessel along a preset track to a precise latitude and longitude.
Commercial Watch Timer:
For vessels under survey. The timer can be set to give a warning alarm at a fixed preset time and provide an output control signal for a loud external alarm 1 minute after the internal alarm sounds.
Power Steer:
The rudder may be controlled by the course knob on the main panel or from a remote steering station.
Watch Timer:
A timer can be set for 1 to 120 minutes. When the time expires, an alarm sounds. Uses include timing of trawling runs or a reminder to check for anchor drag at set periods.
Note: An external alarm piezo siren must be fitted.
Standard Inclusions
AP4 Control unit
Electronic compass sensor with 5 metres of cable
Rudder Feedback Unit (Heavy Duty)
Operation manual
Connection Diagram
Accessories & Option Extras
Rudder Feedback
Mechanical Remote Drive
L&S Linear Drive
Rudder Angle Indicator
Steering Lever
Remote
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
(W) 309mm x (H) 140mm x (D) 65mm
(Allow for rear cable connection)
VOLTAGE:
12-24 volts DC
CURRENT:
Manual - 0.4 amps.
Auto - 1.0 amps.
Max: 15 amps
CONTROLS:
Rotary and Push button
DISPLAY:
LED
COURSE DETECTION:
Better than 1 degree
NAV. SIGNAL:
NMEA 0183
WATCH ALARM:
Adjustable 0/60 minutes
COURSE ALARM:
Adjustable
RUDDER RATIO:
0.1:1.0 to 1.0:1.0
RUDDER LIMITS:
Front panel adjustable
SENSITIVITY:
0 - 10 degrees
Downloads
AP4 Downloads
Download the AP4 Autopilot BrochureSupport
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