THE VERSATILE AUTOPILOT FOR YACHTS AND CRUISERS.
AP-55 is easy to operate, and designed with a number of configurations to suit most vessels. Use the master control unit to connect multiple head units, integrate with a GPS/GPS Plotter to provide waypoint steering.
Features
Main Features
- Add optional hand remotes to control your vessel from more then one position.
- Large, easy to read backlit display.
- Simple operation with push button controls.
- Splash proof display.
- Attractive styling compliments existing vessel layout.
- Off course alarm.
- Option for remote display units
Display Modes
Manual Mode:
The autopilot display unit shows the current magnetic heading.The vessel is under manual steering control and does not apply automatic steering control.
Auto Mode:
The autopilot will maintain your vessel on any desired magnetic course. This course can be set from the display unit.
GPS Mode:
When receiving information from a GPS the autopilot can steer a vessel to a precise latitude and longitude, through any number of desired course changes.
AP-55 Accessories
Rudder Angle Indicator:
The rudder angle indicator (RAI) displays the angle of the rudder being applied by the autopilot steering system. The TMQ RAI is a 90mm easy to read display which can be seen from anywhere in the wheelhouse.
Remotes:
TMQ can provide hand held or fixed control to suit your individual needs. Hand remotes provide a ‘wander’ facility for changing the preset course or selecting power steering modes. Extra display heads are available as a second station or fly bridge control.
Drive Units:
TMQ can supply a range of reversing pumps; or linear drives for use in yachts.
Specifications
| Voltage: | 12-24 volts DC |
| Current: | Manual – 0.4 amps Average 1.5 Amps from the MCU. |
| Controls: | Rotary |
| Display: | 4 push button display Transflective LCD |
| Course Detection: | Better than 1 degree |
| Sensitivity: | 0 to 10 degrees |
| Rudder Ratio: | 0.1:1.0 to 1.0:1.0- |
| Rudder Limits: | Front Panel Adjustable |
| Off Course Alarm: | 45 degrees |
| Nav. Signal: | NMEA 0183 |
Downloads
AP55 Downloads
Download the AP55 Autopilot BrochureSupport
Benefit from over 40 years of local product support. TMQ equipment is backed with a 2 year warranty*. Warranty is extended to 3 years when the item is registered with TMQ.