AP80 Autopilot Control Unit 000-10181-001

Model: AP80 Brand: Simrad

Simrad built the worlds first autopilot in 1951 (the AP1) and we now bring you the next generation in autopilot systems. The AP70 and AP80 are cost effective, reliable and user-friendly heading control systems for all vessel types. These include work boats, fishing vessels, patrol vessels, short sea vessels, passenger ferries and super yachts, in both white sea and deep sea applications. The AP70 and AP80 are the most reliable heading control system on the market today proven by the 1000? s of Simrad Autopilots that are in service today. AP70 The AP70 is a state of the art type approved autopilot * . It can be used as a standalone autopilot control unit, or is perfect as a second station in an AP80 system. With its completely new and unique colour user interface and intuitive graphics, ability to store up to 3 individual scenario profiles, and self-learning software, this modular system makes installation and operation so easy. You wont find another pilot on the market that boasts the same performance, durability and versatility without the high cost. Both the AP70 and AP80 systems are made from ruggedized aluminium, have a 5inch bonded high sunlight viewable screen, and can be panel (flush) or bracket mounted. The AP80 offers one of the smartest autopilot solutions on the market today. It will adapt to your individual load characteristics, and wind and wave conditions, to help lower operating costs and reduce risk. The USB plug in the front makes loading and storing these settings so simple. Like the AP70, the slightly larger AP80 is totally modular in nature, so installation and operation are effortless. Both control units share common autopilot computers and accessories making them the most flexible autopilot systems available. The ruggedized AP80 is supported by our dedicated service engineers located in over 50 ports worldwide. Captains choose Simrad's AP70 and AP80 because they work hard when you depend on them most. The products are also HCS, HSC, Wheelmark, US Coastguard, and CCS approved depending on autopilot computer. Each has a 35mm x 25mm (approximately 1inch) display, are type approved, and can be desktop or panel (flush) mounted. Each remote is also backward compatible with Simrads AP24, AP28, NSS, NSE, and NSO. It can also be used for course change when autosteering. The lever has spring return to mid-position. The QS80 (Quick Stick controller) operates the same way as NF80 when the joystick is kept to port or starboard. When the joystick is moved forward and released, the autopilot goes into automatic mode. When the joystick is moved backwards when automatic steering is active, the autopilot goes to standby. If the joystick is moved backwards when standby, the rudder moves to mid-position. The joystick has spring return to center position. Autopilot Computers The Simrad AP70 and AP80 bring with them a range of new autopilot computers. « less