Simrad 000-14958-001 AP70 MK2 Autopilot Control Head

The Simrad AP70 MK2 Autopilot Control Head (Model: 000-14958-001) is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of professional mariners aboard a variety of commercial vessels. It is a wheelmarked product suitable for use on board SOLAS vessels (IMO, MED-B).

Product Features:

• Wheelmarked for use on board SOLAS vessels (IMO, MED-B)
• Advanced configuration and tuning options to suit all ships
• Compatible with all common rudder/drive types
• 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
• Command transfer and multiple control stations support

The AP70 Mk2 is engineered for responsiveness, robustness, and ease of use. It features a precision rotary control dial and dedicated buttons for instant access to steering modes. With several custom-configurable work modes and multiple rudder/thruster integration, it offers optimal performance in various situations.

Whether retro-fitting on old ships or installing on modern new-builds, the AP70 Mk2 provides adjustable parameters ranges and tuning options to support vessel dynamics. It is compatible with various control signals, including hydraulic pumps, solenoids, analog current/voltage, and control/handshake signals.

The AP70 Mk2 supports dual rudders and fore and aft thrusters, making it suitable for large and complex installations with redundancy requirements. It also supports Simrad heavy-duty rudder feedbacks.

Autopilot settings can be tuned for optimal performance in separate low-speed, high-speed, and Work modes. The user-configurable Work mode allows the autopilot system to be optimized for specific situations, such as fully laden vessels or configurable thruster usage.

Navigation steering enables the control of the ship on a pre-planned route from a Simrad MFD, Simrad ECDIS, or third-party MFD and ECDIS.

Command transfer is a useful mechanism in multi-controller installations, allowing the officer on watch to control the transfer of autopilot control to secondary AP70 Mk2 units or remote controllers on bridge wing stations, above deck, or aft bridge, depending on the work scenario. The AP70 Mk2 can also be used in an open configuration, where control flow is unrestricted.

Specifications:

• PC Connectivity: 1 x Ethernet port
• Compass Safe: 0.4m (15.75")
• Power Consumption typical: 0.7/0.4 A at 12V DC, 0.4/0.3 A at 24V DC backlight full/off
• Power Consumption max: 0.7A at 12V, 0.4A at 24V
• Weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)
• Supply Voltage: 12/24VDC +30 -10%
• Viewing Angles: 170&deg viewing angle
• NMEA 2000 Connectivity: 1x CAN Micro-C port, 1 LEN
• Warranty Period: 2 years
• Dimensions W x H x D: 253 x 144 x 54mm (9.92 x 5.67 x 2.13")
• Storage Temperature Range: -25&degC to +70&degC (-13&degF to +158&degF)
• Recommended Fuse Rating: 2A

Learn More:

• Autopilot on Wikipedia
• SOLAS Convention on Wikipedia

Product: Simrad 000-14958-001 AP70 MK2 Autopilot Control Head

Brand: Simrad

Model: 000-14958-001

Shipping Weight: 4.85 lb

Shipping Height: 4.33 in

Shipping Width: 8.66 in

Shipping Length: 11.81 in

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