The new Simrad AP70 Mk2 is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of professional mariners aboard various commercial vessels.
Replacing both the AP70 and AP80 as IMO / SOLAS autopilot controllers, the AP70 Mk2 still retains much of the renowned platform of its predecessors, but with a stunning new display and modernized software interface.
The AP70 Mk2 accommodates installations with up to six disks. Previously available only with the AP80, this premium feature is now a standard in the AP70 Mk2.
Designed for responsiveness, ruggedness and ease of use, the AP70Mk2 combines a precision rotary knob with dedicated buttons for direct access to steering modes, several custom configurable operating modes and multiple rudder/thruster integration.
Thruster Integration & Rudder Feedback Support. The AP70 Mk2 allows simultaneous autopilot control of up to 6 rudders and thrusters by adding optional AD80 or SD80 interface modules. The thrusters can be set to automatically switch below a user-defined speed threshold and are configured separately for normal and working modes. The AP70 Mk2 also supports specialized heavy-duty rudder feedback units designed for reliable operation aboard commercial vessels.
Simrad MK2 Professional Autopilot Controller Specifications:
Boat type: Power (displacement, outboard and planing). From 30 ft 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: 12/24 V DC +30 -10%.
Power consumption: Dependent on system configuration (See spec for individual units)
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
Serial data input/output ports: AC70: 1, AC80, AC85, SI80: 4
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)
Steering modes: Standby, Non-follow-up, Follow-up, Auto, NoDrift, Nav
Special turn modes: U-Turn and S-Turn
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