SIMRAD
AP50
SYSTEM
The AP50 autopilot from Simrad
represents a step forward in auto-
pilot technology, providing fishing
boats, work boats and yachts with
a range of new features.
The system can be expanded with
a large selection of typeapproved
options and accessories.
Intelligent steering
The steering performance in the
AP50 sets the industry standard.
The new steering algorithms in the
AP50 is the result of over 50 years
of steering experience The special
Auto-Heading feature is based on
experience from the very deman-
ding off-shore market.
The AP50 will provide precise
steering, using the least amount
of rudder movements necessary.
Save fuel and wear on the steering-
gear with the Automatic Sea state
Filter, Automatic rudder offset,
Adaptive speed response, Second
compass for course monitoring
and Adaptive pump speed.
Work modes
Simrad’s WORK mode has been
taken to the next level in the AP50
autopilot. The Auto-Work mode is
an automatic steering mode to be
used under operational conditions,
different from those normally
found when a vessel is in normal
transit on a pre-set course.
Examples are trawling, towing,
being towed, trolling on one engine,
slow speed etc. As GPS/chart
plotters and Electronic Charting
Systems (ECS) has become stan-
dard equipment on most vessels
today, this WORK feature has now
been implemented in the AP50
navigation mode resulting in a
Nav-Work mode. Combined with
a bow-thruster, navigational stee-
ring is now possible at low speeds
earlier considered unsuitable for
autopilot use.
Simrad AP50 Autopilot System
The AP50 is made and tested according to the European Marine
Equipment Directive 96/98, complying with the highest level of tests
existing for non-military marine electronic navigation equipment.
Popular Simrad features like U-turn and
C-turn (continuous turn) which have been
copied by other autopilot manufactures are
naturally included in the AP50.
Ideal when towing, hauling the
trawl or purse seining. You´ll
have an extra crew member with
the Simrad AP50 autopilot.
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