Ap26 Control Unit; Ap27 Control Unit; Autopilot Computer - Simrad AP27 Manual

1.4

AP26 Control Unit

A compact autopilot control for panel, bulkhead or bracket
mounting. It has a multifunction LCD display for readout of
autopilot data, mode keys and a rotary course knob. It has two
Robnet2 connectors for system interconnection and expansion
and two SimNet connectors for control and data sharing with
other Simrad products. A NMEA2000 Adapter Cable is available
for interface through a SimNet port (page 125).
1.5

AP27 Control Unit

A portable control unit with 7 m (20 ft.) of cable. It has the same
autopilot functions as AP26 and can be used as a hand held
autopilot or be mounted in a fixed, bracket mount.
1.6

Autopilot Computer

The autopilot computer is the heart in the autopilot system. It
contains the steering computer, interface to other system
components, NMEA 0183 interface and drive electronics for the
drive unit motor and clutch. Three models, AC10, AC20 and
AC40 are available.
20221586B
AUTOPILOT
COMPUTER
AP27
CONTROL
UNIT
REVERSIBLE
PUMP
Figure 1-2 AP27 Basic System
System Description
RATE
COMPASS
RF300
RUDDER
FEDDBACK
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