Ap25 Control Unit; Autopilot Computer; Heading Sensor; Optional Equipment - Simrad AP25 Instruction Manual

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AP25 Control Unit

A compact autopilot control for panel, bulkhead or bracket
mounting. Large LCD 5" 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 Adaptor Cable is available for
interface through a SimNet port (page 96).
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Autopilot Computer

The AC05 Autopilot Computer is the heart in the AP25 autopilot
system. It contains the steering computer, interface to other
system components, and interface to Volvo Penta IPS system.
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Heading Sensor

The AP25 autopilot must be used with the Simrad RC36 Rate
compass.
The RC36 is a fluxgate compass with integrated rate sensor. It
provides a dramatic improvement to the dynamic performance of
both the autopilot and a stabilized radar display.
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Optional equipment

A series of optional equipment are available for the basic AP25
system.

R3000X Remote Control

A small handheld remote control with two push buttons for
power steering or course selection (port and starboard), and one
push button with built-in lighted indicator for limited mode
change.

JS10 Joystick

The JS10 Joystick is a Non-Follow-Up steering lever designed
for indoor and outdoor console mount. It has a spring-loaded
return-to-mid-position feature and is equipped with 10 m (33') of
cable and installation hardware.
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