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Simrad AP50 Autopilot
1.4 AP50 Control Unit
1.5 Junction Units
1.6 Rudder Feedback Units
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This compact autopilot control for panel, bulkhead- or bracket-
mounting has a rotary course knob and a large LCD for readout
of autopilot data. It also has two RobNet connectors for system
interconnection and expansion.
The junction unit in the AP50 autopilot system contains the
steering computer, interface circuits to all system components,
and drive circuits for the drive unit motor and clutch. Two
models, J50 and J50-40, are available.
Supply voltage
Motor current (continuous/peak)
Number of RobNet units* (+J50)
NMEA ports (input/output)
Solenoid output
Galvanic insulated solenoids
Input for NFU control
External alarm
Radar clock/data interface
* AP50 Control Unit, AP51 Remote Control, RFC35R Rate
Compass, FU50 Follow-up lever, CI300X Compass Interface,
NI300X NMEA Interface, TI50 Thruster Interface, AD50
Analog Drive.
Table 1-1 Junction Unit Model Comparison
RF300S Rudder Feedback Unit
This rudder feedback unit with transmission link and 10 m (30
feet) of cable transforms the angular travel of the rudder to a
digital signal read by the autopilot steering computer. It is to be
used on small to medium size vessels.
J50
J50-40
10-40 V
10-40 V
10/20A
20/40A
15
15
2
2
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Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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