General; Introduction; Technical Summary - Simrad Navico Wheelpilot WP10 Manual

1 General

1.1 Introduction

The Simrad Wheelpilot WP10 is a self contained
automatic pilot suitable for a wide variety of wheel
steered sailing yachts up to 10M (32 Ft) in length.
Combining highly sophisticated electronics with
advanced software and a powerful mechanical
drive, it is capable of providing reliable and accu-
rate steering performance under a variety of differ-
ent conditions with minimal current consumption.
The WP10 has been designed so that, while it rep-
resents the state of the art in marine autopilots with
many advanced features, it remains very simple to
operate, using only five keys to access all functions.
To ensure the best results from your Wheelpilot it is
essential that the unit is installed correctly. Please
read this manual thoroughly before installation.
Thank you for choosing Simrad
If you are pleased with your Wheelpilot we hope
you will be interested in our range of marine elec-
tronic equipment, which is manufactured to the
same high standards as the Wheelpilot. Please con-
tact your nearest Simrad Agent for a catalogue
showing our increasing range of high tech naviga-
tional instruments, GPS, autopilots,
Chartplotters, Fishfinders and VHF radio sets.
Simrad operate a policy of continual development
and reserve the right to alter and improve the
specification of their products without notice.
Wheelpilot ¨ is a Registered Trade Mark of
Simrad Navico Ltd
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Radar,
Wheelpilot WP10

1.2 Technical Summary

WHEELPILOT WP10 SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage 12v DC (10v-16v)
Power Consumption 0.06A (Standby)
(Typical) 0.75A (Auto)
165mm (6.5 in)
Fig 1.1 - Wheelpilot dimensions
234mm (9.2 in)
550mm (21.6in)
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