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The
world's most awarded autopilots by the NMEA.
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National Marine Electronic Association.) |
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Simrad AP35 Compact
Autopilot for professional use
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AP35 Autopilot is developed with the particular needs of the
professional mariner in mind. Small crew fishing vessels and
work boats will find a perfect partner in the AP35. The control
unit is made of solid aluminum in the best Simrad tradition, and
AP35 presents you with features such as: |
- Simple operation day and night
- Reliability
- Dedicated WORK mode
- Multistation capability
- Interfaces to: Magnetic, fluxgate or gyrocompass
- Optional Rate compass
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Excellent readability
A
large LCD with excellent readability and back-lighting also on
the push buttons make the operation easy day and night.
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The
boat with a Simrad AP35 not only has a reliable all-weather
autopilot, but an additional crew member that never gets tired.
Simple Operation
An
autopilot must be simple to operate whether the boat is in
transit or at work. The AP35 is equipped with dedicated push
buttons for all major functions. For automatic steering when in
transit the AUTO mode is the natural choice. On longer distances
when connected to a radio navigator (GPS, Loran or Decca), the
AP35 steers the boat along a pre-planned route in the NAV mode.
The WORK mode is entered when operating under conditions where
special features are needed. Automatic U-turn and a
C-(continuous) turn with adjustable radius are easily activated.
Dodging can be performed on the control unit or a remote. Local
and remote course change Course changes are made by a rotary
course selector, a highly valued Simrad feature. Fine tuning of
the set course is made in 1° increments by the PORT and STBD
push buttons. Course changes can also be made by a handheld
remote or a fixed steering lever.
For
automatic steering when in transit the AUTO mode is the natural
choice. On longer distances when connected to a radio navigator
(GPS, Loran or Decca), the AP35 steers the boat along a
pre-planned route in the NAV mode. The WORK mode is entered when
operating under conditions where special features are needed.
Automatic U-turn and a C-(continuous) turn with adjustable
radius are easily activated. Dodging can be performed on the
control unit or a remote. |
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Multistation operation
A full function second station or a Multistation system is made
possible by the Robnet data network. As a safety feature you may
from one station disable the other ones from taking control by
lock-function. |
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Simple
installation
The
high technology and well proven software basis of the AP35 makes
the installation and sea trial simple and time saving. Software
driven menus for dockside setup and interface are operated from
the control unit without the need for accurate mechanical line
ups and careful checking of signals.
Reliability
Reliability is what counts after all. The Simrad AP35 Autopilot
now manufactured by Simrad offers high technology and robust
design. The back-up security of a worldwide sales and service
network with qualified authorized dealers are other important
factors in the quality assurance of our products.
Multiple choice of
heading sensors
The
boats existing magnetic compass can be used by mounting a course
detector underneath the compass. Alternatively you can install
the Simrad RFC35 fluxgate compass. Automatic calibration is
provided and fixed heading errors are easily compensated for in
the installation setup. Through the CI300X analog interface
unit, the AP35 will accept a Simrad gyrocompass |
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Optional Rate Compass
A
new dimension in dynamic heading sensor performance. By
integrating the full 360° heading resolution of a fluxgate
compass with the responsiveness of a rate sensor, the dynamic
performance of this heading sensor is dramatically improved. The
ideal reference shown on the graph is performed by the Robertson
SKR-82 Gyrocompass. |
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FU35 Follow up control
station
The
FU35 is a multi-function follow up lever with push buttons for
all major Autopilot features. Toggle between Standby and Follow
up or Auto and NAV. In FU mode just dial in the rudder angle you
need and the FU35 will counteract wind and current. With the
FU35 you can control the vessel from places you never thought
possible before. Install the FU35 right next to where you haul
in the net or lines, and/or other places where space is limited
but you would like to control the vessel. Installation of the
FU35 is made easy by using "Robnet" connection.
Simply plug it in the back of your Autopilot control head, or
connect it to the Junction Unit. Up to 7 "Robnet" units can be
connected in your Simrad Autopilot system.
The FU35 Follow up
lever can at anytime be altered from an upward to a downward
position to meet your preference. |
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Work mode
Traditionally an autopilot is used when in transit. Fishing boats
at low speed setting nets or trawling, tug boats when towing and
sports fishing boats when trolling on one engine is a totally
different operation to which the conventional autopilot is not
readily adaptable. By simply pressing the WORK button, the AP35
automatically adapts to a slow speed operation with increased
rudder response. Access to a manual rudder trim (off-set) is
provided to immediately compensate for forces that may take the
boat off course. The parameter controlling the rudder response is
made accessible for fine tune and is stored for later use. |
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Automatic steering using only a compass as sensor will not
sufficiently counteract the forces, wind and current, that may
take the boat off a predetermined track even if the heading is
maintained. |
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Automatic (Navigational) steering with bearing to waypoint (BWW)
and cross track error (XTE) data from a radio navigator (GPS,
Loran, Decca) will keep the boat on track. |
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Work
mode to be used at slow speeds, e.g. when trawling, towing or
trolling. The AP 35 adapts to operational conditions different
from when in transit at cruising speed. |
| Steering System Types |
Hydraulic, Mechanical, Solenoid |
| Supply Voltage |
10-40 VDC |
| Power Consumption |
Dependent on system configuration |
| Rudder Drive |
Proportional rate or solenoids
(on/off) |
| Sea State Control |
Adaptive sea state filter |
| Interface |
NMEA0183 one or two input/output ports |
| Optional four input/output ports |
| Radar Display, Clock/Data |
| Robertson IS15 Instruments |
| NFU remotes |
| Heading Sensors |
Standard: RFC35 Fluxgate Compass |
| Optional: Magnetic compass sensor |
| RGC Gyrocompasses RGC10 and RGC50 |
| Gyrocompass by optional interface
(CI300X) |
| RFC35R Rate Compass |
| Alarms |
Audible and visual, optional external |
| Temperature |
Operating: +32° to +130° F (0° to +55°
C) |
| Storage: -22° to +176° F (-30° to +80°
C) |
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| Mounting |
Panel Mount |
Bracket Mount |
| Autopilot Display |
Type: Backlit LCD matrix display |
| Resolution: 80x32 pixels |
| Safe Distance to Compass |
1.64 ft (0.5 m) |
| Material |
Machined seawater resistant aluminum |
| Dimensions |
8.5" x 4.2" (216mm x 108mm) |
| Weight |
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| Temperature |
Operating: +32° to +130° F (0° to +55°
C) |
| Storage: -22° to +176° F (-30° to +80°
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| Protection |
IP56 |
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