AutoNav Autopilot Model A-1500...
Designs by Paul Wagner

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Superior design features you can depend on...
  • Extremely stable fluid filled flux gate compass.
  • Easy, automated functions, including compass compensation, installation set up, and parameter adjustment.
  • Automatic fault detection.
  • Simple four keypad design.
  • Adaptive navigational interface.
  • Interface to PC and Nexus instrument network.
  • Robust commercial grade construction.
  • Waterproof housings.
  • EMI and RFI resistance.
  • Large, crystal-clear backlit display.
  • Interface to Jog steering levers and rudder angle indicators.
  • Excellent two-year warranty.

Special Features and Options ...
 
Distribution Unit A-1500 Standard Features:
  • Waterproof construction with cable glands and gasketed cover.
  • Drive for reversing pumpsets and solenoid valves to 25 Amp.
  • Voltages from 10-40 VDC.
  • Heading output in NMEA 0183 format for North up radar etc.
  • Interface to Nexus Network. (Required for wind vane steering.)
  • Automatic tacking.
  • Navigation interface to NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183 standard; all known variants automatically accepted.
  • CE approved for EMI and RFI immunity.
  • "Ghost Rudder" operation without rudder transmitter.
Options:
  • Extra fixed or portable remote controls.
  • Rudder angle indicator and Jog steering lever.
  • Duplicate proportional output for use with dynamic positioning systems, synchronized rudders, jets, thrusters and Schottel drives.
  • Input from NMEA 0183 magnetic compasses.
  • Sensor for fluid compass.
  • Gyro compass interface.
  • Full follow-up steering lever and autopilot remote controls.
  • Analog display compass repeater.
Distribution Unit A-1510 Standard Features:
  • Splash-proof construction.
  • Drive for reversing pumpsets and solenoid valves to 15 Amp.
  • Voltages from 10-30 VDC.
  • Interface to Nexus Network (Required for wind vane steering)
  • Automatic tacking.
  • Navigational interface to NMEA 0180, 0182, and 0183 standard; and all known variants automatically accepted.
  • CE approved for EMI and RFI immunity.
  • "Ghost Rudder" operation without rudder transmitter.
Options:
  • Rudder angle indicator and Jog steering lever.
  • Input from NMEA 0183 magnetic compass.
  • Sensor for fluid compass.
  • Analog display compass repeater.
Compass:
  • Roll/pitch +/- 45 degrees
  • Sensitivity +/- 0.1 degrees
  • Accuracy +/- 1 degree
  • Automatic compensation
  • Automatic field strength compensation
  • Fluid damping
  • CI 200 sensor for fluid compasses
  • Gyro compass interface to NMEA 0183, stepper and synchro
Control Heads:
  • Fixed
  • Portable
  • Waterproof
  • Adjustable illumination for display and keypads.
  • Automatic station transfer
  • Virtually unlimited number and combinations allowable.
  • Menu display
Modes:
  • Autopilot
  • Navigational steering (NMEA data)
  • Power steering (NFU, FFU optional)
  • Wind vane steering
The following transducers have 50 million cycle rating:
  • RFU 25
  • RFU 50
  • RFU 75
Drive Units:
  • PF 0.3 0.3 GPM (1.15 L/min), 1000 PSI (70 Bar), Vessels to approx. 60 ft. (18 m)
  • PF 0.3SBP As above, hydraulic linear drive with cylinder. Torque at 0 degrees - 954 Lb. Ft. (132 Kg. M.)
  • PV 1.5 0-1.5 GPM adjustable (0-5.8 L/min), 1000 PSI (70 Bar). Vessels to approx. 100 ft. (31 m)
  • PF 3.0 1-3 GPM (3.8-11.5 L/min), 1450 PSI (100 Bar), Vessels to approx. 140 ft. (43 m)
Engine Drive — Unlimited
Ships Steering — Unlimited

Quality, Reliability and Superior Performance based on 60 Years Experience.
 
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