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Product Description
AP48 Autopilot Control Head with Rotary Knob (000-13894-001)
Presented on a wide-angle and zero-fog color display, the AP48 is engineered for responsiveness and ease of use in all conditions. It pairs a large aluminum rotary control dial with dedicated keys for instant access to steering modes, automated turn patterns, and more.
Built-in wireless connectivity links NSO evo3S to your existing mobile devices for remote viewing and control, and delivers easy online software upgrades via any wireless internet hotspot. Wired Ethernet, NMEA 2000®, and J1939 networking provide almost limitless integration options, from vessel-wide display systems to radar, sonar, engine integration, and much more.
Features:
- Intuitive autopilot interface with extended keypad
- Large, heavy-duty rotary control dial for precision steering
- Continuum steering technology
- Optically bonded 4.1-inch color display
- Ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle
- Dedicated one-degree and ten-degree port/starboard dodge keys
- Automated turn patterns for fuel-efficient, hands-free maneuvers
- No Drift steering holds your course against wind and tide
- Depth contour tracking makes it easy to fish ledges and drop-offs
Connections:
- NMEA 2000 - NMEA 2000 data
- J1939 - J1939 engine data
- USB - mouse, keyboard or mass storage
- NETWORK 1-3 - Ethernet network
- SD - microSD card reader
- HDMI OUT - HDMI video output
- VIDEO IN - composite video input
- HDMI IN - HDMI video input
- NMEA 0183 - NMEA 0183 data
- POWER - 12 - 24 V DC input, external alarm and power control
Includes:
- N2K-T-RD Network T-Connector
- N2KEXT-15RD 15ft Network Extension Cable
- A2004/AP48 SUNCOVER
Specifications:
Display size | 4.1" (diagonal). 4:3 Aspect ratio |
Display resolution | 320 x 240 pixels |
Display Type | Transmissive TFT-LCD. White LED backlight |
Waterproof rating | IPx7 |
Input Voltage | 13.5V |
Input Draw | Key backlight off = 1.62W (0.12 A); Key backlight max = 2.97W (0.22 A) |
Display Dimensions: 177mm(Width) x 115mm (Height) x 56mm (deep) | |
Backlight Color | White |
Display Resolution | 320 x 240, 4:3 |
Screen Brightness | 600 nits |
Viewing Angles | 80° top/bottom, 80° left/right |
Physical: | |
Compass Safe | 300MM (11,8") |
Mounting Type | Flush, Bracket (optional) |
Weight | 0,51 kg (1,13 lbs) |
Electrical: | |
Power Consumption Max | 3W |
Power Consumption typical | 2,3W |
Supply Voltage | 12V DC (10,8-15,6V DC) |
Environment | |
Operating Temperature Range | 25° to +65ºC (-13°F to +149 ºF) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40° to +85ºC (-40°F to +185 ºF) |
Waterproof rating | IPx7 |
Connectivity | |
NMEA 2000 Connectivity | 1 X NMEA2000 Micro-C port 5 LEN |
Autopilot | |
Compass sensor support | NMEA 2000 |
Engine Drive systems integration | Volvo EVC, Yamaha, Optimus(Seastar) |
Maneuvers Turn Patterns | C-turn, U-turn, Spiral, Zigzag, Square, S-turn, Depth counter tracking, Tack, Gybe |
Steering Modes | Heading, No drift, Waypoint Steering(NAV), Wind, Power Steer(NFU, FU) |
Approvals | |
Approvals Compliance | CE 60945 |
Other | |
Interface | Keypad and rotary dial |
Languages | Standard Language Pack: English(US), English(UK), Danish, German, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Icelandic, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish. Other Language unlocks Asian Language Pack: English (US), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese, Eastern European Language Pack: English (US), English (UK), Bulgarian, German, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Polish, Slovak, Turkish, Russia/Ukraine Language pack: English (US), English(UK), German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Middle Eastern Language Pack: English (US), English (UK), Arabic, German, Spanish, Farsi, French, Italian |
Warranty Period | 2 Years |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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