Simrad AP48 Autopilot Control Head with Rotary Knob
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Simrad AP48 Autopilot Controller - A premium dedicated Control Unit for Simrad Autopilot Systems, with a large rotary dial, dedicated keys for 1° and 10° instant course changes as well as Standby/AUTO, Mode, Power and Menu buttons. The AP48 Autopilot Controller has been engineered for ultimate clarity, responsiveness, and ease of use in all conditions.
An optically bonded 4.1-inch colour display delivers clear visibility, while a large aluminium rotary control dial and dedicated ‘dodge keys’ enable quick and accurate heading adjustments.
Key Features
Intuitive autopilot interface with an extended keypad
Large, heavy-duty rotary control dial for precision steering
Optically bonded 4.1-inch colour display
Dedicated one-degree and ten-degree dodge keys
Automated turn patterns for fuel-efficient, hands-free manoeuvres
No Drift steering holds your course against wind and tide
Depth contour tracking makes it easy to fish ledges and drop-offs
Easy setup with auto tuning and calibration
Low-profile glass helm design
Intuitive Autopilot Control
The AP48 combines the same intuitive interface of the compact AP44 with a larger rotary control dial, dedicated ‘dodge’ keys, and other extended keypad controls. The AP48’s rotary dial enables precise steering adjustments, while dodge keys enable instant heading changes in one-degree or ten-degree increments. Designed for optimal control in all conditions, the AP48’s large buttons are ideal for use with wet or gloved hands. To ensure all-weather visibility, an optically bonded display panel eliminates the possibility of condensation or fogging within the display. Transflective LCD technology makes use of reflected sunlight to brighten rather than obscure the screen, delivering superior daytime visibility and lower power consumption compared to traditional backlit displays.
Easy Access to Advanced Features
Your Simrad autopilot can do much more than keep you on course. The AP48 gives you easy access to a range of built-in turn patterns designed to assist with fishing, diving, or just making a quick and efficient U-turn. No Drift Steering counteracts the effects of wind and tide; making it easy to maintain a straight track over ground on your current heading, without having to manually set a waypoint or route. Depth Contour Tracking works to maintain a constant depth of water beneath your boat, and is an ideal tool for fishing ledges and drop-offs.
Low-Profile ‘Glass Helm’ Design
Designed to complement Simrad glass helm displays, instruments, and controllers, the AP48 features modern styling with a low flush-mount profile of just eight millimetres excluding the rotary dial. A smart layout maximises the size of the AP48’s display and controls, while keeping its overall footprint down to enable easy flush-mount installation almost anywhere. Alternatively, the controller can be bracket mounted to allow even more installation options.
***Minimum system requirements***
A compatible autopilot computer, drive unit, heading sensor, and other hardware are required to create a complete Simrad autopilot system. No Drift steering also requires an NMEA 2000® connected GPS receiver. Depth Contour Tracking also requires a compatible echosounder module Shipping Weight: 2.8 lbs. Retail Price: $1049.00 Our Price: $1049.00