TMQ AP4 Autopilot Control Unit with 1x ELECOM Electronic Compass, 1x RFU Rudder Feedback Unit

TMQ AP4 Autopilot

The AP4 autopilot is a rugged & reliable pilot for use on all sorts of vessels, motor or sail, commercial or pleasure. The front panel has large control knobs for ease o f use in all sea conditions. It has various special modes of operation to cater for all different requirements.

FEATURES

• Ease of operation in all sea conditions through control knobs
• Bright LED display
• Front panel controls for rudder ratio and sensitivity
• Timer adjustable or fixed for use as a commercial watch alarm
• Waypoint Steering when connected to a GPS plotting system
• International dealer network - access spares or service anywhere

STANDBY MODE:

The autopilot displays the current magnetic heading and will not apply any steering control.

GPS MODE:

The digital display shows the current magnetic heading. The autopilot does not apply any steering corrections.

AUTO MODE:

The autopilot maintains your boat on the selected magnetic course. Course can be set or changed by rotating the Course knob or from a remote steering station.

GPS MODE:

When receiving information from a GPS unit, the autopilot can steer a vessel along a preset track to a precise latitude and longitude.

COMMERCIAL WATCH TIMER:

For vessels under survey. The timer can be set to give a warning alarm at a fixed preset time and provide an output control signal for a loud external alarm 1 minute after the internal alarm sounds.

POWER STEER:

The rudder may be controlled by the course knob on the main panel or from a remote steering station.

WATCH TIMER:

A timer can be set for 1 to 120 minutes. When the time expires, an alarm sounds. Uses include timing of trawling runs or a reminder to check for anchor drag at set periods.

Note: An external alarm piezo siren must be fitted.

DIMENSIONS

(W) 309mm x (H) 140mm x (D) 65mm
(Allow for rear cable connection)

VOLTAGE:

12-24 volts DC

CURRENT:

Manual - 0.4 amps.
Auto - 1.0 amps.
Max: 15 amps

CONTROLS:

Rotary and Push button

DISPLAY:

LED

COURSE DETECTION:

Better than 1 degree

WATCH ALARM:

Adjustable 0/60 minutes

COURSE ALARM:

Adjustable

RUDDER RATIO:

0.1:1.0 to 1.0:1.0

RUDDER LIMITS:

Front panel adjustable

SENSITIVITY:

0 - 10 degrees