SIMRAD Type AP48 Autopilot Controller
SIMRAD Type 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. The AP48 also provide full access to advanced Continuum steering features including automated turn patterns, No Drift steering, depth contour tracking, and more.
The AP48 Autopilot Controller is a premium dedicated control head for Continuum autopilot systems, enhanced with modern glass helm styling.
Engineered for responsiveness and ease of use in all conditions, the AP48 pairs a large aluminium rotary control dial with dedicated ‘dodge keys’ to adjust heading port or starboard in one- or ten-degree increments. Compatible with NAC-2 and NAC-3 Autopilot computers.
Product details
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.
Transflective screen
Transflective LCD technology makes use of reflected sunlight to brighten rather than obscure the screen, delivering superior day-time visibility and lower power consumption compared to traditional backlit displays.
Automated turn patterns
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. Choose a turn, select port or starboard, and you’re away. For more control, customise your turn pattern to execute complex spirals, zigzags, and other useful maneuvers.
No Drift steering
No Drift mode integrates GPS navigation with auto-steering, using your position to counteract the effects of wind and tide. This lets you maintain a straight track over ground on your current heading, without having to manually set a waypoint or route. To unlock this powerful feature, simply combine the AP48 with an NMEA 2000 connected GPS receiver or compatible Simrad chartplotter.
Depth contour tracking
Network your AP48 autopilot system with a compatible sounder module to enable depth contour tracking. In this mode, the AP48 will auto-steer to maintain a constant depth of water beneath your boat —perfect for following depth contours while fishing or cruising, without having to define complex multi-waypoint routes.
Easy setup with auto tuning
Autopilot installation and commissioning doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. The AP48 offers automatic tuning to ensure optimal auto-steering performance, with a simple on-screen commissioning process including dockside configuration and sea trial. Automatic compass calibration is available with the Simrad Precision-9 solid-state compass, further simplifying autopilot setup while ensuring heading accuracy.
Key Futures
- 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
SPECIFICATION
| Weight | 0,51 kg (1,13 lbs) |
| NMEA 2000 Connectivity | 1 X NMEA2000 Micro-C port 5 LEN |
| Supply Voltage | 12V DC (10,8-15,6V DC) |
| Dimensions W x H x D | 177 x 115 x 56mm (7 x 4,5 x 2,2″) |
| Warranty Period | 2 years |
| Power Consumption typical | 2,3W |
| Operating Temperature Range | -25° to +65ºC (-13°F to +149 ºF) |
| Compass Safe | 300MM (11,8″) |
| Display Resolution | 320 x 240, 4:3 |
| Power Consumption max | 3W |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40° to +85ºC (-40°F to +185 ºF) |
| Screen Brightness | 600 nits |
| Viewing Angles | 80° top/bottom, 80° left/right |
| Approvals Compliance | CE 60945 |
| Manouevres Turn Patterns | C-turn, U-turn, Spiral, Zigzag, Square, S-turn, Depth countertracking, Tack, Gybe |
| Languages | English(US), English(UK), Danish, German, Spanish, French, Greek, Icelandic, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Brazilian, Swedish, Afrikaans, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Bulgarian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian |
| Mounting Type | Flush, Bracket |
| Steering Modes | Heading, No drift, Waypoint Steering(NAV), Wind, Power Steer(NFU, FU) |
| Waterproofrating | IPx7 |
| Interface | Keypad and rotary dial |
| Compasssensor support | NMEA 2000 |
| Engine Drive systems integration | Volvo EVC, Yamaha, Optimus(Seastar) |
| Backlight Color | White |
What’s in the box?
- N2KEXT-15RD 15ft Network Extension Cable
- N2K-T-RD Network T-Connector
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