Simrad AUTOPILOT SYSTEM AP50 - Manual (Page 18)

Simrad AP50 Autopilot
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The sensor unit contains two GPS sensors and an inertial
element. This unit is to be mounted on the vessel mast. The
interface unit contains the main CPU and serial interface with
high-speed communication. The display unit contains a LCD for
navigation information and buttons for user control and
command. The interface unit and the display unit may be
mounted on the bridge. Refer to the HS50 manual.
Other Compass Models
CI300X Compass Interface
The optional CI300X Compass Interface can interface the AP50
with a magnetic compass via CD100A or CD109, a fluxgate
compass with heading signal on a sine/cosine format, and a
gyrocompass with 1:1 synchro.
GI50 Gyro Interface
This interface unit connects the geared synchro and stepper
gyrocompass and the 200P/NM speed log to the AP50 system.
Utilize the repeater signal output from the gyrocompass and the
pulse output from the speed log to generate a speed and heading
signal on NMEA format.
Note ! Supply a voltage of only 12 volts to the GI50.
1.8 Optional Equipment
A series of options are available for the AP50 system.
AP51 Remote Control
This portable remote control unit for AP50 with 7 m (23 ft.) of
cable can be used as a hand-held remote control or can be
mounted in a fixed bracket-mount.
The JP21 Jack Point can be used for simple connection/
disconnection of the AP51 at different locations on the vessel.
Refer to the AP51 manual.
R3000X Remote Control
This small hand-held remote control has two buttons for power
steering and course selection (port and starboard) and one button
with a built-in lighted indicator for (limited) mode selection.