Seiwa SW AP03 User Manual
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Junction Box. The drive system is robust and is designed to drive mechanical, hydraulic
pump and solenoid controlled steering systems.
AP03 Controller
The Controller has six push-buttons to control the system and displays information on the
current operation of the autopilot.
S81.02 Compass Options
The S81.02 Rate-Gyro Compass combines a fluxgate compass and rate gyro in a single
package. This combination should give the best steering performance over a wide range of
conditions. Alternatively, you can use just a fluxgate compass. Both use a floating toroid
sensor with built-in drive electronics.
S81.03 Rudder Transducer
The standard rudder transducer is S81.03 it is a fully sealed potentiometer types .
Steering Drive
There are many mechanical or hydraulic steering options. A suitable drive may either by
supplied by Seiwa or the autopilot may be connected to an existing steering drive on the
vessel.
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