Product Description
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
DISPLAY MODES
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.
STANDARD INCLUSIONS
AP4 Control unit
Electronic compass sensor with 5 metres of cable
Standard Rudder Feedback Unit
Operation manual
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
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
NAV. SIGNAL:
NMEA 0183
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
