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1 General
1.1 Introduction
The Simrad Wheelpilot WP30 is a self contained
automatic pilot suitable for a wide variety of wheel
steered sailing yachts up to 12.8M (42 Ft) in length.
Combining highly sophisticated electronics with
advanced software and a powerful mechanical
drive, it is capable of providing reliable and accu-
rate steering performance under a variety of differ-
ent conditions with minimal current consumption.
The WP30 has been designed so that, while it rep-
resents the state of the art in marine autopilots with
many advanced features, it remains very simple to
operate, using only five keys to access all functions.
Sophisticated functions available include Sail To
Wind Mode and Navlock Mode (Steer To GPS)
using external equipment linked directly to the
Wheelpilot via its inbuilt NMEA0183 interface.
There is also the option to operate the Wheelpilot
remotely, either using the HR20 Hand Remote.
To ensure the best results from your Wheelpilot it is
essential that the unit is installed correctly. Please
read this manual thoroughly before installation.
Thank you for choosing Simrad
If you are pleased with your Wheelpilot we hope
you will be interested in our range of marine elec-
tronic equipment, which is manufactured to the
same high standards as the Wheelpilot. Please con-
tact your nearest Simrad Agent for a catalogue
showing our increasing range of high tech naviga-
tional instruments, GPS, autopilots, Radar,
Chartplotters, Fishfinders and VHF radio sets.
Simrad operate a policy of continual development
and reserve the right to alter and improve the
specification of their products without notice.
Wheelpilot
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is a Registered Trade Mark of
Simrad Navico Ltd
Wheelpilot WP30
1.2 Technical Summary
WHEELPILOT WP30 SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage 12v DC (10v-16v)
Power Consumption 0.06A (Standby)
(Typical) 0.75A (Auto)
1.3 The Complete Navigation System
The WP30 is fully compatible with the Navico Corus instrument system, so not only does it oper-
ate as a stand alone autopilot, but by connecting it to a Corus instrument network, it can form part
of a complete navigation system, offering additonal functions such as connection to an external
compass, wind sensor or navigational receiver, as well as additional remote control options. For
more details, contact Simrad Navico at the address on page 2.
The new range of IS15 instruments from Simrad will interface with the WP30 to provide wind
information and (when connected to a GPS) crosstrack error and bearing to waypoint information.
Please refer to the relevant IS15 manual for further information
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