System Description
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Figure 1-2 AP27 Basic System
1.4 AP26 Control Unit
A compact autopilot control for panel, bulkhead or bracket
mounting. It has a multifunction LCD display for readout of
autopilot data, mode keys and a rotary course knob. It has two
Robnet2 connectors for system interconnection and expansion
and two SimNet connectors for control and data sharing with
other Simrad products. A NMEA2000 Adapter Cable is available
for interface through a SimNet port (page 101).
1.5 AP27 Control Unit
A portable control unit with 7 m (20 ft.) of cable. It has the same
autopilot functions as AP26 and can be used as a hand held
autopilot or be mounted in a fixed, bracket mount.
1.6 Autopilot Computer
The AC05 Autopilot Computer is the heart in the autopilot
system. It contains the steering computer, interface to other
system components, and interface to Volvo Penta IPS system