Simrad AP44 Rotary Dial Autopilot Control Head
Model: 000-13289-001The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full colour display, intuitive rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass helm styling. Free your hands from the wheel, cruise in comfort, and discover new ways to search for fish; this dedicated controller offers easy access to automated turn patterns, No Drift steering, depth contour tracking, and other advanced pilot features. Connect your chartplotter to add waypoint and route navigation, and enjoy full autopilot control from compatible Simrad displays.
The point of a dedicated autopilot controller is to enable immediate access to auto-steering functionality, placing key controls within easy reach. Designed with that purpose in mind, the AP44 includes an intuitive interface with just four buttons and a push-to-enter rotary control dial
Your Simrad autopilot can do much more than keep you on course. The AP44 gives you easy access to a range of built-in turn patterns designed to assist with fishing, diving, or just making a quick and efficient U-turn.
Every Simrad steering innovation builds upon a legacy encompassing over sixty years of autopilot development, which continues today at Simrad Yachting’s autopilot research hub in Norway
Autopilot installation and commissioning doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. The AP44 offers automatic tuning to ensure optimal auto-steering performance, with a simple on-screen commissioning process including dockside configuration and sea trial
Specifications| Power consumption | 1.8 watts |
| network Load | 3 LEN |
| Display size | 4.1in (diagonal). 4:3 Aspect ratio |
| Display type | Transmissive TFT-LCD, bonded. White LED backlight |
| Display resolution | 320 x 240 pixels |
| Illumination | White for day mode. Red, green, blue or white for night mode |
| Waterproof rating | IPx7 |
| Dimensions | 118 x 115 x 28mm (4.6 x 4.5 x 1.1in) |
The Simrad AP44 Autopilot Control, part number 000-13289-001, is a dedicated control head designed for maritime autopilot systems. It features a rotary dial for course adjustment and a 4.1-inch optically bonded color display, providing an intuitive interface for autopilot functions. This unit is suitable for commercial and recreational vessels requiring reliable auto-steering capabilities and integration with existing navigation setups. It addresses the need for hands-free steering, allowing operators to focus on other tasks or improve comfort during extended cruises. Key features include Simrad Continuum steering technology, automated turn patterns, No Drift steering, and depth contour tracking. The AP44 offers easy setup with auto tuning and calibration, and its low-profile 'Glass Helm' design ensures a modern aesthetic. Connectivity is provided via certified NMEA 2000, enabling integration with chartplotters for waypoint and route navigation. The unit consumes 1.8 watts of power and has an IPx7 waterproof rating.
The Simrad AP44 Autopilot Control features certified NMEA 2000 connectivity. This allows for integration with compatible chartplotters and other Simrad displays to enable waypoint and route navigation, as well as full autopilot control.
The control head is equipped with a 4.1-inch diagonal, 4:3 aspect ratio, transmissive TFT-LCD display. It is optically bonded with a white LED backlight and offers a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Illumination can be set to white for day mode, and red, green, blue, or white for night mode.
The Simrad AP44 has a power consumption of 1.8 watts and a network load of 3 LEN. It carries an IPx7 waterproof rating, indicating its suitability for marine environments.
The AP44 incorporates Simrad Continuum steering technology. It provides access to automated turn patterns, No Drift steering, and depth contour tracking, enhancing navigation and operational efficiency.
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