The steering algorithms in the AP50 is the result of over 60 years of steering experience. The special Auto Heading feature is based on experience with the offshore market. The AP50 will provide precise steering, using the least amount of rudder movements necessary. Save fuel and wear on the steering-gear with the Adaptive Sea state Filter, Automatic rudder offset, Adaptive rudder deadband, Adaptive speed response, Second compass for course monitoring and Adaptive pump speed.

Work modes
Simrad’s WORK mode has been taken to an even higher level in the AP50 autopilot. The Auto Work mode is an automatic steering mode to be used under operational conditions, different from those normally found when a vessel is in normal transit on a pre-set course. Examples are trawling, towing, being towed, trolling on one engine, slow speed etc. As GPS Chartplotters and Electronic Charting Systems (ECS) has become standard equipment on most vessels today, this Work feature has now been implemented in the AP50 navigation mode resulting in a Nav Work mode. Combined with a bow-thruster, navigational steering is now possible at low speeds previously considered unsuitable for autopilot use.

AP35 Autopilot