Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation -
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THE AP3003 gold AUTOPILOT
The AP3003 gold autopilot belongs to the latest generation in marine equipment
where advanced research, sophisticated electronic technology and special care in
quality standard, blend together so as to ensure a highly efficient, reliable, versatile
and extendible product at a competitive cost.
It is however important to bear in mind the autopilot is made for seafaring and, due to
rudder physical and mechanical limits, therefore cannot counteract a sharp variation
of bow (such a sudden wave that may hit the vessel), but can only dampen the effect.
Steering parameters which vary within a wide range, make the autopilot easily
suitable to all kind of vessel.
The main processing unit (framed in the Processor Box) brings the necessary
corrections to the position of the rudder automatically, in order to guaranteeing the
best maintenance of course.
The precision of routing is granted by a provided magnetic compass and can be
integrated with external instruments (such a gyrocompass, turn rate sensor, GPS).
The control unit is provided with a large backlite LCD, easy-to-read in any light
conditions (even at night).
In greater crafts provided with upper decks, it is possible to control the system thanks
to the remote stations installed in different areas of the vessel.
Having purchased the AP3003 gold autopilot, you have acquired an autopilot which
will prove itself an extremely helpful instrument for travelling.
