The AP48 Autopilot Controller has been engineered for ultimate clarity, responsiveness, and ease of use in all conditions. An optically bonded 4.1-inch colour display delivers clear visibility, while a large aluminium rotary control dial and dedicated ‘dodge keys’ enable quick and accurate heading adjustments.

Key Features

Intuitive autopilot interface with an extended keypad
Large, heavy-duty rotary control dial for precision steering
Optically bonded 4.1-inch colour display
Dedicated one-degree and ten-degree dodge keys
Automated turn patterns for fuel-efficient, hands-free manoeuvres
No Drift steering holds your course against wind and tide
Depth contour tracking makes it easy to fish ledges and drop-offs
Easy setup with auto tuning and calibration
Low-profile glass helm design

Technical Specification

1. Core System Capabilities & Features

Target Vessels: Powerboats, outboard motorboats, and luxury cruisers.
Control Interface: Dedicated rotary control dial with push-button operation.
Steering Modes: STBY (Standby), AUTO, NoDrift, NAV (Track steering via MFD/GPS), Dodge, Turn Modes, and FishHunter™ patterns.
Special Features:
- Continuously Adaptive Steering: Automatically adjusts tuning parameters based on boat speed and sea conditions.
- Optically Bonded Display: Prevents internal fogging and eliminates glare for high visibility.
- No-Drift Mode: Combines GPS position and compass heading to maintain a straight track over ground regardless of wind or current.

2. Display & Physical Specifications

Specification	Parameter
Display Size	4.1-inch Color TFT LCD ( $320 \times 240\text{ pixels}$ )
Viewing Angle	$170^\circ$ (Horizontal & Vertical)
Screen Brightness	$600\text{ nits}$ ( $600\text{ cd/m}^2$ ), sunlight-viewable
Dimensions ( $W \times H \times D$ )	$140 \times 115 \times 44.5\text{ mm}$ ( $5.51 \times 4.53 \times 1.75\text{ in}$ )
Weight	$0.32\text{ kg}$ ( $0.7\text{ lbs}$ )
Mounting Options	Flush Mount (Front-mount kit) or Bracket Mount
Compass Safe Distance	$0.3\text{ m}$ ( $1.0\text{ ft}$ )

3. Electrical & Environmental Specifications

Supply Voltage: $12\text{ VDC}$ nominal (powered directly via NMEA 2000 bus, $9\text{--}16\text{ VDC}$ operating range).
Power Consumption: $1.8\text{ W}$ typical ( $150\text{ mA}$ at $12\text{ VDC}$ , NMEA 2000 Load Equivalent Number: 3 LEN).
Ingress Protection Rating: IPX7 (waterproof up to $1\text{ meter}$ depth for 30 minutes).
Operating Temperature: $-15^\circ\text{C}$ to $+55^\circ\text{C}$ ( $+5^\circ\text{F}$ to $+131^\circ\text{F}$ ).
Storage Temperature: $-30^\circ\text{C}$ to $+70^\circ\text{C}$ ( $-22^\circ\text{F}$ to $+158^\circ\text{F}$ ).

4. Connectivity & System Integration

NMEA 2000 / Micro-C: 1 Port (Direct connectivity to NAC-2, NAC-3, or AC12/AC42 autopilot computers, Precision-9 compasses, and Simrad MFDs).
Network Multi-Control: Supports up to 4 AP48 control heads on a single network.

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