B&G Triton Autopilot Controller

Description

The B&G Triton Autopilot Controller is a dedicated NMEA 2000 pilot keypad for compatible B&G sailing autopilot systems. It provides direct access to standby, auto, heading adjustments, wind steering, and Smart Manoeuvre functions when connected to a compatible NAC-series or H5000 course computer. This is a control interface only and does not include a steering drive, heading sensor, rudder-feedback sensor, or autopilot computer.

The low-profile controller connects through an NMEA 2000 Micro-C spur and receives network power. It is designed for exposed helm installation with IPX7 protection and includes a sun cover, gasket, and NMEA 2000 T-connector. Confirm the installed B&G autopilot processor, network capacity, helm mounting space, and required sailing-data sources before purchase.

Key Specifications

• Dedicated B&G autopilot control keypad for compatible sailing autopilot systems.
• Supports compatible NAC-1, NAC-2, NAC-3, and H5000 autopilot course computers.
• Provides direct keys for autopilot mode selection, heading changes, wind steering, and Smart Manoeuvre functions.
• Requires a separate compatible B&G course computer, heading sensor, steering drive, and complete autopilot system.
• Connects through NMEA 2000 Micro-C and receives 12V power from the network.
• Uses approximately 0.6W with a listed maximum current draw of 50mA.
• Supports flush or surface mounting and measures approximately 60 mm wide by 115 mm high.
• Has IPX7 water protection and includes a sun cover, gasket, and NMEA 2000 T-connector.

System Integration

The Triton controller does not control a drive unit directly. It sends commands through the NMEA 2000 network to a compatible NAC or H5000 course computer, which then operates the matched steering drive. Wind steering requires compatible wind data, while route or waypoint steering requires a compatible chartplotter, GPS data source, and correctly configured navigation network.

Confirm exact course-computer support, network software compatibility, available NMEA 2000 backbone connection, steering-drive configuration, and required data sources before adding this controller as a primary or secondary helm station.

Installation Considerations

Install the controller where it is visible and reachable from the helm, with enough panel space and rear clearance for the NMEA 2000 spur connection. Ensure the network is powered and terminated correctly, fit the gasket to maintain weather protection, and test mode selection, course-change keys, wind mode, and system-control priority during autopilot commissioning.

Before Ordering

Confirm a compatible B&G NAC-1, NAC-2, NAC-3, or H5000 autopilot computer, NMEA 2000 backbone, 12V network power, suitable flush or surface mounting space, heading sensor, steering drive, wind-data source where required, chartplotter navigation source where required, and complete autopilot-system components before purchase.