Simrad A2004 – Autopilot Control Display Only

Description

The Simrad A2004 Autopilot Control Display is a professional dedicated control interface for compatible Simrad autopilot systems. It provides a bonded color display, rotary control dial, and keypad for heading adjustment, mode selection, turn patterns, and monitoring of connected steering information. This is a display-only product and does not include a course computer, steering drive, heading sensor, rudder-feedback sensor, hydraulic pump, or complete autopilot system.

The A2004 connects to a compatible Simrad autopilot network through NMEA 2000 Micro-C and is intended for use with matching AC70, AC80, NAC-3, or other supported professional autopilot computers. It can be flush-, panel-, or bracket-mounted, and its weather-protected front face is suited to a protected helm or bridge location. Confirm the exact existing course computer, software compatibility, network layout, and required steering functions before purchase.

Key Specifications

• Professional Simrad dedicated autopilot control display only.
• Provides a bonded color LCD, rotary dial, and keypad for compatible autopilot control and system monitoring.
• Does not include a course computer, drive unit, hydraulic pump, heading sensor, or rudder-feedback sensor.
• Designed for compatible Simrad professional autopilot systems using AC70, AC80, NAC-3, or approved course computers.
• Supports 12V or 24V networked system installations.
• Connects through NMEA 2000 Micro-C networking.
• Uses a 4.1-inch color display with 320 by 240 pixel resolution.
• Measures approximately 170 mm by 114 mm by 48 mm, weighs approximately 0.5 kg, and has IPX7 front-panel protection.

System Integration

The A2004 sends commands through the network to a compatible autopilot computer; it does not directly operate the steering pump, solenoids, linear actuator, or thruster. Drive capacity, heading accuracy, feedback support, and NMEA 0183 connectivity depend on the selected course computer and the complete autopilot installation.

The display can be used with compatible heading sources, including a Precision-9, GPS compass, or another approved sensor. Route navigation, turn patterns, and thruster functions require compatible data sources, steering hardware, and correct system configuration.

Installation Considerations

Choose a helm or bridge position with clear visibility, suitable panel space, rear connector clearance, and exposure consistent with the IPX7 front-panel rating. Connect the display to a powered and correctly terminated NMEA 2000 backbone. Confirm controller recognition, heading data, course-change operation, display settings, system alarms, and steering response during complete autopilot commissioning.

Before Ordering

Confirm a compatible Simrad autopilot computer, NMEA 2000 backbone, 12V or 24V network power, available 170 mm by 114 mm panel space, rear cable clearance, required heading source, steering drive, feedback method, display software compatibility, and complete autopilot-system components before purchase.