Simrad A2004 – Autopilot Pack with Control Display

Description

The Simrad A2004 Autopilot Pack with Control Display is a professional autopilot solution built around the A2004 color control display and a compatible Simrad autopilot computer. It is intended for larger recreational, commercial, and workboat installations using properly matched hydraulic pumps, solenoid steering, mechanical drives, or integrated thruster-control arrangements. The A2004 is a helm control interface and does not directly power a steering drive.

The system supports 12V or 24V installations and uses NMEA 2000 Micro-C networking with NMEA 0183 connectivity through the selected course computer. It can work with compatible Precision-9, GPS compass, or other approved heading sources, plus physical or networked rudder feedback where required. Confirm the exact pack contents because controller-only and complete-pack versions can differ in their included course computer, feedback sensor, and compass.

Key Specifications

• Professional Simrad autopilot control system centred on the A2004 color display.
• Supports compatible hydraulic pumps, solenoid systems, mechanical drives, and selected thruster integrations through the chosen course computer.
• Requires a compatible autopilot computer, heading sensor, steering drive, power circuit, and feedback arrangement where required.
• Supports 12V or 24V vessel power arrangements.
• Uses NMEA 2000 Micro-C networking and compatible NMEA 0183 navigation-data connections.
• Supports compatible Precision-9, GPS compass, and approved heading-source options.
• Provides a bonded color display with rotary-dial and button control for professional helm operation.
• Requires protected installation and correct matching of display, computer, drive, heading source, and rudder-feedback method.

System Integration

The A2004 controller is part of a complete autopilot architecture, not a standalone steering controller. Drive capacity depends on the selected AC70, AC80, NAC-3, or other compatible Simrad course computer. Match the computer to the actual pump, motor, linear drive, rotary drive, solenoid, or thruster current and duty-cycle requirements.

For commercial and high-load installations, verify steering-gear compatibility, redundancy requirements, feedback sensor type, heading-source accuracy, network design, and applicable regulatory requirements. The A2004 display can show and control system functions, but safe operation depends on the correctly installed complete autopilot system.

Installation Considerations

Mount the display at a protected accessible helm position with suitable panel cutout, rear clearance, and NMEA 2000 cable access. Install the selected course computer in a dry serviceable area with appropriate high-current wiring, ventilation, and circuit protection. Keep heading sensors away from magnetic and electrical interference, configure steering direction and rudder feedback correctly, and complete dockside setup plus sea-trial calibration.

Before Ordering

Confirm the exact A2004 pack contents, selected compatible course computer, steering drive type, drive current and duty cycle, heading sensor, rudder-feedback method, 12V or 24V supply, NMEA 2000 backbone, NMEA 0183 requirements, helm mounting space, protected computer location, circuit protection, and complete autopilot-system requirements before purchase.