Simrad AP70 MK2 AC80S Solenoid Autopilot IMO Pack

Description

The Simrad AP70 MK2 AC80S Solenoid Autopilot IMO Pack, SKU 000-14903-001, is a commercial autopilot package for vessels with compatible solenoid-controlled steering gear and constant-running hydraulic pumps. It includes the AP70 MK2 professional autopilot control head and AC80S solenoid course computer, providing a dedicated interface for controlling up to two independent steering systems through four solenoid drive channels. A compatible heading sensor, steering solenoids, hydraulic pump, feedback equipment, and vessel-specific installation hardware are required separately.

The AP70 MK2 is designed for Wheelmark and IMO-compliant applications when installed as part of an approved complete vessel steering system. It supports 12V or 24V supply arrangements, NMEA 2000 or SimNet networking, dual NMEA 0183 interfaces, and compatible marine CAN-bus connections. Compliance depends on the full installation, steering-gear design, alarms, redundancy, testing, class approval, and flag-state requirements.

Key Specifications

• Commercial autopilot pack, SKU 000-14903-001, for compatible solenoid-controlled hydraulic steering systems.
• Includes AP70 MK2 autopilot control head and AC80S solenoid course computer.
• Designed for constant-running hydraulic pumps, steering solenoids, and heavy hydraulic valve systems.
• Provides four solenoid drive channels and can support twin independent steering configurations where the system design permits.
• Supports 12V or 24V DC vessel power systems.
• Uses NMEA 2000 or SimNet, dual NMEA 0183, IEC 61162-1/2, and compatible marine CAN-bus connections.
• The AP70 MK2 uses a five-inch high-visibility color display with IPX6 front-panel protection.
• The AC80S requires dry protected internal mounting and has an IPX2 enclosure rating.

System Integration

This is not a complete steering system. It requires a compatible constant-running pump, correctly matched steering solenoids, hydraulic equipment, heading sensor, rudder-feedback arrangement where required, power supply, alarms, changeover functions, and network layout. The AC80S controls solenoid circuits; it does not replace the vessel’s hydraulic pump, steering gear, or safety systems.

For an IMO or SOLAS installation, professional design and commissioning are required. Confirm the steering-gear command logic, valve voltage and current, hydraulic pressure and flow, required redundancy, steering mode changes, alarm functions, feedback method, and all class or flag-state requirements before selecting this package.

Installation Considerations

Mount the AP70 MK2 at an accessible bridge or helm station and install the AC80S in a dry serviceable location with adequate clearance for power, solenoid, feedback, and network wiring. Label all valve circuits, separate high-current pump wiring from signal and network cables, verify port and starboard response, test emergency steering functions, and complete all required dockside, sea-trial, and class-survey checks.

Before Ordering

Confirm a compatible solenoid-controlled hydraulic steering system, constant-running pump arrangement, valve voltage and current, steering-gear command logic, heading sensor, rudder-feedback requirement, 12V or 24V power, NMEA 2000 or SimNet network, NMEA 0183 requirements, AP70 MK2 bridge-panel space, AC80S dry mounting location, safety-system design, and applicable IMO, SOLAS, class, and flag-state requirements before purchase.