NavAP

The NavAP steering wheel is characterized by modern controls and a modular concept, which allows it to be integrated into any navigation console, while maintaining a single bridge style. The NavAP panel is mounted on a special frame, which makes it easier to remove it from the console if necessary, unlike most devices that are mounted on studs.

The protection level of the front panel has been increased from IP44 to IP67, which allows the NavAP panel to be installed in open control posts outside the steering bridge. The development of a new steering wheel focused on the convenience and consistency of displaying information on a 6.5-inch color anti-glare LCD screen. The screen provides detailed information: a list of alarm messages, current and set course, rudder alignment angles, angular velocity, current ship speed and other data in various operating modes.

An intuitive graphical interface and a limited number of buttons provide quick access to all system functions.

New features have been added to the NavAP software, including switching between several (up to 5) control posts on the network. The Sensitivity parameter makes it easier to fine-tune the steering wheel depending on external conditions, such as a storm or wind, and covers most settings from other manufacturers.

The Heading Monitor System (HMS) function displays course data from two sources simultaneously (gyrocompass + gyrocompass, gyrocompass + magnetic compass, etc.), and can also use several sources of speed information (GPS, lag).

The fully automatic Auto Tune fine tuning algorithm makes it easy to adjust the system parameters to the hydrodynamic parameters of any vessel, regardless of its size and displacement, which makes the installation of NavAP possible on any vessel with different types of rudders and propeller columns.

NavAP connection interfaces to the steering machine:

• Solenoid valves, 24V DC (load current up to 3A)
• Proportional valves – 0...10 V, ±10V or control signal 4...20mA
• Proportional control via the steering system – 0...10 V, ±10V or 4...20mA signal

Sensor connection interfaces:

• 1 or 2 course sensors (gyrocompass, satellite or magnetic compass)
• DGPS
• Lag (speed relative to water)
• VDR (Voyage Data Recorder)
• Ship's Angular Velocity sensor (Rate-Of-Turn)
• ECDIS/ECS
• Wind sensor (anemometer) for WinVane mode on sailing yachts

The scope of delivery:

• APH7/APH5 Control Panel
• Control units CU-M, CU-MPR
• Documentation
• Spare parts

Additional equipment (optional):

• Control mode switch (Steering Mode Selector)
• Steering wheel position Sensor (Rudder Feedback Unit)
• IB-FFU-2 interface unit for connecting an external handle or steering wheel at an additional post (FFU Override)
• The IB-AVN-2 interface unit for connection to the external ship's Emergency Warning System (APS) and BNWAS.