SI-TEX SP-70 Autopilot w/Rotary Feedback f/Inboards - No Drive

The SP-70 Autopilot with Rotary Feedback for Inboards is the perfect addition to enhance your boating experience, providing seamless and reliable navigation for both cruising and fishing trips. Engineered for versatility and ease of installation, this autopilot system is compatible with a wide range of vessels, including Outboard, Inboard, and Sterndrive boats equipped with Hydraulic or Mechanical steering systems.

Key Features

• Compact and Durable Control Unit: The ultra-compact, waterproof control unit features a user-friendly keypad and a large LCD display that shows heading course, rudder angle, operating mode, and error messages for easy monitoring.
• Flexible Mounting Options: Mount the control unit on the dashboard or easily remove it for handheld use. Optional plug-in connectors allow for the addition of extra steering stations as needed.
• Intuitive Operation: Simply steer to your desired course, press the PILOT key, and the autopilot takes over, maintaining your heading automatically.
• Advanced Navigation: Equipped with a built-in NMEA0183 Loran/GPS interface for precise course-line navigation along pre-set routes.
• Bright and Clear Displays: Backlit LCD screens with ten brightness levels ensure clear visibility in any lighting condition.
• Real-Time Status Updates: Digital displays continuously show rudder angle and current operating mode, keeping you informed of the autopilot’s status.
• Adaptive Steering Controls: Automatic Sea State and Trim Controls with ten selectable levels of rudder sensitivity and high/low speed settings provide smooth and precise steering.
• Rudder Feedback: The system verifies autopilot commands with real-time rudder feedback for enhanced accuracy.
• Ghost Rudder Backup: In case of rudder feedback failure, the Ghost Rudder feature uses memory of previous rudder movements to calculate new commands.
• Heading Output: Stabilize your radar display with the heading output feature, ensuring consistent navigation data.
• Comprehensive Diagnostics: Built-in diagnostics and self-tests, along with visual and audible alarms, ensure the autopilot is functioning correctly.
• Power Steering Mode: Offers convenient push-button steering for manual control when needed.
• Stand By Mode: Easily switch to manual steering in situations where autopilot is not required.
• Optional Rudder Angle Indicator: For an at-a-glance reading of the exact rudder position, an analog Rudder Angle Indicator is available.
• Solenoid Valve Compatibility: The SP-70 Autopilot works seamlessly with solenoid valves, expanding its compatibility with various steering systems.

Specifications

Type	Parts
Box Dimensions	7"H x 19"W x 20"L
Weight	13.6 lbs
UPC	010407710112

Additional Resources

• Quick Guide (PDF)
• Brochure (PDF)

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