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NautoSteer® AS

NautoSteer® AS

NautoSteer® AS

Product catalog summary
Overview
NautoSteer AS is an advanced steering gear control system developed by Raytheon Anschütz, designed for reliability, safety, and a wide range of functionalities. It features a modular system architecture that allows for both standardized and customized configurations, making it cost-effective and adaptable to sophisticated requirements.
Key Features
  • Cost-effective standard configurations and flexible system configurations.
  • High precision and safety with proven Anschütz steering performance.
  • Reliability through CAN bus technology and fail-safe principles.
  • Intuitive operation with take-over and give-over functions.
  • Central alarm reset and dimming for ease of use.
System Modes
  • NFU Direct Mode: Uses a non-follow-up tiller for direct control without additional electronics.
  • Main Mode: Activates CAN bus-based control, allowing use of various steering controls including autopilot.
Installation and Integration
  • State-of-the-art technology simplifies installation and wiring.
  • Use of standard cables and computer-based commissioning.
  • Easy modification or extension through CAN bus.
  • Integration with third-party components like joysticks or DP systems.
Safety and Reliability
  • Fail-safe design ensures no unwanted rudder activity from single failures.
  • Redundant CAN bus for safety-critical components.
  • Integrated safety features like wire break and steering failure monitoring.
NautoPilot 5000 Series
  • Seamlessly integrates with NautoSteer AS for precise autopilot control.
  • Features heading and course control with low rudder activity for fuel efficiency.
  • Intuitive operation with touch screen and graphical display.
Rudder Angle Indicator System
  • Diverse indicators to meet customer needs and regulations.
  • Includes three-face indicators with 270° panoramic indication.
Customization and Adaptation
  • Customized steering frames and ComPilot 20 steering stand for integration of various devices.
  • Modular hardware design allows adaptation to specific requirements.
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Catalog excerpts

NautoSteer® AS-1

Raytheon Anschutz Advanced Steering Gear Control System

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NautoSteer® AS-2

Steering gear control systems engineered by Raytheon Anschütz are known for their performance and reliability. NautoSteer AS is our advanced steering gear control system for customers that require reliability, safety and an outstanding functional range. BENEFITS AT A GLANCE • Cost-effective standard configurations • Flexible system configurations in order to fulfill sophisticated requirements • Best precision and safety thanks to proven Anschütz steering performance • Built-in reliability with CAN bus technology • Fail-safe principle with integrated steering failure and wire-break monitoring • Clear...

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NautoSteer® AS-3

With NautoSteer AS Raytheon Anschutz can offer cost-effective, standardized systems but also customized and extended steering gear control systems. In any case, installation and wiring of NautoSteer AS are fairly simple and offer benefits to shipyards, integrators and shipowners: • State-of-the-art technology simplifies installation and wiring • Use of standard cables • Equipment is connected to CAN bus and power supply only • Less error-prone and less expensive than conventional systems • Computer-based commissioning (by a single person) • Software allows transparent configurations and adjustments •...

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NautoSteer® AS-4

DUAL NFU DIRECT AND FOLLOW-UP CAN bus steering gear control system for a vessel with single rudder Bridge wing NFU Direct/ Main Selector Switch Bridge wing Override Signal Unit Signal Unit Alarm Status Interface AS Change Over Module Change Over Module Redundant CAN bus Single CAN bus Voltage Status In “NFU Direct” mode the NFU Tiller direct operates the valves/ pumps of the steering gear directly. The override signal unit is used for override of autopilot or other controls. In “Main” mode the FU Handwheel and therefore the CAN bus based steering gear control system is activated. Other controls...

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NautoSteer® AS-5

DUAL NFU DIRECT AND DUAL FU CAN bus steering gear control system for a vessel with dual rudders Bridge wing Synchron/ Independent Bridge wing NFU Direct/ Main NFU Tiller Selector Switch Direct portrudder Override Signal NFU Tiller Unit Direct stbd rudder Synchron/ Independent Change Over Module Change Over Module Change Over Module Alarm Status Interface AS Alarm Status Interface AS Change Over Module Redundant CAN bus Single CAN bus Voltage Status In “NFU Direct” mode two NFU Tiller direct operate the valves/ pumps of the steering gear directly. Both rudders are controlled independently from...

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NautoSteer® AS-6

NAUTOSTEER AS SYSTEM COMPONENTS NautoSteer AS components have a modular mechanical design that allow for simple installation in consoles, frames and steering stands. Additionally NautoSteer AS is characterized by a modular functional design: Components can be combined to achieve functions according to customer requirements. Furthermore NautoSteer AS provides consistent haptic and operation, illumination, dimming and alerting. Steering Mode Operator Unit AS Override Signal Unit AS Alarm Signal Unit AS General Override Signal Unit AS Rudder Mode Operator Unit AS Take Over Operator Unit AS Steering...

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NautoSteer® AS-7

The NautoSteer AS advanced steering gear control system seamlessly integrates highly precise and efficient autopilot systems. The autopilots are based on the proven Anschutz steering algorithms that have been well known by seafarers for outstanding steering performance and reliability for decades. The NautoPilot 5000 series provides heading control, and course control and is part of a track control system. It combines best steering performance with lowest rudder activity for less fuel consumption. In addition, with its touch screen functionality and a large graphical color display, the NP 5000...

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NautoSteer® AS-8

STEERING STAND COMPILOT 20 RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR SYSTEM ComPilot 20 is the turn-key solution for an individual steering gear control system, allowing integration of various devices into the steering stand as needed. The modular hardware design of NautoSteer AS permits functional and economical adaptation to any applicable specification. Raytheon Anschütz rudder angle indicator systems are characterized by a diversity of different indicators to fulfill individual customer needs and regulations: Instruments in different sizes, scales, type of installations and protection grades. In addition we...

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