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Product catalog summary

Overview: The CM880 is a high-performance commercial autopilot designed for workboats, large trawlers, and freighters ranging from 50 to 10,000 tonnes. It features robust construction and advanced software for optimal steering and course accuracy.

Key Features:

Simple panel controls for course change, yaw, trim, and mode functions, operable with thick gloves.
Enhanced course holding accuracy with minimal rudder movement.
Adjustable turn rate and choice of automatic or manual trim.
Yaw control to reduce rudder activity in heavy seas.
Large graphic display with backlit panel labels and adjustable brightness.
Interfaces with GPS plotter, radar systems, and supports standard rudder and nozzle-style steering gear.

Specifications:

Input Voltage: 10-35 VDC.
Environmental Range: 0-50ºC.
Power Consumption: 0.3A at 12-24V.
Heading Sensors: CM427 Fluxgate, CM428 Compass Slave, or digital (NMEA).
Interfacing: Standard NMEA 0183 with dual input ports.
Alarms: Watch-keeping, Full Helm, Off Course, Drive Stall, Overload, and Compass Fault.

Components:

CM880 Controller: Dimensions 290mm x 144mm x 111mm, flush mount or tilt bracket.
CM125 Rudder Feedback: Base 100mm dia., Height 125mm, Actuator Arm 165mm.
CM427 Fluxgate Compass: Accuracy 2 degrees RMS, Roll/Pitch +/- 35 degrees.
CM626 Rate Gyro: Provides steady course overcoming acceleration effects.

Installation and Options:

Single package unit for easy installation.
Optional CM528 Analogue Steering Interface for 360-degree nozzle and jet drive systems.
Remote steering positions and helms available for flexibility.

Compliance and Safety: Designed and manufactured to IMO standards with high protection against supply fluctuations and electromagnetic interference.

Contact Information: Coursemaster Autopilots, Australia and USA contact details provided for sales and support.

Catalog excerpts

coursemaster autopilots CM880 – THE intelligent autopilot for professionals. The robust, high performance commercial CM880 autopilot incorporates all the intelligence and specialised features required for optimal steering of workboats, large trawlers and freighters of 50 – 10,000 tonnes or more. It offers simple panel controls for course change, yaw, trim, rate control and mode functions even when wearing thick work gloves. • Practical design for ease of operation and efficiency • Backlit panel labels and adjustable display brightness • Enhanced course holding accuracy • LED bar indicator showing rudder angle • Adjustable turn rate • Magnetic or digital compass • Choice of automatic and manual trim • Advanced navigation equipment interface • Trim for weather helm, towing off-centre loads, or trawling • GPS plotter and radar system interface • Yaw control for reducing rudder activity in heavy seas • Supports standard rudder and nozzle-style steering gear • Precision rudder control through adaptive rudder loop • Single package unit for easy installation • Large graphic display of heading and settings

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coursemaster autopilots expanded installation GPS/Plotter* Radar (NMEA) CM880 Controller 10V-35VDC SUPPLY CM653/CM654 REMOTE HELM HANDHELD CM427 fluxgate compass CM656 ELECTRIC WHEEL STEERING CM730/CM630/ CM530 RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR GYRO COMPASS (NMEA)* CM528 ANALOGUE STEERING INTERFACE CM880 intelligence The high performance commercial autopilot CM880 is the result of over three years of working closely with workboat and freighter captains, ongoing software development and exhaustive sea trials in some of the world’s harshest marine environments. The advanced, intelligent software built into...

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