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NAVIPILOT 4000

NAVIPILOT 4000

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Overview
The NAVIPILOT 4000 Series is a self-tuning adaptive heading control system designed for marine vessels, ensuring safety and efficiency in steering and fuel consumption. It is unique in its ability to automatically adapt to a ship's load characteristics and weather conditions.

Benefits

Self-tuning adaptive heading control.
Manual steering strategy selection for weather conditions.
Rate and radius control modes.
EC type approved by Germanischer Lloyd, Germany.
Meets major classification societies' requirements.
User-friendly interface with a sealed foil keyboard.

Configurations

NAVIPILOT 4000 BASIC: Standard capabilities as per ISO 11674.
NAVIPILOT 4000 TRACK: Additional Track Control capabilities as per IEC 62065.
NAVIPILOT 4000 HSC: High-Speed Craft capabilities as per ISO 16329.
NAVIPILOT 4000 TRACK HSC: Track Control for HSC as per IEC 62065 and ISO 16329.

Standard Features

Heading keeping with minimal rudder motion.
Course change control via turn rate or radius.
Rudder limit setting.
Direct RS 422 connection for navigation systems.
Full alarm complement via display unit.

Self-Tuning Adaptive Function
This function allows continuous monitoring and automatic adjustment of control settings to optimize steering performance and efficiency under varying conditions.

Track Control
Available in TRACK and TRACK HSC versions, providing enhanced navigation when interfaced with specific systems.

High-Speed Craft Features

Jet dead band compensation.
Configurable hysteresis setting.

Ship Automation Features

Interfaces for gyrocompass and magnetic compass.
Serial interface for track steering.
Operational data storage during power outages.
Analogue output for thruster control.

Control and Display Unit
Features an LCD display showing current and set headings, steering modes, and alarms.

Specifications

Operating temperature: -15°C to +55°C.
Storage temperature: -25°C to +70°C.
Power requirements: 24 VDC, 10 W max.
Protection grade: IP 32.

Inputs and Outputs

Rudder angle feedback and external steering system inputs.
Various outputs for solenoid valves and analogue signals.
Interfaces for remote control and alarm systems.

Contact Information
For more information, contact regional offices in the Americas, Asia, Canada, and Europe.

Catalog excerpts

Sperry Marine NORTHROP GRUMMAN Self-Tuning Adaptive Heading Control System

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Ensure Safety and Efficiency High-Speed Craft Features The highly reliable NAVIPILOT 4000 ensures continuous self-tuning adaptation for accurate steering and efficient fuel consumption, which is unique to all other autopilots in the marine industry. The following additional features are provided with NAVIPILOT 4000 High-Speed Craft: The NAVIPILOT 4000 Marine Autopilot uses advanced ship steering control network technology to steer a ship safely and efficiently. The innovative NAVIPILOT 4000 is capable of tuning itself to adapt automatically to the ship’s load characteristics and weather conditions....

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Specifications Environment Ambient temperature range Operation Storage Protection grade Installed Environmental testing To EN 60945 (IEC 945 +A1) Power Requirements 24 VDC (18 V to 36 V) Power consumption Reverse polarity protection Inputs Rudder angle feedback signal ± 10 V ^= ± 120° max. selectable rudder angle, potentiometer resistance 2 kΩ External steering system ± 10 V ^= ± 120° max. rudder angle Flux gate for magnetic compass Sine/cosine, Sperry Marine product NAV/TRACK interface Serial interface for track steering via VisionMaster FT ECDIS or standard waypoint steering with a position...

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BASIC SYSTEM OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Master Unit Remote Unit Steering Mode Selector NAVINET 4000 Steering Control Network NAVIGAT 3000 Fiber-Optic Gyrocompass Steering Control Unit Magnetic Compass with Fluxgate Transmitting Heading Device (optional) (non-IMO vessels only) Electronic Compass Magnetic Compass Heading Speed 200 p/nm or IEC 61162-1 NAVITWIN IV Heading Management System with DNV GAS Serial interface for track steering via Sperry Marine VMS or standard waypoint steering with a position receiver. Steering Gear Interface Rudder Angle Feedback Unit Central Alarm System Deadman's Contact Universal...

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