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Navigate the toughest seas with confidence using the Simrad A2004 Autopilot Pack, a robust solution tailored for commercial vessels like fishing boats and workboats. This pack delivers everything essential for precise, hands-free steering without a built-in compass, relying instead on your existing setup for heading data. Professional skippers trust its rugged design and adaptive performance to handle long hauls, tight maneuvers, and unpredictable conditions.
In harsh marine environments, reliability isn't optional—it's survival. The A2004 pack stands out with its heavy-duty construction, proven to withstand saltwater spray, constant vibrations, and gloved-hand operation. Skippers on trawlers or supply vessels appreciate how it integrates seamlessly into wheelhouses, offering a familiar interface that echoes legacy Simrad systems while incorporating modern efficiencies.
The core components—A2004 control head, AC70 course computer, and RF300 rudder feedback—work in harmony to provide responsive control. The RF300 feedback unit excels in tracking rudder position under heavy loads, ensuring the system knows exactly where your vessel is pointing, even during power-intensive turns.
Compatible with NMEA 2000 networks, this pack plugs into your existing Simrad ecosystem—radars, sonars, and multifunction displays—for a unified helm setup. Thruster control via optional interfaces adds low-speed precision, automatically engaging when needed. Mounting is flexible: flush for sleek consoles or bracket for quick retrofits. Operating on 12-24V, it suits diverse power systems without fuss.
Dimensions keep it compact: 6.69 inches wide by 4.52 inches high, expanding slightly with the bracket option. In practice, this means less clutter and more focus on the job, whether you're hauling pots or supporting offshore rigs.
Beyond specs, it's about uptime. Continuum's decades of refinement means fewer overrides and tighter courses, translating to less crew fatigue and lower operational costs. Crews report smoother rides in choppy waters, with the RF300's durability shining in high-torque steering gears. For fleets prioritizing safety and efficiency, it's a no-compromise choice that pays dividends voyage after voyage.
It's optimized for commercial workboats, fishing trawlers, and supply vessels up to larger displacements, where heavy-duty feedback and adaptive steering handle demanding conditions effectively.
No, it arrives without a compass. Integrate it with your vessel's existing heading sensor via NMEA 2000 for reliable course data.
Continuum dynamically tunes to your boat's specifics, reducing oversteer and fuel use while maintaining stability—unlike fixed algorithms that struggle with varying loads or seas.
Yes, via compatible interface modules like AD80 or SD80, enabling automatic thruster assist at low speeds for precise maneuvering in tight spaces.
Choose flush mounting for a clean look or bracket mounting for flexibility, both designed for easy access in busy wheelhouses.
Absolutely—the transflective, optically bonded screen leverages ambient light for exceptional visibility, outperforming backlit displays in bright conditions.
The pack contains the A2004 control head, AC70 course computer, and RF300 rudder feedback unit—ready for installation with your NMEA network.
Equip your vessel with steering that evolves to your needs, ensuring safer, more efficient operations across every shift.
Simrad A2004 Commercial AutopilotIncludes A2004 Control Head, AC70 Processor, and RF300 Rudder Feedback The A2004 is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of professional mariners aboard a variety of commercial vessels. It features a proven Simrad interface, presented on a wide-angle and zero-fog color display. Engineered for responsiveness and ease of use, the A2004 pairs a precision rotary control dial with dedicated buttons for instant access to steering modes, a custom-configurable Work mode, and automated turn patterns. The A2004 builds upon the proven user interface and keypad layout of the Simrad AP70 and AP80 professional autopilot controllers, and delivers consistency with the latest generation of Simrad radar, sonar, and ECDIS displays. A large aluminum rotary control dial enables quick but precise steering adjustments, while dedicated keys offer instant access to steering modes, a custom-configurable Work mode, and automated turn patterns. All built-in controls are designed for ease of use with wet or gloved hands, in commercial settings such as fishing vessels and workboats. The A2004 also supports a wide range of Simrad autopilot remotes and steering levers. Every Simrad steering innovation builds upon a legacy encompassing over sixty years of autopilot development, which continues to this day. This legacy is exemplified by the Continuum algorithm: the software behind Simrad steering technology. Continuum steering distils years of research and on-water testing into a flexible software solution, capable of delivering reliable auto-steering performance tuned specifically to match a vessel's control characteristics. With a comprehensive range of hardware and interface modules, Simrad autopilot solutions can be tailored to suit a wide range of commercial vessels and applications.
A2004 Autopilot Pack - A2004 Display, AC70 Course Computer, RF300 Feedback
The A2004 is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of professional mariners aboard a variety of commercial vessels. It features a proven Simrad interface, presented on a wide-angle and zero-fog colour display. Engineered for responsiveness and ease of use, the A2004 pairs a precision rotary control dial with dedicated buttons for instant access to steering modes, a custom-configurable Work mode, and automated turn patterns.
Features:
Proven Simrad Interface
The A2004 builds upon the proven user interface and keypad layout of the Simrad AP70 and AP80 professional autopilot controllers, and delivers consistency with the latest generation of Simrad radar, sonar, and ECDIS displays.A large aluminium rotary control dial enables quick but precise steering adjustments, while dedicated keys offer instant access to steering modes, a custom-configurable Work mode, and automated turn patterns. All built-in controls are designed for ease of use with wet or gloved hands, in commercial settings such as fishing vessels and workboats. The A2004 also supports a wide range of Simrad autopilot remotes and steering levers.
Continuum Steering Technology
Every Simrad steering innovation builds upon a legacy encompassing over sixty years of autopilot development, which continues to this day. This legacy is exemplified by the Continuum algorithm: the software behind Simrad steering technology. Continuum steering distils years of research and on-water testing into a flexible software solution, capable of delivering reliable auto-steering performance tuned specifically to match a vessel’s control characteristics. With a comprehensive range of hardware and interface modules, Simrad autopilot solutions can be tailored to suit a wide range of commercial vessels and applications.
Optically Bonded 4.1-inch Color Display
To ensure optimal visibility in all conditions, the A2004’s colour LCD panel is optically bonded to its protective glass covering – eliminating the possibility of internal condensation. Transflective LCD technology makes use of reflected sunlight to brighten rather than obscure the screen, delivering superior day-time visibility and lower power consumption compared to traditional backlit displays. An ultra-wide 170 degree viewing angle means key autopilot information is clearly visible at a glance, from anywhere in sight of the display.
Thruster Integration & Rudder Feedback Support
The A2004 enables autopilot control of a single thruster via an optional AD80 or SD80 interface module. The thruster can be set to engage automatically below a user-defined speed threshold, and configured separately for normal and Work modes. The A2004 also supports specialized heavy-duty rudder feedback units designed for reliable operation aboard commercial vessels.
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