Heading Control System

HeadingControlSystem

Navis Engineering manufactures the newgeneration ofautopilots-NavAP HeadingControl System.A modern and technologicallyadvanced digital heading control unit intended toreduce the operator's workload, increase the vesselmotion efficiency and improve operational safety.

The NavAP autopilot is a result of substantially redesign.The front panel has been modernized and configured as a5 or 7 inch high-resolution IPS matrix based display. The widestviewing angles among modern displays allow seeing the displayedinformation regardless of the angle of view comfortably in any light,including the bright sun, Starting from lP44 to lP56 protection level makesNavAP suitable for outdoor installations (at fly bridge or port/starboard wings).

The NavAP is type approved by DNV(MED-B certificate)

For each type we offer systemsengineered to your specificoperationalneeds or requirements.

System overview

The NavAP is fully adaptive. The use of only one 'Sensitivity' parameterfor fine-tuning system performance covers all known yawing, steeringand counter rudder settings of the autopilots of other brands.

The NavAP has built-in 'Heading Monitor System'(HMS) functionality,which makes it possible to receive and monitor the data coming fromtwo heading data sources continuously(gyro+gyro, gyro+magneticcompass, atellite gyro ete.). Several speed sources can also be usedduring operation (GPS, waterspeed log or bottom tracking log).

The NavAP fully self-adjusting 'Auto Tune' algorithm allows easilyadapting the autopilot performance to the hydrodynamic parametersofany vessel, irrespective of its displacement and dimensions. Thismakes it possible to use the NavAP onboard any commercial or leisurevessel with a single rudder, linked rudder, independent rudder or sternazimuth Z-drives configuration.

Wide range ofoperating modes allows installing NavAP on a broadrange ofvessels easily, ranging from small boats and yachts to tankeror an atomic icebreaker.

NavAP is easily compatible with almost all modern steering systems.

NavAP supports up to two independent tunnel thrusters allows the useof autopilot from zero speeds, which is widely used on special vessels,tugboats and super-yachts.

The NavAP is one of the few autopilots designed for vessels with twoand more independent rudders.

Full support for modern protocols makes it easy to include NavAP inintegrated bridge systems with support for central alert managementsystem (BAM, CAMS].

Advanced diagnostic utilities make it easy to commission installedautopilots. The auto tune procedure will always determine themaneuverability of the vessel itself and save the optimal controlparameters in the non-volatile memory.