
Technical specications
Weight 0.15 kg (0.33 lbs)
Power supply 9 - 16 V
Power consumption (@ 13.5 V) Backlight OFF: 0.81 W (60 mA)
Backlight MAX: 1.38 W (102 mA)
Network load 3 LEN
Housing PC/ABS
Waterproofing standard IPx7
Operating temperature -25°C to +65°C (-13°F to +149°F)
Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Maximum humidity 100% RH
Connectors 1x male Micro-C
Other documentation
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OP12
Autopilot controller
User Guide
English
*988-11209-002*
Dimensions and mounting Wiring
35 mm
(1.37")
25.5 mm
(1.00")
88 mm (3.46")
115 mm (4.52")
STBY AUTO
60 mm (2.36")
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Micro-C Drop cable (female to male) max drop 6 m/20 ft
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Micro-C T-connector
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NMEA 2000 backbone
C
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Autopilot controller
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Micro-C Drop cable 0.6 m/2 ft
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Documentation pack
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Mounting screws (4 x #4 x 3/8” PN HD SS screws)
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Micro-C T-connector
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Bezel
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Sun cover
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Operation
LED
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Mode and alarm indicator:
• AUTO mode: solid light
• Wind mode: flashing (80% on, 20% off)
• NAV mode; flashing (40% on, 60% off)
• Alarm on the network: rapid flashing
Green in Day mode and red in Night mode.
¼ Note: No LED indication for NoDrift and Non-Follow
modes.
Port and starboard keys
2
In Standby mode: press to activate Non Follow Up mode (NFU)
In AUTO mode:
• Press a key to change set heading 1° or 10° to port or
starboard
• For boat types set to SAIL: press and hold both port keys or
both starboard keys to start a tack/gybe
In NoDrift mode:
• Press a key to change set heading 1° or 10° to port or
starboard
In Wind mode:
• Press to change set wind angle 1° or 10° to port or starboard
• Press both 1° keys to start a tack/gybe
AUTO key
3
Press to activate AUTO mode.
MODE key
4
¼ Note: Only used when the autopilot is in AUTO or NoDrift
mode.
Press once to select mode:
• For boat type set to SAIL: activates Wind mode (A)
• For other boat type settings: activates NoDrift mode (B)
Press and hold to activate NAV mode (C)
STBY key
5
Press to activate Standby mode.