Simrad A2004 Autopilot Control Display
Simrad A2004 Autopilot Control Display — Product description
Navigating the demanding waters of commercial marine operations calls for equipment that's not just reliable, but intuitive under pressure. The Simrad A2004 steps up as a robust autopilot control display tailored for professional skippers on fishing boats, workboats, and other vessels where precision steering can make or break a day's work. Drawing from decades of Simrad's pioneering autopilot heritage, this unit combines a battle-tested interface with modern tech to deliver seamless hands-free control, even in rough seas or adverse conditions.
Why Professional Mariners Trust the A2004 for Everyday Operations
In the world of commercial shipping, every maneuver counts toward efficiency, safety, and fuel savings. The A2004 shines by integrating advanced steering algorithms with user-friendly controls, allowing crews to focus on the task at hand rather than constant helm adjustments. Its design prioritizes durability and quick response, proven across countless voyages in harsh marine environments.
Precision Steering at Your Fingertips
The standout large rotary dial, built with heavy-duty materials, offers tactile feedback for fine-tuned adjustments—perfect for gloved hands or wet decks. Paired with dedicated mode buttons, switching between standard piloting, custom work profiles, or automated patterns happens in seconds, minimizing crew fatigue on long hauls.
Superior Visibility in Any Weather
Crafted with an optically bonded 4.1-inch color LCD, this display eliminates fogging from condensation, a common headache in humid or temperature-shifting cabins. Transflective technology harnesses ambient light for brighter daytime views without draining power, and a generous 170-degree viewing angle ensures the whole bridge crew stays informed at a glance.
Advanced Technologies Powering Smarter Navigation
At the heart of the A2004 lies Simrad's Continuum steering technology—a sophisticated algorithm refined through years of real-world testing. It adapts dynamically to your vessel's handling, providing stable course-keeping that counters wind, currents, and waves effectively.
- No Drift Mode: Locks in your heading against crosswinds and tides, ideal for trawling or precise positioning during loading operations.
- Automated Turn Patterns: Execute efficient spirals, U-turns, or circles hands-free, optimizing fuel use and time on pattern fishing or search grids.
- Configurable Work and Speed Modes: Tailor sensitivity for low-speed maneuvering in harbors or high-speed transits, with separate thruster settings for each.
For vessels with thrusters, integration via compatible interface modules allows automatic activation below set speeds, enhancing close-quarters control. Heavy-duty rudder feedback compatibility ensures accurate inputs from larger commercial rudders, maintaining performance under load.
Seamless Fit into Your Existing Setup
Versatile mounting options—flush into dashboards or bracketed for bulkheads—make installation straightforward without major refits. Certified NMEA 2000 connectivity plugs into your network effortlessly, syncing with Simrad radars, sonars, and chartplotters for a unified helm experience. It also pairs with a suite of wireless remotes and steering levers, extending control to key stations across the vessel.
Building on the familiar layout of legacy models like the AP70 and AP80, training is minimal, keeping operations smooth even with rotating crews.
Real-World Performance Across Commercial Fleets
Fishermen rely on its pattern turns for consistent net deployments, while workboat operators appreciate the thruster synergy for dynamic positioning near rigs or docks. In all cases, the A2004's legacy-backed reliability reduces downtime, with rugged construction standing up to salt spray, vibrations, and constant use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Simrad A2004 suitable for commercial vessels?
Its heavy-duty build, proven interface from professional-grade autopilots, and features like thruster integration and No Drift mode are optimized for the rigors of fishing, workboats, and other demanding marine applications.
How does Continuum steering technology work?
Continuum is an adaptive algorithm that learns your vessel's steering dynamics, providing customized auto-steering for optimal stability against environmental forces, refined over 60 years of Simrad development.
Can the A2004 handle thruster control?
Yes, through optional interface modules, it supports single thruster operation with auto-engagement below user-set speeds, configurable for different modes.
What mounting options are available?
Flush mounting for clean dash integration or bracket mounting for flexible positioning, both included for easy setup.
Is the display visible in bright sunlight?
Absolutely—transflective LCD with optical bonding uses sunlight for enhanced brightness, zero fogging, and a 170-degree angle for clear views from multiple positions.
Does it connect to other Simrad gear?
NMEA 2000 certification ensures plug-and-play integration with Simrad radars, multifunction displays, and more, plus compatibility with remotes.
Simrad 0013895001 Attributes
- Function: Features Automated Turn Patterns For Fuel-Efficient, Hands-Free Manoeuvre
Simrad 0013895001 Features & Benefits
- Proven Simrad interface designed for commercial marine applications
- Large, heavy-duty rotary control dial for precision steering
- Continuum steering technology
- Optically bonded 4.1-inch colour display with 170 degree viewing angle
- Thruster integration & heavy-duty rudder feedback support
- Configurable work mode and low/high speed modes
- Automated turn patterns for fuel-efficient, hands-free manoeuvres
- No Drift steering holds course against wind and tide
- Flush or bracket mounting options
- Certified NMEA 2000 connectivity
Simrad 0013895001 Warranties
A2004 Autopilot Control Display
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 designed for commercial marine applications
- Large, heavy-duty rotary control dial for precision steering
- Continuum steering technology
- Optically bonded 4.1" color display with 170° viewing angle
- Thruster integration & heavy-duty rudder feedback support
- Configurable work mode and low/high speed modes
- Automated turn patterns for fuel-efficient, hands-free manoeuvres
- No Drift steering holds course against wind and tide
- Flush or bracket mounting options
- Certified NMEA 2000® connectivity
Simrad A2004 autopilot control head model: 000-13895-001 optically bonded 4.1-inch color display, with 170° viewing angle configurable working mode and low-speed/high-speed mode. Automatic steering mode can achieve fuel saving, wind-free or downwind The hands-free operation plane or bracket mounting option meets the connection requirements of NMEA 2000 certification. A2004 is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of professional sailors on various commercial ships. It has a proven Simrad interface and is displayed on a wide-angle and zero-fog color display. A2004 is designed for responsiveness and ease of use. Pairing the precision rotary control dial with the dedicated button can immediately enter the steering mode, as well as the customizable working mode and automatic steering mode. A2004 is based on the proven user interface and keyboard layout of Simrad AP70 and AP80 professional autopilot controllers, and is consistent with the latest generation of Simrad radar, sonar and ECDIS displays. The large aluminum rotary control dial can realize fast and precise steering adjustment, and the dedicated key can immediately enter the steering mode, customizable working mode and automatic steering mode. All built-in controls are designed to be easy to use in wet environments, and can also be used in gloved commercial environments, such as fishing boats and work boats. A2004 also supports various Simrad autopilot remote controls and steering wheels. Each of Simrad's steering innovations is based on more than sixty years of autonomous driving development tradition, and this development continues to this day. The Continuum algorithm (the software behind the Simrad steering technology) embodies this tradition. Continuous steering disperses years of research and water testing into a flexible software solution that can provide reliable automatic steering performance and has been specifically adjusted for the ship's control characteristics. With comprehensive hardware and interface modules, Simrad autonomous driving solutions can be tailored to suit a variety of commercial ships and applications. In order to ensure the best visibility under all conditions, the A2004's color LCD panel is optically bonded to its protective glass cover, thereby eliminating the possibility of internal condensation. Transflective LCD technology uses reflected sunlight to brighten the screen instead of darkening it. Compared with traditional backlit displays, it has excellent daytime visibility and lower power consumption. The 170-degree ultra-wide viewing angle means that key autopilot information is clear at a glance and can be seen from anywhere on the display. A2004 can automatically control a single propeller through the optional AD80 or SD80 interface module. The thruster can be set to automatically engage below a user-defined speed threshold, and can be configured in normal mode and working mode respectively. A2004 also supports a specially designed heavy-duty rudder feedback unit designed to operate reliably on commercial ships. What's in the box: A2004 control mounting bracket instrument panel mounting seat
SKU: NVN-70971
MPN: 000-13895-001
UPC: 9420024162521
Technical specifications
| Brand | Simrad |
| Model | Simrad A2004 Autopilot Control Display |
| SKU / MFR# | 70971 |
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