Simrad AP24 and Precision Marine

[WoundUpMarine]

Hey all,

I know there have been a few threads about how great it was to work with Chris at Precision marine, but i wanted to write mine up too. Chris was incredibly helpful with getting the correct electronics to fit my boat and the BEST bang for the buck. Im going to go with the AP24 control head and then the Simrad WR20 remote control instead of putting another controller in the tower. It will all be here the day after i head to work so i wont get to install it for another month and a half. Ill post up pictures and results after it goes together.

Again, he will get all of my electronics business in the future!!

 

[Wharf Rat]

John,

I really appreciate you taking the time out to make an additional post with the compliments. It was tough finding the perfect solution for the right price and took some time and research, but I'm just really happy that I could get you into the Simrad system for the price of some of the lesser systems that don't have the support or sophisticated Rate Gyro compass needed for our latitudes. Thanks again for the business, it was a pleasure and alot of fun working with you on this project.

Chris

 

[WoundUpMarine]

Oh and i will be getting one of these for the remote, in case she goes in the drink!! It will hold up 2.2 pounds for 24 hours and the remote is waterproof.

 

[backman]

Chris:

What sort of remotes are available for an AP26?

 

[tunafishhkg]

Chris:

What sort of remotes are available for an AP26?

While your on simrad questions, will the FU 35 Jog lever(12 years old) work with the AC 12 processor?
Thanks

 

[Wharf Rat]

Backman: The Remote Control that I gave to WoundUp was the WR20 Remote Commander - It operates via Class 1 Bluetooth, with a range of 100M. It was originally built to be able to control any SimNet Pilot, the RS8x series of VHFs, as well as the CX NavStation. Now it pretty much controls just the pilot.

TunaFishHKG: The FU35 will not, unfortunately, work with the AC12/AC42. The new FU80/QS80/NFU80 series have replaced the FU35/FU50 units, however I'd have to double check their full compatibility, as I've only used them on the AC70 computer. I'll find out for you before I stick my foot in my mouth.

 

[tunafishhkg]

Backman: The Remote Control that I gave to WoundUp was the WR20 Remote Commander - It operates via Class 1 Bluetooth, with a range of 100M. It was originally built to be able to control any SimNet Pilot, the RS8x series of VHFs, as well as the CX NavStation. Now it pretty much controls just the pilot.

TunaFishHKG: The FU35 will not, unfortunately, work with the AC12/AC42. The new FU80/QS80/NFU80 series have replaced the FU35/FU50 units, however I'd have to double check their full compatibility, as I've only used them on the AC70 computer. I'll find out for you before I stick my foot in my mouth.

Thanks!! but no need to use up your valuable time since I am not ready to upgrade yet and at the price of the FU80, I would design a simple toggle switch since I have a selonoid system and use the stern controls only for GBFT. Back feed voltage to ac 12 processor would be main concern? If so can use relays to prevent damage.
Thank you appreciate your advice!!

 

[backman]

follow up question on this:

Backman: The Remote Control that I gave to WoundUp was the WR20 Remote Commander - It operates via Class 1 Bluetooth, with a range of 100M. It was originally built to be able to control any SimNet Pilot, the RS8x series of VHFs, as well as the CX NavStation. Now it pretty much controls just the pilot.

The WR20 sounds just what I am looking for - what instrumentation is needed for the existing AP26 system - a bluetooth receiver modue plugged into the AP26 computer brain?

 

[Wharf Rat]

follow up question on this:

Backman: The Remote Control that I gave to WoundUp was the WR20 Remote Commander - It operates via Class 1 Bluetooth, with a range of 100M. It was originally built to be able to control any SimNet Pilot, the RS8x series of VHFs, as well as the CX NavStation. Now it pretty much controls just the pilot.

The WR20 sounds just what I am looking for - what instrumentation is needed for the existing AP26 system - a bluetooth receiver modue plugged into the AP26 computer brain?

Backman,

The WR20 comes with it's own SimNet based Bluetooth charger/basestation, and the basestation connects right into the SimNet joiner. Simple as that.

I have to head into work now, but if you have any other questions just give me a call at the office some time after 9AM EST, I have to set my guys up first and will be available after that.

 

[CaptDave]

Install

John,

You running the YB down to New Rochelle for the install, if so I am in. Actually I am guessing you are doing the install yourself. I will be up your way the weekend of the 27th and can do the hand off if you are home. I will be headed to Rockland.

Good Luck with the AP

Dave

 

[WoundUpMarine]

Hey dave, that sounds great! I'll actually be getting home from work for that weekend. It is fishermans festival in boothbay on saturday and the blessing of the fleet on sunday if your going to be around!