RF40 Rudder Feedback Unit for Autopilot Systems 3-pin 15m

For smooth and accurate steering

The RF40 Rudder Feedback Unit is a medium-duty rudder feedback unit for use with NAC-1 and NAC-2 autopilot systems. Rudder feedbacks measure and report actual rudder angle to your autopilot computer, enabling precise rudder control for smooth and accurate steering.

Direct Connection for Simple Plug-and-Play Installation
The RF40 is designed for direct connection to NAC-1 and NAC-2 autopilot computers, with variable voltage output and an attached 15 metre (49 foot) cable with plug-and-play connector. The connector can be easily removed for use in other applications. Its extended cable and direct connection make the RF40 an ideal alternative to NMEA 2000 connected sensors, such as the RF25, in situations where it is impractical or otherwise unnecessary to extend a vessel’s NMEA 2000 network within reach of the rudder.

RF40 Rudder Feedback Unit Features:

• Part number: 000-14439-001
  
• Medium-duty rudder feedback unit
  
• Plug-and-play connection to NAC-1 and NAC-2 autopilot computers
  
• Measures and report actual rudder angle to your autopilot computer
  
• Precise rudder control for smooth and accurate steering
  
• Variable voltage output
  
• ±120-degree rudder angle measurement
  
• Includes 15m (49 foot) cable with plug-and-play connector
  
• Removable connector
  
• Ideal alternative to NMEA 2000 connected sensors
  
• Compatible with Simrad, Lowrance and B&G Autopilot Systems
  

RF40 Rudder Feedback Unit Specifications:
Physical

• Part number: 000-14439-001
  
• Dimensions (see dimensional drawing in photos)
  
• Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs.)
  
• Material Arnite T06 200 PBT
  
• Compass safe distance 1.0 m (3.1 ft.)
  
• Mounting Horizontal, vertical or upside down
  
• Cable 15 m (49 feet) with connector
  
• Transmitter link Stainless 345 mm (13.6”) with 2 ball joints
  

Electrical

• Supply voltage 5 V DC
  
• Power consumption 2.5 mW
  

Environmental

• Operating temperature -25 to +55 °C (–13 to +130 °F)
  
• Storage temperature -30 to +70 °C (–22 to + 158 °F)
  
• Waterproof rating IP56
  

Interface

• Rudder angle +/-120 degrees
  
• Output signal 0 - 5 V DC
  
• Resistance value 10 K ohms
  
• Accuracy +/-0.25° within +/-5°, otherwise +/-0.5°
  
• Repeatability +/-0.1°