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Marine Autopilot Drive Unit

Marine autopilot drive unit connectors link the autopilot computer to the hydraulic pump or linear motor drive that steers the vessel, carrying power, feedback, and clutch signals in a sealed connector.

// connector diagram 6 pins
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// Specifications
Standard
Raymarine Simrad Garmin autopilot proprietary
Signals
Power clutch feedback drive signal
Voltage
12V or 24V DC
Current
Up to 30A drive motor
Use Case
Autopilot hydraulic pump linear drive sailboat tiller
IP Rating
IP67 marine rated
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
1 PWR+ Drive unit power positive PWR
2 GND Drive unit power negative GND
3 CLUTCH Clutch engage signal I/O
4 FEEDBACK Rudder feedback signal 0-5V ADC
5 DRIVE+ Drive motor positive output PWR
6 DRIVE- Drive motor negative output GND

Marine autopilot drive unit connectors link the autopilot computer to the hydraulic pump or linear motor drive that steers the vessel, carrying power, feedback, and clutch signals in a sealed connector.