Nauto Pilot
Raytheon Anschütz
Refurbished
The Raytheon Anschütz NautoPilot 2000 Series is a proven family of marine autopilot systems developed for automatic steering of seagoing vessels.
The equipment supplied by SM MARINE SERVICE™ includes multiple NautoPilot variants, including NP2010, NP2020 and NP2025 control/operator panels.
Anschütz's official documentation identifies NP2010/NP2020 and NP2015/NP2025 as adaptive autopilot systems designed for different sizes of seagoing ships. Their operating functions include Heading Control, Track Control and Rate-of-Turn (R.o.T.) control.
Manufacturer: Anschütz / formerly Raytheon Anschütz
Country of Origin: Germany
Product Family: NautoPilot 2000 Series
Models Covered: NP2010, NP2020, NP2025 and related NP20xx systems
Product Type: Marine Autopilot / Automatic Steering Control System
Application: Automatic heading, track and rate-of-turn control
Installation: Ship bridge / steering control system
Anschütz continues to maintain an official documentation section for the Nautopilot 2000 Series, including NP2010, NP2020 and NP2015/2025 manuals and technical documents.
A marine autopilot automatically controls the vessel's steering system to maintain a selected heading or, when integrated with suitable navigation equipment, follow a defined track.
The NautoPilot receives navigation and steering information from connected systems and calculates the required rudder commands.
The main objective is to provide accurate and stable steering while minimizing unnecessary rudder movement.
Anschütz describes its autopilot technology as using proven steering algorithms designed for precise and efficient automatic steering.
The NP2010 belongs to the NautoPilot 2000 family and provides automatic heading and steering control.
For NP2010, steering behavior is adjusted using parameters such as:
• Rudder
• Counter Rudder
• Yawing
The operator can select and adjust these parameters according to vessel response and prevailing sea conditions.
The NP2010 remains relevant as a replacement requirement on vessels where the complete NautoPilot installation is already integrated into the steering system.
The NP2020 provides more adaptive steering functionality.
According to Anschütz documentation, the operator can adapt steering performance to prevailing sailing conditions using operating selections including:
Economy – Precision – Basic
This allows steering behavior to be optimized according to navigational requirements and sea conditions.
The NP2025 belongs to the related NP20x5 generation of professional Anschütz autopilots.
The NP2015/NP2025 system supports:
• Heading Control
• Track Control with compatible ECDIS
• Rate-of-Turn Control
• Adaptive steering functions
• Radius / R.o.T. controlled course changes
• Integration with ship steering and navigation systems
The manufacturer's operator documentation covers NP2015/NP2025 together with NP2010/NP2020 and explains their respective steering modes and operational differences.
The autopilot maintains a selected heading automatically and continuously calculates steering corrections.
When connected to an appropriate ECDIS/navigation arrangement, the NautoPilot can operate in track-control mode.
Anschütz documentation specifically describes Track Control operation in conjunction with an ECDIS system.
The system can provide Rate-of-Turn control through the R.o.T. Tiller.
The control panel allows the operator to establish appropriate turning behavior based on radius or Rate-of-Turn limitations.
• Automatic heading control
• Track-control capability
• Rate-of-Turn control
• Radius/R.o.T. limitation
• Gyro heading input
• Magnetic heading indication/input capability depending on configuration
• Set Course control
• Steering parameters
• Sensor selection
• Control presets
• Limit-value adjustment
• System status indication
• Alarm acknowledgement
• Large rotary course-setting control
• Integration with ship steering equipment
• ECDIS integration for applicable Track Control configurations
The actual functions available depend on the model and vessel installation.
The NP20xx control panels provide dedicated controls for essential steering functions.
Typical front-panel controls visible across the series include:
Heading Control – selects automatic heading control.
Track Control – enables track-control operation when correctly integrated.
R.o.T. Tiller – Rate-of-Turn steering control.
Radius R.o.T. – adjustment of turning parameters.
Set Course – allows the operator to enter a desired heading.
Sensor – sensor selection/configuration.
Parameter – steering parameter adjustment.
Control Preset – selection of steering presets.
Limit Values – system limit configuration.
Display – display-related selection and information.
Depending on vessel configuration, a NautoPilot installation can include:
• NautoPilot Operator Unit / Control Panel
• Connection Unit
• Autopilot Interface
• Steering Control Unit
• Rudder Feedback Unit
• Steering Mode Selector
• Rate-of-Turn equipment
• Heading / gyro interface
• Tiller / R.o.T. Tiller
• Alarm and indication equipment
• Internal PCBs and electronic modules
• Power-supply components
• Cables and connectors
Anschütz's current technical-document database still lists material documentation for NP20xx Operator Units and the NP2015/25 Connection Unit, alongside steering and feedback components.
SM MARINE SERVICE™ can also support sourcing enquiries for other legacy and current Anschütz autopilot equipment, depending on availability:
NautoPilot NP2010 • NP2015 • NP2020 • NP2025 • NP2025 Plus • NP2030 • NP2035 • NautoPilot 5000 • NautoPilot 5000 NX • NautoPilot 60 • PilotStar
Anschütz's current official documentation library identifies the NautoPilot 2000 Series and many of these individual models.
In addition to Raytheon Anschütz equipment, marine vessels may use autopilot and steering systems from manufacturers such as:
Sperry Marine, Tokyo Keiki / Tokimec, Yokogawa, JRC, Furuno, Kongsberg, Simrad, Robertson, NAVIS and other marine navigation manufacturers.
SM MARINE SERVICE™ can support sourcing enquiries for various legacy marine autopilot systems and replacement components depending on model and availability.
NautoPilot equipment is commonly found aboard:
• Container Ships
• Bulk Carriers
• Oil Tankers
• Chemical Tankers
• LNG/LPG Carriers
• Cargo Ships
• Passenger Ships
• Offshore Vessels
• Research Vessels
• Other seagoing commercial vessels
Check the incoming power supply, system fuses, connection unit, wiring and power-related electronic components.
Check gyro/heading information first. Incorrect heading data can prevent the autopilot from steering correctly.
Also inspect steering parameters, rudder feedback and steering-control response.
Incorrect steering parameters can cause excessive rudder activity.
For NP2010-type operation, settings such as Rudder, Counter Rudder and Yawing directly influence steering behavior.
Verify the selected heading sensor and compare the displayed heading against the vessel's gyrocompass/repeater indication.
Confirm ECDIS/navigation data, system interfaces and Track Control configuration.
Inspect the rudder feedback transmitter/unit, associated wiring and steering-control interface.
Check the operator panel, internal electronics, PCB connections and communication with the associated system components.
If the system otherwise functions normally, investigate the operator unit/display electronics before replacing the complete autopilot.
• Check gyro/heading input regularly.
• Verify rudder-feedback accuracy.
• Inspect operator-panel buttons and rotary control.
• Check steering-control interfaces.
• Inspect connection-unit terminals.
• Verify Rate-of-Turn information.
• Check cables and connectors for corrosion or loose connections.
• Review autopilot alarms and fault history where applicable.
• Test manual/autopilot changeover according to vessel procedures.
• Never change steering parameters without understanding their effect on vessel response.
Because an autopilot directly interfaces with the vessel's steering system, troubleshooting and adjustment should be performed by appropriately qualified marine personnel.
SM MARINE SERVICE™ can support sourcing of:
Raytheon Anschütz NautoPilot NP2010
Raytheon Anschütz NautoPilot NP2020
Raytheon Anschütz NautoPilot NP2025
NP2015 / NP2025 Series
Other NautoPilot 2000 Series Equipment
Typical requirements include:
• Complete Autopilot Control Panel
• Operator Unit
• Connection Unit
• Steering Control Unit
• Autopilot Interface
• Display / LED Components
• PCB / Electronic Board
• Rotary Control Components
• Power Supply
• Rudder Feedback Unit
• R.o.T. Tiller
• Steering Mode Selector
• Cables & Connectors
• Internal Electronic Components
Available condition may include:
New • Used • Tested Working • Refurbished • Reconditioned
Legacy autopilot support is increasingly important for vessels operating older bridge systems.
Anschütz stated in 2025 that the NautoPilot 2000 had been maintained in after-sales service from 2010 to 2022, illustrating the legacy status of the series.
For such installations, a compatible used or reconditioned control panel or component can therefore be valuable when a vessel needs to restore operation without immediately replacing the entire steering-control architecture.
NautoPilot is a family of marine automatic steering systems designed to control vessel heading and, in suitable configurations, track and Rate-of-Turn.
Anschütz documentation describes NP2010 steering quality as manually adjustable through parameters such as rudder, counter-rudder and yawing. NP2020 provides selections such as Economy, Precision and Basic to adapt steering behavior to sailing conditions.
Yes. Applicable NP20xx systems support Track Control in conjunction with a compatible ECDIS installation.
SM MARINE SERVICE™ can support sourcing of NP2010 operator/control units and associated spare parts subject to stock availability.
Used, refurbished and reconditioned NP2020 equipment and components may be available depending on stock.
Potentially, but the exact part/model, configuration and compatibility must be verified before replacement.
Yes, NP2025 complete units and replacement components can be sourced subject to availability.
Yes. Sourcing enquiries for other marine autopilot and steering-control manufacturers can also be supported depending on model and availability.
Yes. Worldwide shipping can be arranged according to stock, equipment size and destination.
Raytheon Anschütz NautoPilot NP2010, NP2020 and NP2025 are professional marine automatic steering systems from the NautoPilot 2000 family, supporting functions including heading control, track control and Rate-of-Turn control. SM MARINE SERVICE™ can supply complete autopilot operator panels and associated marine steering spare parts in used, tested, refurbished and reconditioned condition, subject to availability.
Anschütz provides an official operator manual covering these NautoPilot systems, including operating modes, heading control, Track Control and R.o.T. operation.
Download Official NautoPilot Operator Manual PDF
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