RAYTHEON ANSCHUTZ OPERATOR UNIT 130-601 NG010 0404 BSH / 046/ 34 G/95

This is the primary interface unit, typically a display and control panel, for a ship’s autopilot system. It allows the helmsman or officer to select modes (like AUTO, NAV, STBY, FU), set courses, adjust parameters, and monitor system status.

1. RAYTHEON ANSCHUTZ: The manufacturer. Raytheon Anschütz is a world-leading German company specializing in integrated navigation and bridge systems for ships.

2. OPERATOR UNIT: Confirms this is the control and display interface.

3. 130-601: This is the key part number for the specific unit model. All other numbers are likely serial, batch, or configuration codes related to that specific production unit.

4. NG010: Likely a product family or variant code within the 130-601 series. “NG” often stands for “New Generation” in Anschütz terminology, indicating a modernized version.

5. 0404 BSH: This is almost certainly a hardware/software version or configuration identifier. “0404” could refer to a specific software load (e.g., version 4.4) or a hardware revision. “BSH” might be a customer or project code.

6. 046/ 34 G/95 SEO: This string is highly specific to the unit’s build.

   • 046: Possibly a sequential serial number or a workshop/assembly code.

   • 34 G/95: Likely a firmware or software article number specific to the functionality installed (e.g., for a particular gyrocompass interface or feature set).

• Part of a System: This operator unit is the control head for a larger Raytheon Anschütz autopilot system (like the Synapsis NX or NautoControl series). It connects to a central processing unit, gyrocompasses, GPS receivers, and the ship’s steering gear.

• Functionality: It provides controls for:

  • Auto, Follow-Up (FU), Non-Follow-Up (NFU), and Standby modes.

  • Course selection and adjustment.

  • Rudder adjustment and limits.

  • Interface with navigation routes from an ECDIS.

  • Alarms and system status display.