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11 INSTRUMENT MULTI, SPEED AND AUTOPILOT
NX2 Multi Control is a multi function instrument that displays a main and a sub-
function together. You can easily ”customise” your favourite combination of
functions, by using the unique method to move, copy and lock a sub-function.
The instruments large display gives you very good viewing possibilities from any
angle, even in bright sunlight. The display and the five push-buttons have red
back lighting which you can set to three different lighting levels
The NX2 Multi Control instrument can also be used to remote control other NX2
(and even Nexus Classic) Instruments.
The Speed Instrument can be connected to the NEXUS bus or used stand alone
connected to a log transducer.
The Auto Pilot Instrument is the control unit in a NEXUS Auto Pilot system. It can
be used as a standalone unit, or as a part in a NX2 network system with the Server.
The reference to which the Autopilot shall steer on can be selected, Heading, Wind
or towards a Waypoint. Also direct power steer of the rudder.
The Autopilot can be controlled also by the NX2 Remote Control and the Multi
Center.
The Compass transducer connected to NEXUS Server will support the Auto Pilot
Servo unit (see separate Service Manual) with all information.
Service measures
Silva NX2 instrument series is build according to IP68/IP66 standard which
means that the instruments are sealed and can not be opened.
The basic service measures on Multi Control, Speed and Auto Pilot instruments
are based on Faultfinding, see §5, replacing defect units according to the NX2
Replacement system.
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