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Simrad NAC-3 User Manual

Simrad NAC-3
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ENGLISH
NAC-2/NAC-3
Commissioning Manual
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Simrad NAC-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimrad
ModelNAC-3
CategoryAutopilot System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

NAC-2 and NAC-3 autopilot computers

Introduces the NAC-2 and NAC-3 autopilot computers, their purpose, and key specifications.

Autopilot computer setup

Stresses the critical importance of performing autopilot setup correctly after installation.

Dockside setup

Data source selection

Guides users on selecting and configuring necessary data inputs for the autopilot.

Boat characteristics

Covers setting boat type, length, and cruising speed to optimize steering parameters.

Drive configuration

Explains how to configure the autopilot's interaction with the boat's steering drive.

Rudder setup

Covers selecting the correct rudder source and performing calibration.

Rudder feedback calibration

Guides on calibrating the rudder feedback for accurate direction and response.

Rudder test

Verifies the drive direction and checks for excessive rudder speed during operation.

Sea trial

Compass setup

Details the process of calibrating the compass for accurate heading data.

Tuning the autopilot

Introduces methods for optimizing the autopilot's steering performance.

Autotuning

Explains the automated process of tuning steering parameters based on vessel behavior.

Manual tuning

Guides on manually adjusting key steering parameters like Rudder gain and Counter rudder.

Rudder gain

Adjusts rudder response to heading errors to ensure stable course keeping.

Counter rudder

Sets the counteracting rudder input to efficiently stop turns.

User settings

Installation verification

Checklist

A comprehensive checklist to ensure all installation and configuration steps are verified.

Maintenance

Resetting the autopilot computer

Describes the procedure to restore the autopilot to its factory default settings.

Technical specifications

NAC-2

Provides detailed electrical, environmental, connectivity, and physical specifications for the NAC-2.

NAC-3

Provides detailed electrical, environmental, connectivity, and physical specifications for the NAC-3.

Supported data

NMEA 2000 PGNs

Lists the NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs) supported by the NAC-2.

NMEA 0183 sentences

Details the NMEA 0183 sentences the system can receive and transmit.

NMEA 2000 PGN description

Explains the function and meaning of various NMEA 2000 PGNs used by the system.

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