Simrad NSE12 Installation Manual

Commission the system | 59
Dockside setup
The dockside procedures are initiated from the commissioning dialog. Completed
procedures are labelled with a tick.
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When the autopilot computer is delivered from factory AND ANY TIME AFTER AN
AUTOPILOT RESET HAS BEEN PERFORMED, you will have to run a complete setup again.
All steps in all commissioning procedures are clearly described on-screen, and you will
be guided step by step through the process.
1 Press the STBY/AUTO key to ensure that the autopilot is in standby mode
2 Activate the autopilot commissioning dialog as shown above
3 Select boat type
- The boat type setting is used by the system to select appropriate preset steering
parameters. It will also affect available autopilot features.
4 Perform the rudder calibration
Rudder feedback calibration:
- Used if you have a rudder feedback unit installed. This calibration is used to ensure
that the physical rudder movement corresponds to the rudder angle displayed on
the NSE unit.
VRF (Virtual Rudder Feedback) calibration:
- The Virtual Feedback option enables your autopilot to steer without a conventional
rudder feedback unit. This function is designed for vessels up to 40 ft. powered by
outboard or stern drives only.
- The Virtual Feedback option will only be available when there is no feedback unit
connected at first time turn on or at turn on after an autopilot reset.
Installing a feedback unit will enhance the performance of the autopilot and provide an
accurate rudder angle indicator on the autopilot display. Unless impractical or impossible,
a rudder feedback unit should be installed.
5 Set the drive voltage (not required for SG05 systems)
- Refer to the drive unit table in the AC12/AC42 Installation manual or to your drive
unit documentation for information.
6 Run the rudder test as described in the on-screen instructions
If the boat uses power assisted steering, it is important that the engine or electric motor
used to enable the power assist steering is turned on prior to this test.

Simrad NSE12 Specifications

General

Brand	Simrad
Model	NSE12
Category	Monitor
Language	English