Installation settings are available in the documentation following the autopilot computers.
Common user settings
The following user settings are common to all autopilots.
Chart compass
You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The
compass symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel.
Locking autopilot operation from a unit
You can lock a unit to prevent unauthorized operation of the autopilot. When the unit is
locked, it is indicated with a lock symbol and with text in the Autopilot controller. No
automatic modes can be selected from a locked display.
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Note: The lock function is not available on a unit which has autopilot control!
NAC 1 Specific user settings
Steering response
Used to increase or decrease the steering sensitivity. A low response level reduces the rudder
activity and provides a more loose steering. A high response level increases the rudder activity
and provides more tight steering. Too high a response level will cause the boat to make S
movements.
NAC2/NAC3 Specific user settings
Steering
These options allow for manually changing low speed and high speed parameters that were
set during the commissioning of the autopilot computer. For more details, refer to the
separate documentation for the autopilot computer.
Selecting the low speed option or the high speed option opens dialogs the following
parameters can be changed.
• Turn rate: Preferred turn rate used while turning in degrees per minute
• Rudder gain: This parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the
heading error. The higher rudder value the more rudder is applied. If the value is too small
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