Simrad NAC-2 Kurzanleitung

ENGLISH

NAC-2/NAC-3

Commissioning Manual

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Preface

Disclaimer

As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the

right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be

reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest

distributor if you require any further assistance.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment

in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or

property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for

observing safe boating practices.

NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND

AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT

IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY

VIOLATE THE LAW.

Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user

guides and other information relating to the product

(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from,

another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between

any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version

of the Documentation will be the official version of the

Documentation.

This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.

Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates

reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.

Trademarks

NMEA®and NMEA 2000®are registered trademarks of the National

Marine Electronics Association.

Warranty

The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.

In case of any queries, refer to the product's web site on

www.simrad-yachting.com or www.bandg.com.

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Compliance statements

This equipment complies with:

•CE under EMC directive 2014/30/EU

•The requirements of level 2 devices of Radiocommunications

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard

The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product's

section on www.simrad-yachting.com or www.bandg.com.

About this manual

The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of

navigation, nautical terminology and practices.

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is

emphasized as follows:

ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or

some important information.

Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn

personnel that they should proceed carefully to

prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/

personnel.

Manual version

This manual is written for software version 1.0. The manual is

continually updated to match new software releases. The latest

available manual version can be downloaded from the product site

on www.simrad-yachting.com or www.bandg.com.

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Contents

7 Introduction

7 NAC-2 and NAC-3 autopilot computers

7 Autopilot controllers

7 Autopilot computer setup

10 Dockside setup

10 Data source selection

10 Boat characteristics

10 Drive configuration

13 Rudder setup

16 Sea trial

16 Compass setup

17 Transition speed

18 Set rudder zero position

18 Set turn rate

18 Tuning the autopilot

23 User settings

23 Steering profile settings

24 Sailing parameters

25 Turn pattern settings

29 Installation verification

29 Checklist

29 Boat specific settings

32 Maintenance

32 Preventive maintenance

32 Checking the connectors

32 Software update

32 Resetting the autopilot computer

34 Technical specifications

34 NAC-2

35 NAC-3

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37 Dimensional drawings

37 NAC-2

37 NAC-3

38 Supported data

38 NMEA 2000 PGNs

41 NMEA 0183 sentences

42 NMEA 2000 PGN description

6Contents | NAC-2/NAC-3 Commissioning Manual

Introduction

NAC-2 and NAC-3 autopilot computers

The NAC-2 and NAC-3 autopilot computers contain the electronics

needed to operate a hydraulic steering pump or mechanical drive

unit, while also interfacing with rudder feedback units and NMEA

2000 devices.

The NAC-2 is designed for boats up to 10 metres (33 feet) in length

and is suitable for low-current pumps, mechanical drive units, or

solenoid valves (8 amps continuous/16 amps peak).

The NAC-3 is designed for boats 10 metres (33 feet) or greater in

length and is rated to operate high-current pumps, mechanical

drive units, and solenoid valves (30 amps continuous/50 amps

peak).

Autopilot controllers

The NAC-2 and NAC-3 autopilot computers can be controlled by

various Simrad and B&G control units. This can be dedicated

autopilot controllers (e.g. AP44), Multifunction displays (MFDs) and

autopilot remote controllers (e.g. OP12) used in combination with

instrument systems, or any combination of the above.

Autopilot functions

NAC-2 and NAC-3 include a large range of functions, but not all

autopilot controllers have access to all options. E.g. autopilot

systems including only an autopilot remote controller (without

display unit) do not have access to turn patterns.

The user interface

The autopilot functions are presented slightly different on the

different displays.

This manual shows screen examples from both MFDs and AP44.

Autopilot computer setup

When the autopilot installation is completed, the setup of the

autopilot computer must be performed. Failure in setting up the

autopilot correctly may prohibit the autopilot from functioning

properly.

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The setup of the autopilot computer is divided in three main steps:

•Installation settings

- Including dockside and seatrial commissioning. See "Dockside

setup" on page 10 and "Seatrial" on page 16

•User adjustment of autopilot settings

- Manual fine-tuning for various operational conditions and user

preferences. See "Usersettings" on page 23

ÚNote: The Installation settings can only be accessed when the

autopilot is in Standby mode. Some systems require a

dedicated physical standby key to perform installation

procedures. This key can be a key on the autopilot controller, on

an autopilot remote controller, or it can be a separate standby

key.

Warning: When the autopilot is delivered from

factory and any time after an autopilot reset has been

performed, the installation settings are all reset to

factory preset (default) values. A notification will be

displayed, and a complete setup has to be made.

Failure to do so correctly may prohibit the autopilot

from functioning properly!

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Installation setup workflow

Con gure boat

settings

Drive

con guration

Check rudder

feedback source

selection

Rudder feedback

calibration

Rudder test

Select data

sources

Set transition

speed

Set turn rate low

speed

Tune steering

parameters low

speed

Calibrate compass

Set rudder zero

Power up

Operational

autopilot system

Set turn rate high

speed

Tune steering

Dockside Sea trial

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Dockside setup

Data source selection

Before commencing with autopilot computer setup the data

sources must be available and configured.

Data sources selection is required on initial start-up of the system, if

any part of the network has been changed or replaced, or if an

alternative source is made available for a given data type and this

source has not been selected automatically.

You can let the system automatically select your sources, or set up

each source manually. Refer to documentation for the autopilot

controller or for the display unit for details about how to perform

the data source selection.

Boat characteristics

Boat type

Affects steering parameters as well as available autopilot features.

The following options are available:

•Sail

•Displacement

•Planing

ÚNote: If the boat type is set to Sail, Virtual Rudder Feedback is

not available.

Boat length

Used by the autopilot system to calculate steering parameters.

Cruising speed

Used if no speed info is available. It is used by the autopilot system

to calculate steering parameters.

Drive configuration

The drive configuration controls how the autopilot computer

operates the steering system.

Refer to your drive unit documentation for relevant specifications.

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Andere Handbücher für NAC-2

Dieses Handbuch passt für folgende Modelle

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Andere Simrad Autopilotsystem Handbücher

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Simrad B&G NAC-3 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP27 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP24 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP25 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad Navico WP10 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP50 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad OP12 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad NAC-3 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP44 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad A2004 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP70 MK2 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP50 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP48 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad NAC-D Kurzanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP44 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP24 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad A2004 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad B&G NAC-3 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP50 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP16 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad ROBERTSON AP45 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad A2004 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad AP25 Bedienungsanleitung

Simrad

Simrad ac85 Bedienungsanleitung

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Honeywell

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Zero

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Axair

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Furuno

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NorthStar

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dji

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