Navico NAC-2, Commissioning Manual

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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 A continuous/16 A 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 A continuous/50 A peak).
The user interface
Autopilot functions are presented a bit differently depending on the
device being used, for example multi-function displays (MFD) and
autopilot controllers (AP44 or AP48).
This manual shows screen examples from both an MFD running
NOS software and the AP48.
MFDs running NOS software and autopilot controller
displays
The instructions in this manual are for MFDs running NOS software
and autopilot controller displays like the AP48.
The screenshots in this manual are from an MFD running NOS
software and the AP48.
MFDs running NEON software
If the home page on your MFD looks similar to the following
illustration, then you have a NEON software based MFD.
To commission the autopilot connected to your NEON software
based system, select the
Set up guide
button on the home screen
and follow the prompts in the setup app. Alternatively, select the
settings button on the home page and navigate to the device set
up screen. Setting up connected devices is described in the
documentation available for the MFD running NEON software.
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