Navico NAC-2, Commissioning Manual

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Disable input
Select if no external input is connected, or to disable connected
input (default).
Boat characteristics
Boat type
Affects steering parameters as well as available autopilot features.
The following options are available:
• Sail
• Displacement
• Planing
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Note:
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.
Control method
Used for setting the appropriate control ouput for your drive.
The following options are available:
• Solenoid
For on/off steering of hydraulic valves. Gives fixed rudder speed.
• Reversible motor
For variable speed pumps/drives.
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