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Simrad NAC-3 Autopilot Computer

Simrad NAC-3 Autopilot Computer

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Product Description

NAC-3 High Current Course Computer (000-13250-001)

The NAC-3 Autopilot Computer is the brains behind your Simrad autopilot system. It contains the electronics needed to operate a hydraulic steering pump or mechanical drive unit, while also interfacing with other components including heading sensors and rudder feedback units. The NAC-3 was designed for boats 10M (33') or greater in length and is rated to operate high-current pumps, mechanical drive units, and solenoid valves (30 Amps continuous/50 Amps peak).

  • High-Current Output: The NAC-3 Autopilot Computer is recommended for boats above 10 metres (35 feet) in length. It is rated to operate high-current drive pumps including the Simrad RPU160 and RPU300, mechanical drives such as the Simrad DD15, hydraulic linear drives such as the HLD2000 series, and solenoid valves.
  • Virtual Rudder Feedback: Simrad Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF) technology eliminates the need to install a separate rudder feedback unit aboard outboard and sterndrive (inboard/outboard) boats with planing hulls. This reduces overall autopilot system cost and complexity, and is ideal where a feedback unit is impractical due to mechanical constraints. For vessels that do require a physical rudder feedback sensor, the NAC-3 supports SimNet or NMEA 2000® connected Simrad RF25 feedback units, and rudder feedback sensors with variable frequency output including the Simrad RF300.
  • Easy Installation: Industry-standard NMEA 2000® networking and NMEA 0183® input allow simple connectivity to heading sensors, rudder feedback units, autopilot controllers, and multifunction displays located anywhere on board.


Features:

  • Reliable autopilot performance based on Simrad Continuum™ steering technology
  • Recommended for boats above 10M (33') in length
  • High-current output of 30 Amps continuous, 50 Amps peak
  • Clutch output (3 Amps maximum)
  • Compatible with high-current drive pumps, mechanical drives, hydraulic linear drives, and solenoid valves
  • Virtual rudder feedback for simplified installation aboard outboard and sterndrive (inboard/outboard) boats
  • Supports Simrad RF25 and RF300 rudder feedback units
  • NMEA 2000® connectivity to heading sensors, rudder feedbacks, dedicated autopilot controllers, and multifunction displays
  • NMEA 0183® input
  • Warranty: 2 years

Specifications:

Waterproof rating IPx7
Power 12/24 V DC +10-30%
NMEA 2000 LEN 1
Interfaces
Reversible motor control of rudder Max continious load 30A, peak 50A for 1s
On/off solenoid control of rudder 12/24V DC, common, load range 10mA to 10A, off current <1mA
Engage output for bypass/clutch 12/24V DC, min 10mA, max 3A
Rudder angle, frequency input 15V, 1.4 to 5kHz, resol. 20Hz/° OR NMEA2000
NFU port/stbd input and mode indicator output External open/close contact, common ret, contact current max 30mA
Mode input External open/close or pulse contact for SYSTEM SELECT, common ret, close to activate, contact current max 30mA
External alarm output for buzzer/relay Max 100mA, voltage level as local supply
Networking
NMEA0183 1 in 1 Out
NMEA 2000 1


What's in the Box:

  • NAC-3
  • N2KEXT-2RD - 0.61 m (2-ft) NMEA
  • N2K-T-RD T

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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