- High-Current Output: The NAC-3 Autopilot Computer is recommended for boats above 10 metres (35 feet) in length. It operates high-current drive pumps including the Simrad RPU160 and RPU300, mechanical drives, hydraulic linear drives, and solenoid valves.
- Virtual Rudder Feedback: Simrad Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF) technology eliminates the need for a separate rudder feedback unit, reducing system cost and complexity for outboard and sterndrive boats. Supports SimNet or NMEA 2000® Simrad RF25 feedback units and rudder feedback sensors such as the Simrad RF300.
- Easy Installation: NMEA 2000® networking and NMEA 0183® input allow connectivity to heading sensors, rudder feedback units, autopilot controllers, and multifunction displays.
- Reliable autopilot performance based on Continuum Steering technology
- Recommended for boats above 10 metres (35 feet) in length
- Compatible with high-current drive pumps, mechanical drives, hydraulic linear drives, and solenoid valves
- Virtual rudder feedback for simplified installation aboard outboard and sterndrive 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
NAC-3 Autopilot Computer ( 000-13250-001)
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The NAC-3 is the centre of your autopilot system, containing the electronics needed to operate and interface with other key components. The NAC-3 has been designed for boats ten metres (35 feet) or greater in length and is rated to operate high-current pumps, mechanical drive units, and solenoid valves.
- Compass Safe: 0.5m (20 inches)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 204 x 190 x 57mm (8.1 x 7.5 x 2.2 inches)
- Mounting Type: Bulkhead
- Weight: 0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)
- Power Consumption (Max): 750W
- Power Consumption (Typical): 100mA + Drive load
- Recommended Fuse Rating: Internal fuse 30A (Slow)
- Supply Voltage: 12/24VDC +30 -10%
- Operating Temperature Range: -15 to +55C (5 to 131F)
- Storage Temperature Range: -30C to +70C (-22F to +158F)
- Waterproof Rating: IPx2
- NMEA 0183 Sentences Supported: Input: AAM, ACK, APB, BOD, BWC, DPT, GGA, GLL, HDG, HDT, HSC, RMA, RMB, RMC, ROT, THS, TNT, VBW, VHW, VLW, VTG, ZDA. Output: HDG (10Hz) or HDT (10Hz), RSA (5Hz)
- NMEA 2000 Connectivity: 1x CAN terminal, 1 LEN
- Compass Sensor Support: NMEA2000, NMEA0183
- Drive Output: 12/24VDC. Rev. motor control 30A, 50A peak (1 sec.). Solenoid control: 10A (min. 10mA)
- Engine Drive Systems Integration: Reversible pump/motor, Solenoid valve on/off
- Rudder Sensor Support: RF300, RF45X, RF25N, RF70 & VRF
- N2K-T-RD Network T-Connector
- N2KEXT-2RD 2ft Network Extension Cable