NAC-2 VRF Core Pack – NAC-2, Precision-9 & N2k Starter Kit

Comprising of the high-current NAC-2 autopilot computer, Precision-9 compass and N2k Starter Kit.

The NAC-2 Autopilot Computer is the brains behind your autopilot system. NAC-2 contains the control algorithms developed to helm a yacht across a broad range of weather conditions and sea-states, alongside the electronics needed to operate a hydraulic or mechanical drive unit, while also interfacing with other components including heading sensors and rudder feedback units. The NAC-2 was designed for boats up to 10M (33′) in length and is suitable for low-current hydraulic drives, mechanical drives, or solenoid valves with a current rating of 8 Amps continuous (12 Amps peak).

Precision-9 Compass

The Precision-9 Compass supplies heading and rate-of-turn information to Simrad, B & G and Lowrance autopilot, radar and navigation systems. Based on reliable solid-state sensor technology, this compact compass offers easy installation aboard any vessel.

N2k Backbone Starter Kit

NMEA 2000 Micro-C Network starter kit: Includes Network power cable, 4.5M (15′) N2K cable, 3 x T-connectors, 2 x network terminators.

Features:

• Heading, Rate Of Turn (ROT), roll, and pitch output over NMEA 2000®
• Heading and ROT calculated using sensor data from 9 axes of rotation and motion
• Accurate and reliable solid-state sensor technology
• Heading accuracy of ±2° after calibration
• Easily adjustable mounting bracket allows bulkhead or up-mast installation
• IPX7 waterproof. Best in class.
• Simple installation with a single NMEA 2000® connection

  Specifications:

  • Operating temperature: -25°C to +55°C (13°F to 131°F)
  • Protection: Splashproof, IPx5
  • Weight: 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
  • Overall Dimensions: Width: 7.1″ 180mm / Height: 2.2″ 57mm
  • Power supply: 9-31.2 V DC
  • Load: 140 mA + drive unit load
  • Performance: Drive: 8 A cont., 16A for 1s
  • Network: 1xMicroC (NMEA2000)
  • Feedback: Variable voltage/resistive 0-5V
  • Drive output: To PUMP-1 or HELM-1
  • Power supply: 9-31.2 V DC
  • Solenoid: 12/24V DC, common, load range 10mA to 10A, off current <1mA
  • Clutch: 12/24V DC, min 10mA, max 3A

Precision-9 Specifications:

• Dimensions: H: 36mm (1.42″), W & D: 119mm (4.69″)
• Weight: Module – 165g (5.8oz), Bracket – 130g (4.6oz)
• Supply and interface: 8-16 V via NMEA 2000
• Power consumption: 0.4 W
• NMEA 2000 Load Equivalence No. (LEN): 1
• NMEA 2000 ports (input/output): 1
• Calibration: Automatic (User Prompted)
• Repeatability: ± 1.0° (or better)
• Roll/Pitch range: ± 45°
• Heading accuracy: ± 2° after calibration
• Dynamic performance: with random excitation of ± 10° at max 1 Hz: |Heading error <2°: with heading step input of 90° at a rate of 10°/s: |Heading error 10 sec. after turn <2°
• Environmental protection: IPx7
• Compass safe distance: 0.5M(1.7′)
• Temperature range operation: -25 to +65°C (-13 to +149°F)
• Temperature range Storage: -30 to +70°C (-22 to +158°F)