NAC-2 pilot ECU

Name: NAC-2 pilot ECU
Brand: Simrad

The NAC-2 autopilot computer is the brain of your Simrad autopilot system. The NAC-2 is designed for boats up to 10 m (35 ft) and for pumps, mechanical power units or low-current solenoid valves (8 A continuous and 16 A peak).

SIMRAD - NAC-2 - YOUR PILOT'S NERVE CENTER

The NAC-2 autopilot computer is the brain of your Simrad autopilot system. It contains the electronics required to operate a hydraulic steering pump or mechanical power unit, while also enabling connection to other components such as heading and rudder angle sensors. The NAC-2 is designed for boats up to 10 m (35 ft) in length, and for low-current (8 A continuous and 16 A peak) pumps, mechanical power units or solenoid valves.


	STANDARD OUTPUT CURRENT The NAC-2 autopilot ECU is recommended for boats up to 10 m (35 ft). As standard, it generates a current of up to 8 A continuous and 16 A peak, as well as a clutch current. It is therefore suitable for low-current devices: steering pumps such as Simrad Pump-2, mechanical power units such as Simrad SD10, hydraulic linear power units such as HLD350, solenoid valves.

VIRTUAL RUDDER ANGLE SENSOR With Simrad's VRF (Virtual Rudder Feedback) virtual rudder angle sensor technology, there's no need to install a separate rudder angle sensor on boats with outboard or stern-drive motors (inboard/outboard). This reduces the cost and complexity of an autopilot system. It's the ideal solution when installation of an angle sensor is impossible for mechanical reasons.

	RUDDER ANGLE SENSORS Helm angle sensors are connected to the helm by a mechanical link. They continuously inform your autopilot computer of the position the helm is in. The Simrad Continuum algorithm is then able to make the best possible steering decisions. As a rule, these sensors are used on inboard motorboats and large craft, as well as in special cases where a virtual rudder angle sensor is not suitable. The NAC-2 ECU supports Simrad RF25 angle sensors with SimNet or NMEA 2000® connectivity, as well as resistive rudder angle sensors.

EASY INSTALLATION Plug & Play connectors facilitate installation by minimizing the wiring required to install the autopilot system. The industry-standard NMEA 2000® network function simplifies connection to heading sensors, rudder angle sensors, autopilot control boxes and multifunction displays, regardless of their location on the boat.