Navico NAC1 autopilot module

NAVICO NAC-1 Autopilot Computer Module

Take command of your vessel with the NAVICO NAC-1 Autopilot Computer, the essential core of your boat´s automated steering system. Designed for exceptional reliability and performance, this compact yet powerful module is the intelligent heart of Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G autopilot solutions for smaller boats. Whether you´re a serious angler looking to hold a perfect trolling line or a cruiser seeking an extra hand at the helm, the NAC-1 delivers precise and dependable control.

NAC-1 Autopilot Computer - The brains behind the Outboard Pilot and Drive Pilot systems.

It contains the steering computer and electronics for the drive unit motor and clutch.

Engineered for vessels up to 10 meters (30 feet) in length, the NAC-1 is the ideal choice for a wide range of outboard and sterndrive boats. It integrates Navico´s sophisticated Continuum steering algorithms, developed from decades of experience, to provide incredibly smooth and accurate course-keeping. This advanced technology constantly makes fine-tuned adjustments, resulting in a more comfortable ride, optimized fuel efficiency, and less wear on your boat´s mechanical steering components.

Key Benefits:

* Effortless Control: Automate your steering to hold a heading, navigate to a waypoint, or follow a complex route with unparalleled precision.
* Enhanced Efficiency: The Continuum steering algorithm minimizes unnecessary rudder movements, reducing drag and improving your vessel´s fuel economy on long passages.
* Smooth Performance: Experience a noticeably smoother ride as the NAC-1 intelligently anticipates sea conditions and responds with stable, measured adjustments.
* Seamless Integration: With plug-and-play NMEA 2000 connectivity, the NAC-1 module easily connects to your chartplotter/multifunction display, heading sensor, and other marine electronics for a fully networked system.
* Compact & Robust: Its space-saving design and IPX5 water-resistant rating allow for flexible installation options in even the tightest of helm stations or electronics compartments.

Main Features:

* High-performance steering computer powered by advanced Continuum steering technology.
* Recommended for boats up to 10 meters (30 feet) in length.
* Provides output for low-current drive pumps, mechanical drives, or solenoid valves.
* Supports Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF) for simplified installation on outboard and sterndrive boats.
* Simple plug-and-play connection via NMEA 2000 network backbone.
* Receives data from heading sensors, rudder feedback units, and multifunction displays.

System Modules and Integration:
The NAC-1 is a central module in a complete autopilot system. To achieve full functionality, it must be networked with a compatible drive unit (such as the PUMP-1 hydraulic pump), a heading sensor (like the Precision-9 Compass for accurate heading and rate-of-turn data), and an autopilot controller or compatible multifunction display from Simrad, Lowrance, or B&G. This modular approach allows you to build the perfect autopilot system tailored to your specific vessel and needs.

Technical Specifications:

* Power Supply: 12/24 V DC
* Waterproof Rating: IPX5
* Drive Output: 8 A continuous, 16 A peak
* Networking: 1 x NMEA 2000 Micro-C port, 1 LEN
* Dimensions (L x W x H): 211x196 x 65.5 mm (8.31x7.72x2.58 in)
* Weight: 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
* Compass/Gyro Input: NMEA 2000
* Rudder Feedback Input: NMEA 2000 or Frequency Input