Simrad AC42 Installation Manual

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| 9Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersPolarity protection ¼ Note: The fuse located in the lower left corner of the AC board is n

10 | Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot Computers• An NMEA 2000 network needs to have a terminator at each end of the backbone. A termin

| 11Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot Computers ¼ Note: Do not connect the power cable to the same terminals as the autopilot computer,

12 | Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersRudder feedback installation2 2131. RF25N cable2. NMEA 2000 backbone3. Micro-C T-conn

| 13Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersDrive unit installationThe relations between drive units, drive unit voltage, autopilot c

14 | Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersMODELMO-TOR VOLTSAUTO-PILOT COM-PUTERMAX STROKE mm (in.)PEAK THRUST kg (lb.)MAX RUDDER T

| 15Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersConnecting a hydraulic linear driveHydraulic Linear DriveAC12 Autopilot ComputerConnectin

16 | Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersInterfacingWith the autopilot system there are several possibilities to connect to other

| 17Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersNMEA 0183 sentenceTX (max rate [Hz]) RXRMB 0.5 xRMC 0.5 xRSA 3.33VHW 0.5 xVTG 0.5 xVLW 0.

18 | Spare parts | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersSpare partsAutopilot Computers000-10866-001 AC12N Autopilot Computer22097166 AC12N Installation

| 1 | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersPrefaceAs Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at

| 19Technical specications | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersTechnical specicationsAutopilot systemBoat type and size: ...Sail- an

20 | Technical specications | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersInstrument data page interface:Instrument screen SimNet/NMEA 2000 PGN*Heading PGN 127250

| 21Technical specications | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersRudder feedback input: ...SimNet/NMEA 2000 PGN 127245Optional rud

22 | Technical specications | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot Computers AC42N Autopilot Computer - Dimensions AC12N/AC42N Cable retainer

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2 | Contents | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersContents3 System description3 General3 How to use this manual4 Installation and wiring4 Installation

| 3System description | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersSystem descriptionGeneralThe autopilot computer is a navigational data processing unit and cont

4 | Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersInstallation and wiringAn autopilot system interfaces with several units that are to be m

| 5Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersDetermine system congurationIt is important to become familiar with the configuration of t

6 | Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersAutopilot system layout 120LTWLTWLTWLTWTT12V DC ¼ Notes: • The backbone must

| 7Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersAutopilot computer installationThe autopilot computer is designed to operate in a location

8 | Installation and wiring | AC12N/AC42N Autopilot ComputersRemove the bottom cover to get access to the plug-in terminals.Provide sufficient wire leng