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Old 26-02-2017, 19:42   #1
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NKE gyropilot.

Anyone experience in NKE system?
Any input is appreciated, which components are required for complete autopilot system?, also price of that system without actuator.
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Re: NKE gyropilot.

I can't say I am current on all their toys, but I have used them. By far my favorite autopilot, without a close second.

As for what you need, they have far more sensors available than most people really need but a basic package retail runs about $7,000 for everything including the hydrolic ram. If you price it retail the individual components excluding the ram are actually more an the package with. But if you shopped it around you can probably get a better price than full retail on each component.

Each Package Includes:
1 x Gyropilot 2 computer w/gyrometer
1 x Gyropilot Graphic MFD
1 x Fluxgate compass sensor
1 x Rudder angle sensor
1 x Reversible hydraulic drive unit
1 x Bus connection box
1 x Bus power supply filter
15m Bus cable
12v/12v DC Converter

To which you really need at least some GPS data, speed data, and wind data.

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Old 27-02-2017, 14:07   #3
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Re: NKE gyropilot.

I'm shopping for an NKE system as well. I have a quote of $5500 for an autopilot without drive unit (I'm going to use my existing WH drive and Hynautic helm).

GP2 computer
RA sensor
bus power filter
12/12 dc power converter
wifi interface
HR compass w/ interface
Multigraphic

I'm probably going add an MHU and an interface to use my existing depth transducer and an NKE speed sensor, ais, and high-speed gps, so the bill will be going up.

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Re: NKE gyropilot.

You may get a bit more feedback on this over on Sailing Anarchy Forums, as NKE stuff tends to be more common on racing'ish boats. And I personally know several folks over their with full NKE suites.
You also would do well to dabble in such circles like the single & double-handed TransPac, Class 6.50, Class 40, etc.
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Re: NKE gyropilot.

Thank you very much guys!!
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Re: NKE gyropilot.

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I'm shopping for an NKE system as well. I have a quote of $5500 for an autopilot without drive unit (I'm going to use my existing WH drive and Hynautic helm).

GP2 computer
RA sensor
bus power filter
12/12 dc power converter
wifi interface
HR compass w/ interface
Multigraphic

I'm probably going add an MHU and an interface to use my existing depth transducer and an NKE speed sensor, ais, and high-speed gps, so the bill will be going up.

Cheers,


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So, can I use non NKE depth transducer? How about speed sensor? I assume compas mode requires speed sensor.
Does it has to be NKE?
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Re: NKE gyropilot.

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So, can I use non NKE depth transducer? How about speed sensor? I assume compas mode requires speed sensor.
Does it has to be NKE?
NKE is all premised on a NMEA bus so no you don't have to use all NKE instruments so long as what you have outputs to NMEA standards (most newer instruments do). But exactly what the hookup looks like depends. A depth sounder or speed gauge is easy, but a MFD that also need additional data input may need a translator between the NMEA backbone and the client.

Specific systems will just depend on the hardware at play.

For a better answer I would just contact NKE, describe the system you have (or want to build), and get their input on it.
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Re: NKE gyropilot.

NKE uses Airmar depth transducers. The speed and depth transducers go to an interface box connected to the NKE Topline Bus.

I went to the NKE web site and downloaded the manuals for the various bits I'm considering. These will give you a pretty good idea of how things should be set up. The importer, Euro Marine Trading, is also very helpful.

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NKE is all premised on a NMEA bus so no you don't have to use all NKE instruments so long as what you have outputs to NMEA standards (most newer instruments do). But exactly what the hookup looks like depends. A depth sounder or speed gauge is easy, but a MFD that also need additional data input may need a translator between the NMEA backbone and the client.



Specific systems will just depend on the hardware at play.



For a better answer I would just contact NKE, describe the system you have (or want to build), and get their input on it.


Thanks, I will do.
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NKE uses Airmar depth transducers. The speed and depth transducers go to an interface box connected to the NKE Topline Bus.

I went to the NKE web site and downloaded the manuals for the various bits I'm considering. These will give you a pretty good idea of how things should be set up. The importer, Euro Marine Trading, is also very helpful.

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Thank you!!
I will download manuals and do some research.
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