NorthStar Navigation Pilot System NS3300 - Manual (Page 12)

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Northstar NS3300 Pilot
3-8-1 Changing course in compass mode
To change course in 1˚steps, turn the Control Dial.
• turn the Control Dial counter-clockwise to change course to port
• turn the Control Dial clockwise to change course to starboard
Example
3-8-2 Changing course in GPS mode
The course maintained by the autopilot is controlled by the GPS device that is navigating to a waypoint. To
change course in GPS mode, select a different waypoint on the GPS device.
Heading = 45°
CTS = 45°
CTS changes to 44°
Boat comes to 44° heading
CTS changes to 46°
Boat comes to 46° heading
Heading = 45°
CTS = 45°
• To sail, tack and gybe at a set angle to the
wind, choose Wind mode.
Select Wind mode by pressing , choose Wind
and press .
Note for sailing boats:
• The autopilot is not recommended for use in
light, changeable or gusty winds.
• Take care when running downwind to avoid
an accidental gybe.
• Wind mode requires the wind instrument to be
accurately calibrated.
Note: To select GPS mode, the autopilot must be
receiving data from a compatible GPS instrument,
otherwise the GPS selection will not be available.
To engage the autopilot in GPS mode, the GPS must be
navigating to a waypoint or along a route; otherwise the
NS3300 Pilot will display an error message. If the boat
is too far from the plotted course, the NS3300 Pilot will
display a warning message.
Select ‘OK’ to engage AUTO mode anyway.
Select ‘Cancel’ to remain in STBY mode.
To select Wind mode, the autopilot must be receiving
data from a compatible wind instrument, otherwise the
Wind selection will not be available.
3-8 Changing course
Tip: It is possible to
change steering modes
while in AUTO mode. For
example it is helpful to use
Compass mode to control
the boat when setting up
a GPS route, then change
directly to GPS mode.