NorthStar Navigation Pilot System NS3300 User Manual
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Northstar NS3300 Pilot
1-1-3 Power steering modes
When the autopilot is in STBY (STANDBY) mode
the helmsman must steer the boat manually.
However The NS3300 Pilot has two different power
steering control modes (see section 3-11).
Jog: Turns the rudder left or right while the key
is pressed.
Follow-up: Sets the target position of the rudder.
The rudder will turn until it is in the target
position.
1-1-4 Turn
modes
The NS3300 Pilot can follow a preprogrammed
turn sequence. The autopilot has three different
turn modes (see section 3-10):
Tack/Gybe: Auto-tacks OR Auto-gybes the boat
after a delay period. The tack/gybe angle and
tack/gybe delay can be customized.
90º turn:
The boat turns through 90º
180º turn: The boat turns through 180º
Note: Not all turn modes are available in all
operating modes.
Note regarding Jog and
Follow-up mode:
The user is to be aware
that while in Standby
(STBY) Mode, the
autopilot can move
the rudder at anytime
that the Dodge keys or
Control Dial is operated.