NorthStar Navigation Pilot System NS3300 - Manual (Page 7)

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Reference Manual
2 Quickstart
1. Manually steer the boat to open waters before engaging the autopilot to steer the boat.
2. Select the desired steering mode by pressing
then use the control dial to highlight Compass, GPS or
Wind then press .
3. If using GPS mode, start navigating to a waypoint using the GPS instrument.
4. Engage the autopilot by pressing the
key.
2-1 Starting the autopilot system
2-2 Using the autopilot to steer the boat automatically
In Compass mode and Wind mode it is possible to change course during a voyage:
1. Turn the Control Dial in the direction of the intended course change, for example:
• To change course 10º to starboard, turn the Control Dial 10 clicks clockwise.
• To change course 30º to port, turn the Control Dial a whole turn counter-clockwise.
It is possible to change the steering mode during a voyage, for example:
• Change from GPS mode to Compass mode at the end of a route, or,
• On a sailing boat, change from Wind mode to Compass or GPS modes when changing from sailing
to motoring.
1. Press then use the Control Dial to highlight the desired steering mode then press .
1. Press . The autopilot is now disengaged and you have complete steering control.
The key can be pressed at any time.
2. Manually steer the boat using the boats steering helm.
3. To re-engage the autopilot, press the key.
To regain control of the boat in an emergency situation:
1. Press the key. The autopilot is now disengaged and you have complete steering control.
2. Manually steer the boat.
Alternatively:
1. Press or to make an immediate course change to port or starboard.
2. After a period of time, press to resume original course, or press to continue on the
alternative course.
1. Turn the autopilot system on by pressing .
2. If the autopilot is connected to multi, depth or GPS instruments, turn these on too.
3. If necessary, adjust the backlight so that the display can be easily read (press
briefly and adjust using
the Control Dial).
2-3 Changing course during a voyage
2-4 Changing steering mode during a voyage
2-5 Regaining manual control
2-6 Action in an emergency