NorthStar Navigation NS3300 Fish Finder User Manual
Contents
1. 26 6 1 Setup gt System 26 6 2 Setup gt Profiles 27 6 3 Setup gt Options 27 Contents 3 Reference Manual 6 4 Setup gt Vessel 27 6 5 Setup gt Alarms 28 6 6 Setup gt Units 28 6 7 Setup gt Comms 29 6 8 Setup gt Calibrate 29 6 9 Setup gt Simulate 30 7 Steering modes 31 7 1 Compass steering mode 31 7 1 1 Compass steering data 31 7 1 2 Engaging and disengaging the autopilot in compass mode 32 7 2 GPS steering mode2. 33 7 2 1 GPS navigation data 33 7 2 2 Engaging and disengaging the autopilot in GPS mode 34 7 2 3 Arriving at waypoints 35 7 2 4 GPS gain 35 7 3 Wind steering mode 36 7 3 1 Wind steering data 36 7 3 2 True and apparent wind speed and direction 37 7 3 3 Engaging the autopilot in wind mode 38 7 3 4 Wind gain 39 8 Optimizing steering performance 40 8 1 Steering parameters 40 8 2 Profiles 41 8 3 Adjusting the steering parameters 42 9 Troubleshooting 44 10 Specifications 45 4
3. to resume the earlier heading or 3 9 1 Dodging in compass mode Wind SWA 40 SWA changes to 39 Boat comes to new wind angle of 39 SWA 40 SWA changes to 41 Boat comes to new wind angle of 41 Wind 3 8 3 Changing set wind angle in wind mode To change set wind angle SWA 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 9 Dodge 14 Northstar NS3300 Pilot CTS changes by the dodge angle Boat comes to new heading The NS3300 Pilot beeps Press to resume the earlier heading WARNING The NS3300 Pilot will steer back to the GPS plotted course Make sure there are no obstacles or dangerous waters in the way 3 9 2 Dodging in GPS mode Press to resume the earlier wind angle SWA changes by the dodge angle Boat comes to new wind angle The NS3300 Pilot beeps Wind SWA 40 3 9 3 Dodging in wind mode 90 turn The boat turns through 90 Tack Gybe Auto tacks the boat after a delay period The tack angle and tack delay can be customized Gybes can be disabled 180 turn The boat turns through 180 The NS3300 Pilot can follow a preprogrammed turn sequence The autopilot has three different turn modes Availability Compass GPS Wind Tack Gybe yes no yes 90 yes no no 180 yes no no 3 10 Turn modes 15 Refer
4. All rights reserved 5 Reference Manual The NS3300 Pilot is a superior quality high performance autopilot display head The Northstar autopilot system has the flexibility to be used with power or sail boats The NS3300 Pilot has dedicated performance keys and a large 3 8 Color TFT display This provides the user with exceptionally easy to use controls The NS3300 Pilot is part of the Northstar family of instruments for boats which includes instruments for speed depth wind and repeaters These instruments can be connected together to form an integrated data system for a boat The autopilot s performance is enhanced if it is connected to a boat speed instrument such as a Northstar MULTI 3100 or a GPS instrument 1 Introduction STBY HSTR Northstar NS3300 Pilot Using this manual This manual describes how to operate the NS3300 Pilot Refer to the separate NS3300 Pilot Installation Manual for information on how to install and setup the NS3300 Pilot before use For maximum benefit please read this manual carefully before using the NS3300 Pilot Cleaning and maintenance Clean the parts of the NS3300 Pilot with a damp cloth or mild detergent Avoid abrasive cleaners petrol or other solvents Do not paint any part of the NS3300 Pilot except for the cables 1 1 1 Operating modes The autopilot has three operating modes see sections 3 5 and 3 6 STANDBY The autopilot does not steer the boat except during jog steer
5. performance settings and recalled as needed To name the currently selected profile go to Menu gt Setup gt Profiles gt Edit name then Use the Control Dial and keys to edit the name of the profile Rotate the control dial to select numerical and upper and lower case alphabetical characters Maximum number of alphanumeric characters is 8 Repeatedly press to finish editing Note When using more than one NS3300 Pilot profile names are not transferred between units So when naming profiles be sure to name the profile on each NS3300 Pilot How to use profiles 1 When the autopilot is installed the steering parameters in all the profiles are set to their default values 2 Select User 1 and adjust the steering parameters for optimum steering in typical conditions 3 If the conditions change and the steering is no longer optimum select another profile and adjust the steering parameters again Repeat this step as required to adjust the parameters in each profile 4 When using the autopilot to steer select a profile suitable for the current conditions For example different profiles can be configured for rough conditions and calm conditions sailing or motoring wind gain for lower and or unstable winds decrease wind gain Ideally in AUTO the autopilot should steer the boat to the course without the rudder moving too often 42 Northstar NS3300 Pilot 8 3 Adjusting the steering parameters
6. 2 8 Manually steering the boat using power steering 8 3 Autopilot operation 9 3 2 Turning the NS3300 Pilot on 10 3 1 1 AUTO key 10 3 1 2 STBY key 10 3 1 3 Dodge keys 10 3 1 4 Turn key 10 3 1 5 MODE key 10 3 1 6 Control Dial 10 3 1 7 ESC key 10 3 1 8 ENT key 10 3 1 9 MENU key 10 3 1 10 DISP key 10 3 3 Turning the NS3300 Pilot off 11 3 4 Backlight 11 3
7. 5 Engaging autopilot 11 3 6 Disengaging autopilot 11 3 7 Setting the steering mode 11 3 8 Changing course 12 3 8 1 Changing course in compass mode 12 3 8 2 Changing course in GPS mode 12 3 9 Dodge 13 3 8 3 Changing set wind angle in wind mode 13 3 9 1 Dodging in compass mode 13 3 10 Turn modes 14 3 9 2 Dodging in GPS mode 14 3 9 3 Dodging in wind mode 14 3 10 1 Auto tacking in compass mode 15 3 10 2 Turns in compass mode 16 3 10 3 Auto tacking or gybing in wind mode 17 3 11 Power steering 19 3 12 Alarm
8. Northstar NS3300 Pilot 3 12 1 The alarm window The alarm window shows a list of the latest active alarms The most severe alarms appear at the top of the list Turn the Control Dial to stop the NS3300 Pilot from beeping Select Details to jump directly to the Active alarms screen Select OK to acknowledge the displayed alarms 3 12 2 Active alarms The Active alarms screen shows a list of the currently active alarms To show the Active alarms screen Select Details from the alarm window or Select Active alarms in the Display menu or Go to Menu gt Setup gt Alarms gt Active alarms Turn the Control Dial to select an alarm in the list and press to see the Alarm details 3 12 3 Alarm history The NS3300 Pilot keeps a record of alarms The Alarm history screen shows a list of up to 18 recorded alarm events To show the Alarm history screen Go to Menu gt Setup gt Alarms gt Alarm history Turn the Control Dial to select an alarm in the list and press to see the Alarm details 3 12 4 Alarm details The alarm details window shows extra detail on an individual alarm When keylock is activated the NS3300 Pilot will ignore most key presses To turn keylock on Press and hold the key for 2 seconds A Keys locked message will appear and a small lock icon will appear on the lower right hand display 3 13 Keylock 3 14 Simulate mode If the word Simulate flashe
9. Northstar NS3300 Pilot Congratulations on choosing the Northstar NS3300 PilotAutopilot For maximum benefit please read this manual carefully before installation and use This manual describes how to use and set up the NS3300 Pilotand the associated equipment This manual also explains how to operate the NS3300 Piloteffectively and provides troubleshooting and performance tips Important Notice It is the owner s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducer s in a manner that will not cause accidents personal injury or property damage The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices It is vital to the performance of the Autopilot that the transducers are installed in the best location Please follow the installation instructions very carefully The choice location and installation of all components in any autopilot system is critical If installation is not correct the unit can not perform at its designed potential If in doubt consult your Northstar dealer Ensure that any holes that are cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat s structure If in doubt consult a qualified boat builder Using the NS3300 Pilot The NS3300 Pilot is intended to aid a helmsman from having to steer for long periods of time not as the main means of steering the boat The NS3300 Pilot is not intended for use in extreme weather in adverse conditions or in water nea
10. The apparent wind angle at the boat P in front of the angle means the wind is from port S means that the wind is from starboard CTS Course to steer The course to steer to maintain the SWA set wind angle Course error The difference between APP wind angle and SWA set wind angle SWA Set wind angle The desired wind angle TRUE True wind angle The true wind angle at the boat P in front of the angle means the wind is from port S means that the wind is from starboard The autopilot has three ways of steering the boat compass GPS and wind To select an appropriate mode see section 3 7 In wind mode the autopilot steers the boat to a set angle to the wind called SWA set wind angle 7 3 1 Wind steering data 7 3 Wind steering mode 37 Reference Manual 7 3 2 True and apparent wind speed and direction Apparent wind speed and direction are the values measured on the boat True wind speed and direction are the values after allowing for boat speed through the air If the boat is moving then the apparent wind speed is different to the true wind speed and the apparent wind direction is different to the true wind direction as shown below Boat moving upwind Apparent wind speed is greater than true wind speed and apparent wind direction is closer to dead ahead than true wind direction Boat is at rest True wind speed is the same as apparent wind speed and true wind direction is the same as apparent wind direction Tru
11. boat to the destination SOG Speed over ground The current boat speed over the ground This is not necessarily the same as the boat speed through the water nor the speed at which the boat is approaching the destination TTG Time to go The estimated time to reach the destination XTE Cross track error The distance from the boat to the nearest point of the plotted course XTE may have a letter R means steer to the right to return to the plotted course L means steer to the left 7 2 GPS steering mode 34 Northstar NS3300 Pilot HANDSTEER Steer the boat manually Display CTS in the info data or course error in the bar data and use these to steer by To engage AUTO press To engage HAND STEER hold AUTO The Pilot steers the boat automatically To disengage the Pilot press The Pilot returns to STBY standby Steer the boat manually BRG direction of GPS course Manually steer the boat to open waters Start the GPS navigating to a waypoint either a waypoint on a route or a single waypoint XTE distance to GPS course GPS plotted course to a waypoint GPS plotted course When the NS3300 Pilot is engaged if the XTE is more than 0 05 nm or the boat heading is not within 30 of BRG then the NS3300 Pilot displays a warning Press to return to Compass mode or press to have the NS3300 Pilot steer the boat to the course When the NS3300 Pilot is engaged it uses data from the GPS to steer the boa
12. error The alarm will sound if the vessel strays from its intended course by more than the set error Set OFF or a value in degrees Minimum 1 maximum 90 XTE Cross Track Error The alarm will sound if the vessel strays from it s intended track by more than the set error Set OFF or a value in nautical miles Minimum 0 1 maximum 2 0 nautical miles Waypoint akn The alarm will sound and ask the user for confirmation when in GPS mode when arriving at a waypoint before steering to the next waypoint Set ON or OFF Wind shift The alarm will sound if when in Wind mode the wind shifts by more than the set angle since engaging AUTO Set OFF or a value in degrees Minimum 1 maximum 90 6 5 Setup gt Alarms Low battery The alarm will sound if the vessel battery voltage is below the setting Set OFF or a value in Volts Minimum 7 maximum 14 Volts High current The alarm will sound if the current drawn from the battery by the rudder drive system exceeds the setting Set OFF or a value in Amps Minimum 5 maximum 20 Amps Active alarms Displays a list of currently active alarms see section 3 12 2 Alarm history The NS3300 Pilot keeps a record of alarms Displays the alarm history list see section 3 12 3 Clear alarm history Allows the alarm history to be cleared A warning box asks Are you sure Select Yes and press to confirm or No or to cancel Select the units you prefer the autopilot to d
13. press initiate a tack to port Press select Tack Gybe then press initiate a tack to starboard Press select Tack Gybe then press to tack to port Press select Tack Gybe then press to tack to starboard Press select Tack Gybe then press to gybe to port Press select Tack Gybe then press to gybe to starboard 19 Reference Manual When the autopilot is in STBY mode the helmsman must steer the boat manually However the autopilot has power steering control modes available while in STBY mode To Jog Steer to port hold down to turn the rudder to port To Jog Steer to starboard hold down to turn the rudder to starboard Follow up steering turn the Control Dial to set the desired position of the rudder this function is disabled until the rudder feedback unit and the compass have been calibrated see section 6 8 a popup window will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the desired position and the current position of the rudder There are several alarms that monitor the condition of the autopilot system these alarms can not be adjusted There are also alarms that can be enabled to automatically detect certain conditions such as low battery Alarms that are enabled are shown as black icons in the alarm status box on the NS3300 Pilot header When an alarm is triggered the beeper sounds the external alarm sounds or lamp illuminates if connected the bezel backlig
14. to wind Note To tack to a fixed wind angle use the autopilot in Wind mode see section 7 3 To view or change the tack angle or the tack delay go to tack mode tack angle or tack delay in the Options menu see section 6 3 Gybe angle is not used in Compass mode 17 Reference Manual 3 10 3 Auto tacking or gybing in wind mode If the set wind angle SWA is 90 or less the boat tacks if the SWA is more than 90 the boat gybes After the tack or gybe the SWA is the same as the SWA before the tack or gybe but from the other side press select Tack Gybe then press to tack or gybe to port press select Tack Gybe turn then press to tack or gybe to starboard Example SWA is 40 so the boat will tack not gybe If the tack angle is not set to Auto the boat changes direction twice first by the tack angle second so that SWA is the same as before the tack or gybe but on the other side After the boat has reached the tack angle the boat turns again so that the SWA set wind angle is the same as the SWA before the tack but from the other side Wind SWA 40 Press select Tack Gybe then press initiate a tack to port The tack is finished when the boat reaches the new wind angle To cancel the tack at any time press At the end of the tack delay the course changes by the tack angle in this example the tack angle is not set to Auto The boat turns The boat sails straight while the NS3300 Pil
15. 0 Northstar NS3300 Pilot 3 1 1 AUTO key Press to engage AUTO mode The autopilot is now steering the boat based on the selected steering mode Press and hold for 2 seconds to engage H STEER mode 3 1 2 STBY key Press to disengage AUTO mode and set STBY mode The autopilot is not steering the boat the helmsman must steer the boat using the manual helm 3 1 3 Dodge keys Press or to trigger an immediate dodge to port or starboard Repeated presses of the same key increments dodge angle STBY mode Jogs the rudder left or right while the key is pressed AUTO mode Activates a dodge Causes the vessel to deviate from the set course by a preset angle 3 1 4 Turn key Press to display the turn menu The boat follows a preprogrammed turn sequence Select an item from the menu then press or to activate the turn in the corresponding direction Tip Repeated pressing the key will cycle through the menu selection 3 1 5 MODE key Press to select steering mode Tip Repeated pressing the will cycle through the menu selection and will automatically select after 1 second 3 1 6 Control Dial When using menus and adjusting settings use to scroll through items and increment or decrement values STBY mode Moves the rudder to port or to starboard half of a degree per click AUTO mode Changes the set course by one degree per click Note In GPS mode the set course can not be adjusted as the course is controlled by the
16. Northstar NS3300 Pilot System Reference Manual 1 Introduction 5 1 1 Autopilot Modes 5 Using this manual 5 1 1 1 Operating modes 5 1 1 2 Steering modes 5 1 1 3 Power steering modes 6 1 1 4 Turn modes 6 2 Quickstart 7 2 1 Starting the autopilot system 7 2 2 Using the autopilot to steer the boat automatically 7 2 3 Changing course during a voyage 7 2 4 Changing steering mode during a voyage 7 2 5 Regaining manual control 7 2 6 Action in an emergency 7 2 7 Manually steering the boat from the boats helm 8
17. Problem drifts off course to one side Increase ratio Increase trim gain Increase response or Problem boat moves too far off course closely before the rudder turns to correct the course Decrease ratio Decrease counter rudder gain Decrease trim gain This causes wear on the steering linkage and uses power Decrease response Reduce ratio Reduce counter rudder gain Problem rudder turns too frequently Problem oscillations from side to side build up Decrease ratio Problem after a large course change boat takes too long to settle to new course Decrease counter rudder gain Problem after a large course change boat overshoots and oscillates before settling to new course Increase counter rudder gain 43 Reference Manual Increase trim gain Decrease trim gain 1 minute 1 minute a Boat takes much more than one minute to trim Sideways force starts b Boat takes much less than one minute to trim Sideways force starts Problem boat oscillated around GPS course Decrease GPS gain Increase GPS gain Problem drifts off GPS course or or Problem after a sideways current or wind the correction is applied too quickly or too slowly If the boat encounters a sideways force then it will move off course sideways The Pilot will automatically bring the boat back to the correct heading by applying a few degrees of rudder called trim Trim gain sets how quickly the trim is applied Tri
18. The helmsman steers the boat with the manual helm AUTO The autopilot steers the boat automatically based on selected Steering Mode and course Do not steer the boat manually HAND STEER The autopilot does not steer the boat but displays steering information for you to use to manually steer a course Steer manually using the displayed steering data 1 1 Autopilot Modes 1 1 2 Steering modes The autopilot has three steering modes see section 3 7 Compass The boat sails at a set compass heading The boat sails to a destination along a preset route GPS This mode requires a GPS instrument such as a Northstar chart plotter to be connected via NMEA WIND The boat sails at a set angle to the wind This mode requires a wind instrument to be connected via NavBus or NMEA 6 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 customi
19. The time base of the graph can be set from 2 minutes to 1 hour This is the amount of time it takes for new data to scroll from the right hand side to the left hand side Options menu Data setup Enters the data set up mode Use the Control Dial to highlight a data cell press to display a list of data types that can be displayed in that cell Time base Selects the time base of the history graph Select 2 min 4 min 10 min 20 min or 1 hour 4 4 Display gt Data 4 5 Display gt Active alarms Shows a list of the currently active alarms see section 3 12 2 Data display 25 Reference Manual Data headers are available on the Pilot and Compass screens A data header is a customizable feature that can be used to display up to 6 different data items such as boat speed or alarm status The Pilot and Compass screens have separate settings for the data header Header menu Data Turns the data header completely on or off 5 Data headers Data setup Enters the data set up mode The Data header expands to display all 6 possible data cells Some data cells may be blank Use the Control Dial to highlight a data cell press to display a list of data types that can be displayed in that cell Size Selects the size of the data header items Select Small Medium or Large 26 Northstar NS3300 Pilot 6 Menus Many of the NS3300 Pilot features and functions are operated through menus To scroll through menu items scroll through i
20. ample SWA 40 Wind APP P40 APP S40 SWA 40 Wind APP S120 SWA 120 Wind The NS3300 Pilot can also be engaged on the starboard tack for example or when running for example 39 Reference Manual 7 3 4 Wind gain In GPS mode The wind gain determines how much correction is applied to reduce any difference between the set wind angle and the actual wind angle A high setting will cause the autopilot to be strongly affected by changes in the wind A low setting will cause the autopilot to be very mildly affected by changes in the wind 40 Northstar NS3300 Pilot The autopilot has seven steering parameters which can be adjusted to optimize steering performance Select the Advanced checkbox to view all parameters These parameters can be adjusted using the Parameters menu To adjust the parameters go to Menu gt Setup gt Profiles gt Parameters see section 6 2 From the Basic Pilot or Compass screens press to open the Parameters menu directly Adaptive This is an adaptive response setting where the autopilot adjusts how far the boat can move off course to maintain a constant rate of rudder corrections The adaptive setting eliminates the need to set the response according to varying weather conditions The range is A1 adapts slowly to A5 adapts quickly Response dead band How far the boat will be allowed to fall off course before it makes a correction A lowest response setti
21. ccidental 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 13 Reference Manual A dodge is a sharp change of course usually to avoid an obstacle press to dodge to port by the dodge angle press to dodge to starboard by the dodge angle The boat will change course by a preset dodge angle To dodge further press or more times To view or change the dodge angle go to Dodge angle in the Options menu see section 6 3 Heading 45 CTS 45 CTS changes by the dodge angle Boat comes to new heading Press to continue on the new heading Press
22. ces NavBus connection to MCU and other Northstar instruments NS 3300 Display unit power data cable wires Black connector Power Pin Wire color Signal 5 Red Power positive 10 5 to 30 5 V DC 1 Black Power negative 6 Orange NavBus 4 Blue NavBus 7 Yellow Factory use isolate do not cut 3 White Factory use isolate do not cut 8 Green External alarm switched to ground 30 V DC and 250 mA max 2 Brown 9V out Green connector NavBus expansion Pin Wire color Signal 5 Red Factory use isolate do not cut 1 Black Power negative 6 Orange NavBus 4 Blue NavBus 7 Yellow Factory use isolate do not cut 3 White Factory use isolate do not cut 8 Green Factory use isolate do not cut 2 Brown 9V out Standards compliance EMC compliance USA FCC Part 15 Class B Europe CE IEC 60945 2002 Clause 9 amp 10 New Zealand and Australia C Tick IEC 60945 2002 Clause 9 Environment IPx6 and IPx7 completely waterproof
23. e Minimum 50 maximum 160 Gybe mode Off gybing is disabled Auto vessel gybes to the same set wind angle but on the opposing tack Set angle vessel gybes through an angle set in Gybe angle then steers to the same set wind angle but on the opposing tack Vessel type can be selected to alter the performance characteristics of the autopilot depending on the vessel hull type Vessel type Select Planing Displacement or Sailing Warning Changing the vessel type causes the steering parameters to be reset to default values in the current profile 6 2 Setup gt Profiles 6 3 Setup gt Options Gybe angle Set gybe angle if Set angle is selected in Gybe mode Minimum 40 maximum 140 Tack delay Set delay that the autopilot will use from the time a Tack is requested to the time a Tack is carried out by the autopilot Minimum 0 maximum 120 seconds Turn Rate Set the maximum turn rate you want the autopilot to use Minimum 3 maximum 20 second 6 4 Setup gt Vessel Drive type Configures the autopilot to drive the type of steering system See installation manual for details Edit name Use to edit the name of the currently selected profile see section 8 2 Parameters Opens the Parameters menu see section 8 1 28 Northstar NS3300 Pilot Some of the autopilot alarms are user configurable Alarm trigger settings can be defined to suit the boat and individual preferences as follows Course
24. e wind speed 20 kts Boat moving downwind Apparent wind speed is less than true wind speed and apparent wind direction is closer to dead ahead than true wind direction True wind speed 20 kts True wind speed 20 kts Boat speed 10 kts True wind speed 20 kts Boat speed 10 kts Boat speed 10 kts Apparent wind speed 15 kts Boat speed 10 kts Apparent wind speed 15 kts True wind direction 45 True wind direction 135 Apparent wind direction 107 Apparent wind direction 30 Apparent wind speed 28 kts Apparent wind speed 28 kts Boat at rest 38 Northstar NS3300 Pilot 7 3 3 Engaging the autopilot in wind mode HANDSTEER Steer the boat manually Display CTS in the info data or course error in the bar data and use these to steer by To engage AUTO press To engage HAND STEER hold AUTO The Pilot steers the boat automatically To disengage the Pilot press The Pilot returns to STBY standby Steer the boat manually Manually steer the boat to open waters Sail straight at the intended wind angle The NS3300 Pilot info data can display TRUE true wind angle or APP apparent wind angle see section 3 4 GPS plotted course The NS3300 Pilot sets CTS course to steer to the current heading in this example 40 sets SWA set wind angle to the current wind angle and starts steering at this wind angle SWA 40 Wind APP P40 For ex
25. e rudder is in the center position and that there is no cross wind or tidal current affecting the rudder Select OK and press when the rudder is centered 30 Northstar NS3300 Pilot Switches simulate mode on and off see section 3 14 6 9 Setup gt Simulate 31 Reference Manual Actual boat heading is 45 CTS course to steer the intended autopilot course 55 Course error 10 Important The autopilot cannot control the boat better than a helmsman The autopilot is not intended for use in extreme weather in adverse conditions or near other boats dangerous waters or land In these conditions disengage the autopilot and steer manually Never leave the helm unattended keep a watch at all times and be ready to resume steering the boat manually Do not try to turn the rudder by hand when the autopilot is engaged Local variations in magnetic field can affect the accuracy of the compass heading Such variations are the responsibility of the user 7 Steering modes The autopilot has three ways of steering the boat compass GPS and wind To select an appropriate mode see section 3 7 In Compass mode the autopilot steers the boat to a set course called CTS Course to steer 7 1 1 Compass steering data 7 1 Compass steering mode 32 Northstar NS3300 Pilot HANDSTEER Steer the boat manually Display CTS in the info data or course error in the bar data and use these to steer by To engage AUTO p
26. eering 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 8 Northstar NS3300 Pilot To manually steer the boat 1 Press the key The autopilot is now disengaged and you have complete steering control To manually steer the boat using the autopilot to move the rudder 1 Ensure the autopilot is in STBY by pressing the key 2 Press and hold or to turn the rudder to port or starboard Pressing Both will center the rudder 3 Release the button when the rudder is in the d
27. el under the lubber mark Course arrow STBY mode points to the current heading AUTO mode points to the set course except for GPS mode points to the bearing to waypoint Deviation bar Moves laterally to show course information Note This bar can be configured to display different items Default Automatically switches between Rudder angle Course error and Cross track error Deviation scale Indicates what data the deviation bar is currently showing and the magnitude Mode panel Left hand side shows the steering mode COMPASS GPS WIND Right hand side shows the operating mode Standby Auto H Steer inside a colored tab Panel changes to blue when in AUTO mode The colored tab is yellow in STBY mode green in AUTO mode magenta in H STEER mode and red when there is a critical alarm 4 3 Display gt Compass Compass displays 24 Northstar NS3300 Pilot The data display shows one large data cell two smaller data cells and a data history graph Each is these items can be configured to display a range of data types The graph is useful for analyzing the performance of the autopilot Display area Function Big data cell Customizable data cell Default Rudder angle Small data cells Customizable data cells Default Voltage Pilot Status History graph This graph plots data of a period of time There are two graph series that can be configured red and green Default Rudder angle Course error Time base
28. ence Manual 3 10 1 Auto tacking in compass mode Auto tacking is intended to tack a sailing boat The course to steer changes by the tack angle press select Tack Gybe then press to tack to port by the tack angle press select Tack Gybe then press to tack to starboard by the tack angle Press to initiate a tack to port or starboard Press or to select turn direction The boat sails straight while the NS3300 Pilot counts down the tack delay The unit gives a long beep at 60 and 30 seconds to go a short beep every second from 10 seconds to 1 second to go and a long beep that finishes when the countdown ends CTS Course prior to tacking Delay count The tack is finished when the boat reaches the new heading A B 16 Northstar NS3300 Pilot 3 10 2 Turns in compass mode To change course by 90 press select 90 turn then press to turn to port by 90 press select 90 turn then press to turn to starboard by 90 To change course by 180 press select 180 turn then press to turn to port by 180 press select 180 turn then press to turn to starboard by 180 Press to initiate a 90 or 180 turn to port or starboard Press or to select turn direction Warning In Compass mode auto tack the course to steer changes by the tack angle The autopilot does not use data from any wind instrument It is possible for the boat to gybe or to end in irons head
29. esired position Alternatively 1 Ensure the autopilot is in STBY by pressing the key 2 Turn the Control Dial until the on screen rudder indicator is in the desired position 3 The autopilot will turn the rudder until it is in the target position 2 7 Manually steering the boat from the boats helm 2 8 Manually steering the boat using power steering 9 Reference Manual Button Function 1 ESC Step back a menu level or return to selected pilot screen 2 ENT Selects highlighted items or brings up Parameters menu when in Pilot display mode 3 Control Dial Use to scroll through menus increment or decrement selected values follow up rudder control and to make course changes 4 MENU Shows context sensitive Options menu press twice to show the Setup menu 5 DISP Opens display menu to change between pilot screens POWER Press and hold to turn instrument off Single press shows backlight control 7 Dodge Right Dodge to Starboard key repeated presses increments values Initiates tack gybe 90 turns and 180 turns 8 Dodge Left Dodge to Port key repeated presses increments values Initiates tack gybe 90 turns and 180 turns 9 STBY Places autopilot into standby mode 10 AUTO Places autopilot into auto mode 11 Turns Key opens turn menu to access tack gybe 90 turns and 180 turns 12 MODE Invokes steering mode menu 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 Autopilot operation 1
30. hanges to blue when in AUTO mode The colored tab is yellow in STBY mode green in AUTO mode magenta in H STEER mode and red when there is a critical alarm 4 2 Display gt Pilot Pilot displays Options menu Header Menu for configuring the data header in this display see section 5 Data setup Enters the data set up mode Use the Control Dial to highlight a data cell press to display a list of data types that can be displayed in that cell 23 Reference Manual Displays a standard autopilot display with just the essential autopilot data Options menu Deviation bar Selects what data is displayed by the deviation bar Auto Rd CE XTE Automatically switches the deviation bar between rudder course error and cross track error depending on the operating mode Course error Shows course error using the deviation bar Rudder angle Shows a rudder angle gauge using the deviation bar XTE Shows a cross track error bar using the deviation bar Header Menu for configuring the data header in this display see section 5 Display area Function Data Header Customizable data cells Each display page has a separate header configuration Default Course to steer Heading Alarm Status see section 5 Drive indicators Left and right boxes fill up to indicate when the autopilot is driving the rudder and how much power is being used by the drive system Compass card Compass card rotates to show the heading of the vess
31. ht on the NS3300 Pilot flashes the alarm window is displayed and the alarm status icon is shown in the color corresponding to the severity of the alarm Press or to acknowledge and reset the alarm This action does not disable the alarm Alarms can be set Menu gt Setup gt Alarms menu see section 6 5 Severity Alarm tone Color Description Info Single beep Blue Information message does not affect autopilot operation Warning Moderate beeping Black A low priority event has occurred Caution Slow beeping Yellow An event has occurred that may require corrective action Severe Rapid beeping Orange An important event has occurred requiring immediate attention Critical Rapid beeping low tone Red A critical problem is preventing the autopilot from controlling the boat manual steering is required immediately the rudder will move to the desired position To stop the rudder turning press or To centre the rudder press and release and together to turn the rudder to amidships this function is disabled until the rudder feedback unit and the compass have been calibrated see section 6 8 To stop the rudder turning to amidships press or Warning Until the rudder feedback unit is calibrated there is no rudder limit and the user must ensure that the rudder is not driven onto an end stop when using jog steering damage may occur 3 11 Power steering 3 12 Alarms 20
32. ions see section 8 2 c If the boat drifts too far from the course adjust response ratio counter rudder gain GPS gain if autopilot is in GPS mode or wind gain if autopilot is in wind mode see section 8 1 9 Troubleshooting 4 When sailing a straight course the boat drifts off course a Change to a profile suitable for boat speed and sea conditions see section 8 2 b Adjust response ratio counter rudder gain GPS gain if autopilot is in GPS mode or wind gain if autopilot is in wind mode see section 8 1 5 When making a large course change boat does not follow the expected course a Change to a profile suitable for boat speed and sea conditions see section 8 2 b Check turn rate is not too low see section 6 3 c Adjust counter rudder gain see section 8 1 6 Boat turns too sharply Reduce turn rate see section 6 3 7 The word SIMULATE flashes on the display values displayed are unexpected Unit is in simulate mode see section 3 14 8 The display fogs a Moist air has entered the breathing tube at the rear of the unit Air the boat or run unit with backlight fully on b Water has entered the breathing tube Return unit for service 45 Reference Manual 10 Specifications Electrical Supply voltage 10 5 to 30 5 V DC Supply current at 13 8 V Without backlighting 160 mA With full backlighting up to 390 mA Other optional instruments refer to the instrument s operation manual Interfa
33. isplay Distance All distance readings are displayed in the selected units nm nautical miles mi miles km kilometers Compass All compass readings are displayed in the selected units T degrees True M degrees Magnetic 6 6 Setup gt Units Magnetic variation Set the local magnetic variation in degrees Minimum 90 W maximum 90 E degrees Wind All wind readings are displayed in the selected units App Apparent True True 29 Reference Manual Use this feature when the autopilot is connected to other Northstar instruments through NavBus or any compatible NMEA instrument NMEA mode Select NMEA port mode Input NMEA port can receive NMEA data Slow NMEA port outputs heading and rudder angle once per second Fast NMEA port outputs heading data ten times per second The calibrate wizard screens are used during the initial autopilot installation stage or if any previously installed autopilot transducers have changed or moved It is vital to the performance of the autopilot that the transducers are installed in the best location and carefully calibrated Compass Use this calibration wizard to calibrate the compass Follow the on screen instructions Slowly turn boat 2 5 times observing the turn rate indicator Align heading press and dial in the current heading Accept calibration Calibration complete Rudder Use this calibration wizard to calibrate the rudder Follow the
34. lect Compass mode by pressing choose Compass and press To use the autopilot with a GPS to navigate to a waypoint or along a route choose GPS mode The autopilot steers the boat using navigation data from the GPS 3 3 Turning the NS3300 Pilot off 3 4 Backlight Briefly press the key The Backlight pop up will appear Repeating this action will toggle from day to night mode Use the Control Dial to increase or decrease the display and keypad backlighting When in STBY mode Press and hold the key A pop up box will appear and start a 3 second count down The unit will turn off when the timer reaches 0 Releasing the key during this time will resume normal operation Any settings you have made are retained by the unit When in AUTO mode Press and hold the key A warning pop up box will remind you to enter STBY mode before the unit can be turned off Press to close the pop up The NS3300 Pilot has a choice of white background Day and black background Night backlighting modes Either mode can be selected using the Control Dial The Backlight pop up may also be selected Menu gt Setup gt System gt Backlight menu Backlighting on all other Northstar instruments that are connected and on the same NavBus backlighting channel will also change 3 5 Engaging autopilot Select AUTO mode by pressing the key The autopilot is now steering the boat based on the selected steeri
35. lue when in AUTO mode Options menu Data setup Selects what data is displayed in the info panel Auto Rd CE XTE Automatically switches the displayed data between rudder course error and cross track error depending on the operating mode Course error Shows a course error bar in the info panel Rudder angle Shows a rudder angle gauge in the info panel XTE Shows a cross track error bar in the info panel Tip Repeated pressing will cycle the menu selection and will automatically select after 1 second 4 1 Display gt Basic Basic displays 22 Northstar NS3300 Pilot Displays an advanced autopilot display with essential autopilot data Display area Function Data Header Customizable data cells Each display page has a separate header configuration Default Voltage Current Alarm Status see section 5 Heading Large digits show the heading of the vessel Drive indicators Left and right boxes fill up to indicate when the autopilot is driving the rudder and how much power is being used by the drive system Numerical data panels Customizable data cells Default Course to steer Course error Bar data panels Customizable indicator bar Default Automatically switches between Rudder angle Course error and Cross track error Mode panel Left hand side shows the steering mode COMPASS GPS WIND Right hand side shows the operating mode Standby Auto H Steer inside a colored tab Panel c
36. m gain should be adjusted to trim the boat in about one minute Getting the Trim gain setting right can be difficult for your specific boat and it is easy to alter the Trim gain too much Change the settings slowly and conservatively at first until the right settings are known 44 Northstar NS3300 Pilot This troubleshooting guide assumes that you have read and understood this manual It is possible in many cases to solve difficulties without having to send the unit back to the manufacturer for repair Please follow this troubleshooting section before contacting your nearest Northstar dealer There are no user serviceable parts Specialized methods and testing equipment are required to ensure that the unit is reassembled correctly Repairs to the unit must only be carried out by a service centre approved by Northstar Users who service the unit themselves will void the warranty More information can be found on our Website www NorthstarNav com 1 Unit will not turn on a Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped b Battery voltage is outside the range 10 5 to 30 5 V DC c Power data cable damaged 2 Autopilot makes too frequent course corrections The value of response is too low see section 8 1 3 When sailing a straight course the boat drifts from side to side of the course a The boat should drift from side to side of the course when the autopilot steering is optimized b Change to a profile suitable for boat speed and sea condit
37. navigation instrument 3 1 7 ESC key When using menus and adjusting settings press to step back one level without saving changes When no menus or settings are displayed press to jump back to the most recently used autopilot display screen 3 1 8 ENT key When using menus and adjusting settings press to choose selection or save setting Tip When the showing the Basic Pilot or Compass screen pressing opens the Parameters menu 3 1 9 MENU key Press to show the Options menu where applicable Press twice to show the Setup menu 3 1 10 DISP key Shows the Display menu Tip Repeated pressing the key will cycle through the menu selection and will automatically select the highlighted entry after 1 second Briefly press the key If there are no other autopilot display heads on the system The NS3300 Pilot will turn on and enter STBY Standby mode Note If the autopilot was switched off while still in AUTO mode a warning message will be 3 2 Turning the NS3300 Piloton displayed to alert the user that there may have been a power interruption Note When the autopilot is powered on the Control Dial and Dodge keys are active and can operate the rudder at any time see Power Steering modes 1 1 3 11 Reference Manual For a power boat For a boat without GPS or for a boat with GPS but you do not want to navigate to a waypoint choose Compass mode The autopilot steers the boat at a set compass heading Se
38. ng lets the boat fall very far off course before the autopilot corrects The highest response setting corrects for every boat movement The range is 1 broad course keeping to 10 tight course keeping Ratio gain How far the rudder moves relative to the degrees of course error The range is 1 small corrections to 10 large corrections Trim Trim gain Integral gain Watches if the boat is off course consistently in one direction Ex Due to a strong wind or poor weight distribution Trim Gain causes the pilot to slowly apply extra rudder in the opposite direction to correct for the course error The range is 1 trim slowly to 10 trim quickly and 0 OFF no trim effect C rudder Counter rudder gain derivative gain At the end of the turn counter rudder will steer in the opposite direction to help stop the turn at the desired heading If the boat is turning quickly towards the set course the autopilot with start to apply rudder in the opposite direction to prevent to boat steering past the desired direction this is called counter rudder Counter rudder gain sets how strong this effect is The range is 1 low Most often used with a plaining boat to 10 high Most often used with a sail boat or displacement boat and 0 OFF no counter rudder effect GPS gain In GPS mode this determines how much correction is applied to remove cross track error The range is 1 steer gently back on track to 10 s
39. ng mode Select STBY mode by pressing the key The autopilot is not steering the boat the helmsman must steer the boat using the manual helm 3 6 Disengaging autopilot 3 7 Setting the steering mode Select GPS mode by pressing choose GPS and press For a sailing boat To steer to a set compass heading choose Compass mode Select Compass mode by pressing choose Compass and press To navigate to a waypoint or along a route choose GPS mode Select GPS mode by pressing choose GPS and press 12 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 a
40. ngs Head unit Resets just this head unit s settings Both Resets the MCU s settings and this unit s settings If the box is un checked does not contain a check or tick then that function de selected disabled or OFF To select or de select a checkbox highlight the menu item using the control dial and press The change will happen immediately The main menu for configuring the NS3300 Pilot is the Setup menu Press until the Setup menu is displayed normally twice The Setup menu and options are summarized in this chapter The factory default settings are shown where applicable Each Setup menu option is explained in the following sections Tip In case you can t read the current language the language setting is the first item in the system menu 27 Reference Manual Profiles are used to store a range of autopilot settings for different sea environmental and vessel conditions Up to 5 user profiles may be configured see section 8 2 Profile Select the current profile to use Options can be selected to set autopilot operating limits Dodge angle Sets size of the dodge angle steps in degrees Minimum 5 maximum 30 Tack mode Auto vessel tacks to the same set wind angle but on the opposing tack Set angle vessel tacks through an angle set in Tack angle then steers to the same set wind angle but on the opposing tack Tack angle Set tack angle if Set angle is selected in Tack mod
41. on screen instructions Center the rudder Turn rudder to Maximum Port Turn rudder to Maximum Starboard Set angle press and dial in the current rudder angle Center the rudder 6 7 Setup gt Comms NavBus group Use this when a group of Northstar instruments are connected together using NavBus to specify a group of instruments for backlighting if required Then if the backlight setting on one instrument in the group is adjusted the other instruments change automatically Otherwise select 0 6 8 Setup gt Calibrate Stand clear of the rudder and linkages so the autopilot can test the limits Testing limits press at any time to abort the calibration Accept calibration Calibration complete Align heading Use to align the compass to the actual boat heading If a compass calibration has recently been performed it is not necessary to align the heading again Use the manual helm to sail a straight course and ensure the boat heading does not change during this procedure Use an accurate reference compass or external GPS to find the actual boat heading If you are using an external GPS sail as fast as convenient to ensure the heading is accurate Enter the actual course heading Minimum 0 maximum 359 degrees Center Rudder Use to set the rudder center position If a rudder calibration has recently been performed it is not necessary to set the rudder centre position again Ensure th
42. ot counts down the tack delay The unit gives a long beep at 60 and 30 seconds to go a short beep every second from 10 seconds to 1 second to go and a long beep that finishes when the countdown ends 3 seconds to go until the tack starts 18 Northstar NS3300 Pilot There are four possibilities for auto tacking or gybing Tack SWA is 90 or less Gybe SWA is more than 90 An error message is displayed if you attempt other tacks or if the tack will end with the boat in irons Note To view or change the tack mode tack angle gybe mode gybe angle or tack delay go to the Options menu see section 6 3 Example SWA is 120 so the boat will gybe The tack angle is not set to AUTO Example SWA is 40 The tack angle is set to AUTO so the boat changes direction once The NS3300 Pilot counts down the tack delay The NS3300 Pilot counts down the tack delay To cancel the gybe at any time press End of tack boat is at new SWA End of tack boat is at new SWA The course changes by the gybe angle The course changes again so that the SWA is the same as the SWA before the tack The course changes so that the SWA is the same as the SWA before the tack To cancel the gybe at any time press Wind If SWA is more than 90 and the gybe angle is set to AUTO then the boat will change direction once during a gybe so that the SWA is the same as the SWA before the gybe Press select Tack Gybe then
43. r other boats dangerous waters or land The NS3300 Pilot can not control the boat better than a helmsman In adverse conditions steer the boat manually Never leave the helm unattended Keep a watch at all times The helmsman should always monitor the course of the boat and the NS3300 Pilot and be ready to resume steering the boat manually The performance of the NS3300 Pilot can be affected by the failure of a part environmental conditions improper installation and use Note The User is to be aware that when the autopilot is powered on the Control Dial and Dodge keys are active and can operate the rudder at any time see Power Steering modes 1 1 3 NORTHSTAR DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW Northstar is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of manual Please contact your nearest Northstar office if you require any further assistance Governing Language This statement any instruction manuals user guides and other information relating to the product Documentation may be translated to or has been translated from another language Translation In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation Copyright 2005 NORTHSTAR
44. ress Heading 45 For example To engage H STEER hold AUTO The Pilot steers the boat automatically The NS3300 Pilot sets CTS course to steer to the current heading in this example 45 and starts steering on this course To disengage the Pilot press The Pilot returns to STBY mode Steer the boat manually Heading 45 CTS 45 Manually steer the boat to open waters Sail straight on the intended course 7 1 2 Engaging and disengaging the autopilot in compass mode 33 Reference Manual Destination DTG distance TTG time BRG bearing SOG speed Course error angle CTS bearing Plotted course Boat XTE distance Start COG bearing The autopilot has three ways of steering the boat compass GPS and wind To select an appropriate mode see section 3 7 In GPS mode the autopilot uses data from a GPS to steer the boat along a route or to a waypoint 7 2 1 GPS navigation data Navigating to a waypoint The boat is sailing from the start to the destination and has moved off the GPS plotted course from the start to the destination BRG Bearing to destination The bearing to the destination from the boat COG Course over ground Direction in which the boat is moving over the ground CE Course error The difference between CTS and the boat heading CTS Course to steer Optimum course to steer to return to the plotted course DTG Distance to go Distance from the
45. s 19 3 13 Keylock 20 3 14 Simulate mode 20 3 12 1 The alarm window 20 3 12 2 Active alarms 20 3 12 3 Alarm history 20 3 12 4 Alarm details 20 4 The displays 21 4 1 Display gt Basic 21 4 2 Display gt Pilot 22 4 3 Display gt Compass 23 4 4 Display gt Data 24 4 5 Display gt Active alarms 24 5 Data headers 25 6 Menus
46. s on the display then the unit is in simulate mode Simulate mode allows you to become familiar with the unit off the water Simulate mode can be turned on or off Menu gt Setup gt Simulate menu Warning Do not use simulate mode while at sea To turn keylock off Press and hold the key for 2 seconds A Keys unlocked message will appear and the keys are re enabled 21 Reference Manual 4 The displays Press to show the Display menu select a display option using the Control Dial and press Displays a standard autopilot display with just the essential autopilot data Display area Function Drive indicators Left and right boxes light up to indicate when the autopilot is driving the rudder Heading Large digits show the heading of the vessel Info panel This panel can be configured to display different data items Default Automatically switches between Rudder angle Course error and Cross track error Set course STBY mode shows since the set course is not valid in standby mode AUTO mode digits show the current course to steer CTS except for WIND mode digits show the current set wind angle SWA The colored ring is yellow in STBY mode green in AUTO mode magenta in H STEER mode and red when there is a critical alarm Steering mode panel Shows the steering mode COMPASS GPS WIND Operating mode panel Shows the operating mode Standby Auto H Steer Panel changes to b
47. t along the plotted course to the waypoint 7 2 2 Engaging and disengaging the autopilot in GPS mode 35 Reference Manual 7 2 3 Arriving at waypoints If the GPS is following a route and the boat reaches an intermediate waypoint If the Waypoint Acknowledge alarm see section 6 5 is off the autopilot automatically starts steering to the next waypoint in the route If the Waypoint Acknowledge alarm is on the autopilot shows the following alarm The autopilot continues steering on the old course Select OK to start steering to the next waypoint When the boat reaches the final waypoint the autopilot shows the following alarm The autopilot continues steering on the old course Select OK to change to Compass mode and continue sailing at the current heading Press to return to STBY mode Note To return to the last waypoint if the boat has passed the waypoint restart the GPS device navigating to the waypoint 7 2 4 GPS gain In GPS mode The GPS gain determines how much correction is applied to remove cross track error A high setting will cause the autopilot to steer quickly back towards the track A low setting will cause the autopilot to steer very gently back towards the track 36 Northstar NS3300 Pilot Boat heading Course error 10 to starboard CTS intended autopilot course to achieve the SWA set wind angle SWA set wind angle 45 Wind angle can be APP apparent or TRUE Wind APP Apparent wind angle
48. teer quickly back on track Wind gain In wind mode this determines how much correction is applied to reduce any difference between the set wind angle and the actual wind angle The range is 1 slowly affected by wind change to 10 sensitive to wind change Optimum steering Change the values of the steering parameters for optimum steering performance Generally For calm seas increase response for rough seas or to save power decrease response For higher boat speeds decrease ratio for lower speeds increase ratio In case of cross winds or weather helm increase trim In case of balanced steering decrease trim For large displacement boats and boats with insensitive steering increase counter rudder for lightweight boats and boats with responsive 8 Optimizing steering performance 8 1 Steering parameters 41 Reference Manual steering decrease counter rudder For higher boat speeds and large GPS routes decrease GPS gain for lower speeds and tight GPS routes increase GPS gain For higher and or more stable winds increase 8 2 Profiles The autopilot provides five configurable steering profiles that can be quickly recalled to alter the autopilot s performance based on changing sea environmental and vessel conditions To change a profile go to Menu gt Setup gt Profiles gt Profile menu Each of the five profiles can be individually named and configured with different steering
49. tems in a list or change data use the Control Dial Clockwise scrolls across down or increments data To select a menu item press To go back to the previous menu press To accept changes press To discard changes press Occasionally items in the NS3300 Pilotmenus utilize checkboxes If the box is checked contains a check or tick then that function is selected enabled or ON 6 1 Setup gt System Language Select the language for the display The options are English Italian French German Spanish Dutch Swedish Portuguese Finnish and Greek Backlight The backlight pop up is displayed see also section 3 4 The bar setting represents the current level of backlighting Night Mode Allows low contrast Night mode Auto allows night mode to be selected in backlight pop up On night mode is active all the time Off night mode tis not available Key beep Enables or disables an audible beep when a key is pressed or Control Dial is rotated Auto power off Select to have the autopilot power off automatically every time the boat s ignition is switched off This applies only if the display unit is wired for Auto Power see installation manual About Displays information about the unit Factory Reset Resets all settings to the factory default settings A warning box asks Are you sure Select Yes and press to confirm or No or to cancel Main control unit Resets the MCU s setti
50. zed 90 turn The boat turns through 90 180 turn The boat turns through 180 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 7 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 10 to starboard turn the Control Dial 10 clicks clockwise To change course 30 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 st
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