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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 Press or to port or starboard. to select turn direction The boat sails straight while CTS A the NS3300 Pilot counts Course prior to tacking down the tack delay. Delay count The unit give
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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˚ p ress , 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 Press or to 90˚ or 180˚ turn to port select turn direction or starboard. Note: To tack to a fixed wind angle, use the autopilot in
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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 chan
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Example: Example: SWA is 120°, so the boat will gybe. SWA is 40°. The tack angle is set to AUTO so the boat The tack angle is not set to AUTO: changes direction once: End of tack, boat is at new SWA Press , select Tack/Gybe then press initiate a tack to starboard. The course The NS3300 Pilot changes so counts down the tack To cancel the gybe that the SWA delay. at any time, press is the same as the SWA before the tack To cancel the gybe at any time, press The course Wind change
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3-11 Power steering When the autopilot is in STBY mode the helmsman the rudder will move to the desired position must steer the boat manually. However the autopilot To stop the rudder turning, press , or has power steering control modes available while in To centre the rudder: STBY mode: press and release and together to turn the rudder to amidships (this function is disabled until To Jog Steer to port: the rudder feedback unit and the compass have hold down to turn the rudder
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3-12-1 The alarm window 3-12-3 Alarm history The NS3300 Pilot keeps a record of alarms. The Alarm history The alarm window shows a list of the latest active screen shows a list of up to 18 recorded alarm events. alarms. The most severe alarms appear at the top of the list. To show the Alarm history screen: Go to Menu > Setup > Alarms > Alarm history. Turn the Control Dial to stop the NS3300 Pilot Turn the Control Dial to select an alarm in the list and from beeping. press to see the Alar
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Northstar NS3300 Pilot System
Reference Manual
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Contents 3-7 Setting the steering mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3-8 Changing course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1-1 Autopilot Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3-8-1 Changing course in compass mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6-4 Setup > Vessel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 6-5 Setup > Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 6-6 Setup > Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 6-7 Setup > Comms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 6-8 Setup > Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 cau
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1 Introduction The NS3300 Pilot is a superior quality, high Northstar NS3300 Pilot 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 repeate
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1-1-3 Power steering modes Note regarding Jog and When the autopilot is in STBY (STANDBY) mode Follow-up mode: the helmsman must steer the boat manually. The user is to be aware However The NS3300 Pilot has two different power that while in Standby steering control modes (see section 3-11). (STBY) Mode, the Jog: Turns the rudder left or right while the key autopilot can move is pressed. the rudder at anytime that the Dodge keys or Control Dial is operated. Follow-up: Sets the target
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2 Quickstart 2-1 Starting the autopilot system 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). 2-2 Using the autopilot to steer the boat automatically 1. Manually steer the boat to open waters before engaging the autopilot to steer the boat. 2. Select the desired steering mode by pre
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2-7 Manually steering the boat from the boats helm To manually steer the boat: 1. Press the key. The autopilot is now disengaged and you have complete steering control. 2-8 Manually steering the boat using power steering 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 des
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3 Autopilot operation Button Function ESC Step back a menu level or return to selected pilot screen ENT Selects highlighted items or brings up Parameters menu when in Pilot display mode Control Dial Use to scroll through menus, increment or decrement selected values, follow-up rudder control and to make course changes. MENU Shows context sensitive Options menu, press twice to show the Setup menu. DISP Opens display menu to change between pilot screens POWER Press and hold to turn instrument
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3-1-1 AUTO key 3-1-6 Control Dial Press to engage AUTO mode. The autopilot is When using menus and adjusting settings, use to scroll now steering the boat based on the selected through items and increment or decrement values. steering mode. Press and hold for 2 seconds to STBY mode: Moves the rudder to port or to starboard engage H-STEER mode. half of a degree per click. AUTO mode: Changes the set course by one degree per click. 3-1-2 STBY key Note: In GPS mode, the set course can not
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3-3 Turning the NS3300 Pilot off When in STBY mode: When in AUTO mode: Press and hold the key. A pop-up box will Press and hold the key. A warning pop-up box will appear and start a 3 second count-down. The unit remind you to enter STBY mode before the unit can will turn off when the timer reaches 0. be turned off. Press to close the pop-up. Releasing the key during this time will resume normal operation. Any settings you have made are retained by the unit. 3-4 Backlight Briefl
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To sail, tack and gybe at a set angle to the To engage the autopilot in GPS mode, the GPS must be Tip: It is possible to wind, choose Wind mode. navigating to a waypoint or along a route; otherwise the change steering modes NS3300 Pilot will display an error message. If the boat Select Wind mode by pressing , choose Wind while in AUTO mode. For is too far from the plotted course, the NS3300 Pilot will and press . example it is helpful to use display a warning message. Compass mode to
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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 Wind Wind SWA changes to 41°. Boat comes to SWA = 40° SWA changes to 39°. Boat comes to new SWA = 40° new wind angle of 41° wind angle of 39° 3-9 Dodge A dodge is a sharp change of course, usually to avoid an obstacle. press to dodge to port by
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3-9-2 Dodging in GPS mode Press to resume the earlier heading WARNING: The NS3300 Pilot will steer back to the GPS plotted CTS changes by the dodge angle. course. Make sure Boat comes to new heading. there are no obstacles The NS3300 Pilot beeps. or dangerous waters in the way. 3-9-3 Dodging in wind mode Wind Press to resume the earlier wind SWA changes by the dodge angle angle. Boat comes to new wind angle. SWA = 40° The NS3300 Pilot beeps. 3-10 Turn modes The NS3300 Pilot can fol
