6.13Other Components

6.13.1 Autopilot

Northstar Autopilot 3300 Display NS002881 Core Pack NS002874

Description

The Autopilot system comprises of a display, a main control unit (MCU), a heading sensor and rudder feed back unit. It is intended to aid the helmsman in steering the boat for long periods of time.

The heading sensor can be the separate fluxgate and gyro compass or the new HS02/HS03

Functionality

Steers the boat to follow a course or route created in the 8000i system.

Provides true heading in to the 8000i system

Place in 8000i System

The unit has the ability to follow a course sent from the 8000i system. The Autopilot connects to the 8000i system using NMEA (see "NMEA" page 44) on the 12 pin Utility connector.

For more information on connecting NMEA (see "NMEA" page 44). To setup NMEA in the 8000i software (see "Set NMEA Output" page 70)

Other parts required

Junction box or terminal strip

Location Guide

The display is a visible component and requires dash space. The MCU and other components can be hidden. For more information see the installation manual of the Autopilot

Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual

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Belkin 8000I installation manual Other Components, Autopilot