6-2 Setup > Profiles

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.

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).

6-3 Setup > Options

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 mode.

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.

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 > Vessel

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.

Drive type

Configures the autopilot to drive the type of steering system. See installation manual for details.

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NS3300 specifications

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