Simrad NSO, Operation Manual

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Autopilot mode overview
The autopilot has several steering modes. Number of modes and features within the
mode depend on boat type and available input as shown below.
MODE FEATURE
BOAT TYPE
DESCRIPTION REQUIRED INPUT
MOTOR SAIL
Passive mode used when
steering the boat at the helm
Power steering
(NFU)
x x
Controls the rudder
movement by using the
arrow keys
Rudder feedback
x x
Sets rudder angle by using
the arrow keys
Rudder feedback
x x
Keeps the boat on set
heading
Heading, speed
Heading capture x x
Cancels the turn and
continues on the heading
read from the compass
Turn (Pattern) x
Moves the boat automatically
{
patterns (Motorboats only)
Turn (Tacking) x
Changes commanded
>{
value
x x
Keeps the boat on a straight
bearing line
Heading, speed,
position
Dodging x x
Resumes NoDrift mode after
a heading change
x x
*
waypoint location, or through
a route of waypoints Heading, speed,
position, waypoint/
route information
x
Steers the boat to maintain
the set wind angle
Heading, speed,
wind angle
Tacking x
Mirrors the set wind angle to
the opposite side of the bow
x
*
waypoint location, or through
a route of waypoints
Heading, speed,
wind angle,
waypoint/route
information
Controlling steering performance in automatic modes
The autopilot should be configured during installation and setup. Some parameters may
be adjusted during operation to increase the steering performance. Refer description at
the end of this section.
Selecting autopilot modes
You select an automatic mode or a feature from the Autopilot Mode selection menu.
MENU WIN