| | | WHAT IS A RATE GYRO? Northstar's Rate Gyro is a rate-of-turn sensor that provides a superior means of monitoring a vessel's heading. Changes in boat heading (yaw) are instantaneously measured and corrected by the Pilot's rudder control. With Northstar's autopilots, the gyro is used in conjunction with a fluxgate compass to provide accurate steering on all vessels, by minimizing rudder movement and as a result reducing fuel costs. The master dial provides simple, precise access to course setting and menu items. Port and starboard LED's* indicate course adjustments. At a single glance from across the cockpit, the skipper gets general steering confirmation, even at night. One-button dodge and jog keys, easy selection of 90° / 180° turns, tack / gybe selection, on-screen animations of the vessel's intended actions and progress through a turn: the Northstar Autopilots make controlling your boat a breeze. *Course adjustment LED's are only available on the AP380 | | |
| | | NORTHSTAR AUTOPILOT FEATURES: n Rotary control dial e One button dodge and jog keys b Selection of tack, gybe, 90 and 180 degree turns h Autopilot solid state rate gyro supplied standard for maximum course stability. h Steer to wind angle, compass heading or GPS waypoint at the press of a button. h Dodge obstructions with a simple button press. | | |
| | | h Auto Tack tacks the boat through a preset angle. b Auto Cal allows for automatic correction of deviation errors. h Interfacing with either Northstar's proprietary NavBus protocol or industry standard NMEA 0183. h Info data is displayed in clear, large formats. b Auto diagnostics continuously monitors all components in the Autopilot. | | |