Power Assist Mode - Furuno NAVpilot-300 Operator's Manual

2. STEERING MODES
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Power Assist Mode

The power assist mode, available with the Accu-Steer FPS 12V/24V type drive, cus-
tomizes manual steering to your own preferences. This mode requires connection to
the Accu-Steer FPS 12V/24V type drive, and requires installation settings.
The mode is available during the safe helm mode and the STBY mode. The indication
"PA" appears at top of the screen when the mode is active.
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How to set the power assist mode
1. With the system in STBY or OVRD mode, open the menu.
2. Select [Other Menu].
3. Select [Power Assist Setup].
The [Power Assist Setup] menu appears.
4. Select [Power Assist].
5. Select [ON].
When this is done the menu items for power
assist appear.
6. Select [For Speeds Under].
7. Set the highest speed at which power assist activates. The setting range is 1.0 to
25.0 knots (default: 10.0 knots).
Note: When the power assist activates at high speed, the boat can be turned more
greatly than the turn as intended. Set [For Speeds Under] according to the boat
and rudder feature.
8. If you want power assist in the STBY mode, set [Power Assist STBY] to [ON].
9. Select [Power Assist Rudder Speed].
The example to the right shows the Power
Assist Rudder Speed settings window for a
vessel with Fantum Feedback
screen may differ slightly.
10. Set [Power Assist Rudder Speed]. The set-
ting range is 1 to 10 (default setting: 10). The
higher the setting, the stronger the power
assist.
11. Close the menu.
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The "PA" indication
appears when
Power Assist
mode is active.
Power Assist:
For Speeds Under:
Power Assist STBY:
Power Assist Rudder SPD
Power Assist Rudder Speed
Rudder Speed:
. Your
Turn hrlm PORT/STBD to set
rudder speed.
Higher value = faster speed
Power Assist Setup
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