Engaging And Disengaging The Autopilot; Autopilot Indication; Autopilot Modes - Simrad NSS9 Evo3S Operator's Manual

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Autopilot controller, disengaged
C
Autopilot controller, engaged
D
Mode button
E
Mode dependent information
F
Mode dependent buttons
G
Engage/Standby button

Engaging and disengaging the autopilot

To engage the autopilot:
• Select the engage button to activate last active mode
• Select the mode button to display the list of available modes, then select the preferred
mode
The autopilot will engage in the selected mode, and the autopilot controller will change to
show active mode options.
To disengage the autopilot:
• Select the standby button
When the autopilot is in standby, the boat must be steered manually.

Autopilot indication

The status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected.

Autopilot modes

The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the
mode depend on the autopilot computer, the boat type and available inputs.
Non-Follow Up mode (NFU)
In this mode the port and starboard buttons are used to control the rudder.
Activate this mode by selecting the port or starboard button when the autopilot is in
standby.
Follow-Up mode (FU)
In this mode the rudder moves to a set rudder angle. The rudder position is maintained at
the set angle.
To change the set rudder angle
• Select the port or starboard button
• With the autopilot controller active, turn the rotary knob
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