HCS (Heading Control System) type-approved Autopilot
"The NAVpilot-1000 is a HCS (Heading Control System) type-approved Autopilot that can be connected to an analog steering system or solenoid steering system, which are often used for relatively large vessels.
The NAVpilot-1000 has both IMO and Non-IMO modes depending on steering types or operation requirements and covers various types of vessels."
NAVpilot-1000 is compatible with a variety of vessel types
Supported Propulsion Type
Inboard
Stern drive
Water jet
Azimuth Drive
* Single rudder and single rudder drive with multi-rudders (single control) are supported.
* Independently controlled/moved multiple rudder drives are not supported.
* Outboard, sailboat, azimuth drive (independent control) are not supported.
Supported Steering Interface
Analog rudder drive (Voltage/Current)
Solenoid (or relay*)
*A relay must be used when connecting to a rudder system that uses dry-contact signals.
Work Profiles
When vessels are operated on a daily basis, sea conditions are different depending on weather or locations. In addition, preference on how-to-steer is also different depending on operators. The NAVpilot-1000 can save a total of six (6) patterns of Work Profiles. Parameters set in Auto Tuning or manual adjustment can be assigned to each profile. Simply select one of the suitable profiles for the day, location or operator.
Auto Tuning
Before navigating with the NAVpilot-1000, Auto Tuning helps to adjust control parameters. While Auto Tuning, the vessel will run in zig-zag towards the preset heading and automatically adjust rudder gain, counter rudder, and rate of turn to match with vessel characteristics.