PilotStar NX

PilotStar® NX

Superior steering performance

PilotStar NX is approved as heading control system for standard and high-speed crafts. It provides superior steering performance as well as various features that make operations easier. PilotStar NX is a perfect match for workboats and smaller vessels.

The autopilot uses standardised, future-proof hardware and is easy to integrate in newbuild or refit projects. Simplified interfacing and service features make commissioning simple and safe.

Main features

Installation and integration

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Key
Benefits

Steering performance

PilotStar NX offers several steering modes for precision and reliability. The extended range of functionality makes both standard autopilot operations as well as special applications such as those present in workboats and fisheries safer and simpler.

Intuitive operation

PilotStar NX simplifies operation with a 7" graphic touch display. Streamlined views and graphs effectively support the navigator in his work, while the large rotary knob offers the familiar feel for heading changes.

Main
Features

Graphical user support with heading & rudder plot and track data for perfect adjustment of autopilot parameters and reduced fuel consumption
Track data – graphical and numerical deviation from course over ground
Heading Control mode – automatic steering on a predefined heading
Nav mode – follows the set point commands from route planning systems such as GPS receivers or chart plotters, including graphical and numerical presentation of deviations
NFU/FU manual rudder control by using the soft buttons or the rotary knob
Trim mode – reduces rudder activity and optimises steering performance for vessels with asymmetrical loads
Fix turn – allows pre-defined heading changes with a single push of a button
Smart upgrade: connecting NautoSteer AS tillers extends the autopilot to a cost-effective and compact steering gear control system.

Installation and integration

For the integration into a NautoSteer AS steering gear control system, the PilotStar NX just needs to be connected to the redundant CAN bus. Autopilot control is simply activated by pushing the heading control button. For use in combination with other steering gear control systems or in refits, an interface unit is available. This unit provides a multitude of interfaces to the steering gear control system or to the steering gear directly. The heading control system can also be extended with manual controls such as a FU tiller, NFU tiller and/or a handwheel to form a compact steering gear control system.