Using This Manual; Ap380 Modes - NorthStar EXPLORER AP380 Installation And Operation Manual

1 Introduction
The Explorer AP380 is a superior quality, high
performance AP380 display head. The Northstar
AP380 system has the flexibility to be used with
power or sail boats.
The Explorer AP380 has dedicated function keys
and a large 3.8" Color TFT display. This provides
the user with exceptionally easy to use controls.
The Explorer AP380 is part of the Northstar
family of instruments for boats, which includes
instruments for speed, depth, wind and repeaters.
These instruments can be connected together
to form an integrated data system for a boat. The
AP380 performance is enhanced if it is connected
to a boat speed instrument such as a Northstar
Explorer S310 or a GPS instrument.
NORTHSTAR EXPLORER AP380

Using this manual

This manual describes how to operate the
Explorer AP380. Refer to the Explorer AP380
System Installation Section at the front of this
manual for information on how to install and
setup the Explorer AP380 before use.
For maximum benefit, please read this manual
carefully before using the Explorer AP380.
Cleaning and maintenance
Clean the parts of the Explorer AP380 with a
damp cloth or mild detergent. Avoid abrasive
cleaners, petrol or other solvents. Do not paint
any part of the Explorer AP380 except for the
cables.
Northstar Explorer AP380 System Installation and Operation Manual

1-1 AP380 Modes

1-1-1 Operating modes
The AP380 has three operating modes (see
sections 3-5 and 3-6):
STANDBY:
The AP380 does not steer the
boat (except during jog steer). The
STBY
helmsman steers the boat with
the manual helm.
AUTO:
The AP380 steers the boat
automatically based on selected
Steering Mode and course. Do not
steer the boat manually.
HAND-STEER:
The AP380 does not steer the boat,
but displays steering information
HSTR
for you to use to manually steer a
course. Steer manually using the
displayed steering data.
1-1-2 Steering modes
The AP380 has three steering modes (see section
3-7):
Compass - The boat sails at a set compass
heading.
COMPASS
GPS - The boat sails to a destination along a
preset route.
GPS
This mode requires a GPS instrument, such as
a Northstar Explorer 557 chart-plotter to be
connected via NMEA.
Wind - The boat sails at a set angle to the wind.
This mode requires a wind instrument, such as
a Northstar Explorer W310 to be connected via
NavBus or NMEA.
WIND
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