NAVITRON SYSTEMS LTD

NT777 SMALL VESSEL AUTOPILOT

Purpose developed for small professional vessel use spanning workboats, pilot and patrol craft, fishing vessels and
motor yachts to 25m LOA, the NT777 model is the first of a new digital Autopilot generation designed and
manufactured by Navitron Systems Ltd.
Accordingly, the NT777 Autopilot System provides Navitron steering expertise in a robust and compact package with
the following standard features:-
■ Dual NMEA Heading Inputs
■ Mag Sensor Coil Heading Input.
■ Multi Waypoint Track Steering
■ Multiple Control Unit Options
■ Integral Off Course Alarm
■ Integral Watch Alarm
■ Custom Turn & Dodge functions
■ NMEA & Furuno Heading Outputs
■ 11-40Vdc Power Supply
■ 11-40Vdc/5A rated solid state switch
Outputs to Solenoids
Model NT777 Autopilot Control Unit (192 x 120 x 62.4mm)

Fully equipped yet simple to operate- and Combined with full PID intelligence, auto rudder stability, Auto
suitable for hull forms from conventional Trim (APH), integral Alarm & Reset functions, the NT777 is
displacement to fast planing vessels - the equipped for precision performance and reliability.
NT777 Autopilot System can support a
maximum of 3 Control Units which connect to a The LCD display presentation mode can be positive or negative
central Distribution Unit. as selected at installation. Automatic display graphic change will
occur when Track Steering
Mode is selected and includes
regular (18 sec.) performance
and source data updates.
Suitable for console or bracket
mounting, the NT777 Control
Unit can be externally located
and the overall system is
Model NT777 Distribution Unit (270 x 175 x 66mm) normally supplied complete with Heading Sensor Coil and
Optional Equipment Input/Outputs:– Rudder Reference Unit for installation to solenoid hydraulic
systems (11-40Vdc/5A max).
These functions are available from the standard
Distribution Unit and allow a range of equipment Alternative Distribution Units may also be employed to provide
and services to be added which include:- ±10Vdc/4-20mA outputs for analogue steering machines.
■Rudder Angle Indicators ■Analogue and Digital Heading Repeaters ■NMEA Heading Outputs (Radar etc.) ■Power Steer Controls ■ Universal Relay Box

NAVITRON SYSTEMS LTD (Registered in England No. 2607869)

Osborn House, 25E Brockhampton Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1JT
TEL: (UK) 023 9249 8740 FAX: (UK) 023 9249 8783
(INT) +44 23 9249 8740 (INT) +44 23 9249 8783
E-mail: sales@navitron.co.uk Web: www.navitron.co.uk
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NT777 Autopilot Input/Output Specifications
Inputs: - Outputs: -

Supply Voltage Range 11-40Vdc NMEA 0183 (Isolated RS422)

Power Consumption 12V 24V Selectable @
Update Rate
Off 4.2W 4.3W 1Hz, 11Hz or 22Hz
Standby 4.6W 4.8W Hz Mag Gyro
On 5.1W 5.3W $HCHDG
+1.5 Sentence
Illumination (max) +1.5W $HCHCC $HEHDT
W types 1
$APHDG $AGHDT
(Mag/Gyro $APHCC
Mag Heading Input Ports v $HCHDG $HEHDT
Navitron Heading Update Rate) 11 $HCHDM
Coil type HSC1
Sensor Coil mounted 22 $HCHDM $HEHDT
or
above/below
HSC2 Resolution 0.1°
Existing Mag Compass
Resolution 0.25°
Dual NMEA 0183 Solenoid Switching
XX HDM Selectable
Heading Sentences Polarity
XX HDG Common +VE/-VE
from Electronic
XX HCC
Compasses etc. Max Rating 5A @ 40Vdc
XX HDT
(Priority as shown)
Resolution 0.1°
Furuno Format
Cross Track Error Signal Input (GPS etc) Selectable @
Update Rate
XX APA 5Hz or 40Hz
NMEA 0183 XX APB Selectable @
Resolution
Sentence types XX RMB 0.166° or 0.1°
XX XTE Selectable @
Signal Amplitude
NMEA 0180 (CTE only) 5Vdc or 12Vdc

Heading to Steer Track Data (GPS etc.) Operational Display Data (Prog LCD)
XX HTC Actual Heading XXX.X º Mag / True
NMEA 0183 XX HSC
Set Course XXX.X º Mag / True
Sentence types XX APB
Rudder Angle Bar graph + 2 digit
XTE Track Data nM Left/Right + dat type
Operating HTS Track Data Hdg/Err to WP + dat type
-20 to +60 °C
Temperature Range Rudder Setting Value 1-9
Yaw Setting Value 1-9
Operator Controls Counter Setting Value 1-9
Course Selector (rotary)
Yaw (keypad + rotary)
Rudder (keypad + rotary) Alarm Display Data (Prog LCD)
Counter Rudder (keypad + rotary) Watch Alarm
Autopilot Mode (Off/Standby & On keys) Off Course Alarm Sample shown of
Track (keypad) Heading Data Fail total 33 alarm types
Autotrim (keypad) Track Data Fail
Illumination (rotary) Steering System Fail

Unit Weights Compass Safe Distance

NT777 Control Unit 1.2kg NT777 Control Unit 0.4m
NT777 Distribution Unit 1.5kg NT777 Distribution Unit 0.4m
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NT888G
GYRO/MAG
AUTOPILOT
TypeApprovedforHSC& Conventional lso 16329 I rMOA342(rX)
& 11674
DeepHullVessels- NotifiedBody0191/ 07 asamendedbyMSC64/67 Annex3
Designed
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SystemsLtdforprofessional
useonMagnetic of alltypes- including
and/orGyrobasedvessels High
SpeedCraft(HSC) - to approximately
3000grosstonnes,theNavitron
NT888G
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Autopilot
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ferries,
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robustRudderReferenceUnitandcentralDistribution
Unit,theAutopilotSystem is immediately
compatible
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configurations
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andvoltage
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dataforRadarstabilisation
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NT999G GYRO/MAG AUTOPILOT
Type Approved for HSC & Conventional ISO 16329 & 11674 / IMO A342 (IX)
Deep Hull Vessels - Notified Body 0191 / 07 as amended by MSC 64/67 Annex 3

Designed and developed by Navitron Systems Ltd for professional use on Magnetic and/or Gyro based vessels of all types – including High
Speed Craft (HSC) – from approximately 3000 to 100,000 gross tonnes plus, the Navitron NT999G is a technologically advanced and
powerfully equipped Adaptive Autopilot which is clearly displayed and simple to operate.

■ 5 Mag/Gyro Heading Inputs :-

Mag Coil, 3 x NMEA, 1 x Step.
■ Track Steer :-
Multi waypoint steering via
Plotter/ECDIS NMEA data.
■ NMEA & Pulse Speed Inputs
■ 4-20mA Draft Input
■ Bowthruster & Rudder Control
■ Off Course and Watch Alarms
■ Programmable Turns :-
RAD / ROT, Next Course etc.
■ Automatic Stability :-
Compensates for Rudder speed
variations.
■ Heading / VDR output Data :-
NMEA, Step by Step & Furuno
Model NT999G Dims 252mm x 156mm x 48.4mm (depth) Heading. $HTD & $RSA VDR
Equally at home in new build and retrofit applications over an exceptionally wide range (ocean going tugs,
passenger & cargo vessels, tankers to high speed craft etc.) the NT999G Autopilot offers traditional
Navitron reliability reinforced by Adaptive control technology. The Adaptive function automatically
monitors and self tunes the Autopilot parameters to provide optimum steering performance whether
operating in a low speed towing mode or on a high speed passenger ferry underway at 50 knots.

With a standard scope of supply comprising NT999G Control Unit suitable for foot bracket or panel
mounting, robust Rudder Reference Unit and central Distribution Unit, the Autopilot System is immediately
compatible with a wide range of vessel steering configurations including single and dual solenoid systems
and voltage (±10Vdc) or current driven (4-20mA) Steering Amplifiers.

Up to a maximum of 3 Control Units may be installed per system. Each Control Unit is equally equipped
with comprehensive displays of Actual Operating Mode, Heading, Rudder Angle, Rate of Turn and Speed
Data which is enhanced by Track Steering graphics when the Track Mode is engaged.

The display mode itself (light characters on a dark background or vice versa) is also installation selectable
with operator adjustable red backlight illumination to suit individual preference.

Track Mode operation provides single or multi waypoint steering performance based on data received from a proprietary ECDIS/Plotter
including – when used in conjunction with an Approved ECDIS – remotely instructed constant radius turns etc.

Other standard features provide “Next Course”, “U Turn” and permanent Heading changes in 1º/ 5º/10º steps etc via dedicated keys.

Standard outputs produce NMEA, Furuno and Step by Step heading data for Radar stabilisation etc. Optional equipment includes Power
Steer Controls, Analogue / Digital Heading Repeaters, Rudder Indicators and Dual Ethernet I/O ports.

NAVITRON SYSTEMS LTD (Registered in England No. 2607869)

Osborn House, 25E Brockhampton Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1JT
TEL: (UK) 023 9249 8740 FAX: (UK) 023 9249 8783
(INT) +44 23 9249 8740 (INT) +44 23 9249 8783
E-mail: sales@navitron.co.uk Web: www.navitron.co.uk
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NT999G System Configuration