Furuno NAVPILOT 511 User Manual

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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT 1-2 Principle of Operation In the AUTO modes, the heading information from a heading sensor is continuously compared w

2-12. BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Operating Controls Course control knob**Rotate: Selects menu items and options;Sets the course on Auto mode.Press: Confirm

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-2 2.2 Turning On/Off Press the [STBY/POWER] key to turn the unit on. (For PG-500, see Note 2 shown below.) A beep sounds and th

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-32.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast The brilliance and contrast can be adjusted as below: 1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twi

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-4 2.4 Displays 2.4.1 Choosing the display mode There are three types of displays: Normal display 1, Normal display 2, and Data

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-52.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Data Display Data Display may be set up to suit your operating needs as below. Selecting

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-6 Data available for Normal display 2, Data display and Graphic display Item Displayed data POS Own ship’s position (L/L) COG

3-13. STEERING MODES The NAVpilot-511/520/611 system is capable of six primary steering modes: STBY (manual), AUTO, NAV, TURN, REMOTE (FU and NFU) a

3. STEERING MODES 3-2 3.2 AUTO Mode 3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode The NAVpilot-511/520/611’s AUTO mode steers the boat automatically on a course set by

3. STEERING MODE 3-33.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode AUTO mode will maintain a set course, but your vessel’s course may be shifted by the effects of current

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3. STEERING MODES 3-4 3.3 NAV Mode 3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode If a destination waypoint is set on a GPS / Plotter, the NAVpilot-511/520/611 can re

3. STEERING MODE 3-5 3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode Your vessel may go off course when navigating between waypoints in the Nav mode. Thi

3. STEERING MODES 3-6 3.3.3 Switching waypoint When you arrive at a waypoint on a route while in the NAV mode, you can switch to the next waypoint a

3. STEERING MODE 3-73.3.4 Selecting the boat’s steering behavior after arriving at your destination waypoint The “Fishing mode” can be enabled and s

3. STEERING MODES 3-8 3.4 TURN Mode The [TURN/MENU] key provides the various turning motions depending on the mode in use. There are five different

3. STEERING MODE 3-9180º TURN (for AUTO mode only) This function changes the current set course by 180º in the opposite direction. After the 180º tur

3. STEERING MODES 3-10 ORBIT When ORBIT is enabled, your boat will orbit around the boat’s current position. If ORBIT is enabled while in the NAV mo

3. STEERING MODE 3-115. Rotate the course control knob to select "◄ORBIT" or "ORBIT►", and then press it. The message “START T

3. STEERING MODES 3-12 SPIRAL The boat will spiral in the direction of current heading (STBY), set course (AUTO) or the course to the next waypoint

3. STEERING MODE 3-134. Press the course control knob, and then press [TURN/MENU] key once (twice for STBY mode) to close the menu. 5. Press the

iCAUTIONIn case of power failure turn off theautopilot or manually steer the vessel.Leaving the equipment in the AUTO orNAV mode during power failure

3. STEERING MODES 3-14 FIGURE EIGHT After the boat has traveled the distance "d" set on the TURN menu (or main menu), it starts turning in

3. STEERING MODE 3-15Navigating to TLL point When TLL (Target Latitude and Longitude) data is input from a radar or echo sounder connected in the STB

3. STEERING MODES 3-16 3.5 REMOTE Mode Four types of optional remote controllers may be connected to the NAVpilot-511/520/611. These are used to ope

3. STEERING MODE 3-17FU is one of auto steering modes, which outputs an absolute value determined with the course control knob to drive the rudder, t

3. STEERING MODES 3-18 Button (FAP-6211, 6212), Lever (FAP-6221, FAP-6222), Dodge (FAP-6231, 6232) type remote controller These controllers may be

3. STEERING MODE 3-192. For button and dodge remote controllers, press the [PORT] or [STBD] key on the remote controller. For the lever type, positi

3. STEERING MODES 3-20 3.6 DODGE Mode The DODGE mode is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control of the helm to avoid an obstruct

3. STEERING MODE 3-213.6.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode 1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until the boat finishes to avoid

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4-14. MENU OPERATION Most settings are carried out in the menus. The items shown in each menu depend on the mode in use. For the STBY mode the compl

ii TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ... iv SYSTEM CONF

4. MENU OPERATION 4-24.1.1 Setting parameters The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the NAVpilot-511/520/611. 1. In t

4. MENU OPERATION 4-33. Rotate the course control knob to select FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE or MANUAL-ROUGH as appropriate,

4. MENU OPERATION 4-4Setting parameters manually When MANUAL-CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH is selected at the previous paragraph, set MANUAL PARAMETERS as

4. MENU OPERATION 4-5WEATHER When the sea is rough, the boat’s heading fluctuates to port and starboard. If the rudder is driven very often to mainta

4. MENU OPERATION 4-6Set rudder gain so that the boat does not make frequent yaw. The figure shown below provides general guidelines for setting rudd

4. MENU OPERATION 4-7Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim The NAVpilot-511/520/611 continually monitors the boat’s trim in order t

4. MENU OPERATION 4-8When towing the net When a boat is in tow of the fishing gear, its stern is “dragged” by the net. This causes the boat to stray

4. MENU OPERATION 4-9RADIUS OF ORBIT See the section 3.4 "TURN Mode". SPIRAL SPEED See the section 3.4 "TURN Mode". FISH MODE S

4. MENU OPERATION 4-104.1.2 Setting other menu items The SYSTEM SETUP menu allows you to set various item according to your operating needs. 1. Op

4. MENU OPERATION 4-11Locking the control unit The LOCK feature renders the following commands inoperative from the control unit at which the LOCK fe

iii5. ALARMS...5-1 5.1 ALARM SETUP Menu...

4. MENU OPERATION 4-12Setting the panel dimmer You can adjust the control panel dimmer as follows. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “PAN

5-15. ALARMS 5.1 ALARM SETUP Menu The NAVpilot-511/520/611 has seven conditions which generate both audio and visual alarms: watch alarm, deviation

5. ALARMS 5-25.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer You may choose the buzzer from which to output the audio alarm as follows. Use the external buzzer con

5. ALARMS 5-35.1.3 Setting the watch alarm The watch alarm periodically warns the helmsman to check the autopilot when in the AUTO or NAV mode. 1.

5. ALARMS 5-45.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit When in the NAV mode, the XTE alarm will sound when the course error has exceeded or fails wi

5. ALARMS 5-55.1.6 Setting the speed alarm The speed alarm warns you when your boat’s speed is within, outside, over or under the speed range settin

5. ALARMS 5-65.1.7 Setting the depth alarm The depth alarm sounds when the bottom is shallower, deeper within or outside the range setting. Note: T

5. ALARMS 5-75.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm There are five types of water temperature alarms: UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT and CURRENT RIP. The UND

5. ALARMS 5-85.1.10 Clearing the trip distance You can reset the trip distance to zero as follows. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “CL

5. ALARMS 5-95.2 Alarm Information When an alarm condition occurs, the buzzer sounds and the “!” icon and alarm type window appears on the screen. Pr

iv FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-511/520/611 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NAVpilot-511/520/611 AUTOPILOT. For 60 year

5. ALARMS 5-10Alarm messages The table below shows the alarm messages, their meanings and priorities. Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities

6-16. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information necessary for keeping your unit in good working order and remedying simple

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-2 6.2 Replacement of Fuse The fuse in the processor unit protects the equipment from reverse polarity of the

6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-3PROCESSOR UNIT TEST ROM: OK 6454002-**.**RAM: OK EEPROM: OKRUDDER ANGLE OK 1BYPASS/CLUTCH OKREMOTECONT1 ON

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-4 KEYBOARD TEST KEYBOARD TEST001PUSH MENU KEY THREE TIMESTO RETURN.KEYBOARD TEST001PUSH MENU KEY THREE TIMEST

6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-5RUDDER SETUP AND AUTO TEST The rudder test checks the following, and then shows the result of the check. •

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-6 SYSTEM DATA You can confirm the current equipment and drive system status. 1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key t

6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-76.5 Error Messages In addition to alarm messages your equipment displays error messages to alert you of potent

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-8 Error messages (con’t) INPUT VOLTAGE IS OVER (UNDER) LIMIT The input power source fluctuated beyond toleran

MN-1MENU TREE [MENU] keyPARAMETER SETUPSEA STATE (FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH)DEVIATION LEVEL* (AUTO, LEVEL)MAN

vSYSTEM CONFIGURATION 12-24 VDCProcessor UnitFAP-5002Control UnitFAP-5001/5011/6011 (Max. 6)* or FAP-5021 (Max. 2)Heading sensorPG-500Rudder Referenc

MENU TREE MN-2 ALARM SETUP See page MN-1.SEA STATE (FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH)DEVIATION LEVEL* (AUTO, LEVEL)M

FURUNO NAVpilot-511/520/611 SP - 1 E7250S01A-M 080805 SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT NAVpilot-511/520/611 1 CONTROL UNIT 1.1 Display Monochrome LC

FURUNO NAVpilot-511/520/611 SP - 2 E7250S01A-M 080805 3.4 I/O control RS-232C (NMEA) 5 POWER SUPPLY 3.1 Processor unit 12-24 VDC: 3-2 A (Cont

IN-1 INDEXA ADDVANCED AUTO mode ...3-3 ALARM INTERVAL...5-2 AUDIO ALARM...

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1-11. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT Principle of Autopilot An autopilot is an automatic device for steering a vessel and maintaining its heading in an i