Furuno NAVpilot NAVpilot-500 User Manual

AUTOPILOTNAVpilot-500

2-12. BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Operating Controls Enter knobRotate: Selects menu items and options.Push: Sets the course on Auto or Nav mode.POWER/BRILL

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-2 2.2 Turning On/Off Press the [POWER/BRILL] key to turn the unit on before leaving the port, because several minutes are necess

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-32.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast The brilliance and contrast can be adjusted as below: 1. Momentarily press the [POWER/

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-4 2.4.1 Selecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays Some display modes may be set up to suit your operating needs, on

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-5Data available for display in SCREEN 2 UPPER and LOWER Menu option Displayed data POS Own ship’s position (L/L) COG Course ov

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-6 Selecting the display layout for Data Display You can show two or three data on the Data Display. HDGSTBY20.4116.5(Data1)(Data

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-72.4.2 Selecting the display on Graphic Display COMPASS, RUDDER ANGLE, HIGHWAY, WIND TRUE INDICATOR, WIND RELATIVE INDICATOR, D

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-8 2.4.3 Selecting data for analog indicator Choose what to display on the analog indicator display on Normal Display 1 and 2. H

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-94. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ANALOG INDIACATOR BAR” on the second page. 5. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the bar in

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

3-13. STEERING MODES The NAVpilot-500 system is capable of five primary steering modes: STBY (manual), AUTO, NAV, REMOTE (FU and NFU) and DODGE. In

3. STEERING MODES 3-2 3.2 AUTO Mode 3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode The AUTO mode makes the NAVpilot-500 steer the boat automatically on a set course. Not

3. STEERING MODE 3-33.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode AUTO mode maintains set course but the track may be shifted by current or wind. ADVANCED AUTO mode maint

3. STEERING MODES 3-4 3.2.3 TURN mode (For AUTO mode) The [TURN] key provides a turn feature when in the AUTO mode. This function changes the curren

3. STEERING MODE 3-53.3 NAV Mode 3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode The plotter connected to the autopilot knows the present position and location to a des

3. STEERING MODES 3-6 3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode The NAV mode has two sailing methods, COURSE and XTE. When the ship goes out from

3. STEERING MODE 3-73.3.3 Switching waypoint When you arrive at a waypoint on a route in the NAV mode, you can switch to the next waypoint automatica

3. STEERING MODES 3-8 ORBIT CWORBIT CCWCLOVER LEAFOFF Fishing mode options window 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option desired. OFF: The NAV

3. STEERING MODE 3-9ORBIT mode When selecting the ORBIT CW or ORBIT CCW, operate the autopilot as shown below. WARNINGDo not use the ORBIT mode in r

3. STEERING MODES 3-10 CLOVER LEAF For the CLOVER REAF mode, set the distance “d” shown in the figure on page 3-8 for orbit at the NAV mode menu, ref

ii TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWORD...iv SYSTEM CONF

3. STEERING MODE 3-11Orbit around the TLL(clockwise)TLLDistance set on menuTLLOrbit mode (ex. clockwise)Clover leaf mode 3.4 REMOTE Mode Four types

3. STEERING MODES 3-12 FU is one of manual steering modes, which outputs an absolute value determined with the [ENTER] knob to drive the rudder, thus

3. STEERING MODE 3-13Button (FAP-6211, 6212), Lever (FAP-6221, FAP-6222), Dodge (FAP-6231, 6232) type remote controller These controllers may be us

3. STEERING MODES 3-14 2. For button and dodge remote controllers, press the [PORT] or [STBD] key on the remote controller. For the lever type, posi

3. STEERING MODE 3-15Selecting course after the REMOTE mode is off After the remote controller is turned off in the AUTO mode, the course mode can be

3. STEERING MODES 3-16 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “CSE AFTER REMOTE”, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the cse (course) after remot

3. STEERING MODE 3-173.5 DODGE Mode The DODGE mode is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control of the helm to avoid an obstruction

3. STEERING MODES 3-18 3.5.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode 1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until the boat finishes to avo

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

4. MENU OPERATION 4-2 Offsetting the heading data Offset the heading data received from the heading sensor if the heading data shown on the control u

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

4. MENU OPERATION 4-34.1.2 Setting parameters The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the NAVpilot-500. 1. On the STBY

4. MENU OPERATION 4-43. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE or MANUAL-ROUGH as appropriate, and the

4. MENU OPERATION 4-5Setting parameters manually When MANUAL-CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH is selected at the previous paragraph, set MANUAL PARAMETER as b

4. MENU OPERATION 4-6WEATHER 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 4-7Set rudder gain so that the boat does not make frequent yaw. The figure shown below provides general guidelines for setting rudd

4. MENU OPERATION 4-8Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim The NAVpilot-500 continually monitors the boat’s trim in order to keep t

4. MENU OPERATION 4-9When 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 4-104.1.3 Setting the units of measurements The DISPLAY SETUP menu allows you to choose units of measurement. 1. Press the [STBY

4. MENU OPERATION 4-116. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option. See the table shown below detailed information. 7. Select other units of measure

4. MENU OPERATION 4-12 4.1.4 Setting other menu items The SYSTEM SETUP menu allows you to set various item according to your operating needs. 1. O

iv FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NAVpilot-500 AUTOPILOT. For over 50 years FURUNO El

4. MENU OPERATION 4-13Locking the control unit The LOCK feature renders the following commands inoperative from the control unit at which the LOCK fe

4. MENU OPERATION 4-14Running simulation program The simulation mode, for use by service technicians for demonstration purposes, provides simulated o

5-15. ALARMS 5.1 ALARM Menu The NAVpilot-500 has seven conditions which generate both audio and visual alarms: watch alarm, deviation alarm. XTE (cr

5. ALARMS 5-25.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer You may choose the buzzer from which to output the audio alarm as follows. 1. Rotate the [ENTER] kno

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 5-43. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “OFF”, “OUT” or “INTO” as appropriate. OFF: Turn the XTE alarm off. OUT: The alarm is released whe

5. ALARMS 5-53. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select speed alarm condition. OFF: Turn the speed alarm off. OVER: The alarm is released when the ship’s

5. ALARMS 5-65.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm There are five types of water temperature alarms: UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT OF RANGE and CURRENT RIP

5. ALARMS 5-75.1.10 Clearing the trip distance You can reset the trip distance to zero as follows. 1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select CLEAR TRIP

5. ALARMS 5-8Alarm messages The table below shows the alarm messages, their meanings and priorities. Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities M

v SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Ship’s mains12-24 VDCProcessor UnitFAP-5002Control UnitFAP-5001 (Max. 6)Heading sensorPG-500Rudder Reference UnitFAP-6111Remot

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 OKNo. 6454002-**.**RAM OKEEPROM OKRUDDER ANGLE OKCLUTCH/BYPASS OKREMOTECONTROLLER1

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-4 KEYBOARD TEST KEYBOARD TEST001 Operate each control on the control unit one by one. A key is functioning pr

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 [MENU] key to show

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

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

MN-1MENU TREE [MENU] keyDATA CALIBRATIONPARAMETER SETUPCOMPASS OFFSET (180.0 E to 180.0 W, 0.0 E)MAGNETIC VARIATION (AUTO, MANUAL)STW (-50 to + 5

MENU TREE MN-2 TEST (OFF, PROCESSOR UNIT, CONTROL UNIT, HEADING SENSOR, KEYBOARD TEST, SCREEN TEST, RUDDER TEST) SYSTEM SETUPKEY BEEP (OFF, ON)LOCK (

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MENU TREE MN-3ALARM MENU See page MN-1.SEA STATE (FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH)MANUAL PARAMETERSAUTO TRIM (OFF, O

SP - 1 E7250S01A SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT NAVpilot-500 1 CONTROL UNIT 1.1 Display Monochrome LCD, 83 (W) x 83 (H) mm, 160x160 dots 1.2 Bac

SP - 2 E7250S01A 3.4 I/O Control RS-232C (NMEA) 5 POWER SUPPLY 3.1 Processor Unit 12-24 VDC: 3-2 A (Control Unit: 6 sets) 6 ENVIRONMENTAL

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

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

1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT 1-2 Principle of Operation In the AUTO modes, the heading information from an associated sensor is continuously compare