Furuno 500 User Manual

AUTOPILOT
NAVpilot-500
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Pub. No.Pub. No. OME-72500OME-72500
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NAVPILOT-500NAVPILOT-500
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FIRST EDITION :FIRST EDITION : APR.APR. 20032003
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Do not open the equipment unless you are well familiar with electrical circuits.
Only qualified personnel
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
HAZARD
Do not set the course changing speed too high.
The boat will be turned too sharply at the course change, which could create a very dangerous situation.
Do not use the autopilot in the following situation:
Harbor entrance or narrow channel Where vessels change course often, such as a cape or small island
should work inside the equipment.
WARNING
Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough sea.
Because the boat turns a 360-degree circle around the waypoint a large wave or strong wind can cause the boat to capsize.
For the figure eight mode, confirm that no objection is in the general vicinity of the waypoint.
The distance from the waypoint to the turning point depends on boat's speed.
Do not use the SIMULATION mode on the boat.
The rudder may move. This is special­purpose mode for technicians.
CAUTION
Observe the following cautions when using the autopilot:
Maintain a vigilant watch Watch for drifting of vessel
In an emergency, manually steer the vessel.
The autopilot cannot avoid vessels, etc. automatically.
Set the turn rate properly.
Setting the too high rate may cause sudden turn.
When connecting a geomagnetism detection type heading sensor, correct magnetic field deviation. If an autopilot is used without the compensation, unexpected course change may occur.
In case of power failure turn off the autopilot or manually steer the vessel.
Leaving the equipment in the AUTO or NAV mode during power failure will cause wear on the rudder mechanism.
Use the correct fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or damage the equipment.
WARNING LABEL A warning label is attached to the processor unit. Do not remove the label. If the label is missing or damaged, contact your dealer about replacement.
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.
WARNING
Name: Warning Label (1) Type: 86-003-1011 Code No.: 100-236-231
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................iv
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.................................................................................v
1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Principle of Autopilot ....................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Principle of Operation ..................................................................................................1-2
2. BASIC OPERATION...................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Operating Controls.......................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Turning On/Off..............................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast.................................................................................2-3
2.4 Displays .......................................................................................................................2-3
2.4.1 Choosing the display mode.................................................................................2-3
2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Normal Display 2,
Data Display and Graphic Display......................................................................2-4
3. STEERING MODES ...................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 STBY Mode..................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 AUTO Mode.................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode........................................................................................3-2
3.2.2 ADV ANCED AUTO mode....................................................................................3-3
3.3 NAV Mode....................................................................................................................3-4
3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode........................................................................................3-4
3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode...............................................................3-5
3.3.3 Switching waypoint..............................................................................................3-6
3.3.4 Selecting the boat’s steering behavior after
arriving at your destination waypoint...................................................................3-7
3.4 TURN Mode.................................................................................................................3-8
3.5 REMOTE Mode..........................................................................................................3-16
3.6 DODGE Mode............................................................................................................3-20
3.6.1 Dodging in STBY mode.....................................................................................3-20
3.6.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode........................................................................3-21
4. MENU OPERATION ...................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 STBY Mode Menu........................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Setting parameters..............................................................................................4-2
4.1.2 Setting other menu items..................................................................................4-10
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5. ALARMS........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1 ALARM Menu............................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer................................................................................5-2
5.1.2 Selecting the beep pattern................................................................................5-2
5.1.3 Setting the watch alarm ....................................................................................5-3
5.1.4 Setting the heading deviation alarm..................................................................5-3
5.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit.......................................................................5-4
5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm....................................................................................5-5
5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm.....................................................................................5-6
5.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm...........................................................................5-7
5.1.9 Setting the trip distance alarm...........................................................................5-7
5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance ................................................................................5-8
5.2 Alarm Information......................................................................................................5-9
6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................6-1
6.1 Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................6-1
6.2 Replacement of Fuse.................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Diagnostics................................................................................................................6-2
6.4 Clearing Memories.....................................................................................................6-6
6.5 Error Messages.........................................................................................................6-7
MENU TREE................................................................................................... MN-1
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... SP-1
INDEX............................................................................................................... IN-1
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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 Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your autopilot is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
Self-learning program to continuously improve the steering parameters for safe and
expeditious navigation
Two steering modes – AUTO (Heading Control System) and NAV (Track Control System)
Dodging from the control unit or remote controller
Available for solenoid drive and reversible hydraulic
Max. six control units may be connected (using two ports of the processor unit)
Menu operation for simplified control
Display modes: Autopilot/Track control modes with rudder angle, L/L, Highway, Two
customized displays, compass rose
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Control Unit*
FAP-5001 (Max. 6)
PC
Heading sensor
PG-500
External buzzer
GPS Navigator (NMEA0183)
RD-30 (Max. 3)
(NMEA0183)
*: Any combination of FAP-5001 and FAP-5011 is available.
Processor Unit
FAP-5002
12-24 VDC
Reversible pump or
Electromagnetic valve unit
Clutch
Rudder Reference Unit
FAP-6111
Remote Controller
Distributor FAP-6800
Remote controler Dial type: FAP-5551, FAP-5552 Button type: FAP6211, FAP-6212 Lever type: FAP-6221, 6222 Dodge type: FAP-6231, 6232
: Standard supply : Option : User supply
Ship’s steering system
Remote Controller
Remote Controller
Remote Controller
System configuration of NAVpilot-500
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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT

1.1 Principle of Autopilot

An autopilot is an automatic device for steering a vessel and maintaining its heading in an intended direction. Boat and ship operators can really appreciate the advantages of the autopilot – It steers the boat for you so that you are free to carry out navigational checks, trim adjustments, etc. or to simply relax and enjoy the ride.
The NAVpilot-500 autopilot utilizes a proportional rate system to steer the boat. This system is similar to the highly accurate and reliable systems used on aircraft, missiles and space vehicles. The proportional rate autopilot provides the necessary course correction to the steering system relative to the speed and amount that the boat moves off course.
Dead band is the area (in degrees) that an autopilot is allowed to drift before correcting the vessel’s course. Since your NAVpilot-500’s advanced processor does not utilize a dead-band, it will not drift or wander, and will steer the boat reliably and accurately, taking action if even a minute course error occurs.
Because wandering is eliminated, the proportional rate autopilot uses less power and lowers wear and tear on the steering system. Course correction is smooth, and consistent, and the boat will not jerk back and forth at any speed.
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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 with the course that is set on the autopilot’s controller. (in the NAV mode, the course to the waypoint is received from a plotter connected to the NAVpilot-500). With the boat on course, these two signals are equal.
If the boat drifts off course, the difference between the primary heading and the set course will change proportionally and there will be an imbalance at a comparator. The comparator’s output will then move up or down depending on whether the course error is to the left or right of the set course.
The rudder will continue to turn the vessel until a balanced condition is obtained at the comparator, at which point the drive to the rudder stops.
The rudder position is determined by a rudder reference unit and continuously monitored by the processor unit.
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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.1 Operating Controls

Course control knob**
Rotate: Selects menu items and options.
STBY key
Selects the STBY (manual) mode.
Push: Sets the course on Auto or Nav mode.
MENU key
Opens the mode menus.
NAV key
Selects the NAV mode.
AUTO key
Selects the AUTO mode.
STBY
AUTO
NAV
MENU
PORT key*
Steers the boat to port.
TURN
*: Described as below in the text. : [PORT] key : [STBD] key
**: This knob is called "ENTER KNOB" in the menu instructions.
TURN key
Open the TURN menu.
STARBOARD key*
Steers the boat to starboard.
POWER/BRILL key
Long press: Turns power off. Mormentary press: Turns power on; opens the display for adjustment of brilliance and contrast.
Control unit, front view
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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.2 Turning On/Off

Press the [POWER/BRILL] key to turn the unit on. (For PG-500, see Note 2 shown below.) A beep sounds and the equipment proceeds in the sequence shown below, showing product information and startup test results. The startup test checks the ROM, RAM, backed up data and communication between the control unit and processor unit, and also checks for the presence of heading from the sensor and rudder angle information from the rudder angle indicator. If NG appears, an appropriate message will also appear on the screen. If NG is shown, contact your dealer for advice.
AUTO PILOT
NAVPILOT-500
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD
START UP TEST ROM PROCESSOR OK 6454002-**.** CONTROL OK 6454001-**.** RAM PROCESSOR UNIT OK CONTROL UNIT OK BACK UP DATA PROCESSOR UNIT OK CONTROL UNIT OK HEADING DATA OK 359.9 6454101-**.** RRU OK P12.3 CONTROLLER ID 1
**.** : Program version no.
Startup sequence
After the startup test is completed, “STBY” appears on the screen. This means that the equipment may now be operated manually by pressing the PORT / STBD buttons.
Note 1: The first time you turn on the power, you are asked which mode is used
from among Normal, Installation and Simulation. Rotate the course control knob to select the appropriate mode, and then press the knob.
Note 2: When the Integrated Heading Sensor PG-500 is connected, turn on the
NAVpilot-500 and wait four minutes before leaving port in order to allow time for the PG-500 heading data to stabilize.
Turning the power off
Press and hold down the [POWER/BRILL] key until the screen goes blank.
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2.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast

The brilliance and contrast can be adjusted as below:
1. Momentarily press the [POWER/BRILL] key. The CONTRAST and BRILL window appears.
2. BASIC OPERATION
CONTRAST
BRILL
PORT
Contrast, brilliance window
2. Rotate the course control knob to adjust display contrast; clockwise to raise the contrast and counter-clockwise to lower it. (16 levels are available.)
The contrast can also be adjusted by pressing the [POWER/BRILL] key.
3. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key to adjust display brilliance, [PORT] to lower the brilliance and [STBD] to raise it. (Eight levels are available.)
To close the CONTRAST and BRILL window, press any key except the [POWER/BRILL], [STBD] or [PORT] key.

2.4 Displays

2.4.1 Choosing the display mode
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STBD
There are four types of displays: Normal display 1 (page 1), Normal display 2 (page 2), Data display (page 3) and Graphic display (page 4).
To choose a display mode, press a mode key (AUTO, NAV or STBY). Each time a mode key is pressed the display changes in the sequence shown below.
Heading mode
Page No.
(Mode)
HDG
[1]
(Mode)
(Course)
[4]
(Course)
(Heading)
P
(Data)
S
(Normal display 1)
Heading mode
HDG
(Graphic)
(Graphic display)
Heading mode
Analog indicator
(Mode)
HDG
(Data)
P
[2]
(Normal display 2)
(Mode)
(Course)
[3]
(Data display)
(Heading)
S
HDG
HDG
(Data1)
(Data 2)
(Course)
(Data1)
(Data 2)
Heading mode
(Heading)
Displays
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2. BASIC OPERATION
2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Normal Display 2, Data Display and Graphic Display
Display modes may be set up to suit your operating needs as below.
Selecting data
In the STBY mode, you can select which data you want to display in the columns shown in the figure below. For Normal Display 1 and 2, you may choose which data you want to show on the analog indicator.
STBY
HDG
STBY
20.4
20.5
145.9
Normal Display 1
HDG
Data Display*
116.5
*: Two or three data can be selected on installing.
STBY
HDG
Normal Display 2
STBY
20.4
HDG
Graphic Display
Analog indicator column
Data column
20.5
145.9
116.5
1. Press the [STBY] key to show the STBY mode.
2. Press the [STBY] key several times to show the one of screens shown above,
which you want to change the data.
3. Press the course control knob.
The first column is circumscribed with a rectangle.
4. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key to select the column desired.
Note that there is one column in the Normal Display 1 and Graphic data.
5. Rotate the course control knob to select the data you want to show.
Available data and analog indicators are listed on the next page.
6. Press the course control knob to finish.
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2. BASIC OPERATION
Data available for Normal display 2, Data display and Graphic display
Item Displayed data
POS Own ship’s position (L/L)
COG Course over ground
SOG Speed over ground
STW Speed through water
TEMP Water temperature
DPT Depth
BRG Bearing to waypoint
RNG Range to waypoint
WPT Waypoint position (L/L)
XTE Cross-track error
TTG Time-to-Go to Destination
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
DATE Date
TIME Time
WIND TRUE* Wind direction and speed (True)
WIND RELATIV** Wind direction and speed (Relative)
VOLT Input/output power voltage to the processor unit
TRIP Trip distance
*True: The Speed and direction (relative to due north) **Relative: The direction (in relation to ship’s bow) and speed of the wind as it
appears to those on board, relative to the speed and direction of the boat; combination of the true wind and the wind caused by the boat’s movement.
Analog indicator selection
Item Displayed data
RUDDER ANGLE Rudder angle
DEVIATION Deviation of heading
RUDDER/XTE Rudder angle will appear while in the STBY and AUTO
modes, XTE will appear while in the NAV mode.
DEVIATION/XTE Deviation will appear in the STBY mode and AUTO modes,
XTE will be shown while in the NAV mode.
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2. WIRING
2.2.4 Conne ct io n of Terflex
When connect ing the Teleflex ® linear sensor AR4102/AR4302 instead of the FAP-611 1, do the following modific ati on.
1. Cut the black jumper at t he bac k of the AR4102/4302.
DO NOT cut the red jumper.
2. Make the cable connecti on as s hown below.
3. Change the positi on of jumper switch JP - 2 from #3-4 to #1-2, referr ing to the illustration
shown on page 2-4.
4. Set SELECT RRU to “ LINEAR SENSOR” on the DOCKS IDE SETUP m enu. For further
details, see chapter 3.
Processor unit
SPU Board (64P1140)
®
linear se ns or
TB13
1 2 3 4 5
RED
WHT
BLK
Linear sensor
AR4102
or
AR4302
For BARE line, wind tape around where shield was removed.
Connection of linear sensor AR4102/AR4302
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3. STEERING MODES

The NAVpilot-500 system is capable of six primary steering modes: STBY (manual), AUTO, NAV, TURN, REMOTE (FU and NFU) and DODGE.

3.1 STBY Mode

After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode. This is a manual steering mode. W hen sailing into or out of a harbor, steer the vessel in the STBY mode by using the ship’s steering wheel (helm).
Press the [STBY] key.
STBY mode
(manual steering mode)
Heading from heading sensor
STBY
HDG
Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True
M
RUDDER
359.9
0
20
40
10
Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)
STBY mode display (ex. Normal Display 1)
Note: In the STBY mode, you can choose PORT 1 or PORT 2 for NAV mode by
pressing the [NAV] key immediately. For details, see page 3-4.
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3. STEERING MODES

3.2 AUTO Mode

3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode
The NAVpilot-500’s AUTO mode steers the boat automatically on a course set by the operator.
Note: The AUTO mode will not compensate for the effects of wind or tide, which
can push you off course in the athwart ship direction. Use the AUTO mode for short, straight voyages. Otherwise switch to the NAV mode which is described on page 3-4.
1. Direct the boat to the intended course desired.
2. Press the [AUTO] key to activate the Auto mode.
Your boat will automatically maintain the current course at the moment the [AUTO] key is pressed.
Whenever the heading deviates from the set course, the NAVpilot-500 automatically adjusts the rudder to return the boat to the set course.
3. To change or readjust the course setting in the AUTO mode, simply rotate the
course control knob to the desired course.
4. Press the [STBY] key to leave AUTO steering in an emergency. You can
steer your boat by the helm.
Heading control mode
(AUTO mode)
Course selected by the course control knob
Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True
AUTO mode display (Normal display 1)
AUTO
359
HDG
M
RUDDER
359.9
0
20
40
Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)
10
10
20
40
Heading from
heading sensor
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3.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode
AUTO mode will maintain a set course, but your vessel’s course may be shifted by the effects of current or wind. ADVANCED AUTO mode maintains a set course while compensating for the effects of wind and tide. Note that your NAVpilot-500 must be connect ed to a (GPS) which outputs own ship’s position data (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to the NAVpilot-500.
In the ADVANCED AUTO mode, the NAVpilot-500 will calculate your course based on your present position and heading, and by setting a virtual “waypoint” in its memory to navigate towards. If either tide or wind begins to push you off course, the NAVpilot-500’s processor will correct your heading accordingly. In this mode, “AUTO
” appears on the display.
ADVANCED AUTO
(Indicated with underline)
3. STEERING MODE
Course selected by the course control knob
AUTO
359
HDG
Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True
M
RUDDER
359.9
Heading from
heading sensor
0
20
40
Rudder angle (DEVIATION or XTE)
ADVANCED AUTO mode display (ex. Normal display 1)
Enabling the ADVANCED AUTO mode
You can select whether to use the ADVANCED AUTO mode or not as follows.
1. In the AUTO mode, press the [MENU] key to sho w the AUTO mode menu.
2. Rotate the course control knob to select “ADVANCED AUTO”, and then press the course control knob to show the advanced auto options window.
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10
20
40
OFF
ON
Advanced auto options window
3. Rotate the course control knob to select “ON”.
When you want to finish the ADVANCED AUTO mode, select “OFF”.
4. Press the course control knob to close the menu.
Note: You can s witch AUTO mode and ADVANCED AUTO mode by holding the
[AUTO] menu down until the message “ADVANCED AUTO ON (OFF)” appears.
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3. STEERING MODES

3.3 NAV Mode

3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode
If a destination waypoint is set on a GPS / Plotter, the NAVpilot-500 can receive this information and guide t he boat to the destination waypoint as determined by the plotter. To use the NAV mode, complete the following steps.
Note: It takes 5 seconds to activate the NAV mode after the NAVpilot-500
receives the above information.
1. Set the destination waypoint (or route) on the plotter.
2. Manually steer the boat towards the waypoint.
3. Press and hold the [NAV] key down until the following message appears.
NAV TO _ _ _ _ _ _ _
FROM PORT 1? ARE Y OU SURE? YES...PUSH ENTER KNOB.
NO.....PUSH ANOTHER KEY.
4. Press the course control knob to go to the NAV mode.
Course to the destination waypoint
Track control mode (NAV)
Selected
Navigator
NAV
SRC: PORT 1
359
HDG
Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True
M
RUDDER
359.9
Heading from
heading sensor
0
20
40
Rudder angle (or XTE)
NAV mode display (Normal display 1)
Note that while in the NAV mode, the course reading on the NAVpilot-500 will not always be the same as the waypoint direction shown on the plotter.
When you want to navigate a route, make sure that your plotter is navigating towards the nearest or desired waypoint before putting the NAVpilot-500 into the NAV mode.
5. Press the [STBY] key to terminate the NAV mode.
Note: You can change t he port to use by pressing the course control knob over
three seconds.
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10
20
40
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3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode
When your vessel goes off course while navigating between the origin (previous waypoint) and your current destination waypoint because of a remote control command, etc. the NAV mode uses one of two methods to get back on course: COURSE or XTE. (See figure in below.) If COURSE is selected, the NAVpilot-500 will calculate a new course based on your new position after dodging, etc. that will take you directly to your destination waypoint. If XTE is selected, the NAVpilot-500 will use XTE or cross track error to steer the boat towards your ORIGINAL course before dodging. You may select, either COURSE or XTE as shown below.
COURSE line
3. STEERING MODE
Waypoint
Original course
XTE line
NAV mode, COURSE and XTE
The NAV mode steering method can be selected from the menu.
1. In the NAV mode, press the [MENU] key to show the NAV mode menu.
2. Rotate the course control knob to select “NEXT PAGE”, and then press the course control knob to show page 2.
3. Rotate the course control knob to select “NAV MODE” on the second page, and then press the course control knob to show the nav mode options window.
XTE
COURSE
Nav mode options window
4. Rotate the course control knob to select XTE or COURSE as appropriate.
5. Press the course control knob, and then press the [MENU] keys twice to
close the menu.
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3. STEERING MODES
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 automatically or manually. The AUTO setting will automatically switch to the next destination waypoint when your boat is within the arrival alarm area (set on the plotter). The MANUAL setting requires operator confirmation (pressing the course control knob) before switching to the next waypoint. When in MANUAL switching mode, the NAVpilot-500 will sound for five seconds an alarm when the vessel arrives at the destination waypoint.
AUTO: When your boat is within the arrival alarm area, the buzzer sounds
for five seconds and the message “WPT WAS CHANGED” appears.
MANUAL: The message “WPT WAS CHANGED. PRESS ANY KEY.” appears
when the vessel arrives at the destination waypoint.
1. In the NAV mode, press the [MENU] key to show the NAV mode menu.
2. Rotate the course control knob to select “WAYPOINT SWITCHING”.
3. Press the course control knob to show the waypoint switching window.
AUTO
MANUAL
Waypoint switching options window
3. Rotate the course control knob to select AUTO or MANUAL as appropriate.
4. Press the course control knob and [MENU] key in order to close the menu.
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