Furuno 611, 511, 520 User Manual

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AUTOPILOT

MODEL

NAVpilot-511/520/611

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not open the equipment
unless you are well familiar
with electrical circuits.

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

Observe the following cautions when
using the autopilot:

Only qualified personnel
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.

Set the turn rate properly.

Setting the too high rate may cause sudden
turn.

CAUTION

In case of power failure turn off the
autopilot or manually steer the vessel.

Maintain a vigilant watch
Watch for drifting of vessel

In an emergency, manually steer the
vessel.

The autopilot cannot avoid vessels, etc.
automatically.

Do not use the SIMULATION mode on
the boat.

The rudder may move. This is special­purpose mode for technicians.

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.

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

Principle of Autopilot..........................................................................................................1-1

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....................................................................................................................2-4

2.4.1 Choosing the display mode .............................................................................. 2-4

2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Dat a Display........................................................ 2-5

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 ADVANCED AUTO mode.................................................................................. 3-3

3.3 NAV Mode.................................................................................................................3-4

3.3.1 S t ar ting 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 steeri ng 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 Settin g p arameters........................................................................................... 4-2

4.1.2 Settin g oth er menu item.................................................................................. 4-10

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5. ALARMS........................................................................................................ 5-1

5.1 ALARM SETUP 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-511/520/611

Congratulations on your choice of the F URUNO NAVpilot - 511/520/611 AUTOPILOT.

For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable repu tation 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 t o 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 st eering 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

PC

Heading sensor

PG-500

External buzzer

Navigator

(NMEA0183)

FAP-5001/5011/6011 (Max. 6)* or FAP-5021 (Max. 2)

Control Unit

Processor Unit

FAP-5002

Reversible pump or

Electromagnetic valve unit

Clutch

Rudder Reference Unit

FAP-6111

Remote Controller

Ship's steering system

Remote Controller

RD-30 (Max. 3)

(NMEA0183)

12-24 VDC

*: Any combination of FAP-5001, 5011 and 6011 is available.
Also, FAP-5021 can be connected at the end of series.

System configuration of NAVpilot-511/520/611

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
: Option
: User supply

Remote Controller

Remote Controller

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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT

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 t he boat f or you so that you are free to
carry out navigational checks, trim adjustments, etc. or to simply relax and enjoy
the ride.

The NAVpilot-511/520/611 autopilot utilizes a pr oportional rate system to steer
the boat. This system is similar to the highly accurate and reliable s ystems used
on aircraft, missiles and space vehicles. The proportional rate autopilot provides
the necessary course correction to the steering system relat ive to the speed and
amount that the boat moves off course.

Dead band is the area (in degrees) that an auto pilot is allowed to drift before
correcting the vessel’s course. Since your NAVpilot-511/520/611’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 correct ion is smooth,
and consistent, and the boat will not j erk back and forth at any speed.

1-1

1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT

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 aut opilot’s controller. (In
the NAV mode, the course to t he waypoint is received from a plotter connected
to the NAVpilot-511/520/611). 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 proportionall y 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 rudd er reference unit and continuously
monitored by the processor unit.

1-2

2. BASIC OPERATION

2.1 Operating Controls

NAVpilot-511/611

TURN/MENU key

Press once: Opens the TURN menu.
Press twice: Opens the mode menus.

PORT key*

Steers the boat to port.

STBY/POWER key

Long press: Turns power off.
Momentary press: Turns power on;

Selects the STBY
(manual) mode.

AUTO key

Selects the AUTO mode.

STARBOARD (STBD) key*

Steers the boat to starboard.

Course control knob**

Rotate: Selects menu items and options;
Press: Confirms the menu setting.

NAV key

Selects the NAV mode.

Sets the course on Auto mode.

NAVpilot-520

Course control knob**

Rotate: Selects menu items and options;

Sets the course on Auto mode.

Press: Confirms the menu setting.

PORT key*

Steers the boat to port.

STBY/POWER key

Long press: Turns power off.
Momentary press: Turns power on;

Selects the STBY
(manual) mode.

TURN/MENU key

Press once: Opens the TURN menu.
Press twice: Opens the mode menus.

STARBOARD (STBD) key*

Steers the boat to starboard.

AUTO key

Selects the AUTO mode.

NAV key

Selects the NAV mode.

*This knob is called as "ENTER KNOB" in the menu indication.
**Described as below in the text.
[ ]: [PORT] key
[ ]: [STBD] key

Control unit, front view

2-1

2. BASIC OPERATION

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 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 ind icator. If
NG appears, an appropriate message will also appear on the screen. If NG is
shown, contact your dealer for advice.

AUTO PILOT

NAVPILOT-511*

(520)

FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD

*For Navpilot-611, "NAVPILOT" appears.

START UP TEST
PROCESSOR OK 6454002-**.**

CONTROLLER OK 6454003-**.**
PROCESSOR UNIT OK OK OK

CONTROLLER OK OK OK
HEADING SENSOR OK 359.9

RRU OK P12.3
CONTROLLER ID 1

ROM RAM BACKUP

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**.** : Program version no.

Navpilot-520: 645004-**.**
Navpilot-611: 645005-**.**

Startup sequence

After the startup test is completed, “STBY” appears on the screen. This means
that the equipment may now be operated manually.

Note 1: The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select Normal,

Installation or Simulation mode. Rotat e the course cont rol knob to select
the appropriate mode, and then press it.

Note 2: When the Integrated Heading Sensor PG-500 is connected, turn on the

NAVpilot-511/520/611 and wait four minutes before leaving port in order
to allow time for the PG-500 heading data to stabilize.

Note 3: The example screens shown in this manual may not match the screens

you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system
configuration and equipm ent settings.

Turning the power off

Press and hold down the [STBY/POWER] key until the screen goes blank.

2-2

2.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast

The brilliance and contrast can be adjusted as below:

1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the main menu.

MESSAGE

CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE
ALARM SETUP
PARAMETER SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
TEST: OFF
SYSTEM DATA

Main menu (ex. STBY mode)

2. Rotate the course control knob to choose “CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE”, and
then press it.

The CONTRAST/BRILIANCE window appears.

2. BASIC OPERATION

CONTRAST

10

BRILLIANCE

8

PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN
TO PREVIOUS MENU

Contrast, brilliance window

3. Rotate the course control knob to adjust display contrast; clockwise to raise
the contrast and counter-clockwise to lower it. (16 levels are available.)

4. 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 the [TURN/MENU] key
twice.

2-3

2. BASIC OPERATION

2.4 Displays

2.4.1 Choosing the display mode

There are three types of displays: Norm al display 1, Normal display 2, and Data
display.

To choose a display mode, press a mode key (AUTO, NAV, STBY). Each time a
mode key is pressed the display changes in the sequence shown below.

[3]

(Mode)
(Course)

(Data 1)*

(Mode)

HDG

Heading mode

Page No.

[1]

Heading mode

HDG

(Heading)

(Data 2)*

*: One or two data can be selected

to be shown at the installing.

For detail, see the Installation manual.

(Data display)

(Course)

(Heading)

(Normal display 1)

[2]

Heading mode

(Mode)

(Course)

(Data)

P

(Normal display 2)

HDG

(Heading)

S

2-4

Displays

2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Data Display

Data Display may be set up to suit your operating needs as be low.

Selecting dat a

In the STBY mode, you can select which data you want to display in the columns
shown in the figure below. For Normal Display 2, you may choose which data
you want to show on the analog indicator.

2. BASIC OPERATION

STBY

HDG

Normal Display 2

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.

4. For two data display, press the [PORT] or [STBD] key to select the column
desired.

5. Rotate the course control knob to select the data you want t o show.

Available data and analog indicators are listed on the next page.

6. Press the course control knob to finish.

20.5

145.9

STBY

HDG

20.5

145.9

Data Display

Analog indicator column
Data column

2-5

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 spee d 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

2-6

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.

DEV./XTE Deviation will appear in the STBY mode and AUTO modes,

XTE will be shown while in the NAV mode.

3. STEERING MODES

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

3.1 STBY Mode

After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode.
This is a manual steering mode. When 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 mode
M: Magnetic
T: True

STBY

RUDDER ANGLE

20

40

10 5

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

STBY mode display (Ex. Normal Display 2)

0

HDG

359.9

M

40

5 10

20

Heading from

heading sensor

3-1

3. STEERING MODES

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 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 t he 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-511/520/611
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

Course selected by

the course control knob

AUTO mode display (Ex. Normal Display 2)

(AUTO mode)

AUTO

359

RUDDER

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True

HDG

M

359.9

Heading from

heading sensor

0

20

40

10

10

20

40

3-2

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. ADVA NCED AUTO mode maintains a set
course while compensating for the effects of wind and tide. Note that your
NAVpilot-511/520/611 must be connected to a (GPS) which outputs own ship’s
position data (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to t he NAVpilot-511/520/611.

In the ADVANCED AUTO mode, the NAVpilot-511/520/611 will calculate your
course based on your present position and hea ding, 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-511/520/611’s processor will correct your
heading accordingly. In this mode, “AUTO

3. STEERING MODE

” appears on the display.

Heading control mode

(Indicated with underline)

Course selected by

the course control knob

AUTO

359

RUDDER

Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True

HDG

M

359.9

Heading from

heading sensor

0

20

40

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

ADVANCED AUTO mode display (Ex. Normal Display 2)

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 [ TURN/MENU] key twice to show 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.

10 5

5 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 switch AUTO and ADVANCED AUTO mode by holding the

[AUTO] key down until the message “ADVANCED AUTO ON (OFF)”
appears.

3-3

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-511/520/611 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 15 seconds to activate the NAV mode after the

NAVpilot-511/520/611 receives the above information.

1. Set the destination waypoint (or route) on t he plotter.

2. Manually steer the boat towards the waypoint.

3. Press the [NAV] key.

You are asked which port is used for the NAV mode PORT 1 or PORT 2
( depending on menu setting) . Press the course control knob to go to the NAV
mode..

Heading control mode

(Indicated with underline)

Course to the

destination waypoint

Selected

Navigator

NAV

SRC: PORT1

359

RUDDER

Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True

HDG

M

359.9

Heading from

heading sensor

0

10 5

5

10

20

40

40

20

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

NAV mode display (Ex. Normal Displ ay 2)

Note that while in the NAV mode, the course reading on the
NAVpilot-511/520/611 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-511/520/611
into the NAV mode.

4. Press the [STBY] key to terminate the NAV mode.

Note: You can switch the source port between PORT 1 and PORT 2 by pressing

the [NAV] key more than three seconds.

3-4

3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode

Your vessel may go off course when navigating between wayp oints in the Nav
mode. This can happen when, for example, a command is received from a
remote controller. To get you back on course, two methods are available,
COURSE and XTE. (See figure in below.) If COURSE is selected, the
NAVpilot-511/520/611 will calculate a new course based on your new position
after dodging, etc. that will take you directly to your dest ination waypoint. If XTE
is selected, the NAVpilot-511/520/611 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 f r om the menu.

1. In the NAV mode, press the [TURN/ MENU] key twice to show the NAV mode
menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “NAV MODE” on the second page,
and then press it to show the nav mode options window.

XTE

COURSE

Nav mode options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select XTE or COURSE as appropriate.

5. Press the course control knob, and then press the [TURN/MENU] keys t o

close the menu.

3-5

3. STEERING MODES

3.3.3 Switching waypoint

When you arrive at a waypoint on a route while in t he NAV mode, you can switch
to the next waypoint automatically or manuall y. 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-511/520/611 will
sound for five seconds an alarm when the vessel arrives at the dest ination
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 [TURN/ MENU] key twice to show the NAV mode
menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “WAYPOINT SWITCHING” on the
second page.

3. Press the course control knob to show the waypoint switching windo w.

AUTO

MANUAL

Waypoint switching options window

4. Rotate the course control knob to select AUTO or MANUAL as appropriate.

5. Press the course control knob and [TURN/MENU] key in order to close the

menu.

3-6

3. STEERING MODE

3.3.4 Selecting the boat’s steering behavior after arriving at your
destination waypoint

The “Fishing mode” can be enabled and set up control your boat’s steering
behavior after it reaches the last waypoint in a route. For example, the ORBIT
setting will steer the vessel in a circular pattern around the final waypoint (fishing
spot). The FIGURE EIGHT setting will continually return to the final waypoint in a
clover leaf pattern.
For details of each movement, see the next section “3.4 TURN Mode”. To enable
the fishing mode and set the steering behavior, complete the following steps:

1. Press the [STBY] key and then, [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the STBY

menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “PARAMETER SETUP”, and then

press it to show the parameter setup menu.

3. Rotate the course control knob to select “FISH MODE” on the second page,

and then press it.

4. Rotate the course control knob to select ORBIT TO STBD (starboard),

ORBIT TO PORT or FIGURE EIGHT.

To disable the fishing mode, select OFF. (The ship continues in the same
direction that was active when the boat arrives at the last waypoint.)

5. Press the course control knob, and then press the [TURN/MENU] key twice

to close the menu.

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3.4 TURN Mode

The [TURN/MENU] key provides the various turning motions depending on the
mode in use. There are five different turn type; 180º or 360º turns (for AUTO
mode only), ORBIT, SPIRAL and FIGURE EIGHT. All turn type are available in
clockwise and counterclockwise direction. To activate the TURN mode:

1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key once to show the TURN menu.

This menu will change based on the mode currently in use.

180

360
ORBIT
SPIRAL

FIGURE EIGHT

RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.05 nm
PUSH MENU KEY IN ORDER TO
GO TO MENU.

AUTO mode

180
360

ORBIT

SPIRAL

ORBIT

SPIRAL

FIGURE EIGHT

RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.05 nm
PUSH MENU KEY IN ORDER TO
GO TO MENU.

STBY, NAV mode

ORBIT

SPIRAL

Turn menu

2. Rotate the course control knob to select a mode.

The arrow next to the mode name shows the direction to turn.

3. Press the course control knob to execute.

Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to close the TURN menu.

Note: When TLL data is input from a radar or echo sounder connected, the

following TURN menu appears. For details, see page 3-15.

REEIVED EXTERNAL TLL.

ORBIT

SPIRAL

RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.05 nm

CANCEL

NAV

ORBIT

SPIRAL

FIGURE EIGHT

TURN menu (inputting TLL data)

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3. STEERING MODE

180º TURN (for AUTO mode only)

This function changes the current set course by 180º in the opposite direction.
After the 180º turn completely, the message “TURN COMPLETED” appears.
Return to the AUTO mode by pressing the course control knob.

Example of 180º maneuver in turn mode

360º TURN (for AUTO mode only)

This function also provides a continuous turn feature with a constant rate of turn
in a circle. This may be used for circling fish, purse seining, etc.
After the 360º turn is complete, the message “TURN COMPLETED” appears.
Return to the AUTO mode by pressing the course control knob.

Example of 360º maneuver in turn mode

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3. STEERING MODES

ORBIT

When ORBIT is enabled, your boat will orbit around the boat’s current position.
If ORBIT is enabled while in the NAV mode, the boat orbits around the (last)
waypoint. This function requires a plotter or GPS be connected.

Radius of orbit
(set on menu)

The boat’s position at the ORBIT is selected.

Example of orbit maneuver (ex. clockwise)

To set parameters for ORBIT, operate the autopilot as shown below.

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.

1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key once to show the TURN menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “RADIUS OF ORBIT”, and then
press it to circumscribe the value with a double rectangle.

3. Rotate the course control knob to set the radius of orbit (Setting range: 0.05
to 9.99 nm), and then press it.

Note: The radius of orbit may be changed while the orbit mode activates.

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4. Reduce boat’s speed less than 10 kt.

3. STEERING MODE

5. Rotate the course control knob to select "◄ORBIT" or "ORBIT►", and then
press it.

The message “START TO TURN BY FISHING MODE” appears, and the boat
runs for the distance set at step 3, and then starts making an orbit similar to the
figure on the previous page.

If the boat's speed becomes more than 10 kt while orbiting, the message "TOO
FAST TO FISHING MODE. PLEASE SLOW DOWN LESS THAN 10 kt. PUSH
MENU KEY TO CANCEL AND GO TO AUTO MODE." appears. Reduce boat’s
speed less than 10 kt. In this case, the boat runs as shown below.

The boat’s speed becomes

The boat’s speed becomes
less than 10 kt.

more than 10 kt.

To escape from the ORBIT while it is in use, press [STBY] key.

Note: You can set the radius of orbit also at “PARAMETER SETUP” in the main

menu.

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3. STEERING MODES

SPIRAL

The boat will spiral in the direction of current heading (STBY), set course
(AUTO) or the course to the next waypoint (NAV) that was active at the moment
that the SPIRAL mode is selected. The spiral speed can be set in the menu.

In the NAV mode, the boat steers toward the waypoint (s) spirally. Note that the
NMEA0183 sentence AAM is required from the plotter, and the arrival alarm
range must also be set on the plotter.

Note 1: In the NAV mode, the SPIRAL deactivates the manual waypoint

switching. (See paragraph 3.3.3.)

Note 2: If the boat does not enter the arrival alarm area, it may not be switched

to the next waypoint. Set the arrival alarm range as large as possible
and activate the perpendicular function on the plotter connected.

The boat will continue to orbit until the [AUTO] or [STBY] key is pressed.

SPIRAL starting position

d (radius of orbit)

Orbit of the center of spiral

(Distance between centers of spirals, see next page.)

L

Example of spiral maneuver in turn mode

To execute the spiral, do the following.

1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the main menu.

Rotate the course control knob to select “SPIRAL SPEED” on the second page.

For STBY mode;

a) Select “PARAMETER SETUP” in the main menu, and then press the course

control knob to show the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

b) Select “SPIRAL SPEED” in there (on the second page).

2. Press the course control knob.

The current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.

3. Rotate the course control knob to set the spiral speed. (Setting range: 0.1 to

8.0 kt)

Refer to the formula in below to set the radius of orbit and spiral speed.

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L (distance between centers of spiral: nm) =

6.28 d (radius of orbit: nm)

Vs (ship’s speed : kt)

Vc (spiral speed: kt)

3. STEERING MODE

4. Press the course control knob, and then press [TURN/MENU] key once
(twice for STBY mode) to close the menu.

5. Press the [TURN/MENU] key once to show the TURN menu.

6. Rotate the course control knob to select “RADIUS OF ORBIT”, and then
press it to circumscribe the value with a double rectangle.

7. Rotate the course control knob to set the radius of orbit.
(Setting range: 0.05 to 9.99 nm)

8. Press the course control knob.

9. Reduce boat’s speed less than 10 kt.

10. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select "◄ SPIRAL" or "SPIRAL ►".

11. Press the course control knob to start the spiral function.

The message “START TO TURN BY FISHING MODE” appears, and the boat
runs for the distance set at step 7, and then starts making a spiral similar to the
figure on the previous page.

If the boat's speed becomes more than 10 kt while orbiting, the message "TOO
FAST TO FISHING MODE. PLEASE SLOW DOWN LESS THAN 10 kt. PUSH
MENU KEY TO CANCEL AND GO TO AUTO MODE." appears. Reduce boat’s
speed less than 10 kt. In this case, the boat runs as shown on page 3-11.

12. To escape from the SPIRAL while it is in use, press [STBY] key.

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3. STEERING MODES

FIGURE EIGHT

After the boat has traveled the distance "d" set on the TURN menu (or main
menu), it starts turning in a figure eight pattern, automatically returning to the
position where the figure eight mode was initiated. The “d” is set on menu as
RADIUS OF ORBIT.

Boat's position
FIGURE EIGHT
is selected.

d

Example of FIGURE EIGHT (in NAV mode)

Note: Reduce boat’s speed so that the boat can turn smoothly.

WARNING

Confirm that no objection is in the general
vicinity of the waypoint.

The distance from the waypoint to the turning
point may be changed depending on boat's
speed.

1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key once to show the TURN menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “RADIUS OF ORBIT”, and then
press it.

The current value is highlighted.

3. Rotate the course control knob to set the radius for orbit. (Setting range: 0.05
to 9.99 nm.) The radius of orbit may be changed while the figure eight mode
activates.

4. Press the course control knob.

5. Rotate the course control knob to select "FIGURE EIGHT".

9. Press the course control knob to start the figure eight motion.

To escape from the FIGURE EIGHT while it is in use, press [STBY] key.

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3. STEERING MODE

Navigating to TLL point

When TLL (Target Latitude and Longitude) data is input from a radar or echo
sounder connected in the STBY, AUTO or NAV mode, the TURN menu appears.
Then, you may choose how to progress towards that position, from ORBIT (port
direction, starboard direction) or FIGURE EIGHT. (You may also continue current
steering mode, by choosing OFF.) Also, you can set the radius of orbit on this
menu. For this mode, own ship’s position L/L data and waypoint L/L data are
required.

ORBIT

The boat makes circles around the TLL point.

SPIRAL

The boat goes to the TLL point spirally. After arriving to the TLL, the boat begins
orbiting around there.

FIGURE EIGHT

The boat automatically returns to the TLL position when it goes more than a
distance (set on menu) away from the TLL position.

Orbit around the TLL

Orbit maneuver

TLL

TLL

Distance set
on menu

Figure eight maneuver

Orbit around the TLL

TLL

Spiral maneuver

TLL navigation

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3. STEERING MODES

3.5 REMOTE Mode

Four types of optional remote controllers may be connected to the
NAVpilot-511/520/611. These are used to operate the Navpilot-511/520/611 from
a remote location.

Dial type remote controll er (FAP-5551, 5552)

This remote controller can only be used when in the AUTO or NAV mode.

1. Turn on the remote controller switch to show “FU” (Follow-Up) on the control
unit. If the remote controller switch is turned on when in the STBY mode, a
beep sounds to alert you that remote mode is not avai lable.

Course set

FU (Follow-Up) mode display (dial remote controller)

Turning power on (dial type)

FU mode

(Follow-up)

FU

359

RUDDER

Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True

HDG

359.9

M

0

20

40

10

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

40

10

20

Heading from

heading sensor

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3. STEERING MODE

FU is one of auto steering modes, which outputs an absolute value determined
with the course control knob to drive the rudder, thus changing the ship’s course
at a given rate of change towards a set point..

2. Rotate the dial on the remote controller to set the rudder angle.

The angle must be more than 10°, otherwise no steering will occur.

Rotating dial

3. When you terminate the REMOTE mode, turn off the remote controller.

Turning power off (dial type)

Control is returned to the main control unit and the mode that was originally
active (AUTO or NAV) is restored. For the NAV mode, the boat will go to the
destination waypoint based on the (COURSE or XTE) Nav steering method
menu setting See paragraph 3.3.2. for an explanation of this setting.

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3. STEERING MODES

Button (FAP-6211, 6212), Lever (FAP-6221, FAP-6222),
Dodge (FAP-6231, 6232) type remote controller

These controllers may be used in the STBY, AUTO and NAV modes.

1. For button and lever type remote controllers, turn on the remote controller
power.

The dodge type remote controller doesn’t have the power switch, it can be
operated by simply pressing the direction buttons.

Turning power on, button and lever ty pe remote controllers

The indication “NFU” (No Follow-Up) appears on the control unit. (For dodge
type, NFU appears while a direction key on it is pressed.)

FU mode

(Non Follow-up)

NFU

Course set

359

RUDDER

Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True

HDG

359.9

M

Heading from

heading sensor

0

20

40

10

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

NFU (No Follow-Up) mode display

Non-Follow up (NFU) is a manual steering mode that moves the rudder as long
as the button or lever is pressed.

40

10

20

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3. STEERING MODE

2. For button and dodge remote controllers, press the [PORT] or [STBD] key on
the remote controller. For the lever type, position the lever for the direction.

Operating remote controller (ex. button and lever ty pes)

3. For the button and lever type remote controllers, turn off the remote controller
to terminate the REMOTE mode. (For dodge type remote controller, simply
release a key.) Control is returned to the control unit and the previously used
mode (STBY, AUTO or NAV) is restored.

Turning power off, button and lever type remote cont rollers

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3. STEERING MODES

3.6 DODGE Mode

The DODGE mode is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control
of the helm to avoid an obstruction.

3.6.1 Dodging in STBY mode

1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to steer appropriately until the boat
finishes the turning.

The equipment goes into the DODGE mode while pressing the [PORT] or
[STBD] key. In this mode, steering can not be done from other control units or
remote controllers. Further the audible alarm sounds when one of the above
keys is operated, to alert you to dodge operation. Note also that “DODG”
appears on the display.

DODGE mode

Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True

DODGE

RUDDER

HDG

359.9

M

Heading from

heading sensor

0

20

40

10

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

Dodge mode display 1

Note: To move the rudder to 0° point, press the [PORT] and [STBD] keys at the

same time.

2. Release the [PORT] or [STBD] key to leave from the DODGE mode.

40

10

20

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3.6.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode

1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until the boat
finishes to avoid the obstruction.

The equipment goes into the DODGE mode and the audible alarm sounds when
one of the above keys is operated, to alert you to dodge operation. Note also
that “DODG” appears on the display.

Note: Press the [PORT] and [STBD] keys together to fix the course setting

value.

Heading mode

DODGE mode

M: Magnetic
T: True

3. STEERING MODE

DODGE

Course set

359

RUDDER

HDG

359.9

M

Heading from

heading sensor

0

20

40

10

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

Dodge mode display 2

2. Release the key pressed to return to the previous mode (A UTO or NAV).

You can operate the autopilot with the status before the DODGE mode.

Note: In the AUTO mode, the [PORT] and [STBD] keys can be used to change

the course degree by 5°, 10° or 20° steps depending on the installation
setting. It is useful when you need to affect a large course change r apidly.
However, the DODGE mode becomes inoperative when this function is
activated. For details, ask your serviceman.

40

10

20

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4. 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 complete menu is shown. W hen the menu is
accessed while in either the AUTO or NAV modes, only the menu items that are most
frequently used in those modes are shown.

The ALARM SETUP menu description is shown on Chapt er 5.

4.1 STBY Mode Menu

While in the STBY mode, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the STBY mode menu.
This menu shows all of the Navpilot-511/520/611’s menu items.

MESSAGE

CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE
ALARM SETUP
PARAMETER SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
TEST: OFF
SYSTEM DATA

STBY mode menu

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4. MENU OPERATION

4.1.1 Setting parameters

The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the
NAVpilot-511/520/611.

1. In the STBY mode, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to open the STBY mode menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “PARAMETER SETUP”.

3. Press the course control knob to show the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

SEA STATE:
DEVIATION LEVEL: AUTO
MANUAL PARAMETERS
AUT O TRIM: ON 40
ADVANCED AUTO: OFF
AUTO NET TOWING : OFF
NAV MODE: XTE

FULL-AUTO

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NAV SRC: PORT 1
RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.50 nm
SPIRAL SPEED: 1.0 kt
FISH MODE: OFF
WAYPOINT SWITCHING: AUTO
SPD CALC.: SOG

PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN
TO PREVIOUS MENU.

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Parameter setup menu

4. To close the PARAMETER SETUP menu, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice.

Selecting the method of entering the parameter

The NAVpilot-511/520/611 has an automatic adjustment feature which sets up the
equipment according to ship’s characteristics and sea state for optimum performance in the
AUTO and NAV modes. In addition, a self-learning algorithm is incorporated: Parameters for
rudder ratio, counter rudder and auto trim gains are constantly optimized based on the
steering history of your boat, and are stored in memory for future navigation.

You choose how the NAVpilot-511/520/611 will steer the vessel, (manual or autom atic sea
state parameter adjustment) as follows:

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “SEA STATE” from the PARAMETER SETUP
menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the sea state options window.

FULL-AUTO

SEMI-AUTO
MANUAL-CALM
MANUAL-MODERATE
MANUAL-ROUGH

Sea state options window

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4. MENU OPERATION

3. Rotate the course control knob to select FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM,
MANUAL-MODERATE or MANUAL-ROUGH as appropriate, and then press the course
control knob.

FULL-AUTO: Auto adjustment and self-learning are on.
SEMI-AUTO: Auto adjustment is on, self-learning is off.
MANUAL-CALM: Self-learning is off, using the parameter selected for calm sea.
MANUAL-MODERATE: Self-learning is off, using the parameters for a typical normal sea

state.

MANUAL-ROUGH: Self-learning is off, using preset parameters for a typical rough sea

state.

For normal, everyday operation, the FULL-AUTO mode is recommended. However, if you
want the NAVpilot-511/520/611 to steer the boat based on experience-related parameters,
but you don’t want the pilot to be in “self-learning” mode, choose the SEMI-AUTO option.

Note that the course keeping quality may be decreased if the sea state is different from the
experience-related parameters. This option is provided if you happen to be using the pilot in
a situation that you do not anticipate encountering again.

4. When selecting “FULL-AUTO” at step 3, set DEVIATION LEVEL as follows:

a) Rotate the course control knob to select “DEVIATION LEVEL”.
b) Press the course control knob to show the deviation level options window.

AUTO

LEVEL

Deviation level options window

c) Rotat e the course control knob to select “AUTO” or “LEVEL” as appropriate. For LEVEL,

you may set a value between 1 and 9. A lower number keeps the course more exactly,
but the rudder may be turned more often. W ith a higher number, the rudder is fixed, but
the course may not be kept as accurately.

d) Press the course control knob twice to close the window.

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4. MENU OPERATION

Setting parameters manually

When MANUAL-CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH is selected at the previous paragraph, set
MANUAL PARAMETERS as below.

You can set three parameters for MANUAL function: Weather, Rudder gain and Counter
rudder.

The default manual parameters provide for co mfortable steering of a boat 35 feet in length
at the speed of 10 kt. When speed is increased to 20 kt, the manual p ara meters are
automatically reduced 66%.

Parameter setting

100%

66%

10 kt

20 kt

Ship's speed

1. Rotate the course control knob to select MANUAL PARAMATERS from the
PARAMETER SETUP menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the following table.

Example of Manual parameter

SEA STATE
CALM MODERATE ROUGH
WEATHER 1° 2° 3°
RUDDER GAIN 0.4 0.5 0.6
COUNT RUDDER 0.2 0.3 0.4

Refer to the followings to set parameters:
Boat longer than 35 feet: Set parameters smaller than default parameters.
Boat shorter than 35 feet: Set parameters larger than default parameters.

3. Rotate the course control knob to choose WEATHER-CALM setting, and then press the
course control knob.

4. Rotate the course control knob to set value (Setting r ange: 1° to 10° for weather).

5. Press the course control knob.

6. Set WEATHER-MODERATE, WEATHER-ROUGH and RUDDER GAIN and COUNT
RUDDER similarly (Setting range: 0.1 to 2.0 for rudder gain, 0.1 to 4.0 for counter
rudder).

7. Press the [MENU] key to close the table.

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4. MENU OPERATION

WEATHER

When the sea is rough, the boat’s heading fluctuates to port and starboard. If the rudder is
driven very often to maintain the set course, the helm mechanism may wear out. To prevent
this, the weather adjustment m akes the NAVpilot-511/520/611 insensitive to minute course
deviations. You may choose a degree between 1° to 10°. Unt il the course deviation exceeds
the selected setting, steering to correct the heading will not be initiated.

The illustration below shows boat’s track lines with weat her setting 3° and 7°. When 7° is
set, for example, the rudder is not driven until t he course deviation exceeds 7°. Increasing
the setting reduces activation of t he steering gear, however the boat tends to zigzag. W hen
the sea is calm, set a smaller value.

7
3

Weather = 3 Weather = 7

Track line and weather sett ing value

RUDDER GAIN

When the boat’s heading deviates from the set course, t he NAVpilot-511/520/611 adjusts
the rudder to correct it. The rudder angle (number of degrees) which is st eered against
every degree of course deviation is known as the rudder gain.

The following illustrations show how many degrees the NAVpilot-511/520/611 steers the
rudder in order to nullify 10 degrees of course deviat ion with various set tings of the rudder
gain.

Rudder gain = 0.1

10

Rudder gain = 0.3

10

Rudder gain = 0.8

10

Rudder angle = 10 x 0.1=1

Rudder angle = 10 x 0.3= 3

Rudder angle = 10 x 0.8= 8

Rudder angle and rudder gain setting

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4. MENU OPERATION

Set rudder gain so that the boat does not make frequent yaw. The figure shown below
provides general guidelines for setting rudder gain.

fast
calm
light

low

Boat's Speed

Sea State

Load Condition

RUDDER GAIN

slow
rough
heavy

high

General guidelines for setting rudder gain

COUNTER RUDDER

If the boat is heavily loaded, the heading could change excessively because of inertia. This
phenomenon causes the vessel to “overshoot” the int ended course. If this happens, the
NAVpilot-511/520/611 will steer the rudder to the opposite side and t he heading will turn in
opposite direction excessively again. In an extreme case t he heading oscillates several
times until it finally settles in the new course. An adjustment known as “counter rudder”
prevents this kind of oscillation.

Counter rudder is usually not required for small boats. W hen your boat zigz ags a lot before
settling in the new course, increase the counter rudder setting.

Counter rudder:
small setting

Counter rudder:
proper setting

Large course error

The counter rudder feature functions to smoothly
return ship's heading toward intended course.

slow
light

low

Boat's Speed

Load Condition

COUNTER RUDDER

fast
heavy

high

General guidelines for setting counter rudder g ain

Intended
course

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4. MENU OPERATION

Adjusting the sensitivity in mon itoring the boat’s trim

The NAVpilot-511/520/611 continually monit ors t he boat’s trim in order to keep t he trim
sensitivity optimum. A lower setting is common because boat’s trim usually does not change
quickly. A large number changes the trim com pensation value more frequently. Too high of a
setting may result in the following problems.

• Trim sensitivity is over-affected, resulting that a trim appears in both port and starboard

directions alternately.

• Trim compensation mechanism responds to the yawing, resulting in more serious

oscillation of ship’s heading.

To set the auto trim sensitivity:

1. Rotate the course control knob to select AUTO TRIM from the PARAMETER SETUP
menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the auto trim options window.

OFF

ON

Auto trim options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select “ON”.

4. Press the course control knob.

5. Rotate the course control knob to select current value.

6. Press the course control knob and the current value is circumscribed with a double
rectangle.

7. Rotate the course control knob to set value (Setting range: 1 to 100, the default setting
is calculated automatically dependin g on the ship’s length entered on t he DOCK SIDE
SETUP menu.)

8. Press the course control knob to finish.

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4. MENU OPERATION

When 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 from its intended course. To keep the boat on course, you need to adjust t he
trim manually, which can be bothersome. If you do not want to be bothered with trim
adjustments, you can enable the automatic towing function to have the trim automatically
adjusted. This feature is very valuable for tr awlers and purse seiners.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “AUTO NET TOWING” from the PARAMETER
SETUP menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the net towing options window.

OFF

ON

Auto net towing options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select ON or OFF as appropriate.

4. Press the course control knob to finish.

If the AUTO NET TOWING setting is done on the AUTO mode menu, press the [STBY] key
to go into STBY mode and then press the [STBY] key to return to the AUTO mode to
activate this function.
Note that you must keep the boat on a straight course before the AUTO mode is selected.

NAV MODE

See the paragraph 3. 3. 2. "Selecting sailing m ethod of NAV mode".

Selecting the navigator connected

When two navigators are connected, you can s elect one appropriately.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select "NAV SRC" from the PARAMETER SETUP

menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the nav mode data source window.

PORT 1

PORT 2
BOTH

Nav mode data source window (ex. default setting)

3. Rotate the course control knob to select PORT 1*, PORT 2* or BOTH as appropriate.

For “BOTH”, Navpilot-511/520/611 uses the port input the higher priority data (See the
installation manual). If same priority data are input to the port 1 and port 2, the port 1 is
used.

4. Press the course control knob to finish.

*: Default set name. These can be changed on the installation menu.

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RADIUS OF ORBIT

See the section 3.4 "TURN Mode".

SPIRAL SPEED

See the section 3.4 "TURN Mode".

FISH MODE

See the section 3.4 "TURN Mode".

WAYPOINT SWITCHING

See the section 3.3.3 "Switching waypoint".

Selecting speed format

You can choose speed format among from SOG, STW and MANUAL.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select "SPD CALC."

2. Press the course control key to show the speed calculation window.

4. MENU OPERATION

SOG

STW
MANUAL

Speed calculation wi ndow

3. Rotate the course control knob to select SOG, STW or MANUAL as appropriate.
When selecting MANUAL, enter the speed manually.

4. Press the course control knob to finish.

The NAVpilot-511/520/611 controls the boat (for ORBIT, SPIRAL function, etc.) by using the
speed selected here. When MANUAL is selected and there is a large difference between
actual and entered speeds, the boat may not be controlled correctly. We recommend using
of GPS speed.

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4. MENU OPERATION

4.1.2 Setting other menu items

The SYSTEM SETUP menu allows you to set various item according to your operating
needs.

1. Open the STBY mode menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “SYSTEM SETUP”.

3. Press the course control knob to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

KEY BEEP:
LOCK: UNLOCK
PANNEL DIMMER: 1

PUSH MENU KEY O RETURN
TO PREVIOUS MENU.

OFF

System setup menu

Activating key beep

Turn the key beep on or off.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “KEY BEEP” on the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the key beep options window.

OFF

ON

Key beep options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select ON or OFF as appropriate.

4. Press the course control knob.

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4. MENU OPERATION

Locking the control unit

The LOCK feature renders the following commands inoperative from the control unit at
which the LOCK feature has been actuated.

• Menu operation

• Changing the steering mode

• Course setting

• Waypoint switching

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “LOCK” from the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the lock options window.

UNLOCK

LOCK

Lock options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” as appropriate.

4. Press the course control knob.

To unlock, press the [STBD] (►) key while holding the [TURN/MENU] key down.

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4. MENU OPERATION

Setting the panel dimmer

You can adjust the control panel dimmer as follows.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “PANEL DIMMER” from the SYSTEM SETUP
menu.

2. Press the course control knob and the current value is circumscribed with a double

rectangle.

3. Rotate the course control knob to set value (Setting range: 1 to 8). The higher the
number the greater the illumination.

4. Press the course control knob.

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5. ALARMS

5.1 ALARM SETUP Menu

The NAVpilot-511/520/611 has seven conditions which generate both audio and
visual alarms: watch alarm, deviation alarm. XTE (cross-track error) alarm,
speed alarm, depth alarm , t em p alarm and log trip alarm. You may set up the
alarms on the ALARM SETUP menu.

1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the mode menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “ALARM SETUP”.

3. Press the course control knob to show the ALARM SETUP menu.

Page 1

AUDIO:
ALARM INTERVAL: SHORT
WATCH ALARM: OFF
DEVIATION ALARM: 90
XTE: OFF
SPD: OFF
DPT: OFF

Page 2

TMP: OFF
TRIP LOG ALARM: OFF

CLEAR TRIP LOG: NO

PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN
TO PREVIOUS MENU.

INTERNAL BUZZER

Alarm setup menu

4. Press the [TURN/MENU] key to close the ALARM SETUP menu.

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5. ALARMS

5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer

You may choose the buzzer from which to output t he audio alarm as follows.
Use the external buzzer connected to the proce ssor unit if the internal buzzer
volume is small.

Note: If “INTERNAL + EXTERNAL” is selected, the external buzzer sounds

when turning the NAVpilot-511/520/611 off.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “AUDIO” from the ALARM SETUP
menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the audio alarm options window.

INTERNAL BUZZER

INTERNAL +EXTERNAL

Audio alarm options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select INTERNAL BUZZER or
INTERNAL+EXTERNAL as appropriate.

INTERNAL BUZZER: Sounds the buzzer in the control unit.
INTERNAL+EXTERNAL BUZZER: Sounds the control unit buzzer and external

buzzer if connected.

4. Press the course control knob.

5.1.2 Selecting the beep pattern

The sound pattern of the audio alarm (WATCH ALARM, DEVIATION ALARM,
XTE ALARM, SPEED ALARM, DEPTH ALARM and TEMP ALARM) can be
selected as follows.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “ALARM INTERVAL” from the
ALARM SETUP menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the alarm interval options window.

SHORT

LONG
CONTINUE

Alarm interval options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select SHORT, LONG or CONTINUE as
appropriate.

200 ms

LONG pattern

SHORT pattern

800 ms

400 ms

800 ms

CONTINUE: Beep sounds continuously.

4. Press the course control knob.

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5.1.3 Setting the watch alarm

The watch alarm periodically warns the helmsman to check the autopilot when in
the AUTO or NAV mode.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “WATCH ALARM” from the ALARM
SETUP menu.

2. Press the course control key to show the watch alarm options window.

OFF

ON

Watch alarm options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select “ON” or “OFF” as appropriate.

When selecting “ON”, you can set the time interval (1 to 10 min) at which to be
alerted. If the set time passes without operation, the alarm sounds. Further, if
three minutes elapse after the watch alarm has sounded, the message “TOUCH
ME” appears. Press any key to clear the alarm.

4. Press the course control knob.

5.1.4 Setting the heading deviation alarm

5. ALARMS

The deviation alarm sounds when the heading deviates more than a limit set
than the current heading in the AUTO or NAV mode.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “DEVIATION ALARM” from the
ALARM SETUP menu.

2. Press the course control knob and the current value is circumscribed with a
double rectangle.

3. Rotate the course control knob to set the degree of devi ation (Setting range:
1 to 90°).

4. Press the course control knob.

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5. ALARMS

5.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit

When in the NAV mode, the XT E alarm will sound when the course err or has
exceeded or fails within the range set in the following steps:

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “XTE” from the ALARM SETUP
menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the XTE alarm options window.

OFF

ON

XTE alarm options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select “OFF” or “ON” as appropriate.

OFF: Turn the XTE alarm off.
ON: The alarm is released when exceeding the XTE range is exceeded.
For ON, set the range (0.001 to 9.999 nm/km/sm) using the course control knob.

4. Press the course control knob.

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5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm

The speed alarm warns you when your boat’s speed is within, outside, over or
under the speed range setting.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “SPD” from the ALARM SETUP
menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the speed alarm options window.

Speed alarm options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select speed alarm condition.

OFF: Turn the speed alarm off.
UNDER: The alarm is sounded when ship’s speed is under the set value.
OVER: The alarm is sounded when the ship’s speed is over the set value.
INSIDE: The alarm released when ship’s speed is within the range set.
OUT: The alarm is released when ship’s speed is outside the range set.
When selecting INSIDE or OUT OF RANGE, set the upper and lower limits,

using three digits. For OVER and UNDER, set value (Setting range: 0.0 to 999.9
kt, km/h or mph). This alarm uses the speed set at SPEED CALICULATION on
the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

4. Press the course control knob.

OFF

UNDER
OVER
INSIDE
OUT

5. ALARMS

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5. ALARMS

5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm

The depth alarm sounds when the bottom is shallower, deeper within or outside
the range setting.

Note: To use the dept h alarm, depth data from an external sounder is required.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “DPT” from the ALARM SETUP
menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the depth alarm options window.

Depth alarm options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select the condition.

OFF: Turn the depth alarm off.
SHAL. (shallow): The alarm is released when the bottom is shallower than the

value set.
DEEP: The alarm is sounded when the bottom is deeper than the value set.
INSIDE: The alarm is sounded when the bottom is within the range set.
OUT: The alarm released when the bottom is outside the range set.
When selecting INSIDE or OUT OF RANGE, set upper and lower limits, using

three digits. For SHALLOW or DEEP, set a value (Setting range: 0 to 9999.9
ft/m/FA/PB).

4. Press the course control knob.

OFF

SHAL.
DEEP
INSIDE
OUT

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5.1.8 Setting the tem perature alarm

There are five types of water temperature alarm s: UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT
and CURRENT RIP. The UNDER and OVER alarms sound when the water
temperature is lower or higher than the value set , the INSIDE and OUTSIDE
alarms sound when the water temperature is within or outside the rang e set. For
CURRENT RIP, t he alarm sounds when the temperature changes over the value
set within a minute.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “TMP” from the ALARM SETUP
menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the temp alarm options window.

OFF

UNDER
OVER
INSIDE
OUT
CUR.

5. ALARMS

Temp alarm options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select the water temperature condition.

When selecting the INSIDE, OUT or CUR. (current lip), set the number for upper
and lower limits. For UNDER or OVER, set a value (Setting range: 0 to 120°F or
–20 to 50°C).

4. Press the course control knob.

5.1.9 Setting the trip distance alarm

The log trip alarm alerts you a defined distance has been reac hed.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “TRIP LOG ALARM” from the
ALARM SETUP menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the log trip options window.

OFF

ON

Log trip options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select “ON” or “OFF” as appropriate.

When selecting ON, set appropriate value (Setting range: 0 to 9999 nm/km/sm).

4. Press the course control knob.

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5. ALARMS

5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance

You can reset the trip distance to zero as follows.

1. Rotate the course control knob to select “CLEAR TRIP LOG” from the
ALARM SETUP menu.

2. Press the course control knob to show the log trip clear options window.

Log trip clear options window

3. Rotate the course control knob to select “YES” to reset the trip distance.

4. Press the course control knob.

NO

YES

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5.2 Alarm Information

When an alarm condition occurs, the buzzer sounds and the “!” icon and alarm
type window appears on the screen. Press any key to silence alarm and hide the
window. You can see which alarm has been violated on the MESSAGE window.
In the example below the deviation alarm has been violated.

1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “MESSAGE”, and then press the
course control knob to show the message window.

Total of occured alarms

Page No.

ALARM 1/2
DEVIATION ALARM CONTINUE?

5. ALARMS

MESSAGE

PUSH MENU KEY TORETURN
TO PREVIOUS MENU.

Press the appropriate key (PORT or STBD)
to show the other alarm.

Alarm menu

3. Confirm the alarm message.

4. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to finish.

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5. ALARMS

DEVIATION ALARM Deviation alarm has occurred. 1
CROSS TRACK ERROR XTE alarm has occurred. 2
SPEED ALARM Speed alarm has occurred. 3
DEPTH ALARM Depth alarm has occurred. 4
WATER TEMP. ALARM Temperature alarm has occurred. 5
TRIP ALARM Log alarm has occurred. 6

Alarm messages

The table below shows the alarm messages, their m eanings and priorities.

Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities

Message Meaning Priority

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6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

This chapter provides information necessary for keeping your unit in good
working order and remedying simple problems.

WARNING

Do not open the equipment.

Hazardous voltage which can
cause electrical shock exists
inside the equipment. Only
qualified personnel should
work inside the equipment.

6.1 Preventive Maintenance

Regular maintenance is important for optimum performance. A maintenance
schedule should be established and should at least include the items below.

Maintenance program

Item Check point Remedy

Control unit connector Check for tight connection. Tighten loosened connectors.
LCD The LCD will, in time, accumulate

a coating of dust which tends to
dim the picture.

Wipe the LCD carefully to prevent
scratching, using tissue paper
and an LCD cleaner. To remove
dirt or salt deposits, use an LCD
cleaner, wiping slowly with lens
paper so as to dissolve the dirt or
salt. Change paper frequently so
the salt or dirt will not scratch the
LCD. Do not use solvents such
as thinner, acetone or benzene
for cleaning.

Ground terminal Check for tight connection and

corrosion.

Clean or replace ground wire as
necessary.

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6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

6.2 Replacement of Fuse

The fuse in the processor unit protects the equipm ent from reverse polarity of
the ship’s mains and equipment fault. If the fuse blows, the power cannot be
turned on.

Contact your dealer about replacement of the fuse.

CAUTION

Use the proper fuse.

Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or
damage the equipment.

Parts Name Type Code No. Remarks

Fuse FGMB 4A AC125V 000-119-976 Supplied as spare parts

6.3 Diagnostics

The NAVpilot-511/520/611 has a diagnostic function which checks the Processor
unit, Control unit, Heading sensor, Keyboard, LCD and Rudder for proper
operation.

To access a diagnostic function, do the following procedure:

1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “TEST”.

3. Press the course control knob to show the test options window.

4. Rotate the course control knob to select an option.

5. Press the course control knob to start the diagnostic test.

6. Press the [MENU] key to finish.

OFF

PROCESSOR UNIT
CONTROL UNIT
HEADING SENSOR
KEYBOARD TEST
SCREEN TEST
RUDDER TEST

Test options window

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PROCESSOR UNIT TEST

PROCESSOR UNIT ID:2097151
ROM: OK 6454002-**.**

RAM: OK EEPROM: OK
RUDDER ANGLE OK 1
BYPASS/CLUTCH OK
REMOTECONT1 ON
REMOTECONT2 NOT USED
INPUT VOLTA GE 24.8 V
HEADING SENSOR: - ­PORT1/PORT2/RS232 - -/- -/- -

6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

**.**: Program version no.

CONTROL UNIT TEST

ROM: OK 6454003-**.**
RAM: OK EEPROM: OK
COMMUNICATION: OK
CONTROLLER ID: 255
CAN ID: XXXXXXX

PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN.

CONTROL UNIT

**.**: Program version no.

Navpilot-520: 6454004-**.**
Navpilot-611: 6454005-**.**

HEADING SENSOR TEST

This test should be done while turning the connected sensor (PG-500) in a circle
at a rate of 60°/min. or more. If the sensor does not rotate, this test terminates
after one minute with NG result.

HEADING SENSOR

ROM: OK 6454101-**.**
RAM: OK EEPROM: OK
SENSOR: OK
RATE SENSOR: OK

TURN MORE THAN 180 IN 60
SECONDS.
PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN.

**.**: Program vrsion no.

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6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

KEYBOARD TEST

KEYBOARD TEST

001

PUSH MENU KEY THREE TIMES
TO RETURN.

KEYBOARD TEST

001

PUSH MENU KEY THREE TIMES
TO RETURN.

Navpilot-511/611 Navpilot-520

Operate each control on the control unit one by one. A key is functioning
properly if its on-screen location lights in black when the key is pressed. For the
course control knob, rotate it to show X-Y position; push it to confirm function.

To escape from the KEYBOARD TEST, press the [ TURN/MENU] key three
times.

SCREEN TEST

Each press of the course control knob changes the screen pattern in the
sequence shown below.

SCREEN TEST
CHANGE TEST PA TTERN?
YES ... PUSH ENTER KNOB.

PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN.

To escape from the SCREEN TEST, press the [MENU] key.

(Flashing)

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6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

RUDDER SETUP AND AUTO TEST

The rudder test checks the following, and then shows the result of the check.

• Drive type

• The presence or absence of bypa ss/clutch circuit

• Rudder deadband

• Rudder speed

• Duty

This test should be executed when the boat does not run because of moving the
rudder.

When the rudder test is finished, a beep sounds and the message “RUDDER
TEST COMPLETED” and the results are show n.

RUDDER SETUP AND AUTO TEST

DRIVE TYPE: _ _ V
BYPASS/CLUTCH: _
DB : _ _. _ SPD: _ _._ /S
RUDDER DUTY: 50%

_ _

40 20 10 5

Rudder test

DRIVE TYPE: REVERSIBLE or SOLENOID
BYPASS/CLUTCH: EXIST or NON
DB: Shows the rudder deadband
SPD: Rudder speed
RUDDER DUTY: Rate of the rudder movement

5 10 20 40

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6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

SYSTEM DATA

You can confirm the current equipment and drive system status.

1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the menu.

2. Rotate the course control knob to select “SYSTEM DATA”.

3. Press the course control knob to show the system data screen.

SYSTEM DATA

INPUT VOLTA GE: 24.4 V
CONTROLLER ID: 1
DRIVE TYPE: SOLENOID
BYPASS/CLUTCH: NON
FET TEMP.: 24.6 F
MOTOR DRIVE CUR.: 0.0 A
BYPASS/CLUTCH CUR.: 0.0 A

System data screen

6.4 Clearing Memories

Memories can be cleared to restore the Navpilot-511/520/611 to default settings.
For details, see the installation manual.

ID: 1

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6.5 Error Messages

In addition to alarm messages your equipment displays error messages to alert
you of potential equipment trouble.

Error messages

Error message Meaning Remedy

Communication between the control

COMMUNICATION ERROR

A SUDDEN P OWER FAILURE
HAS OCCURRED.

RUDDER ANGLE ERROR

RUDDER DRIVE ERROR

DRIVE UNIT ERROR. PLEASE
TURN OFF AND CHECK DRIVE
CIRCUIT.
DRIVE UNIT IS OVERLOADED.
PLEASE TURN OFF AND
CHECK DRIVE CIRCUIT.
DRIVE UNIT IS OVERHEATED. 80°C temperature in drive unit was

BYPASS/CLUTCH IS
OVERLOADED.

DISCONNECT B/C
FU REMOTE CONTROLLER

ERROR
MISSING HEADING DATA

HEADING DATA ERROR

MISSING NAV DATA

DEGRADATION OF NAV DATA
QUALITY
PARAMETER ERROR OF NAV
MODE

unit and the processor unit is
interrupted for more than two
seconds.
Power supply was interrupted for
more than two seconds.

The rudder angle sent from the
rudder reference unit exceeded 55°.

The rudder did not move more than
3° over 10 seconds after rudder
command.
Current of more than 50 A was
detected on the drive circuit without
rudder command.

Overcurrent was detected. Check the drive circuit.

detected.
Current of more than 5 A was
detected on the bypass/clutch
circuit.
No current on the bypass/clutch
circuit.
Command from the FU remote
controller exceeded 55°.
The heading data from the heading
sensor is missing for 600 ms.
Heading data with error flag was
detected three times continuously.
The navigational data has been
interrupted for more than 15
seconds.
The navigation data was
incomplete.
The navigation data included an
error flag.

Check the interconnection
cable between control unit
and processor unit.

Press any key on the control
unit.
Check the rudder reference
unit, rudder angle and its
connection.
Check the hydraulic system.
After the solving problem, do
the rudder test.

Check the drive circuit.

Check the drive unit system.

Check the bypass/clutch
circuit.

Check the remote controller
connection.
Check the heading sensor
and interconnection cable..

Check the heading sensor.

Check the navigator.

Check the navigator settings.

Continued on next page.

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Error messages (con’t)

INPUT VOLTAGE IS OVER
(UNDER) LIMIT
MAGNETIC SENSOR ERROR
RATE SENSOR ERROR

NO CALIBRATION Calibration not yet executed.

The input power source fluctuated
beyond tolerance.
The heading data from the heading
sensor was wrong.

Check ship’s mains.

Check the heading sensor.
Ask your dealer to do the

calibration.

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MENU TREE

STBY mode menu

[MENU] key

MESSAGE (Shows error messages.)

CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE (Contrast: 1 to 16,10, Brill: 1 to 8, 8)

ALARM SETUP

PARAMETER SETUP

AUDIO (
ALARM INTERVAL (
WATCH ALARM (OFF, ON)
DEVIATION ALARM (1 to 90 ,
XTE (
SPD (
DPT (
TMP (
TRIP LOG ALARM (
CLEAR TRIP LOG (

SEA STATE (

DEVIATION LEVEL* (
MANUAL PARAMETERS
AUT O TRIM (OFF,
ADVANCED AUTO (
AUT O NET TO WING (
NAV MODE (
NAV SRC (
RADIUS OF ORBIT (0.05 to 9.99 nm,
SPIRAL SPEED (0.1 to 8.0 kt,
FISH MODE (

WAYPOINT SWITCHING (
SPD CALC. (

INTERNAL BUZZER

SHORT

OFF

, ON)

OFF

, UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT)

OFF

, SHALL, DEEP, INSIDE, OUT)

OFF

, UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT, CUR.)

OFF

, ON)

NO

, YES)

FULL-AUTO,

MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH)

, INTERNAL +EXTERNAL)

, LONG, CONTINUE)

30

)

SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM,

AUTO

, LEVEL)

ON

, 1-100,

OFF

, ON)

OFF

, ON)

XTE

, COURSE)

PORT 1

, PORT 2, BOTH)

1.0 kt

OFF

, ORBIT TO STBD,

ORBIT TO PORT, FIGURE EIGHT)

AUTO

, MANUAL)

SOG

, STW, MANUAL)

40

)

0.10 nm

)

)

SYSTEM SETUP

TEST

SYSTEM DATA

KEY BEEP (
LOCK (LOCK,
PANEL DIMMER (1 to 8,

OFF
PROCESSOR UNIT
CONTROL UNIT
HEADING SENSOR
KEYBOARD TEST
SCREEN TEST
RUDDER TEST

*: Available only when FULL-AUTO is selected at SEA STATE.

ON

, OFF)

UNLOCK

8

)

)

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MENU TREE

AUTO mode menu

[MENU] key

MESSAGE (Shows error messages.)
CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE (Contrast: 1 to 16, 10, Brill: 1 to 8, 8)

ALARM SETUP See page MN-1.

ADVANCED AUTO (

OFF

, ON)

NAV mode menu

SEA STATE (

DEVIATION LEVEL* (
MANUAL PARAMETERS** (WHEATHER; 1 to 10 ,

AUT O TRIM (OFF,
AUTO NET TOWING (
SPD CALC. (
RADIUS OF ORBIT (0.05 to 9.99 nm,
SPIRAL SPEED (0.1 to 8.0 kt,
SYSTEM DATA

[MENU] key

MESSAGE (Shows error messages.)
CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE (Contrast: 1 to 16,

ALARM SETUP See page MN-1.
NAV SRC (

SEA STATE (

DEVIATION LEVEL* (
MANUAL PARAMETERS** (WHEATHER; 1 to 10 ,

AUT O TRIM (OFF,
WAYPOINT SWITCHING (
NAV MODE (
FISH MODE (

SPD CALC. (
RADIUS OF ORBIT (0.05 to 9.99 nm,
SPIRAL SPEED (0.1 to 8.0 kt,
SYSTEM DATA

FULL-AUTO,

MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH)

*: Available only when FULL-AUTO is selected at SEA STATE.
**: Default settings are depends on ship's length and width entered on installing.

PORT 1

FULL-AUTO,

MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH)

RUDDER GAIN; 0.1 to 2.0,
COUNT RUDDER; 0.1 to 4.0)

ORBIT TO PORT, FIGURE EIGHT)

*: Available only when FULL-AUTO is selected at SEA STATE.
**: Default settings are depends on ship's length and width entered on installing.

SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM,

AUTO

, LEVEL)

RUDDER GAIN; 0.1 to 2.0,
COUNT RUDDER; 0.1 to 4.0)

ON

, 1-100, 40)

OFF

, ON)

SOG

, STW, MANUAL)

0.10 nm

1.0 kt

10

, Brill: 1 to 8, 8)

, PORT 2, BOTH)

SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM,

AUTO

, LEVEL)

ON

, 1-100, 40)

AUTO

, MANUAL)

XTE

, COURSE)

OFF

, ORBIT TO STBD,

SOG

, STW, MANUAL)

0.10 nm

1.0 kt

)

)

)

)

MN-2

FURUNO

NAVpilot-511/520/611

SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT

NAVpilot-511/520/611

1 CONTROL UNIT

1.1 Display Monochrome LCD, 85.2 (W) x 43. 6 (H) mm, 160 x 80 dots

1.2 Backlight Adjusta ble in 8 steps

1.3 Contrast 16 steps

1.4 Useable set 6 sets

2 PROCESSOR UNIT

2.1 Rudder mode STBY, Auto, Dodge, Remote, Advanced Auto*, N avigation*

2.2 Weather mode FULL-AUTO/ SEMI-AUTO/

MANUAL-CALM/ MANUAL-MODERATE/ MANUAL-ROUGH

2.3 Rudder angle ratio AUTO/0.1-2.0

2.4 Rudder angle equiv alent AUTO/0.1-4.0

2.5 Rudder angle settings 45° max.

2.6 Weather adjustment 1° to 10°

2.7 Alarm Heading deviation, Cross-track error*, Ship’s s peed*, Depth*,

Water temperature*, Log trip, Watch

*: Navigation data required

3 INTERFACE

3.1 Ports Navigation data in/out (NMEA): 1, Output (NMEA): 1

Input (NMEA): 1, I/O for Heading Sensor (NMEA): 1

3.2 Input sentences NMEA 0183, Ver-1.5/2.0/ 3. 0

Command bearing APA, APB, BOD/X TE, RMB
Ship’s location (L/L) GGA, RMC, RMA, GLL, GNS
Ship’s location (LOP) GLC, GTD, RMA
SOG/COG VTG, RMC, RMA
STW VHW
Heading (HDG) HDT, HDG, HDM
Destination RMB, WPL
Bearing/ Distance RMB, BWC, BWR
Time RMC, ZDA
Arrival alarm AAM, RM B
Cross track error APB, XTE, RMB
Water depth DPT, DBT
Water temperature MTW
Wind speed/bearing VPW, MWD, MWV

3.3 Output sentences NMEA 0183, Ver-1.5/2.0/3.0

AAM, ALR, ASD, BWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLC, GLL, GTD,
GNS, HDG, HDT, HSC, MTW, MWV, RMA, RMB, RMC, RSA, VBW,
VHW, VTG, WPL, XTE, ZDA

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FURUNO

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 CONDITIONS

4.1 Ambient temperature -15°C to +55°C

4.2 Relative humid ity 95% at 40°C

6.3 Degree of protection

Processor unit: IPX2
Remote controller/ Rudder reference unit: IPX5
Control unit IPX 5 (Navpilot-511/611), IPX6 (Navpilot-520)

6.4 Vibration IEC 60945

7 UNIT COLOR

5.1 Processor unit N3.0

5.2 Control unit N3.0 (Navpilot-511/520), N2.5 (Navpi lot - 611)

5.3 Remote controller N3.0 (FAP-5552/6232), N1.5 (FAP-6212/6222)

5.4 Rudder reference unit N1.0

5.5 Junction box N3.0

NAVpilot-511/520/611

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INDEX

A

ADDVANCED AUTO mode .....................3-3

ALARM INTERV AL..................................5-2

AUDIO ALARM........................................5-2

AUTO mode.............................................3-2

AUTO TRIM.............................................4-7

ANALOG INDICATO R BAR.....................2-6

B

Brilliance..................................................2-3

C

Contrast...................................................2-3

COUNTER RUDDER ..............................4-6

Course control knob ................................2-1

D

Deviation alarm........................................5-3

Distance alarm.........................................5-7

DODGE mode .......................................3-20

F

FIGURE EIGHT............................. 3-7, 3-14

K

KEY BEEP.............................................4-10

L

LOCK.....................................................4-11

N

NAV mode................................................3-4

NET TOWING..........................................4-8

Normal Display ........................................2-4

O

ORBIT................................................... 3-10

P

PANEL DIMMER................................... 4-12

Parameter................................................4-2

R

REMOTE mode .................................... 3-16

RUDDER GAIN........................................4-5

S

Sailing method.........................................3-5

SEA STATE..............................................4-2

Speed alarm.............................................5-5

STBY mode .............................................3-1

T

Temperature alarm ..................................5-7

Tests.........................................................6-2

TLL........................................................ 3-15

W

Waypoint...................................3-5, 3-6, 3-7

WA TCH ALARM.......................................5-3

WEATHER...............................................4-6

X

XTE alarm................................................5-4

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