Furuno NAVPILOT-500 User Manual

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AUTOPILOT

NAVpilot-500

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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.

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.

Do not use the SIMULATION mode on the boat.

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

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

FORWORD...........................................................................................................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.....................................................................................................................2-3

2.4.1 Selecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays................................... 2-4

2.4.2 Selecting the display on Graphic Display..........................................................2-7

2.4.3 Selecting data for analog indicator.................................................................... 2-8

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

3.2.3 TURN mode (For AUTO mode).........................................................................3-4

3.3 NAV Mode.................................................................................................................3-5

3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode......................................................................................3-5

3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode .............................................................3-6

3.3.3 Switching waypoint ........................................................................................... 3-7

3.3.4 Selecting boat’s movement at the destination (or last) waypoint.......................3-7

3.3.5 Navigating to TLL point (FISHING mode) ........................................................ 3-10

3.4 REMOTE Mode....................................................................................................... 3-11

3.5 DODGE Mode.........................................................................................................3-17

3.5.1 Dodging in STBY mode ..................................................................................3-17

3.5.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode...................................................................... 3-18

4. MENU OPERATION ......................................................................................4-1

4.1 STBY Mode Menu ..................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Offsetting data..................................................................................................4-1

4.1.2 Setting parameters...........................................................................................4-3

4.1.3 Setting the units of measurements..................................................................4-10

4.1.4 Setting other menu items................................................................................ 4-12

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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.......................................................................5-3

5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm ....................................................................................5-4

5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm.....................................................................................5-5

5.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm...........................................................................5-6

5.1.9 Setting the trip distance alarm........................................................................... 5-6

5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance.................................................................................5-7

5.2 Alarm Information.......................................................................................................5-7

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

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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 t he 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)

Heading sensor

PG-500

External buzzer

GPS Navigator (NMEA0183)

RD-30 (Max. 3)

(NMEA0183)

Processor Unit

FAP-5002

Ship’s mains

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

System configuration of NAVpilot-500

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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT

Principle of Autopilot

Autopilot is an automatic device for steering a vessel maintaining its heading in an intended direction. Anyone can appreciate the advantages of the autopilot – being free to carry out navigational checks, trim adjustments or simply to relax and enjoy.

The autopilot utilizes a proportional rat e system to steer the boat. The proportional rate system is similar to the highly accurate and reliable system used on aircraft, missiles and space vehicles. The proportional rate autopilot provides the necessary course correction to the steering gears in propo r tion to the speed and amount the boat m oves off course.

With the removal of the dead band, the aut opilot no longer wanders within a dead band but now steers a prescribed course, taking action within the presence of even a minute course error. The amount of action depends on the course error detected; that is, when the course error rate is small a very low helm correction rate is applied.

Because the wandering is eliminated, the proportional rate autopilot has the advantages of low power consumption and low wear and tear on the autopilot and the steering system. Off-course correction is smooth, not jerking back and forth at full speed.

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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT

Principle of Operation

In the AUTO modes, the heading information from an associated sensor is continuously compared with the set course (in the NAV mode, the course to the waypoint set on the plotter connected). With the boat on course, the two signals are equal.

If the boat goes off course, the difference between the primary heading and the set course will change proportionally and there will be an imbalance at the comparator, whose output will move up or down depending on whether the course error is to the left or right of the set course.

The rudder continues to move until a balanc ed condition is obtained at the comparator, at which point the drive switches off.

To set the rudder when the boat is off-course, the rudder signal is generated at the rudder reference unit, then deliver ed the processor unit.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.1 Operating Controls

Enter 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

Port key

Steers the boat to port.

TURN

Control unit, front view

Turn key

Turns the boat 180 or 360 .

Starboard key

Steers the rudder to boat.

POWER/BRILL key

Long press: Turns power off. Mormentary press: Turns power on; opens the display for adjustment of brilliance and contrast.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.2 Turning On/Off

Press the [POWER/BRILL] key to turn the unit on before leaving the port, because several minutes are necessary to allow for stabilization of the heading data from the heading sensor. (For PG-500, see Note 2 shown below.) A beep sounds and the equipment proceeds in the sequence shown below, displaying 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 for proper operation. Also it checks the inputs of heading signal and rudder angle signal for the processor unit. If NG appears an appropriate message appears on the screen. For any NG, try to press any key to go to the next screen. However, the equipment may not work properly. 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 the equipment may now be operated manually.

Note 1: The first time you turn on the power, you are asked if you want to start

the simulation mode, which provides simulated operation of the equipment. Push the [ENTER] knob to start the simulation mode, or any key to escape. If you pressed a key except the [ENTER] knob, you are asked if you want to set the installation menu. Press the [ENTER] knob to go to the installation menu, or any key to go to STBY. For details about the installation menu, contact your dealer.

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

[POWER/BRILL] key four minutes before leaving the port to use the AUTO mode which needs stabilized bearing data.

Turning the power off

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Press and hold down the [POWER/BRILL] key until the screen goes blank. The time remaining until the power is turned off is shown on the screen.

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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

2. Rotate the [ENTER] 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

There are four types of displays: Normal display 1, Normal display 2, Graphic display 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.

(Mode)

HDG

Heading mode

CONTRAST

BRILL

PORT

Contrast, brilliance window

(Course)

(Heading)

(Data)

STBD

(Mode) (Course)

Heading mode

HDG

(Graphic)

(Graphic display)

(Mode) (Course)

(Data display)

Heading mode

HDG

(Data1)

(Data 2)

(Heading)

Analog indicator

Heading mode

(Mode)

HDG

(Data)

(Normal display 2)

(Normal display 1)

(Course)

(Heading)

(Data1)

(Data 2)

Displays

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.4.1 Selecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays

Some display modes may be set up to suit your operating needs, on the SCREEN SETUP menu.

Selecting data for Normal Display 2 screen

You can select the data to show on the upper and lower half of the Normal Display 2.

STBY

HDG

(Data)

20.5

145.9

(Data1)

(Data 2)

Upper half

Lower half

Normal Display 2

1. Press the [STBY] and [MENU] key in order to show the STBY menu.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the SCREEN SETUP, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the SCREEN SETUP menu.

SCREEN2 UPPER DATA: SCREEN2 LOWER DATA: SCREEN3 PATTERN: 3 DATA DATA1: POS DATA2: COG DATA3: SOG GRAPHIC:

HIGHWAY

POS

2-4

Screen setup menu

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SCREEN 2 DATA UPPER” or “SCREEN 3 DATA LOWER” from the SCREEN SETUP menu.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the options window.

5. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the data which you want to show on the upper or lower half of the Normal Display 2.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

Data available for display in SCREEN 2 UPPER and LOWER

Menu option Displayed data

POS Own ship’s position (L/L)

COG Course over ground

SOG Speed over ground

STW Speed through water

TMP Water temperature

DPT Depth

BRG Bearing to waypoint

RNG Range to waypoint

WPT POS Waypoint position (L/L)

XTE Cross-track error

TTG Time-to-Go to Destination

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

DATE Date

TIME Time

WIND T* Wind direction and speed (True)

WIND R** Wind direction and speed (Relative)

VOLT Input/output power voltage to the processor unit

TRIP Trip distance

*True: The speed and direction (in relation to ship’s bow) of the wind felt

or measured when stationary.

**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.

6. Press the [ENTER] knob.

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

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2. BASIC OPERATION

Selecting the display layout for Data Displa y

You can show two or three data on the Data Display.

STBY

20.4

HDG

(Data1)

(Data 2)

Data display, two data

116.5

STBY

20.4

HDG

(Data1)

(Data 2) (Data 3)

Data display, three data

116.5

Data Displays

1. Open the SCREEN SETUP menu referring to page 2-4.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SCREEN 3 PATTERN.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the screen 3 options window.

2 DATA

3 DATA

Screen 3 pattern options window

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select 2 DATA or 3 DATA as appropriate.

5. Press the [ENTER] knob.

6. Press the [ENTER] knob to close the menu.

Selecting data for Data Display

You may choose which data to show on the Data Display. Data 3 is available only when you select 3DATA at “SCREEN 3 PATTERN” shown above.

1. Open the SCREEN SETUP menu referring to the page 2-5.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DATA 1”, “DATA 2” or “DATA 3”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob show the option window.

The contents are same as the table shown on the previous page.

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select data.

5. Press the [ENTER] knob.

6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

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2.4.2 Selecting the display on Graphic Display

COMPASS, RUDDER ANGLE, HIGHWAY, WIND TRUE INDICATOR, WIND RELATIVE INDICATOR, DEPTH GRAPH or TEMP GRAPH can be shown on the Graphic Display. Note that the appropriate sensors are necessary to display data.

1. Open the SCREEN SETUP menu referring to page 2-4.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “GRAPHIC”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the graphic options window.

COMPASS RUDDER ANGLE

HIGHWAY

WIND TRUE INDICA T OR WIND RELATIVE INDICATOR DEPTH GRAPH TEMP GRAPH

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4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the graphic type.

RUDDER

WINDWIND

RELATIVE WIND INDICATOR

P 2.5

COMPASS

12 kt

RELATIVE

Graphic options window

RUDDER ANGLE

PORT

DEPTH 260ft

P 5.1

RUDDER ANGLE

DEPTH GRAPH

STBD

200

300

WINDWIND

12 kt

TRUE WIND INDICATOR

TEMP 32.0 F

TEMP GRAPH

TRUE

Waypoint ID

001WPT

P0.01 nm

HIGHWAY

Waypoint mark

Own ship symbol

Direction to steer

Graphic displays

5. Press the [ENTER] knob and [MENU] key in order to close the menu.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.4.3 Selecting data for analog indicator

Choose what to display on the analog indicator display on Normal Display 1 and

(Mode)

HDG

(Course)

(Heading)

(Data)

(Normal display 1)

(Mode)

HDG

(Course)

(Heading)

(Data)

(Normal display 2)

(Data1)

(Data 2)

Analog indicator

Normal Display 1 and 2

1. Press the [STBY] and [MENU] key in order to show the STBY menu.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DISPLAY SETUP”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the DISPLAY SETUP menu.

SPEED UNIT: RANGE UNIT: nm WIND SPEED UNIT: kt DEPTH UNIT: ft WATER TEMP UNIT: F POSITION FORMAT

DD MM. MMM"

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PREVIOUS PAGE HEADING READOUT: MAGNETIC SPEED READOUT: SOG ANALOG INDICATOR BAR: RUDDER ANGLE DATE FORMAT: MMM. DD. YYYY TIME FORMAT: 24HOUR

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Display setup menu

To change pages, select “▼NEXT PAGE” or “▲PREVIOUS PAGE” and press the [ENTER] knob.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ANALOG INDIACATOR BAR” on the second page.

5. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the bar indicator options window.

RUDDER ANGLE

DEVIATION RUDDER/XTE DEVIATION/XTE

Analog indicator bar options window

6. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option you desired to show.

Note the following.

RUDDER/XTE: Rudder in STBY and AUTO mode, XTE in NAV mode.

DEVIATION/XTE: Deviation in STBY and AUTO mode, XTE in NAV mode.

7. Press the [ENTER] knob.

8. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

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3. STEERING MODES

The NAVpilot-500 syste m is capable of five primary steering modes: STBY (manual), AUTO, NAV, REMOTE (FU and NF U) and DODG E.

In case of emergency, for example, collision avoidance, turn the helm quickly to control the boat manually. The alarm sounds and “STBY” flashes on the display. To ret urn to the normal mode, press the [STBY], [AUTO] or [NAV] mode.

3.1 STBY Mode

After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode. This is a manual steering mode. When sailing out of a harbor, steer the vessel in the STBY mode.

Press the [STBY] key.

STBY mode

(manual steering mode)

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

Heading from heading sensor

STBY

HDG

359.9

RUDDER

Rudder angle (or Deviation)

STBY mode display

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3. STEERING MODES

3.2 AUTO Mode

3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode

The AUTO mode makes the NAVpilot-500 steer the boat automatically on a set course.

Note: The AUTO mode will not bring your boat t o the destination when wind or tide prevails. Use this mode for a short straight voyage. O therwise switch to the NAV mode shown on page 3-5.

1. Direct the boat to the intended course desired.

The course in this mode is a line connecting between the origin and the destination.

2. Press t he [AUTO] key to access the Auto mode.

Your boat will automatically be steered toward the 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 t he [ENTER] knob to set 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

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

(AUTO mode)

AUTO

Course selected by the [ENTER] knob

359

HDG

RUDDER

359.9

Rudder angle (or Deviation)

AUTO mode display

Heading from

heading sensor

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3.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode

AUTO mode maintains set course but the track may be shifted by current or wind. ADVANCED AUTO mode maintains set course without deviating from the track. This mode can be enabled by connecting a navaid which can out put own ship’s position data (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to the NAVpilot-500.

After connecting to a navaid which outputs position data, press the [ A UTO] key. The NAVpilot-500 calculates the course based on the present position and heading. In this mode, “AUTO

” appears on the display.

3. STEERING MODE

ADVANCED AUTO

(Indicated with underline)

AUTO

Course selected by the [ENTER] knob

359

HDG

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

RUDDER

359.9

Heading from

heading sensor

Rudder angle ( or XTE)

ADVANCED AUTO mode display

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 show the AUTO mode menu.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ADVANCED AUTO”, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the advanced auto options window.

OFF

Advanced auto options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ON”.

When you want to finish the ADVANCED AUTO mode, select “OFF”.

4. Press t he [ENTER] knob, [MENU] key in order close the menu.

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3. STEERING MODES

3.2.3 TURN mode (For AUTO mode)

The [TURN] key provides a turn feature when in the AUTO mode. This function changes the current set course to be 180° or 360°. This is useful when you want to back to the position where a fish school appears on the echo sounder.

180° turn

180° turn changes the current set course 180° in the opposite direction (

1. In the AUTO mode, press the [ TURN] key to show the setting window.

PUSH TO TURN 180

PORT STBD

180° turn setting window

2. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key depending on the direction you want to turn. The alarm sounds to notify you that the boat is turning.

The indication “180T” replaces “AUTO (or AUTO)” on the display.

3. When the message “TURN COMPLETED” appears after the boat has turned 180°, press the [ENTER] knob to silence the alarm.

Control is returned to AUTO mode automatically, and the indication “180T” is replaced with “AUTO (or AUTO

).”

360° turn

360° turn provides a continuous turn feature with a constant rate of turn in a circle (

1. In the AUTO mode, press the [ TURN] key to show the setting window twice.

3-4

PUSH TO TURN 360

PORT STBD

360° turn setting window

2. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key depending on the direction you want to turn. The alarm sounds to notify you that the boat is turning.

The indication “360T” replaces “AUTO (AUTO)” on the display.

3. When the message “TURN COMPLETED” appears after the boat has turned 360°, press the [ENTER] knob to silence the alarm.

Control is returned to AUTO mode automatically, and the indication “360T” is replaced with “AUTO (or AUTO).”

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3.3 NAV Mode

3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode

The plotter connected to the autopilot kno ws the present position and location to a destination waypoint. The NAVpilot-500, while receiving this information, adjusts the course direction automatically and guides the boat to the destination waypoint as determined by the associated p lotter.

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

2. Direct the boat’s heading to the waypoint.

3. Press the [NAV] key.

Course to the destination waypoint

Track control mode (NAV)

3. STEERING MODE

NAV

359

HDG

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

RUDDER

359.9

Heading from

heading sensor

Rudder angle (or XTE)

NAV mode display

The course is automatically set so that the boat sails on the intended course line. When the [NAV] key is pressed, the course changes automatically in order to follow the intended course line. The course reading on the NAVpilot- 500 is not always equal to the waypoint direction which is presented on the plotter.

When you intend to navigate following a route, the boat goes to the second waypoint in the route. Select the nearest or desired waypoint before going into the NAV mode.

4. Press t he [STBY] or [AUTO] key to terminate the NAV mode.

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3. STEERING MODES

3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode

The NAV mode has two sailing m ethods, COURSE and XTE. When the ship goes out from the course between starting point (previ ous waypoint for route) and destination waypoint because of tide, wind etc, each method functions as below.

COURSE line

Original course

XTE line

NAV mode, COURSE and XTE

Waypoint

A sailing 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 [ENTER] knob to select “NAV MODE”, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the nav mode options window.

XTE

COURSE

Nav mode options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select XTE or COURSE as appropriate.

XTE: The boat sails along the course between the starting point and waypoint. COURSE: The boat goes directly to the waypoint when the boat is off course.

4. Press t he [ENTER] knob, [MENU] key in order to close the menu.

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3. STEERING MODE

3.3.3 Switching waypoint

When you arrive at a waypoint on a route in the NAV mode, you can switch to the next waypoint automatically or manually. AUTO switches the TO waypoint when your boat is within the arrival alarm area (set on the plotter). MANUAL requires operator confirmation bef ore switching the TO waypoint, when the boat arrives at a waypoint, notified by sounding the buzzer.

1. In the NAV mode, press the [ENTER] knob to show the NAV mode menu.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “WAYPOINT SWITCHING”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the waypoint switching window.

AUTO

MANUAL

Waypoint switching options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select AUTO or MANUAL as appropriate.

4. Press t he [ENTER] knob, [MENU] key in order to close the menu.

3.3.4 Selecting boat’s movement at the destination (or last) waypoint

You can select how to go to the destination waypoint (last waypoint in route navigation). For NAV mode, own ship’s position L/L data and waypoint L/L data are required.

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

ALARM MENU

SEA STATE FULL-AUTO MANUAL PARAMETER AUT O TRIM OFF WAYPOINT SWITCHING

AUTO NAV MODE XTE FISHING MODE OFF SPEED READOUT SOG RADIUS OF ORBIT 0.10 nm SYSTEM DATA

NAV mode menu

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “FISHING MODE”, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the fishing options window.

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3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option desired.

OFF: The NAV mode changes to the AUTO mode when the boat

ORBIT CW: The boat runs around the (last) waypoint clockwise. ORBIT CCW: The boat runs around the (last) waypoint counterclockwise. CLOVER LEAF: When passing the (last) waypoint over the distance “d” as

OFF

ORBIT CW ORBIT CCW CLOVER LEAF

Fishing mode options window

arrives to the (last) waypoint, and the boat keeps the course at the moment of arriving the waypoint.

shown below, the boat repeats to return to the waypoint automatically. The distance “d” is set on menu. (See next page.)

Radius of orbit (set on menu)

Virtual waypoint (clockwise)

Waypoint

Virtual waypoint

Course A

When the arrival radius (set on the plotter) is larger than the radius of orbit, the boat runs to the "virtual waypoint" and then make the circle (Course A).

If smaller, the boat passes through the waypoint once, and then runs in a circle (Course B).

(counterclockwise)

Course B

Waypoint

Clover leaf mode

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Orbit mode (ex. clockwise)

4. Press the [ENTER] knob and [MENU] key in order to close the menu.

Note: Modes, ORBIT CW, ORBIT CCW and CLOVER LEAF may be changed

to other while a mode activates, but it effects the next time you use the mode.

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ORBIT mode

When selecting the ORBIT CW or ORBIT CCW, 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. Set the arrival alarm range on at the plott er connected.

2. In the NAV mode, press the [MENU] key to show the NAV mode menu.

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “RADIUS OF ORBIT ” , and then press the [ENTER] knob.

The current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to set the radius for orbit. (Setting range: 0.05 to 9.99 nm).

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

5. Press the [ENTER] knob and [MENU] key in order to close the menu.

6. Start the waypoint (or route) navigation.

When the boat arrives in the arrival alarm range for the destination waypoint (or the last waypoint in route navigation), the message “TOO FAST TO ORBIT. PLEASE SLOW DOWN LESS THAN 10 kt.” appears.

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

When speed becomes less than 10 kt, the message “START TO TURN BY ORBIT MODE” appears and then, the boat starts the orbital running.

Note: The ORBIT mode cannot function if ship’s speed is more than 10 kt.

Reduce boat speed exactly.

To quit the ORBIT mode before it is actuated, that is, the message in step 6 appears, press any key. The steering mode changes to the AUTO.

8. To escape from the ORBIT mode while it is in use, press [STBY] or [AUTO] key to change to the appropriate mode.

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CLOVER LEAF

For the CLOVER REAF mode, set the distance “d” shown in the figure on page 3-8 for orbit at the NAV mode menu, referring to steps 2 through 5 in the above.

Note: Reduce boat’s speed less than 10 kt to activate this funct ion.

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.

3.3.5 Navigating to TLL point (FISHING mode)

When TLL (Target Latitude and Longitud e) data is input from a radar or echo sounder connected in the STBY, AUTO or NAV mode, the “FI S HING MODE” window appears. Then, you may choose how to progress towards that posit ion, from ORBIT (clockwise, counterclockwise) or CLOVER LEAF. (You may also continue current steering mode, by choosing OFF.) For this mode, own ship’s position L/L data and waypoint L/L data are required. For details, see pages 3-6 and 3-7.

OFF

ORBIT CW ORBIT CCW CLOVER LEAF

Fishing mode window

ORBIT

The boat makes circles around the TLL point. The orbital radius is set on the menu. “ORBT” appears on the display when usi ng the ORBIT mode.

CLOVER LEAF

The boat automatically returns to the TLL position when it goes more than a distance (set on menu) away from the TLL position. The indication “CLVR” appears on the display when the CLOVER LEAF mode is in use.

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Orbit around the TLL (clockwise)

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TLL

Distance set on menu

Orbit mode (ex. clockwise)

3.4 REMOTE Mode

Four types of optional remote controllers may be connected to the NAVpilot-500. These are useful to operate this equipment from a remote location.

Dial type remote controller (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 available.

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

FU mode

(Follow-Up)

HDG

RUDDER

Clover leaf mode

Course set

359

359.9

Heading from

heading sensor

Turning power on FU (Follow-Up) mode display

(dial type) (dial remote controller)

Rudder angle

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FU is one of manual steering modes, which outputs an absolute value determined with the [ENTER] knob to drive the rudder, thus changing the ship’s course at a given rate of change towards a set point. One click of button changes the course by a definite step.

2. Rotate the dial on the remote controller t o steer the rudder.

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

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

Rotating dial

Turning power off (dial type)

The control is returned to the control unit and the previously used mode (AUTO or NAV) is restored. For the NAV mode, the boat will go to the destination waypoint set using a sailing method (COURSE or XTE) depending on your menu selection.

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Button (FAP-6211, 6212), Lever (FAP-6221, FAP-6222),

3. STEERING MODE

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 keys.

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.)

NFU mode

(Non Follow-Up)

NFU

Course set

359

HDG

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

RUDDER

359.9

Heading from

heading sensor

Rudder angle

NFU (No Follow-Up) mode display

Non-Follow up (NFU) is one of manual steering modes where the rudder changes so long as the button or lever is operated, normally, while the lever or push button is kept pressed at local or remote place.

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

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

Operating remote controller (ex. button and lever t ypes)

Turning power off, button and lever type remote controllers

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Selecting course after the REMOTE mode is off

After the remote controller is turned off in the AUTO mode, t he course m ode can be chosen to follow as below.

1. In the STBY mode, press the [MENU] knob to show the STBY mode menu.

ALARM MENU

DATA CALIBRATION PARAMETER SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SCREEN SETUP SYSTEM SETUP TEST SYSTEM DATA

Stby mode menu

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SYSTEM SETUP”, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

To switch page 1 and 2, select “NEXT PAGE” or “PREVIOUS PAGE” and press the [ENTER] knob.

KEY BEEP: LOCK: UNLOCK LANGUAGE: ENGLISH PANNEL DIMMER: 8 REMOTE CONTROLLER 1: NFU REMOTE CONTROLLER 2: NFU CSE AFTER REMOTE:

PORT 1 FORMAT: NMEA0183 V1.5 PORT 1 SENTENCE PORT 2 FORMAT: NMEA0183 V1.5 PORT 2 SENTENCE SIMULATION MODE: OFF MEMORY CLEAR: ALL CLEAR

OFF

PRESENT COURSE

Page 1

Page 2

System setup menu

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3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “CSE AFTER REMOTE”, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the cse (course) after remote options window.

PREVIOUS COURSE: The previous course before using the remote controller. PRESENT COURSE: The heading at the moment the remote controller is turned

PREVIOUS COURSE

PRESENT COURSE

Cse (course) after remote options window

off.

Previous course

New course

Remote controller: OFF

PRESENT COURSE mode

Remote controller: ON

Previous course

Remote controller: OFF

Remote controller: ON

PREVIOUS COURSE mode

Course after remote controller is turned off

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select PRESENT COURSE or PREVIOUS COURSE as appropriate.

5. Press the [ENTER] knob and [MENU] key in order to close the menu.

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3.5 DODGE Mode

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

3.5.1 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

DODG

3. STEERING MODE

HDG

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

RUDDER

359.9

Heading from

heading sensor

Rudder angle

Dodge mode display 1

Note: To move the rudder t o 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.

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3.5.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode

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

value.

DODGE mode

Course set

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

DODG

HDG

RUDDER

359

359.9

Heading from

heading sensor

Rudder angle

Dodge mode display 2

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

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

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Most settings are carried out on the menus. The items shown depend on the mode in use. For the STBY mode the complete menu is shown. In case of the AUTO or NAV mode the items most often adjusted in the corresponding mode are shown.

The ALARM menu description is shown on Chapter 5.

4.1 STBY Mode Menu

On the STBY mode, press the [MENU] key to show the STBY mode menu. This menu has the complete menu items.

ALARM MENU

DATA CALIBRATION PARAMETER SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SCREEN SETUP SYSTEM SETUP TEST SYSTEM DATA

STBY mode menu

4.1.1 Offsetting data

The DATA CALIBRATION menu permits calibrating heading, magnetic deviation, speed, temperature and depth data to further refine accuracy.

Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select DATA CALIBRATION and press the [ENTER] knob to show the DATA CALIBRATION menu.

COMPASS OFFSET: E 0.0 MAGNETIC V ARIATION: A UT O

E 7.6

STW: 0 % TEMP: 0 F DEPTH: 0 ft

Data calibration menu

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Offsetting the heading data

Offset the heading data received from the heading sensor if the heading data shown on the control unit differs from the indication of the ship’s compass. This offset is applied to the heading sensor data. When the control unit shows 125° though the ship’s compass reading is 120°, for example, enter “5”.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “COMPASS OFFSET” from the DATA CALIBRATION menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob and the current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to set the offset value (W180.0° to E180.0°).

4. Press the [ENTER] knob to finish.

Selecting the selecting method of magnetic variation

When connecting with a magnetic heading sensor (PG-500 etc.), the magnetic variation is necessary to use true heading data. The Furuno plotter or navigation outputs magnetic variations for all areas of the earth. You may choose to use the preprogrammed variations or enter variations manually, in case of no plotter or you prefer to enter them manually.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “MAGNETIC VARIATION” from the DATA CALIBRATION menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the magnetic variation options window.

AUTO

MANUAL

Magnetic variation options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select AUTO or MANUAL.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

5. When selecting MANUAL, rotate the [ENTER] knob to select next line, and then set the

variation value, consulting a nautical chart, by using the [ENTER] knob. (W99.9° to E99.9°)

6. Press the [ENTER] knob to finish.

Ship’s speed, temperature, depth calibrati on

Refer to the Installation manual.

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4.1.2 Setting parameters

The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the NAVpilot-500.

1. On the STBY mode, press the [MENU] key to open the STBY mode menu.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “PARAMETER SETUP”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

SEA STATE: DEVIATION LEVEL: AUTO MANUAL PARAMETER AUT O TRIM: OFF ADVANCED AUTO: NO NET TOWING AUT O: NO NAV MODE: XTE RADIUS OF ORBIT: 1.00 nm FISHING MODE: OFF WAYPOINT SWITCHING: AUTO

FULL-AUTO

Parameter setup menu

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

Selecting the method of enteri ng the parameter

The NAVpilot-500 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. Further, a self-learning algorithm is incorporated: Parameters for rudder ratio, counter rudder and auto trim gains, input at the sea trial after the installation and experiences of your boat, are stored in memory for navigation in the future.

Note that the default settings for FULL-AUTO have been detected based on the BOAT TYPE and BOAT LENGTH on installing.

You may set sea state as follows:

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SEA STATE” from the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] 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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3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE or MANUAL-ROUGH as appropriate, and then press the [ENTER] 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 parameter selected for normal sea

state.

MANUAL-ROUGH: Self-learning is off, using the parameter selected for rough sea.

When you want to use the NAVpilot-500 with the experience-related parameters, choose the SEMI-AUTO option.

However, note that the course keeping quality may be decreased if the sea state is different from that in the experience-related parameters.

In that case we recommend that you set the autopilot in the FULL-AUTO option.

For MANUAL-CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH, set MANUAL PARAMETER shown on next page.

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

a) Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DEVIATION LEVEL”. b) Press the [ENTER] knob to show the deviation level options window.

AUTO

LEVEL

Deviation level options window

c) Rotate the [ENTER] 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. In a higher number, the rudder is fixed, but the course may be changed frequently.

d) Press the [ENTER] knob to close the window.

5. Press the [ENTER] knob to finish.

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Setting parameters manually

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

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

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

Parameter setting

100%

66%

10 kt

20 kt

Ship's speeed

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select MANUAL PARAMATER from the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the following table.

Example of Manual parameter

SEA STATE C M R WEATHER 1° 2° 3° RUDDER GAIN 0.4 0.5 0.6 COUNT RUDDER 0.2 0.3 0.4

If the length of your boat is longer or shorter than 35 feet, set the manual parameters as follows:

Boat longer than 35 feet: Set parameters smaller than default parameters. Boat shorter than 35 feet: Set parameters larger than default parameters.

C: CALM, M: MODERATE, R: ROUGH

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose WEATHER-C (calm) setting, and then press the [ENTER] knob.

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to set value (Setting range: 1° to 10° for weather).

5. Press the [ENTER] knob.

6. Set WEATHER-M (moderate), WEATHER-R (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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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 makes the NAVpilot-500 insensitive to minute course deviations. You may choose a degree between 1° to 10°. Until 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 weather setting 3° and 7°. When 7° is set, for example, the rudder is not driven until the course deviation exceeds 7°. Increasing the setting reduces activation of the steering gear, however the boat tends to zigzag. When the sea is calm, set a smaller value.

Weather = 3 Weather = 7

Track line and weather sett ing value

RUDDER GAIN

When the boat’s heading deviates from the set course, the NAVpilot-500 adjusts the rudder to correct it. The rudder angle (number of degrees) which is steered against every degree of course deviation is known as the rudder gain.

The following illustrations show how many degrees the NAVpilot-500 steers the rudder in order to nullify 10 degrees of course deviation with various settings of the rudder gain.

Rudder gain = 0.1

Rudder gain = 0.3

Rudder gain = 0.8

Rudder angle = 10 x 0.1=1

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Rudder angle = 10 x 0.3= 3

Rudder angle = 10 x 0.8= 8

Rudder angle and rudder gain setting

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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 will turn excessively by inertia, passing the new course. Then, the NAVpilot-500 will steer the rudder to the opposite side and the heading will turn in that direction excessively again. In an extreme case the 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. When your boat zigzags a lot before settling in the new course, increase the setting.

Large course error

Counter rudder: small setting

Counter rudder: proper setting

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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Adjusting the sensitivity in mon itoring the boat’s trim

The NAVpilot-500 continually monitors the boat’s trim in order to keep the trim sensitivity optimum. A lower setting is common because boat’s trim usually does not change quickly. A large number changes the trim compensation value more frequently. Too high 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 [ENTER] knob to select AUTO TRIM from the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the auto trim options window.

OFF

Auto trim options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ON”.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

5. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select current value.

6. Press the [ENTER] key and the current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.

7. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to set value (Setting range: 1 to 100, the default setting is calculated automatically depending on the ship’s length entered on the DOCK SIDE SETUP menu.)

8. Press the [ENTER] knob to finish.

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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 the 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. It is indispensable for trawlers and purse seiners.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “AUTO NET TOWING” from the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the net towing options window.

OFF

Auto net towing options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select ON or OFF as appropriate.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob to finish.

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4.1.3 Setting the units of measurements

The DISPLAY SETUP menu allows you to choose units of measurement.

1. Press the [STBY] and [MENU] key in order to open the STBY mode menu.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DISPLAY SETUP”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the display setup menu.

SPEED UNIT: RANGE UNIT: nm WIND SPEED UNIT: kt DEPTH UNIT: ft WATER TEMP UNIT: F POSITION FORMAT

DD MM. MMM"

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PREVIOUS PAGE HEADING READOUT: MAGNETIC SPEED READOUT: SOG ANALOG INDICATOR BAR: RUDDER DATE FORMAT: MMM. DD. YYYY TIME FORMAT: 24HOUR

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Display setup menu

To change pages, select “▼NEXT PAGE” or “▲PREVIOUS PAGE” and press the [ENTER] knob.

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the item desired.

5. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the speed unit options window. The example below shows the speed unit options.

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km/h MPH

Speed unit options window, for example

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6. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option. See the table shown below detailed information.

7. Select other units of measurement as appropriate, referring to the table shown below.

8. Press the [ENTER] knob to finish.

Item Description Settings

Speed Unit Choose unit of ship’s speed measurement. kt, km/h, MPH

Range Unit Choose unit of range measurement. nm, km, sm, nm & yd,

nm & m, km & m, sm & yd

Wind Speed Unit Choose unit of wind speed measurement. kt, km/h, m/s, MPH

Depth Unit Choose unit of depth measurement. ft, m, FA, P/B

(P/B=Passi/Braza)

Water Temp Unit Choose unit of water temperature measurement. °F, °C

Position Format Choose how many digits (or seconds) to display after

decimal point in latitude and longitude position.

Heading Readout

Speed Readout Choose speed format to display. When selecting

Analog Indicator Bar

Choose heading display format. Magnetic, True

Manual, enter the speed manually.

Choose what to display on the bar indicator display on Normal display 1 and 2.

DD°MM.MM’, DD°MM.MMM’, DD°MM.MMMM’, DD°MM. SS.S”

SOG (Speed over ground), STW (Speed through water), Manual

Rudder angle, Deviation, Rudder/XTE (Rudder in STBY and AUTO mode, XTE in NAV mode), Deviation/XTE (Deviation in STBY and AUTO mode, XTE in NAV mode)

Date Format Choose the date display format. DD. MMM. YYYY,

YYYY. MM. DD, MMM. DD. YYYY

Time Format Choose the time display format. 12 HOUR, 24 HOUR

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4.1.4 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 [ENTER] knob to select “SYSTEM SETUP”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

KEY BEEP: LOCK: UNLOCK LANGUAGE: ENGLISH PANNEL DIMMER: 8 REMOTE CONTROLLER 1: NFU REMOTE CONTROLLER 2: NFU CSE AFTER REMOTE:

PORT 1 FORMAT: NMEA0183 V1.5 PORT 1 SENTENCE PORT 2 FORMAT: NMEA0183 V1.5 PORT 2 SENTENCE SIMULATION MODE: OFF MEMORY CLEAR: ALL CLEAR

OFF

PRESENT COURSE

Page 1

Page 2

System setup menu

To change pages, select “▼NEXT PAGE” or “▲PREVIOUS PAGE” and press the [ENTER] knob.

Activating key beep

Turn the key beep on or off.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “KEY BEEP” on the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

1. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the key beep options window.

OFF

Key beep options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select ON or OFF as appropriate.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

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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 [ENTER] knob to select “LOCK” from the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the lock options window.

UNLOCK

LOCK

Lock options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” as appropriate.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

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

Selecting language

Select the language to use, from between English and some European languages.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “LANGUAGE” from the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the language options window.

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the language desired.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

Setting the panel dimmer

You can adjust the control panel dimmer as follows.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “PANEL DIMMER” from the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob and the current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to set value (Setting range: 1 to 8). The higher the number the

greater the illumination.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

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4. MENU OPERATION

Running simulation program

The simulation mode, for use by service technicians for demonstration purposes, provides simulated operation to help acquaint users with the many features of the NAVpiloy-500. It allows you to view and control a simulated autopilot without position-fixing equipment. Most controls are operative, thus you may practice how to use the Navpilot-500. You may turn the simulation mode on or off as follows:

WARNING

Do not use the SIMULATION mode on the boat.

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

Available steering mode AUTO, NAV, DODGE mode

Available operation

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SIMULATION MODE” from the SYSTEM SETTING menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the simulation mode options window.

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select ON or OFF as appropriate.

4. For “ON”, enter the course value manually using the [ENTER] knob.

5. Press the [ENTER] knob.

In the simulation mode, the message “SIM” blinks on any display.

Heading, Rudder angle, Alarms, Waypoint switch, Wind data, Depth, Speed, Time

OFF

Simulation mode options window

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5. ALARMS

5.1 ALARM Menu

The NAVpilot-500 has seven conditions which generate both audio and visual alarms: watch alarm, deviation alarm. XTE (cross-track error) alarm, speed alarm, depth alarm, temp alarm and log trip alarm. You may set up the alarms on the ALARM menu.

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

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ALARM MENU”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the ALARM menu.

Page 1

AUDIO ALARM:

INTERNAL BUZZER

ALARM INTERVAL: SHORT WATCH ALARM: OFF DEVIATION ALARM: 30 XTE ALARM: OFF NEXT PAGE

ALARM MESSAGE 1 NOT CONFIRMED EXCEED XTE LIMIT

Page 2

SPEED ALARM: OFF DEPTH ALARM: OFF TEMP ALARM: OFF TRIP LOG: OFF

CLEAR TRIP LOG: NO

ALARM MESSAGE 1 NOT CONFIRMED EXCEED XTE LIMIT

Alarm menu

4. To reach page 2, select “▼ NEXT PAGE” and then press the [ENTER] knob.

5. Press the [MENU] key to close the ALARM menu.

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5. ALARMS

5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer

You may choose the buzzer from which to output the audio alarm as follows.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “AUDIO ALARM” from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the audio alarm options window.

INTERNAL BUZZER

INTERNAL +EXTERNAL BUZZER

Audio alarm options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select INTERNAL BUZZER or INTERNAL+EXTERNAL BUZZER 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 [ENTER] knob.

5.1.2 Selecting the beep pattern

The sound pattern of the audio alarm can be selected as follows.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ALARM INTERVAL” from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the alarm interval options window.

SHORT

LONG CONTINUE

Alarm interval options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select SHORT, LONG or CONTINUE as appropriate.

200 ms

SHORT pattern

800 ms

400 ms

LONG pattern

800 ms

CONTINUE: Beep sounds continuously.

4. Press the [ENTER] 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 [ENTER] knob to select “WATCH ALARM” from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] key to show the watch alarm options window.

OFF

Watch alarm options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] 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 [ENTER] 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 [ENTER] knob to select “DEVIATION ALARM” from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob and the current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to set the degree of deviation (Setting range: 1 to 90°).

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

5.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit

The XTE alarm sounds, in the NAV mode, when the course error has exceeded or within the range set.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “XTE ALARM” from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the XTE alarm options window.

OFF

OUT INTO

XTE alarm options window

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3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “OFF”, “OUT” or “INTO” as appropriate.

OFF: Turn the XTE alarm off.

OUT: The alarm is released when exceeding the XTE range is exceeded.

INTO: The alarm is released when the course error is within the XTE range.

For OUT or INTO, set the range (0.001 to 9.999 nm/km/sm) using the [ENTER] knob.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

How to use XTE alarm (INTO mode)

When your boat is cruising parallel to an object or area you want to avoid, for example, a reef, sandbar, etc., use the XTE alarm (INTO) to alert you when your boat is within a certain distance to the object or area.

1. On the FURUNO plotter, create a route which runs parallel to the area you wish to avoid.

2. Set the XTE alarm (INTO) range such that it is the distance to the edge of the area plus some allowance.

When your boat nears the area by the distance set above the XTE alarm sounds to alert you.

Application of XTE alarm

5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm

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

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SPEED ALARM” from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the speed alarm options window.

XTE alarm range

Own boat

Route made at the plotter

OFF

UNDER OVER INSIDE OUT OF RANGE

Speed alarm options window

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3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select speed alarm condition.

OFF: Turn the speed alarm off.

OVER: The alarm is released when the ship’s speed is over the set value.

UNDER: The alarm is released when ship’s speed is under the set value.

INSIDE: The alarm released when ship’s speed is within the range set.

OUT OF RANGE: 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).

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm

The depth alarm sounds when the bottom is shallower, deeper, within or outside the range set. To activate the depth alarm, the depth data is necessary.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DEPTH ALARM” from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the depth alarm options window.

5. ALARMS

OFF

SHALLOW DEEP INSIDE OUT OF RANGE

Depth alarm options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the condition.

OFF: Turn the depth alarm off.

SHALLOW: The alarm is released when the bottom is shallower than the value set.

DEEP: The alarm is released when the bottom is deeper than the value set.

INSIDE: The alarm is released when the bottom is within the range set.

OUT OF RANGE: 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 999.9 ft/m/FA/PB).

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

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5. ALARMS

5.1.8 Setting th e temperature alarm

There are five types of water temperature alarms: UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT OF RANGE 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 range set. For CURRENT RIP, the alarm sounds when the temperature changes over the value set within a minute.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select TEMP ALARM from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the temp alarm options window.

OFF

UNDER OVER INSIDE OUT OF RANGE CURRENT RIP

Temp alarm options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the water temperature condition.

When selecting the INSIDE, OUT OF RANGE or CURRENT RIP, set the number for upper and lower limits, using three digits. For UNDER or OVER, set a value (Setting range: 0 to 120°F or –20 to 50°C).

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

5.1.9 Setting the trip distance alarm

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

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select TRIP LOG from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the log trip options window.

OFF

Log trip options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] 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 [ENTER] knob.

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5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance

You can reset the trip distance to zero as follows.

1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select CLEAR TRIP LOG from the ALARM menu.

2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the log trip clear options window.

Log trip clear options window

3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “YES” to reset the trip distance.

4. Press the [ENTER] knob.

5.2 Alarm Information

When an alarm setting has violated, the buzzer sounds and the speaker icon appears. Press any key to silence alarm. You can see which alarm has been violated on the ALARM menu. In the example below the arrival alarm has been violated.

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

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select ALARM MENU, and then press the

[ENTER] knob to show the ALARM menu.

5. ALARMS

YES

AUDIO ALARM:

INTERNAL BUZZER

ALARM INTERVAL: SHORT WATCH ALARM: OFF DEVIATION ALARM: 30 XTE ALARM: OFF NEXT PAGE

ALARM MESSAGE 1 NOT CONFIRMED DEVIATION ALARM

Alarm information window

CONTINUE

Alarm menu (page 1)

3. Press the [TURN] key to acknowledge the alarm (and silence the buzzer if it

was not done with any key). The message “NOT CONFIRMED” changes to “CONFIRMED.” This is erased when the alarm is eliminated. When two or more alarms have been violated, "CONTINUE" and left and (or) right arrows appear at the bottom of the ALARM menu. The arrows indicate which key to press to display next alarm message. Press the [STBD] key to show messages of highest priority; the [PORT] key to display messages of lower priority.

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

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5. ALARMS

DEVIATION ALARM Deviation alarm is violated. 1

Alarm messages

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

Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities

Message Meaning Priority

EXCEEDED XTE LIMIT

PROCEEDED XTE ALARM

SPEED IS OVER LIMIT

SPEED IS UNDER LIMIT

SPEED IS PROCEEDED BETWEEN LIMITS

SPEED IS OUTSIDE OF LIMIT

DEPTH IS OVER LIMIT

DEPTH IS UNDER LIMIT

EXCEEDED WATER TEMP. LIMIT

PROCEEDED WATER TEMP. LIMIT

LOG TRIP ALARM Log alarm is violated. 6

XTE alarm is violated. 2

Speed alarm is violated. 3

Depth alarm is violated. 4

Temperature alarm is

violated.

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6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

This chapter provides information necessary f or keeping your unit in good working order and remedying simple problem s.

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 l east 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 tissue 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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6.2 Replacement of Fuse

The fuse in the processor unit protects the equipment 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 t he 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 Suppli ed as spare parts

6.3 Diagnostics

The NAVpilot-500 has a diagnostic function which checks the Processor unit, Control unit, Heading sensor, Keyboard, LCD and Rudder for proper operation.

To access a diagnost ic f unction, do the following procedure:

1. Press the [MENU] key to show the menu.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “TEST”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the test options window.

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select an option.

5. Press t he [ENTER] knob.

6. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to display “NO” next to the test item.

7. Press t he [ENTER] knob and then rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “YES”.

8. Press t he [ENTER] knob to start the diagnostic test.

9. Press t he [MENU] key to finish.

OFF

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

Test options window

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PROCESSOR UNIT TEST

PROCESSOR UNIT

ROM OK

No. 6454002-**.** RAM OK EEPROM OK RUDDER ANGLE OK CLUTCH/BYPASS OK

REMOTECONTROLLER1 ON 1

REMOTECONTROLLER2 NOT USED

INPUT VOLTA GE 24.8 V HEADING SENSOR - PORT1 - PORT2 - RS232 - -

6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

For factory setting

**.**: Program version no.

CONTROLLER UNIT TEST

CONTROLLER UNIT

ROM OK

No. 6454001-**.** RAM OK COMUNICATION OK EEPROM OK CONTROLLER ID

**.**: Program version no.

HEADING SENSOR TEST

This test should be done while turning the connected sensor (PG-500) in a circle with 3°/sec. or more. If the sensor is not rotate, this test terminates after one minute with NG result.

HEADING SENSOR

ROM OK

No. 6454101-**.** RAM OK EEPROM OK SENSOR OK RATE SENSOR OK

**.**: Program vrsion no.

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KEYBOARD TEST

001

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

To escape from the KEYBOARD TEST, press the [POW ER/BRILL] key three times.

SCREEN TEST

Each press of the [ENTER] knob changes the screen pattern in t he sequence shown below.

(Flashing)

To escape from the SCREEN TEST, press any key except the [ENTER] knob.

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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 bypass/clutch circuit

• Rudder deadband

• Rudder speed

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 shown.

RUDDER SETUP AND AUTO TEST

DRIVE TYPE: _ BYPASS/CLUTCH: _ RUDDER DB : _. _ RUDDER SPEED: _ _. _ /s

_ _

40 20 10 5

Rudder test

DRIVE TYPE: REVERSIBLE or SOLENOID BYPASS/CLUTCH: EXIST or NON RUDDER: Shows the rudder deadband RUDDER SPEED: Rudder speed

5 10 20 40

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SYSTEM DATA

You can confirm the current equipment and drive system status.

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

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SYSTEM DATA”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the system data screen.

INPUT VOLT AGE: 24.4 V CONTROLLER ID: 1 DRIVE TYPE: SOLENOID BYPASS/CLUTCH: NON CONTROLLER TEMP: 43.4 F FET TEMP.: 24.6 F MOTOR DRIVE CUR.: 0.0 A BYPASS/CLUTCH CUR.: 0.0 A

SYSTEM DATA

System data screen

6.4 Clearing Memories

Memories can be cleared to restore to default settings.

1. Press the [MENU] key to show the menu.

2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SYSTEM SETUP”.

3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the System setup menu.

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select MEMORY CLEAR at the bottom of the second page.

5. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the memory clear options window.

ALL CLEAR

DISPLAY CLEAR

Memory clear options window

6. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select ALL CLEAR or DISPLAY CLEAR as appropriate.

ALL CLEAR: Restores all default settings. DISPLAY CLEAR: Restores settings other than the installation settings, ship’s

moving feature and compensation for the sensor connected.

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Note: If you select ALL CLEAR, the all memories and sett ings st ored in the

equipment are erased.

7. Press the [ENTER] knob. You are asked if you are sure to clear memory selected

8. Press the [ENTER] knob to clear, or press any key to escape.

When the [ENTER] knob is pressed, the equipment restarts automatically.

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6.5 Error Messages

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

Error messages

Error message Meaning Remedy

Communication between the control

COMMUNICATION ERROR

INSTANT POWER FAIL IS 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

1.5° over five seconds after rudder command. Current of more than 1.5 A was detected on the drive circuit without rudder command.

Overcurrent was detected. Check the drive circuit.

detected. Current of more than 1.6 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 contr ol unit. Check the drive motor, bypass val ve/clutch.

Check the control unit and processor unit connections..

Check the bypass 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 MAGNETIC DISTORTION 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

ALARM MENU

DATA CALIBRATION

PARAMETER SETUP

AUDIO ALARM ( ALARM INTERVAL ( WATCH ALARM (OFF, ON) DEVIATION ALARM (1 to 90 , XTE ALARM ( SPEED ALARM ( DEPTH ALARM ( TEMP ALARM ( TRIP LOG ( CLEAR TRIP LOG (

COMPASS OFFSET (180.0 E to 180.0 W, MAGNETIC V ARIATION ( STW (-50 to + 50 %, TEMP (-10 to +10 for Celsius,

DEPTH (-30 to 100 ft,

SEA STATE (

MANUAL PARAMETERS AUT O TRIM (OFF, ADVANCED AUTO ( AUT O NET TOWING ( NAV MODE ( RADIUS OF ORBIT (0.05 to 9.99 nm, FISHING MODE (

WAYPOINT SWITCHING (

INTERNAL BUZZER

SHORT

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF NO

, YES)

-18 to +18 for Fahrenheit,

FULL-AUTO,

MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH)

, INTERNAL +EXTERNAL BUZZER)

, LONG, CONTINUE)

) , OUT, INTO) , UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT OF RANGE) , SHALLOW, DEEP, INSIDE, OUT OF RANGE) , UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT OF RANGE, CURRENT RIP) , ON)

AUTO

, MANUAL)

0 %

)

0 F

)

0 ft

)

SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM,

, 1-100,

OFF

, ON)

OFF

, ON)

XTE

, COURSE)

0.10 nm

OFF

, ORBIT CW, ORBIT CCW,

CLOVER LEAF)

AUTO

, MANUAL)

0.0 E

)

DISPLAY SETUP

Go to next page.

SPEED UNIT ( RANGE UNIT (

WIND SPEED UNIT ( DEPTH UNIT ( WATER TEMP UNIT ( POSITION FORMAT (DD MM.MM',

HEADING READOUT( SPEED READOUT ( ANALOG INDICATOR BAR (

DATA FORMAT (DD. MMM. YYYY, YYYY. MM. DD,

TIME FORMAT (12 HOUR,

, km/h, MPH)

, km, sm, nm & yd, nm & m, km & m, sm & yd)

, km/h, m/s, MPH)

, m, FA, P/B)

, C)

DD MM. MMM'

DD MM. MMMM', DD MM.SS.S")

MAGNTIC SOG

, TRUE)

, STW, MANUAL)

RUDDER ANGLE

RUDDER/XTE, DEVIATION/XTE)

MMM. DD. YYYY

)

24 HOUR

)

, DEVIATION,

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MENU TREE

STBY mode menu (con't)

From the previous page

SCREEN SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP

SCREEN2 UPPER DATA* SCREEN2 LOWER DATA* SCREEN3 PATTERN (2DATA, DATA1* DATA2* DATA3* GRAPHIC (

KEY BEEP (OFF, ON) LOCK ( LANGUAGE ( PANEL DIMMER (1 to 8, REMOTE CONTROLLER 1 ( REMOTE CONTROLLER 2 ( CSE AFTER REMOTE (

PREVIOUS COURSE

PORT 1 FORMAT (NMEA0183 V1.5,

PORT 1 SENTENCE PORT 2 FORMAT(NMEA0183 V1.5,

PORT 2 SENTENCE SIMULATION MODE ( MEMORY CLEAR (

COMPASS

WIND TRUE INDICATOR, WIND RELATIVE INDICATOR, DEPTH GRAPH, TEMP GRAPH)

ULOCK

, LOCK)

ENGLISH

NMEA 38400 BPS, FI-30 FORMAT)

ALL CLEAR

3DATA

, RUDDER ANGLE, HIGHWAY,

, others)

)

NFU

, FU, DODGE, DISABLE)

NFU

, FU, DODGE, DISABLE)

, PRESENT COURSE)

OFF

, ON)

, DISPLAY CLEAR)

*(POS, COG, SOG, STW, TMP, DPT , BRG, RNG, WPT POS,

)

XTE, TTG, ETA, DATE, TIME, WIND T, WIND R, VOL T, TRIP)

2.0

, 3.0,

2.0

, 3.0,

MN-2

TEST (

OFF

, PROCESSOR UNIT, CONTROL UNIT, HEADING SENSOR,

KEYBOARD TEST, SCREEN TEST , RUDDER TEST)

SYSTEM DATA

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AUTO mode menu

MENU TREE

[MENU] key

ALARM MENU See page MN-1.

NAV mode menu

SEA STATE (

MANUAL PARAMETERS AUT O TRIM (OFF, ADVANCED AUTO ( AUTO NET TOWING ( SPEED READOUT ( RADIUS OF ORBIT (0.05 to 9.99 nm, SYSTEM DATA

[MENU] key

ALARM MENU See page MN-1.

SEA STATE (

MANUAL PARAMETER AUT O TRIM (OFF, WAYPOINT SWITCHING ( NAV MODE ( FISHING MODE ( SPEED READOUT ( RADIUS OF ORBIT (0.05 to 9.99 nm, SYSTEM DATA

FULL-AUTO,

MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH)

FULL-AUTO,

MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH)

SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM,

, 1-100, 40)

OFF

, ON)

OFF

, ON)

SOG

, STW, MANUAL)

0.10 nm

SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM,

, 1-100, 40)

AUTO

, MANUAL)

XTE

, COURSE)

OFF

, ORBIT CW, ORBIT CCW, CLOVER LEAF)

SOG

, STW, MANUAL)

0.10 nm

)

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SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT

NAVpilot -500

1 CONTROL UNIT

1.1 Display Monochrome LCD, 83 (W) x 83 (H) mm, 160x160 dots

1.2 Backlight Adjustable in 8 steps

1.3 Contrast 16 steps

1.4 Useable Set 6 sets

2 PROCESSOR UNIT

2.1 Rudder Mode Manual, Auto, Dodge, Remote, Advanced Auto*, Navigation*

2.2 Weather Adjustment AUTO/SEMI-AUTO/CALM/MODERATE/ROUGH

2.3 Rudder Angle Ratio AUTO/0-9

2.4 Rudder Angle Equivalent AUTO/0-9

2.5 Rudder Angle Settings 45° max.

2.6 Alarm Bearing deviation, Out of course*, Watch, Ship’s speed*,

Water temperature*

*: 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 IEC 61162-2, NMEA 0183 1.5/2.0/3.0 Command Bearing APA, APB, BOD/XTE, 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, RMB Cross Track Error APB, XTE, RMB Water Depth DPT, DBT Water Temperature MTW Wind Speed/Bearing VPW, MWD, MWV

3.3 Output Sentences IEC 61162-2, NMEA 0183 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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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 CONDITIO NS

4.1 Ambient Temperature -10°C to +55°C

4.2 Relative Humidity 95% at 40°C

6.3 Waterproof Processor unit: IPX2 Control unit/ Remote controller/ Rudder reference unit: IPX5

6.4 Vibration IEC 60945

7 COLOR

5.1 Processor Unit N3.0

5.2 Control Unit N3.0

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

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INDEX

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

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

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

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

AUTO TRIM ............................................ 4-8

ANALOG INDICATOR BAR........... 2-8, 4-11

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

CLOVER LEAF..............................3-8, 3-10

COMPASS OFFSET............................... 4-2

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

COUNTER RUDDER..............................4-7

COURSE AFTER REMOTE ................. 3-15

Data Display............................................ 2-7

DATE FORMAT......................................4-11

DEVIATION LEVEL.................................4-4

DEPTH UNIT .........................................4-11

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

DISPLAY SETUP menu........................4-10

Distance alarm........................................ 5-6

DODGE mode.......................................3-17

ENTER knob...........................................2-1

Graphic Display....................................... 2-7

HEADING READOUT............................4-11

KEY BEEP ............................................ 4-12

LANGUAGE.......................................... 4-13

LOCK .................................................... 4-13

MAGNETIC VARIATION-........................ 4-2

NAV mode............................................... 3-5

NET TOWING.........................................4-9

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

ORBIT............................................3-9, 3-10

PANEL DIMMER................................... 4-13

Parameter ...............................................4-3

POSITION FORMAT............................. 4-11

Range unit............................................. 4-11

REMOTE mode..................................... 3-11

RUDDER GAIN.......................................4-6

Sailing method ........................................3-6

SEA STATE.............................................4-3

SIMULATION MODE............................4-14

Speed alarm............................................ 5-4

SPEED UNIT......................................... 4-11

SPEED READOUT ............................... 4-11

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

SYSTEM SETUP menu........................4-12

Temperature alarm..................................5-6

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

TIME FORMAT......................................4-11

TLL........................................................3-10

Waypoint........................... 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8

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

WA TER TEMP UNIT............................. 4-1 1

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

WIND SPPED UNIT.............................. 4-11

XTE alarm...............................................5-3

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