Furuno NAVpilot-500 manual Turning On/Off, Startup sequence, Turning the power off

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.2Turning 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

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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Contents Autopilot Safety Instructions Table of Contents Iii AlarmsWord to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 FeaturesForeword System configuration of NAVpilot-500 System ConfigurationThis page is intentionally left blank Principle of Autopilot Principle of the AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Control unit, front view Basic OperationOperating Controls Startup sequence Turning the power offTurning On/Off Displays Adjusting Brilliance and ContrastDisplays Contrast, brilliance windowNormal Display Screen setup menuSelecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays Selecting data for Normal Display 2 screenDisplayed data Data available for display in Screen 2 Upper and LowerSelecting data for Data Display Selecting the display layout for Data DisplayData Displays Screen 3 pattern options windowGraphic displays Selecting the display on Graphic DisplayGraphic options window Normal Display 1 Selecting data for analog indicatorDisplay setup menu Rudder Angle Analog indicator bar options windowThis page is intentionally left blank Steering Modes Stby ModeStby mode display Auto mode display Auto ModeUsing the Auto mode Advanced auto options window Advanced Auto modeAdvanced Auto mode display Enabling the Advanced Auto modeTurn Turn mode For Auto modeTurn setting window NAV mode display NAV ModeStarting the NAV mode NAV mode, Course and XTE Selecting sailing method of NAV modeNav mode options window NAV mode menu Switching waypointWaypoint switching options window OFF Fishing mode options windowDo not use the Orbit mode in rough sea Orbit modeOrbit Navigating to TLL point Fishing modeFishing mode window Clover LeafDial type remote controller FAP-5551 Remote ModeRotating dial Turning power off dial typeNFU No Follow-Up mode display Turning power on, button and lever type remote controllersTurning power off, button and lever type remote controllers Operating remote controller ex. button and lever typesSystem setup menu Selecting course after the Remote mode is offStby mode menu Cse course after remote options window Course after remote controller is turned offDodge mode display Dodge ModeDodging in Stby mode Dodging in Auto or NAV mode Data calibration menu Stby Mode MenuOffsetting data Menu OperationMagnetic variation options window Offsetting the heading dataShip’s speed, temperature, depth calibration Selecting the selecting method of magnetic variationSea state options window Setting parametersParameter setup menu Selecting the method of entering the parameterDeviation level options window MANUAL-CALMExample of Manual parameter Setting parameters manuallyRudder Gain Track line and weather setting valueRudder angle and rudder gain setting WeatherCounter Rudder General guidelines for setting rudder gainGeneral guidelines for setting counter rudder gain Auto trim options window Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trimAuto net towing options window When towing the netSpeed unit options window, for example Setting the units of measurementsDDMM.MM’ Key beep options window Setting other menu itemsActivating key beep Selecting language Setting the panel dimmerLocking the control unit Lock options windowRunning simulation program Simulation mode options windowAlarm menu AlarmsAlarm Menu Selecting the beep pattern Selecting the alarm buzzerAudio alarm options window Alarm interval options windowWatch alarm options window Setting the watch alarmSetting the heading deviation alarm Setting the cross-track error limitSpeed alarm options window Setting the speed alarmHow to use XTE alarm Into mode Application of XTE alarmDepth alarm options window Setting the depth alarmLog trip options window Setting the temperature alarmSetting the trip distance alarm Temp alarm options windowLog trip clear options window Alarm InformationClearing the trip distance Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities Alarm messagesCheck point Remedy Maintenance & TroubleshootingPreventive Maintenance Maintenance programTest options window Replacement of FuseDiagnostics Parts Name Type Code No RemarksHeading Sensor Test Processor Unit TestController Unit Test Screen Test Keyboard TestRudder test Rudder Setup and Auto TestMemory clear options window Clearing MemoriesSystem Data System data screenError message Meaning Remedy Error MessagesError messages Error messages con’t MN-1 Menu TreeMN-2 Stby mode menuMN-3 Auto mode menuInterface NAVpilot-500Control Unit Processor UnitColor Power SupplyEnvironmental Conditions IN-1 Index
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