Furuno Comprehensive Guide to NAVpilot 500 Steering Options: ORBIT Mode Explained
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3. STEERING MODE

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 plotter 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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Contents Autopilot Safety Instructions Table of Contents Alarms IiiForeword FeaturesWord to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 System Configuration System configuration of NAVpilot-500This page is intentionally left blank Principle of the Autopilot Principle of AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Operating Controls Basic OperationControl unit, front view Turning On/Off Turning the power offStartup sequence Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast DisplaysContrast, brilliance window DisplaysScreen setup menu Selecting the data shown on Normal and Data DisplaysSelecting data for Normal Display 2 screen Normal DisplayData available for display in Screen 2 Upper and Lower Displayed dataSelecting the display layout for Data Display Data DisplaysScreen 3 pattern options window Selecting data for Data DisplayGraphic options window Selecting the display on Graphic DisplayGraphic displays Display setup menu Selecting data for analog indicatorNormal Display 1 Analog indicator bar options window Rudder AngleThis page is intentionally left blank Stby mode display Stby ModeSteering Modes Using the Auto mode Auto ModeAuto mode display Advanced Auto mode Advanced Auto mode displayEnabling the Advanced Auto mode Advanced auto options windowTurn setting window Turn mode For Auto modeTurn Starting the NAV mode NAV ModeNAV mode display Nav mode options window Selecting sailing method of NAV modeNAV mode, Course and XTE Waypoint switching options window Switching waypointNAV mode menu Fishing mode options window OFFOrbit mode Do not use the Orbit mode in rough seaNavigating to TLL point Fishing mode Fishing mode windowClover Leaf OrbitRemote Mode Dial type remote controller FAP-5551Turning power off dial type Rotating dialTurning power on, button and lever type remote controllers NFU No Follow-Up mode displayOperating remote controller ex. button and lever types Turning power off, button and lever type remote controllersStby mode menu Selecting course after the Remote mode is offSystem setup menu Course after remote controller is turned off Cse course after remote options windowDodging in Stby mode Dodge ModeDodge mode display Dodging in Auto or NAV mode Stby Mode Menu Offsetting dataMenu Operation Data calibration menuOffsetting the heading data Ship’s speed, temperature, depth calibrationSelecting the selecting method of magnetic variation Magnetic variation options windowSetting parameters Parameter setup menuSelecting the method of entering the parameter Sea state options windowMANUAL-CALM Deviation level options windowSetting parameters manually Example of Manual parameterTrack line and weather setting value Rudder angle and rudder gain settingWeather Rudder GainGeneral guidelines for setting counter rudder gain General guidelines for setting rudder gainCounter Rudder Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim Auto trim options windowWhen towing the net Auto net towing options windowSetting the units of measurements Speed unit options window, for exampleDDMM.MM’ Activating key beep Setting other menu itemsKey beep options window Setting the panel dimmer Locking the control unitLock options window Selecting languageSimulation mode options window Running simulation programAlarm Menu AlarmsAlarm menu Selecting the alarm buzzer Audio alarm options windowAlarm interval options window Selecting the beep patternSetting the watch alarm Setting the heading deviation alarmSetting the cross-track error limit Watch alarm options windowSetting the speed alarm How to use XTE alarm Into modeApplication of XTE alarm Speed alarm options windowSetting the depth alarm Depth alarm options windowSetting the temperature alarm Setting the trip distance alarmTemp alarm options window Log trip options windowClearing the trip distance Alarm InformationLog trip clear options window Alarm messages Alarm messages, their meanings and prioritiesMaintenance & Troubleshooting Preventive MaintenanceMaintenance program Check point RemedyReplacement of Fuse DiagnosticsParts Name Type Code No Remarks Test options windowController Unit Test Processor Unit TestHeading Sensor Test Keyboard Test Screen TestRudder Setup and Auto Test Rudder testClearing Memories System DataSystem data screen Memory clear options windowError messages Error MessagesError message Meaning Remedy Error messages con’t Menu Tree MN-1Stby mode menu MN-2Auto mode menu MN-3NAVpilot-500 Control UnitProcessor Unit InterfaceEnvironmental Conditions Power SupplyColor Index IN-1
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