Furuno NAVpilot-500 manual Offsetting the heading data, Magnetic variation options window

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4. MENU OPERATION

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 calibration

Refer to the Installation manual.

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Contents Autopilot Safety Instructions Table of Contents Iii AlarmsFeatures ForewordWord to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 System configuration of NAVpilot-500 System ConfigurationThis page is intentionally left blank Principle of Autopilot Principle of the AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Basic Operation Operating ControlsControl unit, front view Turning the power off Turning On/OffStartup sequence 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 windowSelecting the display on Graphic Display Graphic options windowGraphic displays Selecting data for analog indicator Display setup menuNormal Display 1 Rudder Angle Analog indicator bar options windowThis page is intentionally left blank Stby Mode Stby mode displaySteering Modes Auto Mode Using the Auto modeAuto mode display Advanced auto options window Advanced Auto modeAdvanced Auto mode display Enabling the Advanced Auto modeTurn mode For Auto mode Turn setting windowTurn NAV Mode Starting the NAV modeNAV mode display Selecting sailing method of NAV mode Nav mode options windowNAV mode, Course and XTE Switching waypoint Waypoint switching options windowNAV mode menu 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 typesSelecting course after the Remote mode is off Stby mode menuSystem setup menu Cse course after remote options window Course after remote controller is turned offDodge Mode Dodging in Stby modeDodge mode display 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 WeatherGeneral guidelines for setting rudder gain General guidelines for setting counter rudder gainCounter Rudder 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’ Setting other menu items Activating key beepKey beep options window Selecting language Setting the panel dimmerLocking the control unit Lock options windowRunning simulation program Simulation mode options windowAlarms Alarm MenuAlarm 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 windowAlarm Information Clearing the trip distanceLog trip clear options window 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 RemarksProcessor Unit Test Controller Unit TestHeading Sensor Test Screen Test Keyboard TestRudder test Rudder Setup and Auto TestMemory clear options window Clearing MemoriesSystem Data System data screenError Messages Error messagesError message Meaning Remedy Error messages con’t MN-1 Menu TreeMN-2 Stby mode menuMN-3 Auto mode menuInterface NAVpilot-500Control Unit Processor UnitPower Supply Environmental ConditionsColor IN-1 Index
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