Furuno 511, 520, 611 manual Turn Mode, Turn menu inputting TLL data

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3. STEERING MODES

3.4TURN Mode

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

1.Press the [TURN/MENU] key once to show the TURN menu. This menu will change based on the mode currently in use.

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ORBITORBIT

SPIRAL SPIRAL

FIGURE EIGHT

RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.05 nm

PUSH MENU KEY IN ORDER TO GO TO MENU.

AUTO mode

ORBIT ORBIT

SPIRAL SPIRAL

FIGURE EIGHT

RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.05 nm

PUSH MENU KEY IN ORDER TO GO TO MENU.

STBY, NAV mode

Turn menu

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

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

3.Press the course control knob to execute.

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

Note: When TLL data is input from a radar or echo sounder connected, the following TURN menu appears. For details, see page 3-15.

REEIVED EXTERNAL TLL.

CANCEL

NAV

ORBIT ORBIT

SPIRAL SPIRAL

FIGURE EIGHT

RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.05 nm

TURN menu (inputting TLL data)

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Contents Operators Manual 00014860315 Safety Instructions Table of Contents Alarms IiiFeatures ForewordWord to the Owner of the NAVpilot-511/520/611 System Configuration System configuration of NAVpilot-511/520/611This page is intentionally left blank Principle of the Autopilot Principle of AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Basic Operation Operating ControlsControl unit, front view Turning the power off Turning On/OffStartup sequence Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast Main menu ex. Stby modeContrast, brilliance window Choosing the display mode DisplaysDisplays Selecting the data shown on Data Display Selecting dataAnalog indicator selection Displayed dataStby Mode Stby mode display Ex. Normal DisplaySteering Modes Auto Mode Using the Auto modeAuto mode display Ex. Normal Display Advanced Auto mode Advanced Auto mode display Ex. Normal DisplayEnabling the Advanced Auto mode Advanced auto options windowNAV Mode Starting the NAV modeNAV mode display Ex. Normal Display Selecting sailing method of NAV mode Nav mode options windowNAV mode, Course and XTE Switching waypoint Waypoint switching options windowSteering Mode Turn Mode Turn menuTurn menu inputting TLL data 180º Turn for Auto mode only Example of 180º maneuver in turn mode360º Turn for Auto mode only Example of 360º maneuver in turn modeOrbit Example of orbit maneuver ex. clockwiseTo escape from the Orbit while it is in use, press Stby key Example of spiral maneuver in turn mode SpiralSteering Mode Example of Figure Eight in NAV mode Figure EightNavigating to TLL point TLL navigationRemote Mode Dial type remote controller FAP-5551Turning power on dial type FU Follow-Up mode display dial remote controllerTurning 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 controllersDodge Mode Dodging in Stby modeDodge mode display Dodging in Auto or NAV mode Heading fromThis page is intentionally left blank Stby Mode Menu Stby mode menuMenu Operation Setting 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 Counter RudderAdjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim Auto trim options windowWhen towing the net NAV ModeNav mode data source window ex. default setting Auto net towing options windowFish Mode Waypoint SwitchingRadius of Orbit Spiral SpeedSetting other menu items System setup menuActivating key beep Key beep options windowLocking the control unit Lock options windowSetting the panel dimmer Alarms Alarm Setup MenuAlarm setup menu Selecting the alarm buzzer Audio alarm options windowAlarm interval options window Selecting the beep patternSetting the watch alarm Setting the heading deviation alarmWatch alarm options window Setting the cross-track error limit XTE alarm options windowSetting the speed 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 Log trip clear options windowAlarm Information Alarm menuAlarm messages Alarm messages, their meanings and prioritiesMaintenance & Troubleshooting Preventive MaintenanceMaintenance program Check point RemedyReplacement of Fuse DiagnosticsParts Name Type Code No Remarks Test options windowProcessor Unit Test Control Unit TestHeading Sensor Test Keyboard Test Navpilot-511/611 Navpilot-520Screen Test Rudder Setup and Auto Test Rudder testClearing Memories System DataSystem data screen Error Messages Error messagesError message Meaning Remedy Error messages con’t Menu Tree MN-1Auto mode menu MN-2NAVpilot-511/520/611 Control UnitProcessor Unit InterfacePower Supply Environmental ConditionsUnit Color Index IN-1
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611, 520, 511 specifications

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