Furuno NAVpilot-500 manual Orbit, Example of orbit maneuver ex. clockwise

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3. STEERING MODES

ORBIT

When ORBIT is enabled, your boat will orbit around the boat’s current position. If ORBIT is enabled while in the NAV mode, the boat orbits around the (last) waypoint. This function requires a plotter or GPS be connected.

Radius of orbit (set on menu)

The boat’s position at the ORBIT is selected.

Example of orbit maneuver (ex. clockwise)

To set parameters for ORBIT, 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.Press the [TURN] key to show the TURN menu.

2.Rotate the course control knob to choose “RADIUS OF ORBIT”, and then press it.

The current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.

3.Rotate the course control 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.

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

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Contents Autopilot 00014698405 Safety Instructions Table of Contents Alarms IiiWord to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 FeaturesForeword System Configuration System configuration of NAVpilot-500This page is intentionally left blank Principle of the Autopilot Principle of AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Control unit, front view Basic OperationOperating Controls Startup sequence Turning the power offTurning On/Off Displays Adjusting Brilliance and ContrastChoosing the display mode Contrast, brilliance windowSelecting data Analog indicator selection Displayed dataConnection of Terflex linear sensor RED WHT BLKSteering Modes Stby ModeStby mode display ex. Normal Display Auto mode display Normal display Auto ModeUsing the Auto mode Enabling the Advanced Auto mode Advanced Auto modeAdvanced Auto mode display ex. Normal display Advanced auto options windowNAV mode display Normal display NAV ModeStarting the NAV mode NAV mode, Course and XTE Selecting sailing method of NAV modeNav mode options window Switching waypoint Waypoint switching options windowSteering Mode Turn Mode Turn menu360º Turn for Auto mode only 180º Turn for Auto mode onlyExample of 180º maneuver in turn mode 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 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 display Dodge ModeDodging in Stby mode Dodging in Auto or NAV mode 359This page is intentionally left blank Menu Operation Stby Mode MenuStby mode menu Selecting the method of entering the parameter Setting parametersParameter setup menu Sea state options windowMANUAL-CALM Deviation level options windowSetting parameters manually Example of Manual parameterWeather Track line and weather setting valueRudder angle and rudder gain setting Rudder GainCounter Rudder General guidelines for setting rudder gainGeneral guidelines for setting counter rudder gain Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim Auto trim options windowNav mode data source window When towing a netNAV Mode Auto net towing options windowRadius of Orbit Fish ModeWaypoint Switching Spiral SpeedActivating key beep Setting other menu itemsSystem setup menu Key beep options windowLocking the control unit Lock options windowSetting the panel dimmer Alarm menu AlarmsAlarm Menu Alarm interval options window Selecting the alarm buzzerAudio alarm options window Selecting the beep patternWatch alarm options window Setting the watch alarmSetting the heading deviation alarm Setting the cross-track error limit XTE alarm options windowSetting the speed alarm Speed alarm options windowSetting the depth alarm Depth alarm options windowTemp alarm options window Setting the temperature alarmSetting the trip distance alarm Log trip options windowClearing the trip distance Log trip clear options windowAlarm Information Alarm messages Alarm messages, their meanings and prioritiesMaintenance program Maintenance & TroubleshootingPreventive Maintenance Check point RemedyParts Name Type Code No Remarks Replacement of FuseDiagnostics Test options windowHeading Sensor Test Processor Unit TestController Unit Test Keyboard Test Screen TestRudder Setup and Auto Test Rudder testSystem data screen Clearing MemoriesSystem Data Error message Meaning Remedy Error MessagesError messages Error messages con’t Menu Tree MN-1Auto mode menu MN-2Interface Control UnitProcessor Unit Coating Color Power SupplyEnvironmental Conditions Index IN-1
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