Furuno NAVpilot-500 manual Setting parameters, Parameter setup menu, Sea state options window

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4. MENU OPERATION

4.1.1 Setting parameters

The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the NAVpilot-500.

1.In the STBY mode, press the [MENU] key to open the STBY mode menu.

2.Rotate the course control knob to select “PARAMETER SETUP”.

3.Press the course control knob to show the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

SEA STATE: FULL-AUTO

DEVIATION LEVEL:

AUTO

MANUAL PARAMETERS

 

AUTO TRIM:

ON 40

ADVANCED AUTO:

OFF

AUTO NET TOWING :

OFF

NEXT PAGE

 

PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS MENU.

Page 1

PREVIOUS PAGE

 

NAV MODE:

XTE

NAV MODE DATA SOURCE:

PORT 1

 

RADIUS OF ORBIT:

0.50 nm

SPIRAL SPEED:

1.0 kt

FISHING MODE:

OFF

WAYPOINT SWITCHING: AUTO

SPEED CALICULATION:

SOG

PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN

TO PREVIOUS MENU.

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Parameter setup menu

4. To close the PARAMETER SETUP menu, press the [MENU] key.

Selecting the method of entering the parameter

The NAVpilot-500 has an automatic adjustment feature which sets up the equipment according to ship’s characteristics and sea state for optimum performance in the AUTO and NAV modes. In addition, a self-learning algorithm is incorporated: Parameters for rudder ratio, counter rudder and auto trim gains are constantly optimized based on the steering history of your boat, and are stored in memory for future navigation.

You choose how the NAVpilot-500 will steer the vessel, (manual or automatic sea state parameter adjustment) as follows:

1.Rotate the course control knob to select “SEA STATE” from the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

2.Press the course control knob to show the sea state options window.

FULL-AUTO

SEMI-AUTO

MANUAL-CALM

MANUAL-MODERATE

MANUAL-ROUGH

Sea state options window

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Contents Autopilot 00014698405 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 Choosing the display modeDisplays Contrast, brilliance windowSelecting data Analog indicator selection Displayed dataConnection of Terflex linear sensor RED WHT BLKStby mode display ex. Normal Display Stby ModeSteering Modes Using the Auto mode Auto ModeAuto mode display Normal display Advanced Auto mode Advanced Auto mode display ex. Normal displayEnabling the Advanced Auto mode Advanced auto options windowStarting the NAV mode NAV ModeNAV mode display Normal display Nav mode options window Selecting sailing method of NAV modeNAV mode, Course and XTE Switching waypoint Waypoint switching options windowSteering Mode Turn Mode Turn menu180º 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 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 controllersDodging in Stby mode Dodge ModeDodge mode display Dodging in Auto or NAV mode 359This 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 General guidelines for setting rudder gainCounter Rudder Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim Auto trim options windowWhen towing a net NAV ModeNav mode data source window 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 Alarm Menu AlarmsAlarm menu Selecting the alarm buzzer Audio alarm options windowAlarm interval options window Selecting the beep patternSetting the heading deviation alarm Setting the watch 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 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 testSystem Data Clearing MemoriesSystem data screen Error messages Error MessagesError message Meaning Remedy Error messages con’t Menu Tree MN-1Auto mode menu MN-2Processor Unit Control UnitInterface Environmental Conditions Power SupplyCoating Color Index IN-1
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