Furuno 500 manual NAV Mode, Starting the NAV mode, NAV mode display Normal display

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3. STEERING MODES

3.3NAV Mode

3.3.1Starting the NAV mode

If a destination waypoint is set on a GPS / Plotter, the NAVpilot-500 can receive this information and guide the boat to the destination waypoint as determined by the plotter. To use the NAV mode, complete the following steps.

Note: It takes 5 seconds to activate the NAV mode after the NAVpilot-500 receives the above information.

1.Set the destination waypoint (or route) on the plotter.

2.Manually steer the boat towards the waypoint.

3.Press and hold the [NAV] key down until the following message appears.

NAV TO _ _ _ _ _ _ _

FROM PORT 1?

ARE YOU SURE?

YES...PUSH ENTER KNOB.

NO.....PUSH ANOTHER KEY.

4. Press the course control knob to go to the NAV mode.

Course to the destination waypoint

Track control mode (NAV)

Selected

 

NAV

359

 

SRC: PORT 1

Navigator

 

M: Magnetic

 

 

M

359.9

Heading mode

 

 

HDG

 

 

RUDDER

0

T: True

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heading from heading sensor

40 20 10

10 20 40

Rudder angle (or XTE)

NAV mode display (Normal display 1)

Note that while in the NAV mode, the course reading on the NAVpilot-500 will not always be the same as the waypoint direction shown on the plotter.

When you want to navigate a route, make sure that your plotter is navigating towards the nearest or desired waypoint before putting the NAVpilot-500 into the NAV mode.

5. Press the [STBY] key to terminate the NAV mode.

Note: You can change the port to use by pressing the course control knob over three seconds.

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Contents Model NAVpilot-500 00014698415 General How to discard this product How to discard a used batteryImportant Notices Safety Instructions Table of Contents Index Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 FeaturesForeword System Configuration System configuration of NAVpilot-500Principle of the Autopilot Principle of AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Control unit, front view Basic OperationOperating Controls Startup sequence Turning the power offTurning On/Off Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast Choosing the display modeDisplays Contrast, brilliance windowSelecting data Analog indicator selection Displayed dataAvailable graphics for graphic display Port StbdSteering Modes Stby ModeStby mode display ex. Normal Display Auto mode display Normal display Auto ModeUsing the Auto mode Advanced Auto mode Advanced Auto mode display ex. Normal displayEnabling the Advanced Auto mode 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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