Furuno 500 manual Selecting sailing method of NAV mode, NAV mode, Course and XTE

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3. STEERING MODE

3.3.2Selecting sailing method of NAV mode

When your vessel goes off course while navigating between the origin (previous waypoint) and your current destination waypoint because of a remote control command, etc. the NAV mode uses one of two methods to get back on course: COURSE or XTE. (See figure in below.) If COURSE is selected, the NAVpilot-500 will calculate a new course based on your new position after dodging, etc. that will take you directly to your destination waypoint. If XTE is selected, the NAVpilot-500 will use XTE or cross track error to steer the boat towards your ORIGINAL course before dodging. You may select, either COURSE or XTE as shown below.

COURSE line

Waypoint

Original course

XTE line

NAV mode, COURSE and XTE

The NAV mode steering method can be selected from the menu.

1.In the NAV mode, press the [MENU] key to show the NAV mode menu.

2.Rotate the course control knob to select “NEXT PAGE”, and then press the course control knob to show page 2.

3.Rotate the course control knob to select “NAV MODE” on the second page, and then press the course control knob to show the nav mode options window.

XTE

COURSE

Nav mode options window

4.Rotate the course control knob to select XTE or COURSE as appropriate.

5.Press the course control knob, and then press the [MENU] keys twice to close the menu.

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Contents Model NAVpilot-500 00014698415 How to discard this product How to discard a used battery Important NoticesGeneral Safety Instructions Table of Contents Index Features ForewordWord to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 System configuration of NAVpilot-500 System ConfigurationPrinciple of Autopilot Principle of the AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Basic Operation Operating ControlsControl unit, front view Turning the power off Turning On/OffStartup sequence Choosing the display mode Adjusting Brilliance and ContrastDisplays Contrast, brilliance windowSelecting data Displayed data Analog indicator selectionPort Stbd Available graphics for graphic displayStby Mode Stby mode display ex. Normal DisplaySteering Modes Auto Mode Using the Auto modeAuto mode display Normal display Advanced Auto mode display ex. Normal display Advanced Auto modeEnabling the Advanced Auto mode Advanced auto options windowNAV Mode Starting the NAV modeNAV mode display Normal display Selecting sailing method of NAV mode Nav mode options windowNAV mode, Course and XTE Waypoint switching options window Switching waypointSteering Mode Turn menu Turn ModeExample of 180º maneuver in turn mode 180º Turn for Auto mode only360º Turn for Auto mode only Example of 360º maneuver in turn modeExample of orbit maneuver ex. clockwise OrbitTo escape from the Orbit while it is in use, press Stby key Spiral Example of spiral maneuver in turn modeSteering Mode Figure Eight Example of Figure Eight in NAV modeTLL navigation Navigating to TLL pointDial 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 typesDodge Mode Dodging in Stby modeDodge mode display 359 Dodging in Auto or NAV modeThis page is intentionally left blank Stby Mode Menu Stby mode menuMenu Operation Parameter setup menu Setting parametersSelecting the method of entering the parameter Sea state options windowDeviation level options window MANUAL-CALMExample of Manual parameter Setting parameters manuallyRudder angle and rudder gain setting Track line and weather setting valueWeather Rudder GainGeneral 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 trimNAV Mode When towing a netNav mode data source window Auto net towing options windowWaypoint Switching Fish ModeRadius of Orbit Spiral SpeedSystem setup menu Setting other menu itemsActivating key beep Key beep options windowLock options window Locking the control unitSetting the panel dimmer Alarms Alarm MenuAlarm menu Audio alarm options window Selecting the alarm buzzerAlarm interval options window Selecting the beep patternSetting the watch alarm Setting the heading deviation alarmWatch alarm options window XTE alarm options window Setting the cross-track error limitSpeed alarm options window Setting the speed alarmDepth alarm options window Setting the depth alarmSetting the trip distance alarm Setting the temperature alarmTemp alarm options window Log trip options windowLog trip clear options window Clearing the trip distanceAlarm Information Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities Alarm messagesPreventive Maintenance Maintenance & TroubleshootingMaintenance program Check point RemedyDiagnostics Replacement of FuseParts Name Type Code No Remarks Test options windowProcessor Unit Test Controller Unit TestHeading Sensor Test Screen Test Keyboard TestRudder test Rudder Setup and Auto TestClearing Memories System DataSystem data screen Error Messages Error messagesError message Meaning Remedy Error messages con’t MN-1 Menu TreeMN-2 Auto mode menuControl Unit Processor UnitInterface Power Supply Environmental ConditionsCoating Color IN-1 Index
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