Furuno 500 manual 359, Dodging in Auto or NAV mode

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3. STEERING MODE

3.6.2Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode

1.Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until the boat finishes to avoid the obstruction.

The equipment goes into the DODGE mode and the audible alarm sounds when one of the above keys is operated, to alert you to dodge operation. Note also that “DODG” appears on the display.

Note: Press the [PORT] and [STBD] keys together to fix the course setting value.

Course set

DODGE mode

 

 

 

 

359

 

DODG

 

359.9

M: Magnetic

 

HDG

Heading mode

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

 

T: True

 

RUDDER

 

0

Heading from heading sensor

40 20 10

10 20 40

Rudder angle

Dodge mode display 2

2.Release the key pressed to return to the previous mode (AUTO or NAV). You can operate the autopilot with the status before the DODGE mode.

Note: On Auto mode, the [PORT] and [STBD] keys can be used to change the course degree by 5º, 10º or 20º steps depending on the installation setting. It is useful when you need to change the large course degrees angle rapidly. However, the DODGE mode cannot be used when this function is available. For detail, ask your serviceman.

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Contents Model NAVpilot-500 00014698415 Important Notices How to discard this product How to discard a used batteryGeneral Safety Instructions Table of Contents Index Foreword FeaturesWord to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 System configuration of NAVpilot-500 System ConfigurationPrinciple of Autopilot Principle of the AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Operating Controls Basic OperationControl unit, front view Turning On/Off Turning the power 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 display ex. Normal Display Stby ModeSteering Modes Using the Auto mode Auto ModeAuto mode display Normal display Advanced Auto mode display ex. Normal display Advanced Auto modeEnabling 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 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 typesDodging in Stby mode Dodge 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 counter rudder gain General guidelines for setting 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 Alarm Menu AlarmsAlarm menu Audio alarm options window Selecting the alarm buzzerAlarm interval options window Selecting the beep patternSetting the heading deviation alarm Setting the watch 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 windowController Unit Test Processor Unit TestHeading Sensor Test Screen Test Keyboard TestRudder test Rudder Setup and Auto TestSystem Data Clearing MemoriesSystem data screen Error messages Error MessagesError message Meaning Remedy Error messages con’t MN-1 Menu TreeMN-2 Auto mode menuProcessor Unit Control UnitInterface Environmental Conditions Power SupplyCoating Color IN-1 Index
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