Furuno 500 manual When towing a net, Auto net towing options window, NAV Mode

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4. MENU OPERATION

When towing a net

When a boat is in tow of the fishing gear, its stern is “dragged” by the net. This causes the boat to stray from its intended course. To keep the boat on course, you need to adjust the trim manually, which can be bothersome. If you do not want to be bothered with trim adjustments, you can enable the automatic towing function to have the trim automatically adjusted. This feature is very valuable for trawlers and purse seiners.

1.Rotate the course control knob to select “AUTO NET TOWING” from the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

2.Press the course control knob to show the net towing options window.

OFF

ON

Auto net towing options window

3.Rotate the course control knob to select ON or OFF as appropriate.

4.Press the course control knob to finish.

If the AUTO NET TOWING setting is done on the AUTO mode menu, press the [STBY] key to go into STBY mode and then press the [STBY] key to return to the AUTO mode to activate this function.

Note that you must keep the boat on a straight course before the AUTO mode is selected.

NAV MODE

See the paragraph 3. 3. 2. "Selecting sailing method of NAV mode".

Selecting the navigator connected

When two navigators are connected, you can select one appropriately.

1.Rotate the course control knob to select "NAV MODE DATA SOURSE" from the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

2.Press the course control knob to show the nav mode data source window.

PORT 1

PORT 2

Nav mode data source window

3.Rotate the course control knob to select PORT 1 or PORT 2 as appropriate.

4.Press the course control knob to finish.

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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 System configuration of NAVpilot-500Principle of the Autopilot Principle of AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Operating Controls Basic OperationControl unit, front view Turning On/Off Turning the power offStartup sequence Displays Adjusting Brilliance and ContrastChoosing the display mode Contrast, brilliance windowSelecting data Analog indicator selection Displayed dataAvailable graphics for graphic display Port StbdStby mode display ex. Normal Display Stby ModeSteering Modes Using the Auto mode Auto ModeAuto mode display Normal display Enabling the Advanced Auto mode Advanced Auto modeAdvanced Auto mode display ex. Normal display 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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500 specifications

Furuno 500 is a high-performance marine radar system that represents the forefront of maritime navigation technology. Designed for both commercial and recreational vessels, the Furuno 500 combines advanced radar capabilities with user-friendly features, providing mariners with accurate situational awareness on the water.

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