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

500 specifications

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