Furuno 500 manual Orbit, Example of orbit maneuver ex. clockwise

3. STEERING MODES

ORBIT

When ORBIT is enabled, your boat will orbit around the boat’s current position. If ORBIT is enabled while in the NAV mode, the boat orbits around the (last) waypoint. This function requires a plotter or GPS be connected.

Radius of orbit (set on menu)

The boat’s position at the ORBIT is selected.

Example of orbit maneuver (ex. clockwise)

To set parameters for ORBIT, operate the autopilot as shown below.

WARNING

Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough sea.

Because the boat turns a 360-degree circle around the waypoint a large wave or strong wind can cause the boat to capsize.

1.Press the [TURN] key to show the TURN menu.

2.Rotate the course control knob to choose “RADIUS OF ORBIT”, and then press it.

The current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.

3.Rotate the course control knob to set the radius for orbit. (Setting range: 0.05 to 9.99 nm).

The radius of orbit may be changed while the orbit mode activates.

4.Reduce boat’s speed less than 10 kt.

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