2. BASIC OPERATION

2.2Turning On/Off

Press the [STBY/POWER] key to turn the unit on. (For PG-500, see Note 2 shown below.) A beep sounds and the equipment proceeds in the sequence shown below, showing product information and startup test results. The startup test checks the ROM, RAM, backed up data and communication between the control unit and processor unit, and also checks for the presence of heading from the sensor and rudder angle information from the rudder angle indicator. If NG appears, an appropriate message will also appear on the screen. If NG is shown, contact your dealer for advice.

AUTO PILOT

NAVPILOT-511* (520)

FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD

*For Navpilot-611, "NAVPILOT" appears.

START UP TEST

 

 

 

 

 

PROCESSOR

OK 6454002-**.**

 

 

Navpilot-520: 645004-**.**

CONTROLLER

OK 6454003-**.**

BACKUP

 

PROCESSOR UNIT

ROM

RAM

 

Navpilot-611: 645005-**.**

OK

OK

OK

 

 

CONTROLLER

OK

OK

OK

 

 

HEADING SENSOR

 

OK

359.9

 

 

 

-------------------------------------------

 

 

RRU

 

OK

P12.3

 

 

CONTROLLER ID

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**.** : Program version no.

Startup sequence

After the startup test is completed, “STBY” appears on the screen. This means that the equipment may now be operated manually.

Note 1: The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select Normal, Installation or Simulation mode. Rotate the course control knob to select the appropriate mode, and then press it.

Note 2: When the Integrated Heading Sensor PG-500 is connected, turn on the NAVpilot-511/520/611 and wait four minutes before leaving port in order to allow time for the PG-500 heading data to stabilize.

Note 3: The example screens shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings.

Turning the power off

Press and hold down the [STBY/POWER] key until the screen goes blank.

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Furuno 511, 520, 611 manual Turning On/Off, Startup sequence, Turning the power off

611, 520, 511 specifications

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