AUTOPILOT
OPERATORS MANUAL
MODEL NAVpilot-511/520/611
A JAN F AUG . 08
00014860315 00014860315
Pub. No. OME-72501-F HIMA NAVPILOT-511/520/611
The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free
Do not use the SIMULATION mode on the boat
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Observe the following cautions when using the autopilot
Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough sea
1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
FOREWORD
MN-1
6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
5. ALARMS
SP-1
A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-511/520/611
Features
FOREWORD
Rudder Reference Unit FAP-6111 Remote Controller Distributor FAP-6800
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
System configuration of NAVpilot-511/520/611
Remote controler Dial type FAP-5551, FAP-5552
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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT
Principle of Autopilot
Principle of Operation
1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT
NAVpilot-511/611
2. BASIC OPERATION
Operating Controls
NAVpilot-520
Startup sequence
Turning the power off
2.2 Turning On/Off
AUTO PILOT
Contrast, brilliance window
2.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast
Main menu ex. STBY mode
Displays
2.4.1 Choosing the display mode
2.4 Displays
STBY HDG
2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Data Display
Selecting data
STBY HDG
Displayed data
Analog indicator selection
Data available for Normal display 2, Data display and Graphic display
Own ship’s position L/L
3. STEERING MODES
3.1 STBY Mode
STBY mode display Ex. Normal Display
STBY
AUTO mode display Ex. Normal Display
3.2 AUTO Mode
3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode
AUTO
Enabling the ADVANCED AUTO mode
3.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode
ADVANCED AUTO mode display Ex. Normal Display
Advanced auto options window
NAV mode display Ex. Normal Display
3.3 NAV Mode
3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode
359.9
NAV mode, COURSE and XTE
3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode
Nav mode options window
3.3.3 Switching waypoint
Waypoint switching options window
Page
TURN menu inputting TLL data
3.4 TURN Mode
Turn menu
360º TURN for AUTO mode only
180º TURN for AUTO mode only
Example of 180º maneuver in turn mode
Example of 360º maneuver in turn mode
ORBIT
Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough sea
3-10
Example of orbit maneuver ex. clockwise
3-11
To escape from the ORBIT while it is in use, press STBY key
SPIRAL
Example of spiral maneuver in turn mode
3-12
3-13
5. Press the TURN/MENU key once to show the TURN menu
FIGURE EIGHT
Example of FIGURE EIGHT in NAV mode
3-14
Confirm that no objection is in the general vicinity of the waypoint
TLL navigation
3-15
Navigating to TLL point
ORBIT
Turning power on dial type
3.5 REMOTE Mode
Dial type remote controller FAP-5551
FU Follow-Up mode display dial remote controller
Rotating dial
Turning power off dial type
3-17
3. When you terminate the REMOTE mode, turn off the remote controller
NFU No Follow-Up mode display
Dodge FAP-6231, 6232 type remote controller
Turning power on, button and lever type remote controllers
3-18
3-19
Operating remote controller ex. button and lever types
Turning power off, button and lever type remote controllers
Dodge mode display
3.6 DODGE Mode
3.6.1 Dodging in STBY mode
3-20
3-21
3.6.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode
DODGE
Dodge mode display
3. STEERING MODES
3-22
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4. MENU OPERATION
4.1 STBY Mode Menu
STBY mode menu
MESSAGE
Selecting the method of entering the parameter
4.1.1 Setting parameters
Parameter setup menu
Sea state options window
Deviation level options window
LEVEL
Setting parameters manually
Example of Manual parameter
WEATHER
Track line and weather setting value
Rudder angle and rudder gain setting
RUDDER GAIN
slow
fast
Boats Speed
calm
Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim
Auto trim options window
Nav mode data source window ex. default setting
When towing the net
NAV MODE
Auto net towing options window
RADIUS OF ORBIT
FISH MODE
WAYPOINT SWITCHING
SPIRAL SPEED
4-10
4.1.2 Setting other menu items
System setup menu
Activating key beep
Lock options window
4-11
Locking the control unit
Setting the panel dimmer
4-12
Alarm setup menu
5. ALARMS
5.1 ALARM SETUP Menu
Alarm interval options window
5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer
Audio alarm options window
5.1.2 Selecting the beep pattern
Watch alarm options window
5.1.3 Setting the watch alarm
5.1.4 Setting the heading deviation alarm
5.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit
XTE alarm options window
5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm
Speed alarm options window
5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm
Depth alarm options window
Temp alarm options window
5.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm
5.1.9 Setting the trip distance alarm
Log trip options window
5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance
Log trip clear options window
5.2 Alarm Information
Alarm menu
5-10
Alarm messages
Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities
Maintenance program
6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Preventive Maintenance
Do not open the equipment
Use the proper fuse
6.2 Replacement of Fuse
6.3 Diagnostics
Parts Name
HEADING SENSOR TEST
PROCESSOR UNIT TEST
CONTROL UNIT TEST
6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Navpilot-520
KEYBOARD TEST
Navpilot-511/611
SCREEN TEST
RUDDER SETUP AND AUTO TEST
Rudder test
System data screen
6.4 Clearing Memories
SYSTEM DATA
Error message
6.5 Error Messages
Error messages
Meaning
Error messages con’t
6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
MN-1
STBY mode menu
MENU TREE
NAV mode menu
MN-2
AUTO mode menu
NAVpilot-511/520/611
SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT
FURUNO
CONTROL UNIT
UNIT COLOR
POWER SUPPLY
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
FURUNO
INDEX
IN-1