Furuno 520, 511, 611 manual Setting parameters, Parameter setup menu, Sea state options window

4. MENU OPERATION

4.1.1 Setting parameters

The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the NAVpilot-511/520/611.

1.In the STBY mode, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to open the STBY mode menu.

2.Rotate the course control knob to select “PARAMETER SETUP”.

3.Press the course control knob to show the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

SEA STATE: FULL-AUTO

DEVIATION LEVEL:	AUTO
MANUAL PARAMETERS
AUTO TRIM:	ON 40
ADVANCED AUTO:	OFF
AUTO NET TOWING :	OFF
NAV MODE:	XTE

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NAV SRC:	PORT 1
RADIUS OF ORBIT:	0.50 nm
SPIRAL SPEED:	1.0 kt
FISH MODE:	OFF
WAYPOINT SWITCHING:	AUTO
SPD CALC.:	SOG

PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN

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Parameter setup menu

4. To close the PARAMETER SETUP menu, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice.

Selecting the method of entering the parameter

The NAVpilot-511/520/611 has an automatic adjustment feature which sets up the equipment according to ship’s characteristics and sea state for optimum performance in the AUTO and NAV modes. In addition, a self-learning algorithm is incorporated: Parameters for rudder ratio, counter rudder and auto trim gains are constantly optimized based on the steering history of your boat, and are stored in memory for future navigation.

You choose how the NAVpilot-511/520/611 will steer the vessel, (manual or automatic sea state parameter adjustment) as follows:

1.Rotate the course control knob to select “SEA STATE” from the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

2.Press the course control knob to show the sea state options window.

FULL-AUTO

SEMI-AUTO

MANUAL-CALM

MANUAL-MODERATE

MANUAL-ROUGH

Sea state options window

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