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