2. BASIC OPERATION

2.2Turning On/Off

Press the [POWER/BRILL] key to turn the unit on before leaving the port, because several minutes are necessary to allow for stabilization of the heading data from the heading sensor. (For PG-500, see Note 2 shown below.) A beep sounds and the equipment proceeds in the sequence shown below, displaying 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 for proper operation. Also it checks the inputs of heading signal and rudder angle signal for the processor unit. If NG appears an appropriate message appears on the screen. For any NG, try to press any key to go to the next screen. However, the equipment may not work properly. Contact your dealer for advice.

AUTO PILOT

NAVPILOT-500

FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD

START UP TEST

 

 

ROM

 

 

 

PROCESSOR

OK 6454002-**.**

CONTROL

OK 6454001-**.**

RAM

 

 

 

PROCESSOR UNIT

OK

CONTROL UNIT

 

OK

BACK UP DATA

 

 

PROCESSOR UNIT

OK

CONTROL UNIT

 

OK

HEADING DATA

OK 359.9

 

6454101-**.**

 

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 the equipment may now be operated manually.

Note 1: The first time you turn on the power, you are asked if you want to start the simulation mode, which provides simulated operation of the equipment. Push the [ENTER] knob to start the simulation mode, or any key to escape. If you pressed a key except the [ENTER] knob, you are asked if you want to set the installation menu. Press the [ENTER] knob to go to the installation menu, or any key to go to STBY. For details about the installation menu, contact your dealer.

Note 2: When the Integrated Heading Sensor PG-500 is connected, press the [POWER/BRILL] key four minutes before leaving the port to use the AUTO mode which needs stabilized bearing data.

Turning the power off

Press and hold down the [POWER/BRILL] key until the screen goes blank. The time remaining until the power is turned off is shown on the screen.

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Furuno NAVpilot-500 manual Turning On/Off, Startup sequence, Turning the power off

NAVpilot-500 specifications

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