4. MENU OPERATION

Offsetting the heading data

Offset the heading data received from the heading sensor if the heading data shown on the control unit differs from the indication of the ship’s compass. This offset is applied to the heading sensor data. When the control unit shows 125° though the ship’s compass reading is 120°, for example, enter “5”.

1.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “COMPASS OFFSET” from the DATA CALIBRATION menu.

2.Press the [ENTER] knob and the current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.

3.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to set the offset value (W180.0° to E180.0°).

4.Press the [ENTER] knob to finish.

Selecting the selecting method of magnetic variation

When connecting with a magnetic heading sensor (PG-500 etc.), the magnetic variation is necessary to use true heading data. The Furuno plotter or navigation outputs magnetic variations for all areas of the earth. You may choose to use the preprogrammed variations or enter variations manually, in case of no plotter or you prefer to enter them manually.

1.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “MAGNETIC VARIATION” from the DATA CALIBRATION menu.

2.Press the [ENTER] knob to show the magnetic variation options window.

AUTO

MANUAL

Magnetic variation options window

3.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select AUTO or MANUAL.

4.Press the [ENTER] knob.

5.When selecting MANUAL, rotate the [ENTER] knob to select next line, and then set the variation value, consulting a nautical chart, by using the [ENTER] knob. (W99.9° to E99.9°)

6.Press the [ENTER] knob to finish.

Ship’s speed, temperature, depth calibration

Refer to the Installation manual.

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Furuno NAVpilot-500 manual Offsetting the heading data, Selecting the selecting method of magnetic variation

NAVpilot-500 specifications

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