SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT

 

 

NAVpilot-500

1

CONTROL UNIT

 

1.1

Display

Monochrome LCD, 83 (W) x 83 (H) mm, 160x160 dots

1.2

Backlight

Adjustable in 8 steps

1.3

Contrast

16 steps

1.4

Useable Set

6 sets

2

PROCESSOR UNIT

2.1

Rudder Mode

Manual, Auto, Dodge, Remote, Advanced Auto*, Navigation*

2.2

Weather Adjustment

AUTO/SEMI-AUTO/CALM/MODERATE/ROUGH

2.3

Rudder Angle Ratio

AUTO/0-9

2.4Rudder Angle Equivalent AUTO/0-9

2.5

Rudder Angle Settings

45° max.

2.6

Alarm

Bearing deviation, Out of course*, Watch, Ship’s speed*,

 

 

Water temperature*

 

 

*: Navigation data required

3

INTERFACE

 

 

3.1

Ports

Navigation data in/out (NMEA): 1, Output (NMEA): 1

 

 

 

Input (NMEA): 1, I/O for Heading Sensor (NMEA): 1

 

3.2

Input Sentences

IEC 61162-2,

 

 

 

NMEA 0183 1.5/2.0/3.0

 

 

Command Bearing

APA, APB, BOD/XTE, RMB

 

 

Ship’s Location (L/L)

GGA, RMC, RMA, GLL, GNS

 

 

Ship’s Location (LOP)

GLC, GTD, RMA

 

 

SOG/COG

VTG, RMC, RMA

 

 

STW

VHW

 

 

Heading (HDG)

HDT, HDG, HDM

 

 

Destination

RMB, WPL

 

 

Bearing/distance

RMB, BWC, BWR

 

 

Time

RMC, ZDA

 

 

Arrival Alarm

AAM, RMB

 

 

Cross Track Error

APB, XTE, RMB

 

 

Water Depth

DPT, DBT

 

 

Water Temperature

MTW

 

 

Wind Speed/Bearing

VPW, MWD, MWV

 

3.3

Output Sentences

IEC 61162-2, NMEA 0183 1.5/2.0/3.0

 

 

 

AAM, ALR, ASD, BWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLC, GLL, GTD,

 

 

GNS, HDG, HDT, HSC, MTW, MWV, RMA, RMB, RMC, RSA, VBW,

 

 

VHW, VTG, WPL, XTE, ZDA

 

 

 

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Furuno NAVpilot-500 manual Control Unit, Processor Unit, Interface

NAVpilot-500 specifications

The Furuno NAVpilot-500 is an advanced autopilot system designed for a range of vessels, from small boats to larger commercial ships. This cutting-edge technology provides reliable steering assistance, ensuring enhanced navigational safety and improved operational efficiency. With its versatile functionalities, the NAVpilot-500 has made a significant impact in the maritime industry.

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