Pi (Parallel Index) Lines; How To Set The Maximum Number Of Lines To Display; How To Change Pi Line Bearing And Interval - Furuno FAR-2218-BB Operator's Manual

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PI (Parallel Index) Lines

PI lines are useful for keeping a constant distance be-
tween own ship and a coastline or a partner ship when
navigating.
You can control the presentation and interval of the PI
lines from the [PI Line] box, which is at the lower-left
corner of the screen.
PI line number
PI line interval
1.40.1

How to set the maximum number of lines to display

The maximum number of PI lines to display can be selected from [1], [2], [3] or [6] lines
as below. The actual number of lines visible can be less depending on line interval.
1. Open the menu.
2. Select [3 NAV TOOLS].
3. Select [2 PI LINES]. The [PI LINES] menu ap-
pears.
4. Select [3 SET MAXIMUM PI LINES].
Up to six sets of PI lines are available depending
on the maximum number of PI lines selected on
the menu.
• [1]: Six sets of PI lines (PI1 to PI6) are avail-
able.
• 2, 3 or 6: Four sets of PI lines (PI1 to PI4)
5. Select the appropriate option, then press the EN-
TER MARK key.
6. Close the menu.
1.40.2

How to change PI line bearing and interval

1. If not already displayed, show a PI line, referring to section 1.40.1.
2. Place the arrow on the PI line bearing and reference indication in the [PI Line] box.
3. Spin the scrollwheel to adjust the PI line bearing, between 000.0° to 359.9°.
4. Place the cursor on the PI line interval.
5. Spin the scrollwheel to adjust the PI line interval.
A negative interval value moves to the PI line to one side of the line which inter-
sects the own ship position. A positive interval value moves the line to the other
side of the own ship position.
[PI Line] box
PI line status
PI line bearing
and reference
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
PI lines
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