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Furuno FI-301 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 4: Navigation Terms

    Navigation terms BOD: Bearing origin destination BTW: Bearing to Waypoint CMG: Course made good COG. Course over ground CTS: Course to steer DMG: Distance made good DRF: Drift speed DTW Distance to Waypoint Magnetic North North SET: Drift direction SOG: Speed over ground XTE: Cross track error...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Part specification ... 8 Installation ... 12 Installing the instrument... 13 2.1.1 Installing instrument to the Server... 14 First start... 15 Initialising the instrument ... 15 Re-initialising the instrument ... 15 Operation ... 16 About this manual... 16 How to use the push-buttons ... 17 4.2.1 PAGE...
  • Page 7 8.2.4 (BTW) and (DTW)...26 8.2.5 LATITUDE and LONGITUDE (POS) ...26 8.2.6 SET and DRIFT ...27 8.2.7 (CMG) and (DMG)...27 8.2.8 WAYPOINT CLOSURE VELOCITY (WCV) ...27 8.2.9 CROSS TRACK ERROR (XTE) ...27 Steer reference (Pilot)...28 8.3.1 Overview of steer reference (Pilot) ...29 8.3.2 Steer reference (MEM) ...29 8.3.3...
  • Page 8 12.3.10 C39 (Pilot SEA) ... 42 12.3.11 C40 (OFF MAG) ... 43 12.3.12 C41 DAMPING (SEA)... 43 12.4 Compass calibration ... 43 12.4.1 Automatic compass deviation compensation (Auto DEV) ... 43 12.4.2 Automatic compass deviation check (Auto CHK)... 44 12.4.3 Cancel earlier performed compass deviation (Auto CLR) ...

  • Page 9: Part Specification

    Part specification Items delivered with the Instrument Qty. Description FI-30 Multi Control instrument Instrument front cover Adhesive drill template for instrument Operator’s Manuals Instrument mounting screws Rubber caps for screws Connection back cover 4-pole jack plug Silicon paste tube Plastic cable strap Cable protectors, 0.25 mm (0.1 inch) Cable protectors, 0.75 mm (0.3 inch) Inter-connection cable, 0.4 m (1 ft )
  • Page 11 Nexus Network. The Server is the ”heart” of your Nexus Network, to which transducers for speed, depth, heading, wind and navigation (GPS, Loran or Decca) are connected. From the Server the single Nexus Network cable transmits power and data to the instruments, which repeat the information sent from the Server, or other FI-30 transducers.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation The installation includes 6 major steps: 1. Read the operation manual. 2. Plan where to install the transducers and instruments. 3. Run the cables. 4. Install the transducers and instruments. 5. Take a break and admire your installation. 6. Learn the functions and calibrate your system. Before you begin drilling ...

  • Page 14: Installing The Instrument

    Installing the instrument Place the adhesive drill template on the desired location for the instrument. Drill the 2 holes using a 5 mm ( ") drill for the two pin bolts. Use a 63 mm (2½ ") hole saw to machine the clearance hole for the instrument connection socket. Remove the template.

  • Page 15: Installing Instrument To The Server

    Apply silicon paste to the instrument connection pins at the back of the instrument. Press the jack plug onto the instrument pins. Press the cable in to the cable leads. Mount the connection back cover with the screw. 2.1.1 Installing instrument to the Server All FI-30 instruments are connected directly to the Nexus Network in a daisy chain.

  • Page 16: First Start

    First start Initialising the instrument At power on, the instrument will perform a self test. The display will first show all segments, then the software version number and the Nexus Network ID number. At first power on after installation, you will be asked to press SET (PrESkey).

  • Page 17: Operation

    This manual has been written to be: Compatible with FI-30 Server from software version 3.0. Compatible with FI-30 Multi Control instrument from software version 3.0 The products can be updated to the latest version for a fee. Please contact your FURUNO dealer for further information.

  • Page 18: How To Use The Push-Buttons

    How to use the push-buttons PAGE SIGN FUNCTION CLEAR MINUS 4.2.1 PAGE A press on PAGE moves the top LCD arrow to the next page. It scrolls in a circular pattern, one step to the right for every press, in the order SPEED, DEPTH, NAVIGATE, WIND and then back to SPEED page again.

  • Page 19: Set

    4.2.4 A press on SET unlocks a digit to access edit mode. When unlocked, the digits are ”active” (flashes) and can be edited by pressing MINUS, PLUS and PAGE as required. When finished editing, lock the digit by another press on SET. 4.2.5 Clear / cancel / reset A press on CLEAR, clear digits, cancel alarms or resets the counters.

  • Page 20: Function Overview

    Function overview The functions in the Multi Control instrument are divided into 4 pages: SPEED, DEPTH, NAVIGATE and WIND. The selected page is indicated by the LCD arrow at top of the display. Each page has 2 types of functions that can be displyed together: 1.

  • Page 21: Speed Functions

    SPEED functions SPEED main-function Boat speed through the water. Unit available in knots (KT), km/h (Kh) or miles/h (Mh) (See 12.1.2, C11). If a navigator is connected, speed over ground (SOG) can be displayed. (See 12.6.11,C95). SPEED sub-functions 6.2.1 TRIP LOG (TRP) 0-199,99 NM, only displayed in NM.

  • Page 22: Depth (Unit/Dpt)

    6.2.8 DEPTH (unit/DPT) Depth from the water surface or the keel depending on calibration setting (See 12.2.3, C22). Unit available in meters (m), feet (FT) or fathoms (FA). (See 12.2.2,C21). The text alternates between the selected (unit) and (DPT).

  • Page 23: Plus Functions

    PLUS functions General information Alarm on = minute sign ( ´ ) displayed above the last depth digit in the sub-function. Alarm off = no minute sign ( ´ ) displayed. The alarms will be triggered, if the actual depth becomes less (shallow alarm), or more (depth alarm), than the set depth value.

  • Page 24: Battery (Bat)

    7.2.8 UNIVERSAL TIME (UTC) Time in hr/min/sec. This function will only be displayed if a GPS receiver is connected to the system. The (UTC) is indicated by a (U) after the time. To set your local time (L) zone from (UTC), press SET and the first digit flashes.

  • Page 25: Remote Control (Rem)

    Remote Control (REM) The FI-30 Multi Control can be used to remote control other digital FI-30 instruments. All digital FI-30 instruments has their unique ID number on the Nexus Network. At power up the ID numbers are displayed for a short time.

  • Page 26: Set And Turn On Shallow (Sha) And Depth Alarm (Dea)

    Set and turn on shallow (SHA) and depth alarm (DEA) Select shallow (SHA) or depth (DEA) alarm, press SET. The first digit in the previous value flashes. If you want to reset the previous value to zero (0), Press CLEAR. To select desired depth press MINUS, PLUS and PAGE as required.

  • Page 27: Navigation Functions

    Note! This page can either be on or off. As a factory setting this page is automatically on if a Compass transducer or GPS is connected. In the set up, you can select this page to be on, off or automatic on. See chapter: 12.3.2...

  • Page 28: Set And Drift

    To stop alternating, press SET. To restart alternating, press SET again. 8.2.6 SET and DRIFT Direction of current (SET) and speed of current (DRF). Alternating function. To stop alternating, press SET. To restart alternating, press SET again. 8.2.7 (CMG) and (DMG) Course made good (CMG) and distance made good (DMG) The function is based on the principle of dead reckoning.

  • Page 29: Steer Reference (Pilot)

    Steer reference (Pilot) The sub-function (Pilot) is intended to be used together with the optional analogue instrument steer pilot to assist the helmsman to keep the desired heading. The powerful combination of the Multi Control instrument together with the analogue steer pilot actually offers you 6 functions. Compass steering: (MEM) 1.

  • Page 30: Overview Of Steer Reference (Pilot)

    8.3.1 Overview of steer reference (Pilot) Steer reference function (MEM)=Compass heading stored in 1 or 2 memories (TAC) (BTW)=Bearing to waypoint (CTS)=Course to steer to waypoint, corrected for drift and current (AWA)=Apparent wind angle (OFF)=Steer pilot off When any steer reference function is activated, the text on the display will be copied and shown on all Multi Control instruments in your Nexus Network.

  • Page 31: Steer Reference (Btw)

    Note: Steer reference heading value (MEM) can also be selected directly from the optional trim button, without first selecting (MEM) in (Pilot OFF) function. (Available from Server software version 1.9.) 8.3.3 Steer reference (BTW) This function requires the FI-30 or NMEA compass transducer and a NMEA navigator.

  • Page 32: Steer Reference (Cts)

    8.3.4 Steer reference (CTS) This function requires log transducer, FI-30 or NMEA compass transducer , NMEA navigator. When selected the function displays (CTS) and the analogue steer pilot instrument displays the difference between the compass heading and the bearing to waypoint (CTS) including set and drift.
  • Page 33 The underlining sign ( _ ) = starboard side. The minus sign ( - ) = port side. To select value, press MINUS, PLUS and PAGE as required. To store the value, press SET. When the steer reference function (AWA) is used together with the analogue steer pilot instrument, you can display an enlarged ”picture”...

  • Page 34: Wind Functions

    Note! This page can either be on or off. As a factory setting this page is automatically on if a Compass transducer or GPS is connected. In the set up, you can select this page to be on, off or automatic on.

  • Page 35: Apparent Wind Speed (Aws)

    9.2.3 APPARENT WIND SPEED (AWS) Units displayed in m/s (m/s), knots (KTS) or Beaufort (BF), (see 0, C53). The function alternates between (AWS) and the selected (units). 9.2.4 TRUE WIND ANGLE (TWA) This function requires a log transducer. The complimenting function to what is displayed in the main function is displayed.

  • Page 36: Geographic Wind Direction

    9.2.8 GEOGRAPHIC WIND DIRECTION This function requires a compass transducer. Displays the direction in 000° to 359° and the each cardinal point abbreviation as shown: 000.0° = N 022.5° = NNE 045.0° = NE 067.5° = ENE 090.0° = E 112.5°...

  • Page 37: Tactical Function

    Tactical function This function requires a compass transducer and displays course memory. One for starboard and one for port tack. To fully use the tactical function it is recommended to install the optional trim button and analogue steer pilot instrument. The trim button is usually installed close to the steering position.

  • Page 38: Man Over Board (Mob) Function

    The deviation from selected course will be displayed on the analogue steer pilot instrument. If you do not have the optional trim button or analogue steer pilot connected, we suggest you move the sub-function (TAC) to the NAVIGATE page. Now you can display both the heading and the tactical reference (TAC) at the same time.

  • Page 39: Customise Your Display

    (MOB) function. If the analogue steer pilot instrument is connected the analogue instrument will indicate (MOB) course difference with priority to GPS position over dead reckoning position. Note: It is wise to practice this manoeuvre with the crew. Everyone in the crew should be aware of the (MOB) routine.

  • Page 40: Select Power On Function

    Each time the SPEED page is selected, the sub-function (TWS) will be displayed. The copied sub-function remains in its original location. It is only copied to a second location, where it takes the place of the empty sub-function in the list. Note: The sub-function damping (SEA) should not be moved, to avoid misunderstanding.

  • Page 41: Calibration

    12 Calibration To get the most out of your Nexus Network, it is important to carefully calibrate the Network. The calibration values are stored in a non volatile memory. To access calibration mode, press and hold SET more than 2 seconds. To select a calibration code, press MINUS, PLUS and PAGE as required.

  • Page 42: C13 Damping (Sea)

    12.1.4 C13 DAMPING (SEA) Damping of indicated boat speed through the water. Controls the response time of speed changes. To change damping, press SET. To select damping level, press PLUS and select from: (LOW) 1 sec, (MED) 5 sec and (MAX) 22 sec. To store the value, press SET.

  • Page 43: C30, Calibration Of Navigation

    To return to the normal mode, press SET. 12.3.2 C31 (PAGE ATO) This setting allows you to display the Navigate page or not. PAGE ATO Page automatically on if Compass transducer or GPS is connected PAGE ON Page is always on PAGE OFF Page is always off 12.3.3 C32 (00°...

  • Page 44: C40 (Off Mag)

    12.3.11 C40 (OFF MAG) (Available from Multi version 2.0) (ON) = All headings and bearings will be magnetic. (OFF) = All headings and bearings will be true. Note a: In the (Goto WP) function, the bearing for every leg will always be displayed as true bearing.

  • Page 45: Automatic Compass Deviation Check (Auto Chk)

    Note: You will get the best result in calm water with a smooth turn on the steering wheel independently of how the circle is performed. When activated, you can stop the automatic compass deviation at any time with a press on CLEAR.

  • Page 46: C50, Calibration Of Wind

    To return to the normal mode, press SET. 12.5.2 C51 (PAGE ATO) This setting allows you to display the Navigate page or not. PAGE ATO Page automatically on if Compass transducer or GPS is connected PAGE ON Page is always on PAGE OFF Page is always off 12.5.3 C52 (OFF TWA)

  • Page 47: C64 (Wia)

    12.5.8 C64 (WIA) Select from 5 functions. (WIA) is the factory setting. Select the function to be displayed as main-function under WIND. The optional analogue wind instrument will display the same selection. Select from 5 functions. (WIA) is the factory setting. If the selected main-function is an angle, the sub-function will show the complimenting angle, e.g.

  • Page 48: C70, Calibration Of Network And Nmea

    12.6 C70, calibration of Network and NMEA When calibration code C70 is selected, the LCD arrows for all functions will be displayed 12.6.1 C70 (RET) To return to the normal mode, press SET. 12.6.2 C71 (OFF KEY) (On) = Sound when push buttons are pressed. (OFF) = no sound. 12.6.3 C72 (d0 SEA) Damping of speed and course over ground (SOG/COG), affecting the complete Nexus Network and NMEA output.

  • Page 49: C76 (Off Wnd)

    12.6.7 C76 (OFF WND) (OFF) = FI-30 wind transducer. (On) = NMEA wind transducer. If you want to use a NMEA transducer (connected to the NMEA input, you have to set C76 to On. The Server will then transmit this information on the Nexus Network to all connected instruments.

  • Page 50: Nmea

    True heading Water temperature Wind direction and speed Apparent wind speed and angle Minimum navigation data Minimum specific GPS- and TRANSIT-data Rudder Sensor Angle Route Not implemented Set and drift Speed and course through the water Distance travelled through the water Speed relative to the wind Course Over Ground and Ground Speed.

  • Page 51: Change Nmea Sentences Out From Server

    One of the advantages with the Nexus Network is the very fast transmission speed of data compared to the relatively slow NMEA standard (about 10 times faster). Therefore we recommend that you use FURUNO instruments and transducers for better accuracy.

  • Page 52: Receive Nmea Sentences In To Server

    There are 6 different main types of NMEA sentences: 1) Position related data: Position, SOG/COG, time, and a limited amount of satellite status if a GPS is connected. 2) Navigation data: (BTW), (DTW), (BOD), (XTE), (SET) and (DRIFT). The Server will automatically send data to the Nexus Network. E.g.: (DRIFT), (WCV), (TTG) and (CTS).
  • Page 53 Minimum specific GPS/transit data Waypoint closure velocity Set & drift Water speed and heading Wind speed and direction Course Over Ground and Ground Speed Cross-track-error, measured Time & date Target boat speed Custom angular data Custom fix data Rudder Sensor Angle For connection of NMEA instrument IN to Server, (see Server Manual).

  • Page 54: Special Nmea Sentences

    12.8 Special NMEA sentences The Server can read 2 special NMEA sentences which can be send from a PC. One contains TBS (target boat speed), the other CAD (customised angle data ) and CFD (customised fixpoint data ). These 3 data are retransmitted on the Nexus Network and can be displayed as a sub-function on the Multi Control instrument.

  • Page 55: Maintenance And Fault Finding

    13.2 Fault finding Before you contact your FURUNO dealer, and to assist your dealer to give you a better service, please check the following points and make a list of: All connected instrument and transducers , including their software version numbers.

  • Page 56: Fault - Action

    Automatic deviation check failed. Turn not completed, error larger ERROR 17 than 1,5°. The boat probably hit a wave during turn. Error larger than 1,5°. ERROR 19 If other error messages than the above appears on the Multi Control instrument, contact your FURUNO dealer.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    14 Specifications 14.1 Technical specifications Multi Control instrument: 113 x 113 x23 mm Dimensions: (4.3x4.3 inch). Server: 110 x 165 x 30 mm. (4.3x6.5x1.2 inch) 8 m (26 ft). Instrument cable: 12V DC (10-16V). The instruments are polarity protected Power supply: Power Multi Control instrument: 0.08W consumption at 12V:...

  • Page 58: Equipment Lists

    14.3 Equipment Lists INSTRUMENT SERIES PART # MODEL 000-041-864 FI-301 000-041-865 FI-301-SERVER 000-041-866 FI-301-SERVER/SENSOR MULTI CONTROL W/SERVER & SENSORS 000-041-867 FI-302 000-041-868 FI-302-SENSOR 000-041-869 FI-303 000-041-870 FI-303-SENSOR 000-041-871 FI-304 000-041-872 FI-305 000-041-873 FI-306 000-041-874 FI-307 000-041-875 FI-308 000-041-876 FI-309 000-041-877 FI-310...

  • Page 59: Abbreviations

    14.4 Abbreviations Abbreviation. Description Arrival DEFAULT EDIT F1-F9 Angle ADJust ANChor ANChor alarm Arrival Arrival Circle AVerage Speed Apparent Wind Angle Apparent Wind Speed BATtery BeauFort Bearing Original Destination Boat Speed Bearing To Waypoint Celsius Communaute Europèenne Calibrate 10 Calibrate Course over Ground CHecK CLeaR...
  • Page 60 Geographic Latitude Longitude GoTo Init Insert NMEA Roll Go To Global Positioning Network HeaDing Magnetic HeaDing True Heading Magnetic Heading True Identity Initiation Insert Kilometre per hour KnoTs KnoTS Local LATitude Liquid Crystal Display Local Geodetic Datum LONgitude metres per second MEMory Miles per hour Magnetic North...
  • Page 61 TRiP Time To Go True Wind Angle True Wind Speed Universal Time Co-ordinate VARiation Velocity Made Good West Waypoint Closure Velocity Waypoint Cross Track Error Minus Plus Wind from port side Wind from starboard side The boat is left of the desired track The boat is right of the desired track...

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