Universal Port Setup; General In Port Setup - Furuno NAVpilot 711C Operator's Manual

7. INITIAL SETTINGS
7.8

Universal Port Setup

The [Universal Port] menu sets up the GENERAL IN and GENERAL OUT ports. To
open the [Universal Port] menu, select [Universal Port] from the [Installation Menu]
window.
GENERAL IN: A switch box is connected to this port to control the NAVpilot from a
remote location.
GENERAL OUT: A buzzer sounds or a lamp lights at a remote location when the
specified function is done on the NAVpilot.
7.8.1

GENERAL IN port setup

1. The cursor is selecting the current setting for [In Port]; push the Course control
knob.
2. Rotate the Course control knob to select the command or function for a switch
box connected to the port.
• [Disable]: The port is disabled.
• [AP Enable]: Set the switch to ON to get full control of the boat with the
NAVpilot. The OFF position provides only the STBY mode functions.
• [Go STBY] (default setting): The switch, when operated, puts the NAVpilot in
the STBY mode.
• [Go AUTO]: The switch, when operated, puts the NAVpilot in the AUTO mode.
• [PORT Arrow Key]: The switch, when operated, controls the
NAVpilot.
• [STBD Arrow Key]: The switch, when operated, controls the
NAVpilot.
• [Net Towing AUTO]: The switch, when operated, enables the automatic towing
function when a boat is towing fishing gear. This menu item is not available in
the following cases.
• For a sailboat or Fantum Feedback
• When [Net Towing AUTO] is set to [ON] in the menu for each mode or [AUTO
Option] menu.
• [Function Key]: Assign function of equipment connected to the NAVpilot.
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Universal Port
In Port1: Go STBY
In Port2: Go STBY
Out Port1: Disable
Out Port2: Disable
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