Furuno Navpilot 500 Operator's Manual
Furuno Navpilot 500 Operator's Manual

Furuno Navpilot 500 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 AUTOPILOT NAVpilot-500...
  • Page 2 Pub. No. OME-72500 ( ( HIMA HIMA ) ) NAVPILOT-500 NAVPILOT-500 The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer FIRST EDITION : FIRST EDITION : APR. APR. 2003 2003 : : OCT.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not open the equipment unless you are well familiar with electrical circuits. Only qualified personnel should work inside the ELECTRICAL equipment. SHOCK HAZARD Do not set the course changing speed too high. The boat will be turned too sharply at the course change, which could create a very dangerous situation.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ... iv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION... v 1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT... 1-1 1.1 Principle of Autopilot ...1-1 1.2 Principle of Operation ...1-2 2. BASIC OPERATION... 2-1 2.1 Operating Controls ...2-1 2.2 Turning On/Off...2-2 2.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast ...2-3 2.4 Displays ...2-3 2.4.1 Choosing the display mode...2-3 2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Normal Display 2,...
  • Page 5 5. ALARMS... 5-1 5.1 ALARM Menu ... 5-1 5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer... 5-2 5.1.2 Selecting the beep pattern ... 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the watch alarm ... 5-3 5.1.4 Setting the heading deviation alarm ... 5-3 5.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit... 5-4 5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm ...
  • Page 6: Foreword

    A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NAVpilot-500 AUTOPILOT. For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
  • Page 7: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Heading sensor PG-500 External buzzer GPS Navigator (NMEA0183) RD-30 (Max. 3) (NMEA0183) *: Any combination of FAP-5001 and FAP-5011 is available. Control Unit* FAP-5001 (Max. 6) Processor Unit FAP-5002 Electromagnetic valve unit 12-24 VDC System configuration of NAVpilot-500 Reversible pump or Ship’s steering system...
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  • Page 9: Principle Of The Autopilot

    PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT Principle of Autopilot An autopilot is an automatic device for steering a vessel and maintaining its heading in an intended direction. Boat and ship operators can really appreciate the advantages of the autopilot – It steers the boat for you so that you are free to carry out navigational checks, trim adjustments, etc.
  • Page 10: Principle Of Operation

    1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT Principle of Operation In the AUTO modes, the heading information from a heading sensor is continuously compared with the course that is set on the autopilot’s controller. (in the NAV mode, the course to the waypoint is received from a plotter connected to the NAVpilot-500).
  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Operating Controls STBY key Selects the STBY (manual) mode. MENU key Opens the mode menus. NAV key Selects the NAV mode. AUTO key Selects the AUTO mode. Course control knob** Rotate: Selects menu items and options. Push: Sets the course on Auto or Nav mode. STBY AUTO TURN...
  • Page 12: Turning On/Off

    NG appears, an appropriate message will also appear on the screen. If NG is shown, contact your dealer for advice. NAVPILOT-500 FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD After the startup test is completed, “STBY” appears on the screen. This means that the equipment may now be operated manually by pressing the PORT / STBD buttons.
  • Page 13: Adjusting Brilliance And Contrast

    Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast The brilliance and contrast can be adjusted as below: 1. Momentarily press the [POWER/BRILL] key. The CONTRAST and BRILL window appears. 2. Rotate the course control knob to adjust display contrast; clockwise to raise the contrast and counter-clockwise to lower it. (16 levels are available.) The contrast can also be adjusted by pressing the [POWER/BRILL] key.
  • Page 14: Selecting The Data Shown On Normal Display 2, Data Display And Graphic Display

    2. BASIC OPERATION 2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Normal Display 2, Data Display and Graphic Display Display modes may be set up to suit your operating needs as below. Selecting data In the STBY mode, you can select which data you want to display in the columns shown in the figure below.
  • Page 15 Data available for Normal display 2, Data display and Graphic display Item TEMP DATE TIME WIND TRUE* WIND RELATIV** VOLT TRIP *True: The Speed and direction (relative to due north) **Relative: The direction (in relation to ship’s bow) and speed of the wind as it appears to those on board, relative to the speed and direction of the boat;...
  • Page 16 2. WIRING 2.2.4 Connection of Terflex When connecting the Teleflex the following modification. 1. Cut the black jumper at the back of the AR4102/4302. DO NOT cut the red jumper. 2. Make the cable connection as shown below. 3. Change the position of jumper switch JP-2 from #3-4 to #1-2, referring to the illustration shown on page 2-4.
  • Page 17: Steering Modes

    STEERING MODES The NAVpilot-500 system is capable of six primary steering modes: STBY (manual), AUTO, NAV, TURN, REMOTE (FU and NFU) and DODGE. STBY Mode After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode. This is a manual steering mode. When sailing into or out of a harbor, steer the vessel in the STBY mode by using the ship’s steering wheel (helm).
  • Page 18: Auto Mode

    3. STEERING MODES AUTO Mode 3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode The NAVpilot-500’s AUTO mode steers the boat automatically on a course set by the operator. Note: The AUTO mode will not compensate for the effects of wind or tide, which can push you off course in the athwart ship direction.
  • Page 19: Advanced Auto Mode

    ADVANCED AUTO mode maintains a set course while compensating for the effects of wind and tide. Note that your NAVpilot-500 must be connected to a (GPS) which outputs own ship’s position data (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to the NAVpilot-500.
  • Page 20: Nav Mode

    3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode If a destination waypoint is set on a GPS / Plotter, the NAVpilot-500 can receive this information and guide the boat to the destination waypoint as determined by the plotter. To use the NAV mode, complete the following steps.
  • Page 21: Selecting Sailing Method Of Nav Mode

    3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode When your vessel goes off course while navigating between the origin (previous waypoint) and your current destination waypoint because of a remote control command, etc. the NAV mode uses one of two methods to get back on course: COURSE or XTE.
  • Page 22: Switching Waypoint

    3. STEERING MODES 3.3.3 Switching waypoint When you arrive at a waypoint on a route while in the NAV mode, you can switch to the next waypoint automatically or manually. The AUTO setting will automatically switch to the next destination waypoint when your boat is within the arrival alarm area (set on the plotter).
  • Page 23: Selecting The Boat's Steering Behavior After Arriving At Your Destination Waypoint

    3.3.4 Selecting the boat’s steering behavior after arriving at your destination waypoint The “Fishing mode” can be enabled and set up control your boat’s steering behavior after it reaches the last waypoint in a route. For example, the ORBIT setting will steer the vessel in a circular pattern around the final waypoint (fishing spot).
  • Page 24: Turn Mode

    3. STEERING MODES TURN Mode The [TURN] key provides the various turning motions depending on the mode in use. There are five different turn type; 180º or 360º turns (for AUTO mode only), ORBIT, SPIRAL and FIGURE EIGHT. All turn type are available in clockwise and counterclockwise direction.
  • Page 25 180º TURN (for AUTO mode only) This function changes the current set course by 180º in the opposite direction. After the 180º turn completely, the message “TURN COMPLETED” appears. Return to the AUTO mode by pressing the course control knob. Example of 180º...
  • Page 26 When ORBIT is enabled, your boat will orbit around the boat’s current position. If ORBIT is enabled while in the NAV mode, the boat orbits around the (last) waypoint. This function requires a plotter or GPS be connected. To set parameters for ORBIT, operate the autopilot as shown below.
  • Page 27 5. Rotate the course control knob to select "◄ORBIT" or "ORBIT►", and then press it. The message “START TO TURN BY FISHING MODE” appears, and the boat runs for the distance set at step 3, and then starts making an orbit similar to the figure on the previous page.
  • Page 28 3. STEERING MODES SPIRAL The boat will spiral in the direction of current heading (STBY), set course (AUTO) or the course to the next waypoint (NAV) that was active at the moment that the SPIRAL mode is selected. The radius of the “spiral” can be set in the menu.
  • Page 29 5. Press the [TURN] key to show the TURN menu. 6. Rotate the course control knob to choose “RADIUS OF ORBIT”, and then press it. The current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle. 7. Rotate the course control knob to set the spiral speed. (Setting range: 0.05 to 9.99 nm) 8.
  • Page 30 3. STEERING MODES FIGURE EIGHT After the boat has traveled the distance "d" set on the menu, it starts turning in a figure eight pattern, automatically returning to the position where the figure eight mode was initiated. The “d” is set on menu as RADIUS OF ORBIT. Note: Reduce boat’s speed so that the boat can turn smoothly.
  • Page 31 Navigating to TLL point When TLL (Target Latitude and Longitude) data is input from a radar or echo sounder connected in the STBY, AUTO or NAV mode, the TURN menu appears. Then, you may choose how to progress towards that position, from ORBIT (port direction, starboard direction) or FIGURE EIGHT.
  • Page 32: Remote Mode

    3. STEERING MODES REMOTE Mode Four types of optional remote controllers may be connected to the NAVpilot-500. These are used to operate the Navpilot-500 from a remote location. Dial type remote controller (FAP-5551, 5552) This remote controller can only be used when in the STBY, AUTO or NAV mode. 1.
  • Page 33 The FU is one of auto steering modes, which outputs an absolute value determined with the course control knob to drive the rudder, thus changing the ship’s course at a given rate of change towards a set point.. 2. Rotate the dial on the remote controller to set the rudder angle. The angle must be more than 10°, otherwise no steering will occur.
  • Page 34 3. STEERING MODES Button (FAP-6211, 6212), Lever (FAP-6221, FAP-6222), Dodge (FAP-6231, 6232) type remote controller These controllers may be used in the STBY, AUTO and NAV modes. 1. For button and lever type remote controllers, turn on the remote controller power.
  • Page 35 2. For button and dodge remote controllers, press the [PORT] or [STBD] key on the remote controller. For the lever type, position the lever for the direction. Operating remote controller (ex. button and lever types) 3. For the button and lever type remote controllers, turn off the remote controller to terminate the REMOTE mode.
  • Page 36: Dodge Mode

    3. STEERING MODES DODGE Mode The DODGE mode is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control of the helm to avoid an obstruction. 3.6.1 Dodging in STBY mode 1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to steer appropriately until the boat finishes the turning.
  • Page 37: Dodging In Auto Or Nav Mode

    3.6.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode 1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until the boat finishes to avoid the obstruction. The equipment goes into the DODGE mode and the audible alarm sounds when one of the above keys is operated, to alert you to dodge operation.
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  • Page 39: Menu Operation

    4. MENU OPERATION Most settings are carried out in the menus. The items shown in each menu depend on the mode in use. For the STBY mode the complete menu is shown. When the menu is accessed while in either the AUTO or NAV modes, only the menu items that are most frequently used in those modes are shown.
  • Page 40: 4.1.1 Setting Parameters

    4. MENU OPERATION 4.1.1 Setting parameters The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the NAVpilot-500. 1. In the STBY mode, press the [MENU] key to open the STBY mode menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select “PARAMETER SETUP”. 3.
  • Page 41 3. Rotate the course control knob to select FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE or MANUAL-ROUGH as appropriate, and then press the course control knob. FULL-AUTO: Auto adjustment and self-learning are on. SEMI-AUTO: Auto adjustment is on, self-learning is off. MANUAL-CALM: Self-learning is off, using the parameter selected for calm sea. MANUAL-MODERATE: Self-learning is off, using the parameters for a typical normal sea state.
  • Page 42 4. MENU OPERATION Setting parameters manually When MANUAL-CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH is selected at the previous paragraph, set MANUAL PARAMETER as below. You can set three parameters for MANUAL function: Weather, Rudder gain and Counter rudder. The default manual parameters provide for comfortable steering of a boat 35 feet in length at the speed of 10 kt.
  • Page 43 4. MENU OPERATION WEATHER When the sea is rough, the boat’s heading fluctuates to port and starboard. If the rudder is driven very often to maintain the set course, the helm mechanism may wear out. To prevent this, the weather adjustment makes the NAVpilot-500 insensitive to minute course deviations.
  • Page 44 4. MENU OPERATION Set rudder gain so that the boat does not make frequent yaw. The figure shown below provides general guidelines for setting rudder gain. fast calm light General guidelines for setting rudder gain COUNTER RUDDER If the boat is heavily loaded, the heading could change excessively because of inertia. This phenomenon causes the vessel to “overshoot”...
  • Page 45 Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim The NAVpilot-500 continually monitors the boat’s trim in order to keep the trim sensitivity optimum. A lower setting is common because boat’s trim usually does not change quickly. A large number changes the trim compensation value more frequently. Too high a setting may result in the following problems.
  • Page 46 4. MENU OPERATION When towing a net When a boat is in tow of the fishing gear, its stern is “dragged” by the net. This causes the boat to stray from its intended course. To keep the boat on course, you need to adjust the trim manually, which can be bothersome.
  • Page 47 The NAVpilot-500 controls the boat (for ORBIT, SPIRAL function, etc.) by using the speed selected here. When MANUAL is selected and there is a large difference between actual and entered speeds, the boat may not be controlled correctly. We recommend using of GPS speed.
  • Page 48: 4.1.2 Setting Other Menu Items

    4. MENU OPERATION 4.1.2 Setting other menu items The SYSTEM SETUP menu allows you to set various item according to your operating needs. 1. Open the STBY mode menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select “SYSTEM SETUP”. 3. Press the course control knob to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Activating key beep Turn the key beep on or off.
  • Page 49 Locking the control unit The LOCK feature renders the following commands inoperative from the control unit at which the LOCK feature has been actuated. Menu operation Changing the steering mode Course setting Waypoint switching 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “LOCK” from the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 2.
  • Page 50 4. MENU OPERATION Setting the panel dimmer You can adjust the control panel dimmer as follows. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “PANEL DIMMER” from the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control knob and the current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle.
  • Page 51: Alarms

    ALARMS ALARM Menu The NAVpilot-500 has seven conditions which generate both audio and visual alarms: watch alarm, deviation alarm. XTE (cross-track error) alarm, speed alarm, depth alarm, temp alarm and log trip alarm. You may set up the alarms on the ALARM menu.
  • Page 52: Selecting The Alarm Buzzer

    5. ALARMS 5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer You may choose the buzzer from which to output the audio alarm as follows. Note: If “INTERNAL + EXTERNAL BUZZER” is selected, the external buzzer sounds when turning the NAVpilot-500 off. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “AUDIO ALARM” from the ALARM menu.
  • Page 53: Setting The Watch Alarm

    5.1.3 Setting the watch alarm The watch alarm periodically warns the helmsman to check the autopilot when in the AUTO or NAV mode. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “WATCH ALARM” from the ALARM menu. 2. Press the course control key to show the watch alarm options window. 3.
  • Page 54: Setting The Cross-Track Error Limit

    5. ALARMS 5.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit When in the NAV mode, the XTE alarm will sound when the course error has exceeded or fails within the range set in the following steps: 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “XTE ALARM” from the ALARM menu.
  • Page 55: Setting The Speed Alarm

    5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm The speed alarm warns you when your boat’s speed is within, outside, over or under the speed range setting. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “SPEED ALARM” from the ALARM menu. 2. Press the course control knob to show the speed alarm options window. 3.
  • Page 56: Setting The Depth Alarm

    5. ALARMS 5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm The depth alarm sounds when the bottom is shallower, deeper within or outside the range setting. Note: To use the depth alarm, depth data from an external sounder is required. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “DEPTH ALARM” from the ALARM menu.
  • Page 57: Setting The Temperature Alarm

    5.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm There are five types of water temperature alarms: UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT OF RANGE and CURRENT RIP. The UNDER and OVER alarms sound when the water temperature is lower or higher than the value set, the INSIDE and OUTSIDE alarms sound when the water temperature is within or outside the range set.
  • Page 58: Clearing The Trip Distance

    5. ALARMS 5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance You can reset the trip distance to zero as follows. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select CLEAR TRIP LOG from the ALARM menu. 2. Press the course control knob to show the log trip clear options window. 3.
  • Page 59: Alarm Information

    Alarm Information When an alarm condition occurs, the buzzer sounds and the “!” icon and alarm type window appears on the screen. Press any key to silence alarm and hide the window. You can see which alarm has been violated on the ALARM menu. In the example below the arrival alarm has been violated.
  • Page 60 5. ALARMS Alarm messages The table below shows the alarm messages, their meanings and priorities. Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities Message DEVIATION ALARM CROSS TRACK ERROR SPEED ALARM DEPTH ALARM WATER TEMP. ALARM TRIP ALARM 5-10 Meaning Deviation alarm has occurred. XTE alarm has occurred.
  • Page 61: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information necessary for keeping your unit in good working order and remedying simple problems. Preventive Maintenance Regular maintenance is important for optimum performance. A maintenance schedule should be established and should at least include the items below. Item Control unit connector Check for tight connection.
  • Page 62: Replacement Of Fuse

    6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Replacement of Fuse The fuse in the processor unit protects the equipment from reverse polarity of the ship’s mains and equipment fault. If the fuse blows, the power cannot be turned on. Contact your dealer about replacement of the fuse. Parts Name Fuse FGMB 4A AC125V...
  • Page 63 PROCESSOR UNIT TEST PROCESSOR UNIT 6454002-**.** EEPROM RUDDER ANGLE CLUTCH/BYPASS REMOTECONTROLLER1 REMOTECONTROLLER2 INPUT VOLTAGE HEADING SENSOR PORT1 PORT2 RS232 CONTROLLER UNIT TEST COMUNICATION EEPROM CONTROLLER ID HEADING SENSOR TEST This test should be done while turning the connected sensor (PG-500) in a circle at a rate of 180°/min.
  • Page 64 6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING KEYBOARD TEST Operate each control on the control unit one by one. A key is functioning properly if its on-screen location lights in black when the key is pressed. For the course control knob, rotate it to show X-Y position; push it to confirm function. To escape from the KEYBOARD TEST, press the [POWER/BRILL] key three times.
  • Page 65 RUDDER SETUP AND AUTO TEST The rudder test checks the following, and then shows the result of the check. • Drive type • The presence or absence of bypass/clutch circuit • Rudder deadband • Rudder speed This test should be executed when the boat does not run because of moving the rudder.
  • Page 66: Clearing Memories

    6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM DATA You can confirm the current equipment and drive system status. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the mode menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select “SYSTEM DATA”. 3. Press the course control knob to show the system data screen. Clearing Memories Memories can be cleared to restore the Navpilot-500 to default settings.
  • Page 67: Error Messages

    Error Messages In addition to alarm messages your equipment displays error messages to alert you of potential equipment trouble Error message COMMUNICATION ERROR INSTANT POWER FAIL IS OCCURRED RUDDER ANGLE ERROR RUDDER DRIVE ERROR DRIVE UNIT ERROR. PLEASE TURN OFF AND CHECK DRIVE CIRCUIT.
  • Page 68 6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING INPUT VOLTAGE IS OVER (UNDER) LIMIT MAGNETIC SENSOR ERROR RATE SENSOR ERROR NO CALIBRATION MAGNETIC DISTORTION Error messages (con’t) The input power source fluctuated beyond tolerance. The heading data from the heading sensor was wrong. Calibration not yet executed. Program version of the PG-500 connected is old.
  • Page 69: Menu Tree

    MENU TREE STBY mode menu [MENU] key ALARM MENU PARAMETER SETUP SYSTEM SETUP TEST ( OFF , PROCESSOR UNIT, CONTROLLER UNIT, HEADING SENSOR, SYSTEM DATA AUDIO ALARM ( INTERNAL BUZZER , INTERNAL +EXTERNAL BUZZER) ALARM INTERVAL WATCH ALARM DEVIATION ALARM XTE ALARM SPEED ALARM DEPTH ALARM...
  • Page 70 MENU TREE AUTO mode menu [MENU] key NAV mode menu [MENU] key MN-2 ALARM MENU See page MN-1. ADVANCED AUTO ( OFF , ON) SEA STATE ( FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH) DEVIATION LEVEL (AUTO, LEVEL)* MANUAL PARAMETERS AUTO TRIM (OFF, ON , 1-100, 40 ) AUTO NET TOWING ( OFF , ON)
  • Page 71: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT CONTROL UNIT Display Backlight Contrast Useable Set PROCESSOR UNIT Rudder Mode Weather Adjustment Rudder Angle Ratio Rudder Angle Equivalent AUTO/0-9 Rudder Angle Settings Alarm INTERFACE Ports Input Sentences Command Bearing Ship’s Location (L/L) Ship’s Location (LOP) SOG/COG Heading (HDG) Destination Bearing/distance...
  • Page 72 POWER SUPPLY Processor Unit ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Ambient Temperature Relative Humidity Waterproof Vibration COATING COLOR Control Unit Others 12-24 VDC: 3.0 A -10°C to +55°C 95% at 40°C Processor unit: IPX2 Control unit, Rudder reference unit, Heading sensor, Remote controller: IPX6 IEC 60945 N3.0 (Gray) 2.5GY5/1.5...
  • Page 73: Index

    INDEX ADDVANCED AUTO mode ...3-3 ALARM INTERVAL...5-2 AUDIO ALARM ...5-2 AUTO mode...3-2 AUTO TRIM ...4-7 ANALOG INDICATOR BAR...2-5 Brilliance ...2-3 Contrast ...2-3 COUNTER RUDDER ...4-6 Course control knob ...2-1 DEVIATION LEVEL ...4-3 Deviation alarm...5-3 Distance alarm...5-7 DODGE mode ...3-20 FIGURE EIGHT ... 3-7, 3-14 KEY BEEP ...4-10 LOCK ...4-11 NAV mode...3-4...

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