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Furuno NAVpilot-500 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 AUTOPILOT NAVpilot-500...
  • Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Do not open the equipment Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough sea. unless you are well familiar with electrical circuits. Because the boat turns a 360-degree circle around the waypoint a large wave or strong Only qualified personnel wind can cause the boat to capsize.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWORD ......................iv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................. v 1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT ..............1-1 Principle of Autopilot ......................1-1 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 ................
  • Page 4 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...............5-3 5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm ..................5-4 5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm ..................5-5 5.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm ................5-6 5.1.9 Setting the trip distance alarm ................5-6...
  • Page 5 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 6: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System configuration of NAVpilot-500...
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  • Page 8: Principle Of The Autopilot

    PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT Principle of Autopilot Autopilot is an automatic device for steering a vessel maintaining its heading in an intended direction. Anyone can appreciate the advantages of the autopilot – being free to carry out navigational checks, trim adjustments or simply to relax and enjoy.

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT Principle of Operation In the AUTO modes, the heading information from an associated sensor is continuously compared with the set course (in the NAV mode, the course to the waypoint set on the plotter connected). With the boat on course, the two signals are equal.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Operating Controls Enter knob Rotate: Selects menu items and options. STBY key Push: Sets the course on Auto or Nav mode. Selects the STBY (manual) mode. STBY Turn key Turns the boat 180 or 360 . AUTO Starboard key TURN Steers the rudder to boat.

  • Page 11: Turning On/Off

    CONTROL UNIT HEADING DATA OK 359.9 6454101-**.** OK P12.3 FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD CONTROLLER ID **.** : Program version no. Startup sequence After the startup test is completed, “STBY” appears on the screen. This means the equipment may now be operated manually.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Brilliance And Contrast

    2. BASIC OPERATION 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. CONTRAST BRILL STBD PORT Contrast, brilliance window 2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to adjust display contrast; clockwise to raise the contrast and counter-clockwise to lower it.

  • Page 13: Selecting The Data Shown On Normal And Data Displays

    2. BASIC OPERATION 2.4.1 Selecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays Some display modes may be set up to suit your operating needs, on the SCREEN SETUP menu. Selecting data for Normal Display 2 screen You can select the data to show on the upper and lower half of the Normal Display 2.
  • Page 14 2. BASIC OPERATION Data available for display in SCREEN 2 UPPER and LOWER Menu option Displayed data Own ship’s position (L/L) Course over ground Speed over ground Speed through water Water temperature Depth Bearing to waypoint Range to waypoint WPT POS Waypoint position (L/L) Cross-track error Time-to-Go to Destination...
  • Page 15 2. BASIC OPERATION Selecting the display layout for Data Display You can show two or three data on the Data Display. STBY STBY 116.5 116.5 20.4 20.4 (Data1) (Data1) (Data 2) (Data 2) (Data 3) Data display, two data Data display, three data Data Displays 1.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Display On Graphic Display

    2. BASIC OPERATION 2.4.2 Selecting the display on Graphic Display COMPASS, RUDDER ANGLE, HIGHWAY, WIND TRUE INDICATOR, WIND RELATIVE INDICATOR, DEPTH GRAPH or TEMP GRAPH can be shown on the Graphic Display. Note that the appropriate sensors are necessary to display data.

  • Page 17: Selecting Data For Analog Indicator

    2. BASIC OPERATION 2.4.3 Selecting data for analog indicator Choose what to display on the analog indicator display on Normal Display 1 and (Mode) (Mode) (Course) (Course) (Heading) (Heading) (Data) (Data1) (Data) (Data 2) (Normal display 2) (Normal display 1) Analog indicator Normal Display 1 and 2 1.
  • Page 18 2. BASIC OPERATION 4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ANALOG INDIACATOR BAR” on the second page. 5. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the bar indicator options window. RUDDER ANGLE DEVIATION RUDDER/XTE DEVIATION/XTE Analog indicator bar options window 6. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option you desired to show. Note the following.
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  • Page 20: Steering Modes

    STEERING MODES The NAVpilot-500 system is capable of five primary steering modes: STBY (manual), AUTO, NAV, REMOTE (FU and NFU) and DODGE. In case of emergency, for example, collision avoidance, turn the helm quickly to control the boat manually. The alarm sounds and “STBY” flashes on the display.

  • Page 21: Auto Mode

    AUTO Mode 3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode The AUTO mode makes the NAVpilot-500 steer the boat automatically on a set course. Note: The AUTO mode will not bring your boat to the destination when wind or tide prevails. Use this mode for a short straight voyage. Otherwise switch to the NAV mode shown on page 3-5.

  • Page 22: Advanced Auto Mode

    (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to the NAVpilot-500. After connecting to a navaid which outputs position data, press the [AUTO] key. The NAVpilot-500 calculates the course based on the present position and heading. In this mode, “AUTO” appears on the display.

  • Page 23: Turn Mode (For Auto Mode)

    3. STEERING MODES 3.2.3 TURN mode (For AUTO mode) The [TURN] key provides a turn feature when in the AUTO mode. This function changes the current set course to be 180° or 360°. This is useful when you want to back to the position where a fish school appears on the echo sounder.

  • Page 24: Nav Mode

    The course is automatically set so that the boat sails on the intended course line. When the [NAV] key is pressed, the course changes automatically in order to follow the intended course line. The course reading on the NAVpilot-500 is not always equal to the waypoint direction which is presented on the plotter.

  • Page 25: Selecting Sailing Method Of Nav Mode

    3. STEERING MODES 3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode The NAV mode has two sailing methods, COURSE and XTE. When the ship goes out from the course between starting point (previous waypoint for route) and destination waypoint because of tide, wind etc, each method functions as below.

  • Page 26: Switching Waypoint

    3. STEERING MODE 3.3.3 Switching waypoint When you arrive at a waypoint on a route in the NAV mode, you can switch to the next waypoint automatically or manually. AUTO switches the TO waypoint when your boat is within the arrival alarm area (set on the plotter). MANUAL requires operator confirmation before switching the TO waypoint, when the boat arrives at a waypoint, notified by sounding the buzzer.
  • Page 27 3. STEERING MODES ORBIT CW ORBIT CCW CLOVER LEAF Fishing mode options window 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option desired. OFF: The NAV mode changes to the AUTO mode when the boat arrives to the (last) waypoint, and the boat keeps the course at the moment of arriving the waypoint.
  • Page 28 3. STEERING MODE ORBIT mode When selecting the ORBIT CW or ORBIT CCW, operate the autopilot as shown below. WARNING Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough sea. Because the boat turns a 360-degree circle around the waypoint a large wave or strong wind can cause the boat to capsize.

  • Page 29: Navigating To Tll Point (Fishing Mode)

    3. STEERING MODES CLOVER LEAF For the CLOVER REAF mode, set the distance “d” shown in the figure on page 3-8 for orbit at the NAV mode menu, referring to steps 2 through 5 in the above. Note: Reduce boat’s speed less than 10 kt to activate this function. WARNING Confirm that no objection is in the general vicinity of the waypoint.

  • Page 30: Remote Mode

    Orbit mode (ex. clockwise) Clover leaf mode REMOTE Mode Four types of optional remote controllers may be connected to the NAVpilot-500. These are useful to operate this equipment from a remote location. Dial type remote controller (FAP-5551, 5552) This remote controller can only be used when in the AUTO or NAV mode.
  • Page 31 3. STEERING MODES FU is one of manual steering modes, which outputs an absolute value determined with the [ENTER] knob to drive the rudder, thus changing the ship’s course at a given rate of change towards a set point. One click of button changes the course by a definite step.
  • Page 32 3. STEERING MODE 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 33 3. STEERING MODES 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 when terminating the REMOTE mode.
  • Page 34 3. STEERING MODE Selecting course after the REMOTE mode is off After the remote controller is turned off in the AUTO mode, the course mode can be chosen to follow as below. 1. In the STBY mode, press the [MENU] knob to show the STBY mode menu. ALARM MENU DATA CALIBRATION PARAMETER SETUP...
  • Page 35 3. STEERING MODES 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “CSE AFTER REMOTE”, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the cse (course) after remote options window. PREVIOUS COURSE PRESENT COURSE Cse (course) after remote options window PREVIOUS COURSE: The previous course before using the remote controller. PRESENT COURSE: The heading at the moment the remote controller is turned off.

  • Page 36: Dodge Mode

    3. STEERING MODE DODGE Mode The DODGE mode is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control of the helm to avoid an obstruction. 3.5.1 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. STEERING MODES 3.5.2 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.

  • Page 38: Menu Operation

    4. MENU OPERATION Most settings are carried out on the menus. The items shown depend on the mode in use. For the STBY mode the complete menu is shown. In case of the AUTO or NAV mode the items most often adjusted in the corresponding mode are shown. The ALARM menu description is shown on Chapter 5.
  • Page 39 When connecting with a magnetic heading sensor (PG-500 etc.), the magnetic variation is necessary to use true heading data. The Furuno plotter or navigation outputs magnetic variations for all areas of the earth. You may choose to use the preprogrammed variations or enter variations manually, in case of no plotter or you prefer to enter them manually.

  • Page 40: 4.1.2 Setting Parameters

    4. To close the PARAMETER SETUP menu, press the [MENU] key. Selecting the method of entering the parameter The NAVpilot-500 has an automatic adjustment feature which sets up the equipment according to ship’s characteristics and sea state for optimum performance in the AUTO and NAV modes.
  • Page 41 MANUAL-ROUGH: Self-learning is off, using the parameter selected for rough sea. When you want to use the NAVpilot-500 with the experience-related parameters, choose the SEMI-AUTO option. However, note that the course keeping quality may be decreased if the sea state is different from that in the experience-related parameters.
  • 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 Track line and weather setting value RUDDER GAIN When the boat’s heading deviates from the set course, the NAVpilot-500 adjusts the rudder to correct it. The rudder angle (number of degrees) which is steered against every degree of course deviation is known as the rudder gain.
  • Page 44 If the boat is heavily loaded, the heading will turn excessively by inertia, passing the new course. Then, the NAVpilot-500 will steer the rudder to the opposite side and the heading will turn in that direction excessively again. In an extreme case the heading oscillates several times until it finally settles in the new course.
  • Page 45 4. MENU OPERATION 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.
  • Page 46 4. MENU OPERATION When towing the 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: 4.1.3 Setting The Units Of Measurements

    4. MENU OPERATION 4.1.3 Setting the units of measurements The DISPLAY SETUP menu allows you to choose units of measurement. 1. Press the [STBY] and [MENU] key in order to open the STBY mode menu. 2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DISPLAY SETUP”. 3.
  • Page 48 4. MENU OPERATION 6. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option. See the table shown below detailed information. 7. Select other units of measurement as appropriate, referring to the table shown below. 8. Press the [ENTER] knob to finish. Item Description Settings Speed Unit...

  • Page 49: 4.1.4 Setting Other Menu Items

    4. MENU OPERATION 4.1.4 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 [ENTER] knob to select “SYSTEM SETUP”. 3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. KEY BEEP: LOCK: UNLOCK LANGUAGE:...
  • Page 50 4. MENU OPERATION 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 [ENTER] knob to select “LOCK” from the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 2.
  • Page 51 NAVpiloy-500. It allows you to view and control a simulated autopilot without position-fixing equipment. Most controls are operative, thus you may practice how to use the Navpilot-500. You may turn the simulation mode on or off as follows:...

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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. 1. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “AUDIO ALARM” from the ALARM menu. 2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the audio alarm options window. INTERNAL BUZZER INTERNAL +EXTERNAL BUZZER Audio alarm options window...

  • Page 54: Setting The Watch Alarm

    5. ALARMS 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 [ENTER] knob to select “WATCH ALARM” from the ALARM menu. 2. Press the [ENTER] key to show the watch alarm options window. Watch alarm options window 3.

  • Page 55: Setting The Speed Alarm

    XTE alarm (INTO) to alert you when your boat is within a certain distance to the object or area. 1. On the FURUNO plotter, create a route which runs parallel to the area you wish to avoid.

  • Page 56: Setting The Depth Alarm

    5. ALARMS 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select speed alarm condition. OFF: Turn the speed alarm off. OVER: The alarm is released when the ship’s speed is over the set value. UNDER: The alarm is released when ship’s speed is under the set value. INSIDE: The alarm released when ship’s speed is within the range set.

  • Page 57: Setting The Temperature Alarm

    5. ALARMS 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 [ENTER] knob to select CLEAR TRIP LOG from the ALARM menu. 2. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the log trip clear options window. Log trip clear options window 3.
  • Page 59 5. ALARMS Alarm messages The table below shows the alarm messages, their meanings and priorities. Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities Message Meaning Priority DEVIATION ALARM Deviation alarm is violated. EXCEEDED XTE LIMIT XTE alarm is violated. PROCEEDED XTE ALARM SPEED IS OVER LIMIT SPEED IS UNDER LIMIT Speed alarm is violated.

  • Page 60: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information necessary for keeping your unit in good working order and remedying simple problems. WARNING Do not open the equipment. Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock exists inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

  • Page 61: Replacement Of Fuse

    000-119-976 Supplied as spare parts Diagnostics The NAVpilot-500 has a diagnostic function which checks the Processor unit, Control unit, Heading sensor, Keyboard, LCD and Rudder for proper operation. To access a diagnostic function, do the following procedure: 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the menu.
  • Page 62 6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESSOR UNIT TEST PROCESSOR UNIT 6454002-**.** EEPROM RUDDER ANGLE CLUTCH/BYPASS REMOTECONTROLLER1 ON 1 REMOTECONTROLLER2 NOT USED INPUT VOLTAGE 24.8 V HEADING SENSOR PORT1 For factory setting PORT2 RS232 **.**: Program version no. CONTROLLER UNIT TEST CONTROLLER UNIT 6454001-**.** COMUNICATION EEPROM...
  • Page 63 6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING KEYBOARD TEST 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 [ENTER] 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 64 6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 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 65: 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 [ENTER] knob to select “SYSTEM DATA”. 3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the system data screen. SYSTEM DATA INPUT VOLTAGE: 24.4 V...

  • Page 66: Error Messages

    6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages In addition to alarm messages your equipment displays error messages to alert you to probable equipment trouble Error messages Error message Meaning Remedy Communication between the control Check the interconnection unit and the processor unit is COMMUNICATION ERROR cable between control unit interrupted for more than two...
  • Page 67 6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Error messages (con’t) INPUT VOLTAGE IS OVER The input power source fluctuated Check ship’s mains. (UNDER) LIMIT beyond tolerance. MAGNETIC SENSOR ERROR RATE SENSOR ERROR The heading data from the heading Check the heading sensor. sensor was wrong. MAGNETIC DISTORTION ERROR Ask your dealer to do the...

  • Page 68: Menu Tree

    MENU TREE STBY mode menu [MENU] key ALARM MENU AUDIO ALARM ( INTERNAL BUZZER , INTERNAL +EXTERNAL BUZZER) ( SHORT , LONG, CONTINUE) ALARM INTERVAL WATCH ALARM (OFF, ON) DEVIATION ALARM (1 to 90 , 30 ) ( OFF , OUT, INTO) XTE ALARM SPEED ALARM ( OFF , UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT OF RANGE)
  • Page 69 MENU TREE STBY mode menu (con't) From the previous page SCREEN SETUP SCREEN2 UPPER DATA* *(POS, COG, SOG, SCREEN2 LOWER DATA* STW, TMP, DPT, SCREEN3 PATTERN (2DATA, 3DATA ) BRG, RNG, WPT POS, XTE, TTG, ETA, DATE, DATA1* TIME, WIND T, DATA2* WIND R, VOLT, TRIP) DATA3*...
  • Page 70 MENU TREE AUTO mode menu [MENU] key ALARM MENU See page MN-1. ( FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, SEA STATE MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH) MANUAL PARAMETERS AUTO TRIM (OFF, ON , 1-100, 40 ) ( OFF , ON) ADVANCED AUTO AUTO NET TOWING ( OFF , ON) ( SOG , STW, MANUAL) SPEED READOUT...
  • Page 71 SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT NAVpilot-500 CONTROL UNIT Display Monochrome LCD, 83 (W) x 83 (H) mm, 160x160 dots Backlight Adjustable in 8 steps Contrast 16 steps Useable Set 6 sets PROCESSOR UNIT Rudder Mode Manual, Auto, Dodge, Remote, Advanced Auto*, Navigation*...
  • Page 72 I/O Control RS-232C (NMEA) POWER SUPPLY Processor Unit 12-24 VDC: 3-2 A (Control Unit: 6 sets) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Ambient Temperature -10°C to +55°C Relative Humidity 95% at 40°C Waterproof Processor unit: IPX2 Control unit/ Remote controller/ Rudder reference unit: IPX5 Vibration IEC 60945 COLOR...
  • Page 73 INDEX ADDVANCED AUTO mode..... 3-3 ORBIT ..........3-9, 3-10 ALARM INTERVAL ......... 5-2 AUDIO ALARM ........5-2 PANEL DIMMER ........4-13 AUTO mode ..........3-2 Parameter ..........4-3 AUTO TRIM ..........4-8 POSITION FORMAT......4-11 ANALOG INDICATOR BAR... 2-8, 4-11 Range unit..........4-11 Brilliance ..........

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