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Back OPERATOR'S MANUAL INTEGRATED HEADING SENSOR PG-500 FLUXGATE HEADING SENSOR C-500 MODEL www.furuno.com...
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(http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal. How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Information for the Installer WARNING CAUTION Turn off the power at the mains Confirm that the power supply voltage switchboard before beginning the is compatible with the voltage rating installation. of the equipment. Post a sign near the switch to indicate it should not be turned on while the Connection to the wrong power supply can cause fire or damage the equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ......................iv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................. v EQUIPMENT LIST....................vi 1. OPERATION...................... 1 Controls and Indications ......................1 Turning the Power On/Off ....................1 Automatic Distortion Compensation..................3 Damping Control ........................3 Selecting Output Data Format....................4 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance ........................5 Troubleshooting ........................5 Diagnostic Test........................6 Error Status ..........................7 Clearing the Memory......................7...
A Word to PG-500/C-500 Owners Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO PG-500 Integrated Heading Sensor, C-500 Fluxgate Heading Sensor. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment.
EQUIPMENT LIST Standard set Name Type Remarks PG-500-E Fluxgate and rate sensor Sensor C-500-E Fluxgate sensor Installation Materials 1 set Refer to the packing list (page A-1). 1 set Fuse Spare Parts Refer to the packing list (page A-1). Option...
DAMP • C-500 outputs heading data and the STATUS LED lights immediately. • PG-500 calculates the rate sensor offset. The STATUS LED blinks during the Corrects the heading. calculation, which takes about two minutes. Smoothes the heading data to output.
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1. OPERATION Sequence of Start up test LED Sequence Test name AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS 0.5 seconds Program Version No. AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS 0.5 seconds AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS All LEDs go off. 0.5 seconds AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS ROM, RAM check 0.5 seconds AUTO...
Note: When connecting with the autopilot compensating for magnetic field NAVpilot-500, use the default damping distortion. (Refer to page 10.) setting (PG-500: damping 1, C-500: damping 2). 1. Press the [AUTO] key more than two seconds to light the AUTO LED.
To output true heading, do the following: variation as shown in 3.4 Heading Alignment on page 11. HDM 1. Connect Furuno GPS Navigator which sentence, however, cannot be can output data sentence RMC or VTG. changed to true heading. For HDG 2.
2. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Regular maintenance is important to maintain intended performance over a long period. Regularly check the following: • Clean the component with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners; they can remove paint and markings. •...
This equipment has a diagnostic test which checks the LED, key operation, ROM, RAM, AUTO LED EEPROM, magnetic sensor, rate sensor : OK (PG-500 only) and loop back for proper TRUE LED : OK operation. Do this test after dismounting the sensor.
2. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 2.4 Error Status When error is detected, all LEDs go off and then the STATUS LED blinks or goes off depending on error type as shown in the table below. LED status Meaning Remarks STATUS LED Magnetic blinks slowly.
3. INSTALLATION Mounting Ship's bow This sensor must be mounted indoors on the Bow mark horizontal plane. When selecting a mounting location, keep in mind the following points: • Vibration at the mounting location should be minimal. Fixing hole • Install the sensor as far as possible from 4.5 mm) power cables and ferrous materials.
3. INSTALLATION Connections Grounding Ground the equipment as follows to prevent Connect cables as shown below. loss of sensitivity: Leave sufficient slack in cables for • maintenance and checking ease. If cables The ground wire should be as short as run outside the bridge, run them through possible.
3. INSTALLATION Correcting Magnetic light. Wait 30 seconds for the sensor to return to normal operation, or press any Field Distortion key for quick return. The magnetic field around the sensor is AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS subject to change with the ship structure, engines, electronic equipment or any ferrous materials in the vicinity.
3. INSTALLATION Heading Alignment AUTO STATUS TRUE CALB Heading alignment is required when sensor +1° heading is different from actual heading. +2° This alignment must be done using magnetic heading (default setting). +3° +4° CAUTION +5° Turn off the autopilot before aligning +6°...
3. INSTALLATION Setting Output Data AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS Setting output interval (sentence) The default setting is 200 ms. :On (current setting) :Off Refer to the table shown on the next page for proper setting. : True heading : Magnetic heading : Magnetic heading &...
3. INSTALLATION Setting Baud Rate Relation baud rate and output interval Baud rate Output interval Available sentences Set the baud rate of external equipment. No output The default setting is 4800 bps. Up to two sentences can be output. When connecting with the NAVpilot-500, use 4800 the default setting (4800 bps).
PACKING LIST 64AV-X-9851 -4 PG-500/C-500 N A M E DESCRIPTION/CODE № O U T L I N E Q'TY ユニット UNIT ハイブリッドヘディングセンサー PG-500 INTEGRATED HEADING SENSOR (*1) 000-040-467-00 ヘディング゙センサー C-500 FLUXGATE HEADING SENSOR (*1) 000-040-468-00 予備品 SPARE PARTS SP64-01301 ヒューズ FGMB 125V 1A PBF...
*1)造船所手配。 *2)オプション。 *3)工場にて取付済み。 *4)NAVpilot-500を接続する場合、相互結線図はNAVpilot-500の装備要領書を参照(PG-500のみ)。 NOTE *1. SHIPYARD SUPPLY. *2. OPTION. *3. FITTED AT FACTORY. *4. WHEN NAVpilot-500 IS CONNECTED TO PG-500, REFER TO INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM IN INSTALLATION MANUAL OF NAVpilot-500. DRAWN TITLE PG-500/C-500 E. MIYOSHI Aug. 27, '04 CHECKED 名称...
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When a claim is made, FURUNO has a right to choose whether with other electronic devices. The imported product may also be to repair the product or replace it.
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24 months from installation date provided the work is done by Furuno U.S.A., Inc. or an AUTHORIZED Furuno dealer during normal shop hours and within a radius of 50 miles of the shop location.
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: +81-(0)798-65-4200 A : APR 2003 Printed in Japan All rights reserved. D : JAN . 20, 2012 Pub. No. OME-72550-D *00014725612* *00014725612* (REFU ) PG-500/C-500 *00014725612* *00014725612* * 0 0 0 1 4 7 2 5 6 1 2 *...
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