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Furuno 520 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 AUTOPILOT NAV pilot -511/520...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Printed in Japan Printed in Japan Pub. No. OME-72501 Pub. No. OME-72501 ( ( HIMA HIMA ) ) NAVPILOT-511/520 NAVPILOT-511/520 The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. Your Local Agent/Dealer Your Local Agent/Dealer FIRST EDITION : FIRST EDITION : JAN.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not open the equipment unless you are well familiar with electrical circuits. Only qualified personnel ELECTRICAL should work inside the SHOCK equipment. 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 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... 2-3 2.4 Displays ...
  • Page 5 5. ALARMS... 5-1 5.1 ALARM SETUP 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-511/520 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NAVpilot-511/520 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

    Dial type: FAP-5551, FAP-5552 Button type: FAP6211, FAP-6212 12-24 VDC Lever type: FAP-6221, 6222 Dodge type: FAP-6231, 6232 : Standard : Option : User supply System configuration of NAVpilot-511/520 Ship's steering system Clutch FAP-6111 Remote Controller Remote Controller Remote Controller Remote Controller...
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  • Page 9: Principle Of The Autopilot

    The NAVpilot-511/520 autopilot utilizes a proportional rate system to steer the boat. This system is similar to the highly accurate and reliable systems used on aircraft, missiles and space vehicles.

  • Page 10: Principle Of Operation

    NAV mode, the course to the waypoint is received from a plotter connected to the NAVpilot-511/520). With the boat on course, these two signals are equal. If the boat drifts off course, the difference between the primary heading and the set course will change proportionally and there will be an imbalance at a comparator.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Steers the boat to port. STBY/POWER key Long press: Turns power off. Mormentary press: Turns power on; Selects the STBY (manual) mode. Navpilot-520 Course control knob** PORT key* Steers the boat to port. STBY/POWER key Long press: Turns power off.

  • Page 12: Turning On/Off

    Note 2: When the Integrated Heading Sensor PG-500 is connected, turn on the NAVpilot-511/520 and wait four minutes before leaving port in order to allow time for the PG-500 heading data to stabilize.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Brilliance And Contrast

    Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast The brilliance and contrast can be adjusted as below: 1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the main menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to choose “CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE”, and then press it. The CONTRAST/BRILIANCE window appears. 3.

  • Page 14: Displays

    2. BASIC OPERATION Displays 2.4.1 Choosing the display mode There are three types of displays: Normal display 1, Normal display 2, and Data display. To choose a display mode, press a mode key (AUTO, NAV, STBY). Each time a mode key is pressed the display changes in the sequence shown below. Heading mode Heading mode (Mode)

  • Page 15: Selecting The Data Shown On Data Display

    2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Data Display Data Display 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. For Normal Display 2, you may choose which data you want to show on the analog indicator.
  • Page 16 2. BASIC OPERATION 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 17: Steering Modes

    STEERING MODES The NAVpilot-511/520 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

    AUTO Mode 3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode The NAVpilot-511/520’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. Use the AUTO mode for short, straight voyages.

  • 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-511/520 must be connected to a (GPS) which outputs own ship’s position data (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to the NAVpilot-511/520.

  • Page 20: Nav Mode

    3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode If a destination waypoint is set on a GPS / Plotter, the NAVpilot-511/520 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

    NAVpilot-511/520 will calculate a new course based on your new position after dodging, etc. that will take you directly to your destination waypoint. If XTE is selected, the NAVpilot-511/520 will use XTE or cross track error to steer the boat towards your ORIGINAL course before dodging. You may select, either COURSE or XTE as shown below.

  • Page 22: Switching Waypoint

    (set on the plotter). The MANUAL setting requires operator confirmation (pressing the course control knob) before switching to the next waypoint. When in MANUAL switching mode, the NAVpilot-511/520 will sound for five seconds an alarm when the vessel arrives at the destination waypoint.

  • 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/MENU] 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 3. STEERING MODES ORBIT 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 spiral speed can be set in the menu. In the NAV mode, the boat steers toward the waypoint (s) spirally.
  • Page 29 4. Press the course control knob, and then press [TURN/MENU] key once (twice for STBY mode) to close the menu. 5. Press the [TURN/MENU] key once to show the TURN menu. 6. Rotate the course control knob to select “RADIUS OF ORBIT”, and then press it to circumscribe the value with a double rectangle.
  • Page 30 3. STEERING MODES FIGURE EIGHT After the boat has traveled the distance "d" set on the TURN menu (or main 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.
  • 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-511/520. These are used to operate the Navpilot-511/520 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 33 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

    The ALARM SETUP menu description is shown on Chapter 5. STBY Mode Menu While in the STBY mode, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the STBY mode menu. This menu shows all of the Navpilot-511/520’s menu items. MESSAGE CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE...

  • Page 40: 4.1.1 Setting Parameters

    You choose how the NAVpilot-511/520 will steer the vessel, (manual or automatic sea state parameter adjustment) as follows: 1.
  • Page 41 For normal, everyday operation, the FULL-AUTO mode is recommended. However, if you want the NAVpilot-511/520 to steer the boat based on experience-related parameters, but you don’t want the pilot to be in “self-learning” mode, choose the SEMI-AUTO option. Note that the course keeping quality may be decreased if the sea state is different from 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 PARAMETERS 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-511/520 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 “overshoot” the intended course. If this happens, the NAVpilot-511/520 will steer the rudder to the opposite side and the heading will turn in opposite direction excessively again. In an extreme case the heading oscillates several times until it finally settles in the new course.
  • Page 45 Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim The NAVpilot-511/520 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 of a setting may result in the following problems.
  • Page 46 3. Rotate the course control knob to select PORT 1*, PORT 2* or BOTH as appropriate. For “BOTH”, Navpilot-511/520 uses the port input the higher priority data (See the installation manual). If same priority data are input to the port 1 and port 2, the port 1 is used.
  • Page 47 When selecting MANUAL, enter the speed manually. 4. Press the course control knob to finish. The NAVpilot-511/520 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.

  • Page 48: Setting Other Menu Item

    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 SETUP Menu The NAVpilot-511/520 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 SETUP menu.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Alarm Buzzer

    Use the external buzzer connected to the processor unit if the internal buzzer volume is small. Note: If “INTERNAL + EXTERNAL” is selected, the external buzzer sounds when turning the NAVpilot-511/520 off. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “AUDIO” from the ALARM SETUP 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 SETUP 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” from the ALARM SETUP 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 “SPD” from the ALARM SETUP 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 “DPT” from the ALARM SETUP 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 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 SETUP 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 MESSAGE window. In the example below the deviation 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

    Fuse FGMB 4A AC125V Diagnostics The NAVpilot-511/520 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 [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the menu.
  • Page 63 PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN. 6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ID:2097151 6454002-**.** EEPROM: OK NOT USED 24.8 V - -/- -/- - **.**: Program version no. For Navpilot-520, 6454003-**.** "6454004-**.**" appears. XXXXXXX **.**: Program version no. HEADING SENSOR 6454101-**.** EEPROM: OK **.**: Program vrsion no.
  • Page 64 Each press of the course control knob changes the screen pattern in the sequence shown below. SCREEN TEST CHANGE TEST PATTERN? YES ... PUSH ENTER KNOB. PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN. To escape from the SCREEN TEST, press the [MENU] key. KEYBOARD TEST PUSH MENU KEY THREE TIMES TO RETURN. Navpilot-520 (Flashing)
  • 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 • Duty This test should be executed when the boat does not run because of moving the rudder.

  • Page 66: Clearing Memories

    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-511/520 to default settings. For details, see the installation manual. SYSTEM DATA...

  • 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 A SUDDEN POWER FAILURE HAS 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 Error messages (con’t) The input power source fluctuated beyond tolerance. The heading data from the heading sensor was wrong. Calibration not yet executed. Check ship’s mains.

  • Page 69: Menu Tree

    MENU TREE STBY mode menu [MENU] key MESSAGE (Shows error messages.) CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE (Contrast: 1 to 16, 10 , Brill: 1 to 8, 8 ) ALARM SETUP PARAMETER SETUP SYSTEM SETUP TEST SYSTEM DATA AUDIO ( INTERNAL BUZZER , INTERNAL +EXTERNAL) ( SHORT , LONG, CONTINUE) ALARM INTERVAL WATCH ALARM...
  • Page 70 MENU TREE AUTO mode menu [MENU] key MESSAGE (Shows error messages.) CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE (Contrast: 1 to 16, 10 , Brill: 1 to 8, 8 ) ALARM SETUP ADVANCED AUTO SEA STATE DEVIATION LEVEL* MANUAL PARAMETERS** AUTO TRIM AUTO NET TOWING SPD CALC. RADIUS OF ORBIT SPIRAL SPEED SYSTEM DATA...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    05/06/29 NAVPILOT-511/520 Monochrome LCD, 42 (W) x 83 (H) mm, 160x80 dots Adjustable in 8 steps 16 steps 6 sets (Navpilot-511), 2 sets (Navpilot-520) Manual, Auto, Dodge, Remote, Navigation* AUTO/CALM/MODERATE/ROUGH AUTO/0-9 45° max. Bearing deviation, Out of course*, Watch, Ship’s speed*,...
  • Page 72 12-24 VDC: 3.0 A (excluding pump) -10°C to +55°C 95% at 40°C Processor unit: IPX2 Control unit (Navpilot-511), Rudder reference unit, Heading sensor, Remote controller: IPX5 Control unit (Navpilot-520): IPX6 IEC 60945 N3.0 (Gray) 2.5GY5/1.5 SP - 2 NAVPILOT-511/520 E7250S01B...

  • 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...2-6 Brilliance ...2-3 Contrast ...2-3 COUNTER RUDDER ...4-6 Course control knob ...2-1 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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