Data Calibration - Furuno NAVpilot 711 Installation Manual

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3. INITIAL SETTINGS
4. If the heading data shown on the Control Unit differs from the indication of the ship's
compass, apply an offset at [COMPASS OFFSET]. This offset is applied to the head-
ing sensor data. For example, if the Control Unit display shows 125 though the ship's
compass reading is 120, for example, enter "5".
1) Rotate the knob to select [COMPASS OFFSET] then push the knob.
2) Rotate the knob to set a value (setting range: E0.0-E180.0, W0.1-W179.9) then
push the knob.
5. [COMPASS INFORMATION] shows the name and software version of the compass
connected to the NAVpilot. Select it and push the knob to show compass information,
provided your compass outputs such information.
6. Press the MENU key to return to the [COMPASS SETUP] menu.
7. Rotate the knob to select [SET CENTER RUDDER POS] then push the knob.
You must set the rudder position at zero degrees on the [SEA TRIAL] menu. If this set-
ting is not completely, the boat may wander. For dual-engine boats, be sure that the
engines are synchronized and maintain a normal cruising speed.
8. Run the boat between 10 and 15 knots (your cruising speed).
9. When the ship runs straight, push the knob to set.

3.11 Data Calibration

The [DATA CALIBRATION] menu lets you apply an offset to speed, wind, temperature
and depth data. If the indication on the Control Unit differs from actual value apply and
offset to correct the indication. Current indications on the Control Unit appears in paren-
theses.
1. Rotate the knob to select the sensor you want to compensate then push the knob.
2. Rotate the knob to set a value then push the knob. Enter a negative value when the
indication is higher than the actual value; a positive value when it is lower than the
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COMPASS INFORMATION
MODEL ID:
PG-700
SOFTWARE VERSION:
01.01:99.99
FOLLOW STRAIGHT COURSE
AND PUSH ENTER TO SET
ARE YOU SURE?
YES ENTER
NO MENU
DATA CALIBRATION
STW:
%
( --- kn )
(---.- ° ) A
WIND ANG:
0.0°
WIND SPD:
0.0kn
0%
(--- kn ) A
(---.- °F )
TEMP: 0°F
DEPTH: 0ft
(--- ft )

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