Furuno NAVpilot-500 User manual

NAVpilot-500
NAVpilot-511
TM
NAVpilot-611
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NAVpilot Steers Your Vessel
Straight the First Time
and Every Time!
●●Unparalleled “Adaptive” technology allows NAVpilot to continue improving your
vessel’s steering on every voyage
●●Auto set-up and Self-learning for vessel speed and course
●●Versatile, high-resolution LCDs allow for
a variety of user-defined display configurations
●●One-touch operation for Standby, Auto and Nav modes
●●Exclusive FishHunter™ feature guides your vessel in
orbit, figure eight or spiral maneuvers around fish targets
●●Network up to six full-size NAVpilot-500,
compact NAVpilot-511/611 and/or handheld
NAVpilot-520 control units
●●The NAVpilot-520 (handheld type) can work as
a full-functioned remote control unit within a NAVpilot system
●●Multi language: English, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese and Spanish
●●Optional junction box for NAVpilot 520 is available
for remote operation

Steering your boat straight the first time
and every time.
Here’s the scenario. You’re setting out for
your favorite destination, the sun is shining
and the sky is as blue as
the sea. This is the perfect
time to let the NAVpilot
steer you straight to your
waypoint and let you enjoy
the sun and the scenery. No
matter if it is a stormy day or a
beautiful day, the NAVpilot series is
what you need to help you arrive at
your destination safely.
Self-learning and adaptive software.
Here is the key to how FURUNO has
revolutionized the autopilot marketplace with
the NAVpilot series. From the first dock-side
setup through the last voyage you made,
the NAVpilot continues to learn your vessel’s
steering characteristics.
This allows for dynamically adjusting the
boat's steering for vessel speed, trim, draft,
tide and wind effects, weather, etc. These
characteristics are stored on the processor’s
memory where they are continuously
optimized to make the NAVpilot more
versatile.
Perfect for power, sail or work boats.
With a standard set of features unrivaled by
any other autopilot on the market,
the NAVpilot series is perfect for any vessel
from sailboats through powerboats and
everything in between. Features include
Auto Mode - one press of a button turns
the steering over to the NAVpilot to free you
to monitor your radar, chart plotter, etc.;
Advanced Auto Mode - utilizing automatic
ground tracking control to steer the vessel;
Nav Mode - track control system referenced
on a precision cross track error when
integrated with GPS navigator; and Wind
Mode - allows you to control your sailboat
while compensating for the effects of wind
and tide.
Fishing just got easier with the exclusive
FishHunter™(For power boat only).
FishHunter is a unique feature of FURUNO’s
NAVpilot series. Find a fish target with your
FURUNO sonar/sounder or bird target with
your Furuno radar and feed it to the
NAVpilot. The NAVpilot will activate the
FishHunter mode to perform orbit, spiral or
figure eight maneuvers around the specified
target. This feature can also be used for
Man Overboard (MOB).
Safety notice:
Autopilot should not be used in congested
areas or around obstacles. Switch the
autopilot to manual mode whenever potential
danger is present. An autopilot is an aid to,
not a replacement for, an experienced
helmsman.

The 2 DIN unit with an extra large
monochrome LCD displays a variety of
information with large easy-to-read
characters and graphics. The large control
knob allows for precise course changing
and straightforward menu selecting.
The compact and waterproof 1 DIN unit FAP-6011/5011 can be
installed anywhere on any type of boat. Its clear LCD indicates
important navigational information, including rudder information.
A handheld control unit allows for full
operation of autopilot from anywhere
onboard. Its clear LCD displays
various navigation information to
assist you in steering your boat.
FAP-5001 for NAVpilot-500
Extra large monochrome LCD
85 mm (W) x 85 mm (H)
3.4" (W) x 3.4" (H)
FAP-6011 for NAVpilot-611
High-resolution monochrome
LCD
85 mm (W) x 43 mm (H)
3.4" (W) x 1.7" (H)
FAP-5021 for NAVpilot-520
Handheld control unit
85 mm (W) x 43 mm (H)
3.4" (W) x 1.7" (H)
FAP-5011 for NAVpilot-511
High-resolution monochrome
LCD
85 mm (W) x 43 mm (H)
3.4" (W) x 1.7" (H)
NEW
FAP-6011 is a new NAVpilot display/controller, its appearance
completely matches with FURUNO FI-50 series instruments and
NavNet 3D when they are installed side by side.
Flush mounting can be achieved for FAP-6011 by replacing of the
front panel. Using the optional supplied front panel, flush mounted
units protrude less than 10mm from the bulkhead.
Flash mount kit for FAP-6011
NEW

Compass Rose
User Customizable Displays
Wind Data Three-way split
User Customizable Displays
Wind Mode
FAP-6231/6232
FAP-6221/6222
FAP-5551/5552
FAP- 6211/
6212
Remote Control Units
A variety of remote
control units are
available for the
NAVpilot series.
Display Modes for NAVpilot-500
Display Modes for NAVpilot-511/520/611
Two-way split
Operating
Mode
Set
Course
Heading
Magnetic
North
Highway
Display Modes
Simple one-touch mode selection provides reliable
steering and course control. Multiple customizable
display modes include Rudder angle, Heading,
Highway, Compass rose, Wind Data, Nav Info, etc.
Cross Track
Error

Tide and Wind
Tide and Wind
Tide and Wind
Waypoint
R
Wind
(True or apparent)
Waypoint
Auto mode Advanced auto mode
Nav mode Route tracking
Wind mode
The NAVpilot consistently
maintains the pre-set
heading, but the vessel
may drift away from the
intended course due to
tide and wind.
The NAVpilot steers the
vessel toward the
intended waypoint/
destination, while
compensating for the
effects of tide and wind.
When interconnected with a
GPS navigator, the NAVpilot
can automatically steer the
vessel to follow a series of
waypoints in succession
(waypoints set by the
navigator). On arriving at
each waypoint or destination,
audio-visual alerts will be
activated.
The NAVpilot
consistently maintains
the pre-set heading,
while compensating for
the effects of tide and
wind.
The NAVpilot consistently
maintains the pre-set heading
at the constant direction toward
the true or apparent wind
direction, while compensating
for the effects of tide and wind.
The FishHunterTM mode
can be activated to
automatically set up
your boat’s steering
behavior after it
reaches the last
waypoint in a route.
The radius(L)
of each maneuver
can be set in the
menu.
FishHunter™
Waypoint
L
Waypoint
L
Waypoint
L
Orbit Spiral
Figure eight
With the Orbit maneuver,
the vessel will be steered
in a circular pattern
around the final
waypoint (fishing spot).
With the Figure eight
maneuver, the vessel will
continually return to the
final waypoint in a figure
eight pattern.
With the Spiral maneuver,
the vessel will be steered
toward the waypoint
spirally.
Operation Modes

12-24 VDC
Outboard Liner
Feedback Unit
Distributor
FAP-6800
Remote Controller
FAP-6231/6221
NMEA
NMEA
20m max
20m max
20m max
Up to six control units combinable in system.
Heading Sensor
PG-500
Radar/GPS Plotter
NavNet/NavNet vx2
Series
Remote Controller
FAP-6232/
6222
option or local supply
Processor Unit
FAP-5002
Rudder Feedback Unit
FAP-6111 or FAP-6112
Reversible Pumpset or Solenoid Output
NAVpilot-500 NAVpilot-
511/611 NAVpilot-520*
or
Junction Box
or
10m max
10m max
12-24 VDC
option or local supply
Processor Unit
FAP-5002
Rudder Feedback Unit
FAP-6111 or FAP-6112
Heading Sensor
PG-500
Distributor
FAP-6800
Reversible Pumpset or Solenoid Output
Remote Controller
FAP-6231/6221
NMEA
NMEA
NMEA
20m max
10m max
20m max
20m max
20m max
10m max
Use any combination of up to six control units.
NAVpilot-500 NAVpilot-
511/611 NAVpilot-520*
or
GPS Navigator
GP-32
Remote Controller
FAP-6232/
6222
Wind Sensor
FI-3003
Instruments
FI-30 Series
Server FI-3005
Junction Box
or
for Sailboat
for Powerboat
*Any additional control unit cannot be connected
from NAVpilot-520.
*Any additional control unit cannot be connected from NAVpilot-520.
System configurations

115 0.37”
94 3.7”
96 3.8”
4-R5
92 3.6”
87 3.4”
51.5 2.0”
80 3.1”
40 1.6” 40 1.6”
89 3.5”
26 10”
4- 3.2
Operational Mode Auto, Navigation*, Wind (Sail boat only), Dodge,
Remote**, Fish Hunter™
*Required to connect with external GPS receiver
**Optional remote controller required
Drive System Reversible Hydraulic (Up to 25 Amp Continuous)
or Solenoid Drive Output
Display Type
FAP-5001: Silver bright LCD, 160 (H) x 160 (V) pixels
FAP-5011/6011/5021: Silver bright LCD, 160 (H) x 80 (V) pixels
Display Modes
FAP-5001: Customizable Heading, Course, Rudder Angle,
Highway, Compass, Wind and Navigation
Information
FAP-5011/6011/5021: Customizable Rudder Angle
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese,
Spanish
External Devices via NMEA0183 Interface;
Heading Sensor: FURUNO PG-500 Fluxgate or Satellite Compass
SC-50/110 by NMEA0183 HDG or HDM
(5 Hz or higher)
Positioning Equipment FURUNO GP-30 Series, GP-7000/7000F,
NavNet/NavNet vx2 series, other non-FURUNO
GPS receiver (NMEA0183 data required)
Wind Sensor FURUNO FI-3003 with server FI-3005 or other
non-FURUNO wind sensor (2 Hz or higher)
Parameters Settings Auto Setup, Adaptive (Self-learning) with
manual setting override: Weather, Rudder ratio,
Counter rudder, Course changing rate, Rudder
angle limits
Alarms Power failure, XTE, Nav signal error, Speed,
Arrival, Watch, Temp and Depth
POWER SUPPLY
12-24 VDC, 3.0 A (excluding pump)
10 W with 1 control unit (excluding pump)
25 W with 6 control units (excluding pump)
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature: -15°C to +55° (IEC 60945 test method)
Waterproofing: IPX6 (FAP-5021 Control Unit)
IPX5 (Control Unit, Rudder Feedback Unit)
IPX2 (Processor Unit)
EQUIPMENT LIST
Standard
1. Control Unit FAP-5001 for NAVpilot-500,
FAP-5011 for NAVpilot-511, FAP-6011 for NAVpilot-611
or FAP-5021 for NAVpilot-520 1 unit
(specify when ordering)
2. Processor Unit FAP-5002 1 unit
3. Rudder Reference Unit FAP-6112 1 unit
4. Installation Materials and Spare Parts 1 set
Option
1. Lever Type Remote Controller FAP-6221/6222
2. Dodge Type Remote Controller FAP-6231/6232
3. Mounting Bracket
FAP-5001: FP64-01011, FAP-5011: FP64-01101
4. Cable for Control Unit MJ-A7SPF00012-100
5. Interface cable MJ-A7SPF00010-100/150/200
6. Distributor FAP-6800
7. Junction Box FAP-6821
SPECIFICATIONS OF NAVpilotTM
TRADEMARK REGISTERED
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
A part of the steering algorithm of the NAVpilot series is
developed thanks to the collaboration with FLSI.
08102SS Printed in Japan
Catalogue No. M-1532i
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone], 66-4622
FURUNO U.S.A., INC.
Camas, Washington, U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO (UK) LIMITED
Havant, Hampshire, U.K.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO FRANCE S.A.S.
Bordeaux-Mérignac, France
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO ESPAÑA S.A.
Madrid, Spain
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO DANMARK AS
Hvidovre, Denmark
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO NORGE A/S
Ålesund, Norway
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO SVERIGE AB
Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO FINLAND OY
Espoo, Finland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO POLSKA Sp. Z o.o.
Gdynia, Poland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Rellingen, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
FURUNO EURUS LLC
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Control Unit
FAP-5001
240 9.5" 124 4.9"
29 1.1"
15
0.6"
220 8.7"
110 4.3"
125 4.9"
Mounting Bracket (option)
0.7 kg 1.5 lb
25810.2" 45 1.8"
6
0.2"
2- 6
240 9.5" 2188.6"
25810.2"
300 11.8"
75 3.0" 97 3.8"
4- 4.5 205 8.1"
183 7.2"
Processor Unit
FAP-5002
1.9 kg
4.2 lb
FAP-6221/6222
(Lever type)
1.8 kg 4.0 lb
933.7"
140 5.5"
100 3.9"
140 5.5"
185 7.3"
44 1.7"
100 3.9"
20
0.8"20
0.8"
124 4.9"
110 4.3"
(540 21.3")
(104 4.1") (104 4.1")
(83 3.3")
65 2.6"
24 0.9" 50 2.0"
135 5.3" 190 7.5"
FAP-6231/6232
(Dodge type)
0.5 kg 1.1 lb
40
1.6''
110 4.3''
110 4.3''
16
0.6''
83,5 3.3''
24
0.9''
17.8
0.7''
933.7'' 3.30.1''
75 3.0''
89 3.5''
4.5
0.2''
95 3.7''
R2.25
FAP-5011
0.3 kg 0.8 lb
FAP-5551/5552
(Dial type)
0.5 kg 1.1 lb
10
0.4"
125 4.9"
56 2.1"
57 2.2" 62 2.4"
FAP-6211/6212
(Button type)
0.5 kg 1.1 lb
135 5.3"
46 1.8"
62 2.4" 10 0.4" 38 1.5"
Remote Controller
<Cutout for flush mount>
<Cutout for flush mount>
FAP-5021
0.4 kg 0.8 lb
52
2.1"
118 4.6"
97 3.8"
72 2.8"
54 2.1" 19 0.8"
3.0 0.1"
58 2.3"
64 2.5"
51 2.0"
52 2.1"
230 9.0"
111 4.4"
4- 5
110 4.3"
983.9" 6 0.2"
80 3.2"
682.7"
4- 5
<cradle>
Junction Box
FAP-6821
0.07kg
0.2 lb
Rudder Reference
Unit
FAP-6112
0.5 kg 1.1 lb
FAP-6011
0.4 kg 0.8 lb
<Cutout for flush mount>