Furuno Multi Instrument FI-504 User manual

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FI-504 MULTI
FI-507 MULTI XL
Instrument
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A : OCT 2007
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D : JAN . 26, 2011
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
General
• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international us-
ers.
• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong op-
eration or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.
• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.
• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.
• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens
you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equip-
ment settings.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO
will cancel the warranty.
• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their
respective holders.
How to discard this product
Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal
in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (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.
In the European Union
The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries
must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the
used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national
legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.
In the USA
The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd
and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used
batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.
In the other countries
There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can
increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.
Cd
Ni-Cd Pb

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning, Caution
Mandatory Action
Prohibitive Action
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operator of this equipment must read these safety instructions before attempting to
operate the equipment.
WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified personnel should
work inside the equipment.
Do not disassemble or modify
the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if
the equipment is modified.
Do not operate the equipment
with wet hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Safety instructions for the operator
Make sure no rain or water
splash leaks into the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result
if water leaks into the equipment.
Immediately turn off the power
at the switchboard if water leaks
into the equipment.
Continued use of the equipment
can cause fire or electrical shock.
Safety instructions for the installer
WARNING
Turn off the power at the switch-
board before beginning the
installation.
Turn off the power to prevent
electrical shock.
Make sure the installation site is
not subject to water spray.
Fire or electrical shock can result if
water leaks into the equipment.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Observe the following compass
safe distances to prevent interfer-
ence to the instruments:
Standard
compass
Steering
compass
0.35 m
FI-504
FI-507
Warning Label
A warning label is attached to the equipment. Do not
remove the label. If the label is missing or damaged,
contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement.
0.30 m
0.25 m

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD.............................................................................................. iv
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ....................................................................... v
1.OPERATION ............................................................................................. 1
1.1 Operating Controls, Display Layout...................................................................... 1
1.2 Turning the Power On/Off .................................................................................... 2
1.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast ......................................................................... 2
1.4 Selecting a Display............................................................................................... 3
1.5 Selecting Apparent or True Wind Angle, Wind Speed.......................................... 8
1.6 Resetting Counters and Indications ..................................................................... 8
1.7 Alarms .................................................................................................................. 9
1.8 Timers ................................................................................................................ 11
2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 13
2.1 Preventive Maintenance..................................................................................... 13
2.2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 14
3. INSTALLATION..................................................................................... 15
3.1 Equipment Lists.................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Mounting............................................................................................................. 16
3.3 Wiring ................................................................................................................. 18
3.4 Setting Up........................................................................................................... 21
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. SP-1
PACKING LIST........................................................................................ A-1
OUTLINE DRAWINGS............................................................................. D-1
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM ............................................................ S-1

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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the FI-504, FI-507
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FI-504 Multi/FI-507 Multi
XL displays, members of the FI-50 series of marine instruments. We are
confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable
reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to
excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and
dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous de-
mands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its
intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please care-
fully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and
maintenance.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FI-504 Multi/FI-507 Multi XL displays provide heading, environment,
autopilot, engine, depth, speed, and wind information, all on a high qual-
ity, backlit LCD. The sturdy weather-proof case is built to stand up to
even the harshest of environments.
The main features are
• Eight varieties of displays: heading, environment, autopilot, engine,
depth, speed, timer, and wind.
• Four levels of backlighting including off.
• Timers: Stopwatch and count-down
• Depth alarms: Shallow alarm, Deep alarm
• Anchor alarms: Shallow alarm, Deep alarm
• Voltage alarm monitors power source voltage
• Wind alarms: High apparent wind angle, Low apparent wind angle,
Max. true wind speed, Low true wind speed
• Speed indications: Max. STW, Average STW, SOG, Max. SOG, Aver-
age SOG, Wind speed, Max. true wind speed
• Log indication from 0 to 99,999 nm
• Resettable trip counter, from 0 to 999 nm

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Standalone configuration
NOTICE: Turn on the terminal resistor in the instrument when connecting
an NMEA 2000 sensor or CAN bus device. For the procedure, see the
section on setting up, in the installation chapter.
: Standard Supply
: Optional Supply
: Local Supply
12 VDC
CAN bus Device
or
NMEA 2000 Sensor
(ex. Smart Sensor)
FI-504 FI-507

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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CAN bus network
NOTICE: Turn on the terminal resistor in the terminator of the CAN bus
network.
FI-501*
and/or
FI-502
FI-5001 or
FI-5001L
WIND
TRANSDUCER
TERMINAL BOX
(where necessary)
FI-503
DIGITAL
FI-504 MULTI
FI-505
COURSE PILOT
FI-506
RUDDER
30
: Standard Supply
: Optional Supply
: Local Supply
*FI-501 Wind Angle
FI-502 Close Hauled Wind Angle
JUNCTION BOX
FI-5002
* NMEA 2000 SENSORS
- Boat speed
- Depth
- Heading
- Navigation
- Environment
- Autopilot
- Engine
12 VDC
(not necessary if powered
by CAN bus network)
CAN bus
Device
or
NMEA 2000
SENSOR*
CAN bus
Device
or
NMEA 2000
SENSOR*
CAN bus
Device
or
NMEA 2000
SENSOR*
CAN bus
Device
or
NMEA 2000
SENSOR*
CAN bus
Device
or
NMEA 2000
SENSOR*
FI-507 MULTI XL

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1. OPERATION
Provided applicable sensors are connected, the FI-504/FI-507 provides
the following information, all on a backlit LCD:
• Depth
• Speed
• Heading
• Environment data
• Autopilot (rudder)
•Engine
•Wind
•Timers
• Navigation data
1.1 Operating Controls, Display Layout
Note: The example screens shown in this manual are taken from the FI-
504. The screens from the FI-507 may be different.
Key name Function
SELECT/CLEAR • Select menu option.
• Silence alarm.
• Clear data.
• Reset counters and indications.
• Increment value.
APP/TRUE • Select apaprent or true (wind) alternately.
• Decrement value.
MODE Select a display.
DISP key • Turn on power.
• Select a display category.
DISP
MODE
APP
TRUE
SELECT
CLEAR
FI-507
Mode name
(Ex. SPD=Speed, DPTH=Depth)
FI-504

1. OPERATION
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1.2 Turning the Power On/Off
To power the instrument, press the DISP key. All LCD segments go on
and off and then the last-used display appears.
To power off the instrument, press the DISP and MODE keys together
(about 7-10 seconds). The timer appears and counts down from three
seconds to one second, and then the power goes off.
Power OFF sequence
1.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast
1. Press the DISP and MODE keys together. The display for adjustment
of brilliance appears, with current brilliance setting flashing.
2. Within seven seconds of completing step 1, press the APP/TRUE key
to lower the brilliance, or the SELECT/CLEAR key to raise it.
3. Press the DISP and MODE keys together. The display for adjustment
of contrast appears, with current contrast setting flashing.
4. Within seven seconds of completing step 3, press the APP/TRUE key
to lower the contrast, or the SELECT/CLEAR key to raise it.
5. Press the DISP and MODE keys together to save the settings and
restore normal operation.
The brilliance and contrast will be the same on all units which are syn-
chronized. (For how to synchronize units, see page 26.)
POWE
R
OFF
Press DISP
and MODE
keys together 3
POWER
2 1
POWERPOWER
Brilliance setting (flashing)
2
BRILL
Contrast setting (flashing)
3
CONT