Furuno Navpilot 500 User manual

AUTOPILOT
NAVpilot-500

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CAUTION
In case of power failure turn off the
autopilot or manually steer the vessel.
Leaving the equipment in the AUTO or
NAV mode during power failure will cause
wear on the rudder mechanism.
Use the correct fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or
damage the equipment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not open the equipment
unless you are well familiar
with electrical circuits.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
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.
Do not use the autopilot in the
following situation:
Harbor entrance or narrow channel
Where vessels change course often,
such as a cape or small island
Observe the following cautions when
using the autopilot:
Maintain a vigilant watch
Watch for drifting of vessel
In an emergency, manually steer the
vessel.
The autopilot cannot avoid vessels, etc.
automatically.
Set the turn rate properly.
Setting the too high rate may cause
sudden turn.
WARNING LABEL
A warning label is attached to the
processor unit. Do not remove the
label. If the label is missing or damaged,
contact your dealer about replacement.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
Name: Warning Label (1)
Type: 86-003-1011
Code No.: 100-236-231
WARNING
Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough
sea.
Because the boat turns a 360-degree circle
around the waypoint a large wave or strong
wind can cause the boat to capsize.
For the figure eight mode, confirm that
no objection is in the general vicinity
of the waypoint.
The distance from the waypoint to the
turning point depends on boat's speed.
Do not use the SIMULATION mode on
the boat.
The rudder may move. This is special-
purpose mode for technicians.
When connecting a geomagnetism detection
type heading sensor, correct magnetic field
deviation. If an autopilot is used without the
compensation, unexpected course change
may occur.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................iv
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................................................................................. v
1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT................................................................1-1
1.1 Principle of Autopilot ....................................................................................................1-1
1.2 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 .......................................................................................................................2-3
2.4.1 Choosing the display mode.................................................................................2-3
2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Normal Display 2,
Data Display and Graphic Display ......................................................................2-4
3. STEERING MODES ......................................................................................3-1
3.1 STBY Mode..................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 AUTO Mode.................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode........................................................................................3-2
3.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode....................................................................................3-3
3.3 NAV Mode....................................................................................................................3-4
3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode........................................................................................3-4
3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode...............................................................3-5
3.3.3 Switching waypoint..............................................................................................3-6
3.3.4 Selecting the boat’s steering behavior after
arriving at your destination waypoint...................................................................3-7
3.4 TURN Mode.................................................................................................................3-8
3.5 REMOTE Mode..........................................................................................................3-16
3.6 DODGE Mode............................................................................................................3-20
3.6.1 Dodging in STBY mode.....................................................................................3-20
3.6.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode........................................................................3-21
4. MENU OPERATION ......................................................................................4-1
4.1 STBY Mode Menu........................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Setting parameters..............................................................................................4-2
4.1.2 Setting other menu items..................................................................................4-10

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5. ALARMS........................................................................................................5-1
5.1 ALARM 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....................................................................................5-5
5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm.....................................................................................5-6
5.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm...........................................................................5-7
5.1.9 Setting the trip distance alarm...........................................................................5-7
5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance ................................................................................5-8
5.2 Alarm Information......................................................................................................5-9
6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................6-1
6.1 Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................6-1
6.2 Replacement of Fuse.................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Diagnostics................................................................................................................6-2
6.4 Clearing Memories.....................................................................................................6-6
6.5 Error Messages.........................................................................................................6-7
MENU TREE................................................................................................... MN-1
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................SP-1
INDEX............................................................................................................... IN-1

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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NAVpilot-500 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.
Your autopilot is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed,
operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended
procedures for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
• Self-learning program to continuously improve the steering parameters for safe and
expeditious navigation
• Two steering modes – AUTO (Heading Control System) and NAV (Track Control System)
• Dodging from the control unit or remote controller
• Available for solenoid drive and reversible hydraulic
• Max. six control units may be connected (using two ports of the processor unit)
• Menu operation for simplified control
• Display modes: Autopilot/Track control modes with rudder angle, L/L, Highway, Two
customized displays, compass rose

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
12-24 VDC
Processor Unit
FAP-5002
Control Unit*
FAP-5001 (Max. 6)
Heading sensor
PG-500
Rudder Reference Unit
FAP-6111
Remote Controller
Distributor FAP-6800
Remote Controller
Remote Controller
Reversible pump or
Electromagnetic valve unit
PC
External buzzer
GPS Navigator
(NMEA0183)
RD-30 (Max. 3)
(NMEA0183)
Clutch
Remote Controller
Remote controler
Dial type: FAP-5551, FAP-5552
Button type: FAP6211, FAP-6212
Lever type: FAP-6221, 6222
Dodge type: FAP-6231, 6232
Ship’s steering system
: Standard supply
: Option
: User supply
*: Any combination of FAP-5001 and FAP-5011 is available.
System configuration of NAVpilot-500

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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT
1.1 Principle of Autopilot
An autopilot is an automatic device for steering a vessel and maintaining its
heading in an intended direction. Boat and ship operators can really appreciate
the advantages of the autopilot – It steers the boat for you so that you are free to
carry out navigational checks, trim adjustments, etc. or to simply relax and enjoy
the ride.
The NAVpilot-500 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. The proportional rate autopilot provides the
necessary course correction to the steering system relative to the speed and
amount that the boat moves off course.
Dead band is the area (in degrees) that an autopilot is allowed to drift before
correcting the vessel’s course. Since your NAVpilot-500’s advanced processor
does not utilize a dead-band, it will not drift or wander, and will steer the boat
reliably and accurately, taking action if even a minute course error occurs.
Because wandering is eliminated, the proportional rate autopilot uses less power
and lowers wear and tear on the steering system. Course correction is smooth,
and consistent, and the boat will not jerk back and forth at any speed.

1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT
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1.2 Principle of Operation
In the AUTO modes, the heading information from a heading sensor is
continuously compared with the course that is set on the autopilot’s controller. (in
the NAV mode, the course to the waypoint is received from a plotter connected
to the NAVpilot-500). 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. The comparator’s output will then move up or down depending on
whether the course error is to the left or right of the set course.
The rudder will continue to turn the vessel until a balanced condition is obtained
at the comparator, at which point the drive to the rudder stops.
The rudder position is determined by a rudder reference unit and continuously
monitored by the processor unit.