Furuno Precision PG-500 User manual

INTEGRATED HEADING SENSOR
PG-500
FLUXGATE HEADING SENSOR
C-500
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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MODEL

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IMPORTANT NOTICES
General
• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of
international users.
• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual.
Wrong operation 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 equipment 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 recycling symbols in the future.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Turn off the power at the mains
switchboard before beginning the
installation.
Post a sign near the switch to indicate
it should not be turned on while the
equipment is being installed.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power is left on or is applied while the
equipment is being installed.
WARNING
Safety Information for the Installer
Safety Information for the Operator
Confirm that the power supply voltage
is compatible with the voltage rating
of the equipment.
Connection to the wrong power supply
can cause fire or damage the equipment.
Use the supplied power cable.
Use of a wrong power cable can cause
fire or damage the equipment.
CAUTION
Maintain the compass safe distance to
prevent deviation to a magnetic
compass.
Standard compass Steering compass
0.3 m 0.3 m
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can
result.
Turn off the power immediately if water
leaks into the equipment or the
equipment is emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use of the equipment can cause
fire or electrical shock.
Do not place liquid-filled containers on
the top of the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid
spills into the equipment.
CAUTION
Turn off the autopilot before selecting
output data format.
The autopilot may turn the rudder suddenly.
CAUTION
Turn off the autopilot before aligning
heading.
The autopilot may turn the rudder suddenly.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................ iv
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................................................................................. v
EQUIPMENT LIST................................................................................................ vi
1. OPERATION...................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Controls and Indications ......................................................................................................1
1.2 Turning the Power On/Off ....................................................................................................1
1.3 Automatic Distortion Compensation.....................................................................................3
1.4 Damping Control ..................................................................................................................3
1.5 Selecting Output Data Format..............................................................................................4
2. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
2.1 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................5
2.3 Diagnostic Test.....................................................................................................................6
2.4 Error Status ..........................................................................................................................7
2.5 Clearing the Memory............................................................................................................7
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Mounting ..............................................................................................................................8
3.2 Connections .........................................................................................................................9
3.3 Correcting Magnetic Field Distortion..................................................................................10
3.4 Heading Alignment.............................................................................................................11
3.5 Setting Output Data............................................................................................................12
3.6 Setting Baud Rate..............................................................................................................13
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... SP-1
PACKING LIST.................................................................................................. A-1
OUTLINE DRAWING ........................................................................................ D-1
INTERCONNECION DIAGRAM.........................................................................S-1

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FOREWORD
A Word to PG-500/C-500 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO PG-500 Integrated Heading Sensor, C-500
Fluxgate Heading Sensor. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become
synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, 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 sales and service.
Your heading sensor 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
installation, operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you about whether we are achieving our purposes.
Thank you for choosing FURUNO equipment.
Features
• The PG-500 uses a fluxgate magnetic sensor in conjunction with a solid-state angular rate
heading.
• The C-500 uses a fluxgate magnetic sensor.
• The PG-500/C-500 can correct magnetic deviation automatically.
• The PG-500/C-500 can convert magnetic heading to true heading (requires FURUNO GPS
Navigator).