Furuno Precision PG-500 User manual

INTEGRATED HEADING SENSOR
PG-500
FLUXGATE HEADING SENSOR
C-500
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
www.furuno.com
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).

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
PG-500/C-500
RADAR/ARPA
(MODEL1832, 1721Mk-2, etc.)
AD-10 Format
NMEA
Format EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
(NAVnet series, etc.)
Standard Supply
User Supply
12-24 VDC
PG-500
RADAR/ARPA
(MODEL1832, 1721Mk-2, etc.)
AD-10 Format
(Magnetic heading)
NMEA Format
(Magnetic heading) EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
(NAVnet series, etc.)
NAVpilot-500
Processor unit
Power,
operation command
NMEA Format
(Magnetic heading)
Standard connection
Connection with NAVpilot-500
NMEA
Format
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
(NAVnet series, etc.)

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EQUIPMENT LIST
Standard set
Name Type Qty Remarks
PG-500-E Fluxgate and rate sensor
Sensor
C-500-E
1
Fluxgate sensor
Installation Materials - 1 set Refer to the packing list (page A-1).
Spare Parts - 1 set Fuse
Refer to the packing list (page A-1).
Option
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
MJ-A6SPF0003-050 000-117-603 1
6P connector, 5 m
(for AD-10 format, NMEA)
MJ-A6SPF0007-100C 000-159-695-10 1 6P-6P, 10 m (for AD-10 format)
MJ-A7SPF0006-100 000-143-578 1 7P-7P, 10 m (for NMEA/Power)
Cable assy.
MJ-A7SPF/SRMD-100 000-144-534 1 For extension. 7P-7P, 10 m

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1. OPERATION
1.1 Controls and Indications
On: Auto correction is on.
Off: Auto correction is off.
On: True heading is output.
Off: Magnetic heading is output.
Off: Normal
Blinking: Correcting the deviation.
(For installation)
On: Normal
Off or blinking: Error
Corrects the heading.
Smoothes the heading data to output.
Turns deviation corrections on and off.
CALIBRATION
CALBTRUE STATUSAUTO
ADJDAMPAUTO
Front panel of sensor
1.2 Turning the Power
On/Off
Power to the sensor may be turned on or off
at the mains switchboard.
Turn the mains switch on.
The sensor checks the program version,
LED, ROM, RAM and deviation status in that
order for proper operation.
Program version
The program version, denoted by the LEDs
in binary notation, is shown. For example,
the LED state shown on the next page
means the program version is “1.03”.
ROM, RAM check
AUTO LED lights: ROM is normal.
TRUE LED lights: RAM is normal.
(CALB and STATUS LEDs are always lit.)
Deviation status
All LEDs blink twice when the calibration is
completed.
After the diagnostic tests are completed;
• C-500 outputs heading data and the
STATUS LED lights immediately.
• PG-500 calculates the rate sensor offset.
The STATUS LED blinks during the
calculation, which takes about two minutes.
When the STATUS LED lights, bearing is
reliable.
Note: Confirm that the STATUS LED is lit
(not blinking) before leaving port.

1. OPERATION
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Sequence of Start up test
LED Sequence Test name
AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS
8421
AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS
8421
Program Version No.
: On
: Off
: Blinking
AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS
0.5 seconds
AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS Twice
ROM, RAM check
Deviation status
Normal operation
AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS
8421
All LEDs go off.
AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS
8421
All LEDs go off.
0.5 seconds
0.5 seconds
0.5 seconds
0.5 seconds
0.5 seconds

1. OPERATION
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1.3 Automatic Distortion
Compensation
Magnetic field distortion on your vessel has
been compensated at the installation. When
the magnetic field distortion changes, it can
be compensated automatically as follows.
Note: This function is only effective after
compensating for magnetic field
distortion. (Refer to page 10.)
1. Press the [AUTO] key more than two
seconds to light the AUTO LED.
AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS
:On
:Off
:State depends on settings
Auto compensation
The STATUS LED lights during the automatic
distortion compensation functions.
2. To cancel automatic compensation, press
the [AUTO] key more than two seconds,
to turn off the AUTO LED.
Note 1: Do not conduct this procedure when
your boat is near a steel ship or iron
bridge, since they affect sensor
performance.
Note 2: Correct distortion whenever you feel
heading error is excessive.
1.4 Damping Control
The damping control determines how
sensitively the sensor responds to change of
ship’s heading. When the damping value is
large, the sensor responds smoothly but a
small boat may wander after the turning. Use
a small damping value as possible.
Note: When connecting with the autopilot
NAVpilot-500, use the default damping
setting (PG-500: damping 1, C-500:
damping 2).
1. Press the [DAMP] key more than two
seconds.
All LEDs go off, and then the current damping
setting is shown by the LEDs.
2. Press the [DAMP] key to change the
damping setting in the sequence of
damping 1→2→3→4→1→…
AUTO TRUE CALB STATUS
: On
: Off
Damping 1
Damping 2
Damping 3
Damping 4
Damping LED state
If three seconds passes with no operation,
the damping setting is fixed, and the
damping control mode is terminated.