User manual FURUNO RB-500 Operators Manual

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Rotate the dial on the remote controller to set the rudder angle. The angle must be more than 10°, otherwise no steering will occur. Rotating dial 3. When you terminate the REMOTE mode, turn off the remote controller. Turning power off (dial type) Control is returned to the main control unit and the mode that was originally active (AUTO or NAV) is restored. For the NAV mode, the boat will go to the destination waypoint based on the (COURSE or XTE) Nav steering method menu setting See paragraph 3. 3. 2. for an explanation of this setting. 3-17 3. STEERING MODES Button (FAP-6211, 6212), Lever (FAP-6221, FAP-6222), Dodge (FAP-6231, 6232) type remote controller These controllers may be used in the STBY, AUTO and NAV modes. For button and lever type remote controllers, turn on the remote controller power. The dodge type remote controller doesn't have the power switch, it can be operated by simply pressing the direction buttons. Turning power on, button and lever type remote controllers The indication "NFU" (No Follow-Up) appears on the control unit. (For dodge type, NFU appears while a direction key on it is pressed. ) FU mode (Non Follow-up) Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True NFU Course set HDG M 359 RUDDER 359. 9 Heading from heading sensor 0 40 20 10 10 20 40 Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation) NFU (No Follow-Up) mode display Non-Follow up (NFU) is a manual steering mode that moves the rudder as long as the button or lever is pressed. 3-18 3. For button and dodge remote controllers, press the [PORT] or [STBD] key on the remote controller. For the lever type, position the lever for the direction. Operating remote controller (ex. This menu shows all of the Navpilot-511's menu items. MESSAGE CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE ALARM SETUP PARAMETER SETUP SYSTEM SETUP TEST: OFF SYSTEM DATA STBY mode menu 4-1 4. MENU OPERATION 4. 1. 1 Setting parameters The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the NAVpilot-511. In the STBY mode, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to open the STBY mode menu. Rotate the course control knob to select "PARAMETER SETUP". Press the course control knob to show the PARAMETER SETUP menu. FULL-AUTO SEA STATE: DEVIATION LEVEL: AUTO MANUAL PARAMETERS AUTO TRIM: ON 40 ADVANCED AUTO: OFF AUTO NET TOWING : OFF NAV MODE: XTE NAV SRC: RADIUS OF ORBIT: SPIRAL SPEED: FISH MODE: WAYPOINT SWITCHING: SPD CALC. : PORT 1 0. 50 nm 1. 0 kt OFF AUTO SOG PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS MENU. Page 1 Page 2 Parameter setup menu 4. To close the PARAMETER SETUP menu, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice. Selecting the method of entering the parameter The NAVpilot-511 has an automatic adjustment feature which sets up the equipment according to ship's characteristics and sea state for optimum performance in the AUTO and NAV modes. In addition, a self-learning algorithm is incorporated: Parameters for rudder ratio, counter rudder and auto trim gains are constantly optimized based on the steering history of your boat, and are stored in memory for future navigation. You choose how the NAVpilot-511 will steer the vessel, (manual or automatic sea state parameter adjustment) as follows: 1. Rotate the course control knob to select "SEA STATE" from the PARAMETER SETUP menu. Press the course control knob to show the sea state options window. FULL-AUTO SEMI-AUTO MANUAL-CALM MANUAL-MODERATE MANUAL-ROUGH Sea state options window 4-2 4. [. . . ] Heading data with error flag was detected three times continuously. The navigational data has been interrupted for more than 15 seconds. The navigation data included an error flag. Check the heading sensor and interconnection cable. . [. . . ]