Furuno 520 User manual

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Pub. No.Pub. No. OME-72501OME-72501

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(( HIMAHIMA )) NAVPILOT-511/520NAVPILOT-511/520 * 0 0 0 1 4 8 6 0 3 0 4 ** 0 0 0 1 4 8 6 0 3 0 4 *

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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.

Do not use the SIMULATION mode on

the boat.

The rudder may move. This is special-

purpose mode for technicians.

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.

Set the turn rate properly.

Setting the too high rate may cause sudden

turn.

When connecting a geomagnetism

detection type heading sensor, correct

magnetic field deviation.

If an autopilot is used without the compens-

ation, unexpected course change may occur.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................ iv

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................................................................................. v

1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT................................................................1-1

Principle of Autopilot..........................................................................................................1-1

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 ....................................................................................................................2-4

2.4.1 Choosing the display mode .............................................................................. 2-4

2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Data Display........................................................ 2-5

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 inAUTO 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 item.................................................................................. 4-10

iii

5. ALARMS........................................................................................................5-1

5.1 ALARM SETUP 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

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-511/520

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NAVpilot-511/520 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

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

12-24 VDC

Processor Unit

FAP-5002

Control Unit

FAP-5001/5011 (Max. 6)* or FAP-5021 (Max. 2)

Heading sensor

PG-500

Rudder Reference Unit

FAP-6111

Remote Controller

Distributor FAP-6800

Remote Controller

Reversible pump or

Electromagnetic valve unit

External buzzer

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

: Standard

: Option

: User supply

Ship's steering system

*: Any combination of FAP-5001 and 5011 is available.

Also, FAP-5021 can be connected at the end of series.

System configuration of NAVpilot-511/520

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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT

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-511/520 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-511/520’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 THEAUTOPILOT

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-511/520). 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.

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