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Page 3 - CAUTION; Use the correct fuse.; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; Set the turn rate properly.

i CAUTION In case of power failure turn off theautopilot or manually steer the vessel. Leaving the equipment in the AUTO orNAV mode during power failure will causewear on the rudder mechanism. Use the correct fuse. Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or damage the equipment. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do no...

Page 4 - ii; TABLE OF CONTENTS

ii TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................................................................................................ iv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................. v 1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT ..............................

Page 5 - iii

iii 5. ALARMS........................................................................................................ 5-1 5.1 ALARM SETUP Menu................................................................................................ 5-1 5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer............................

Page 6 - iv; FOREWORD; A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-511/520; Dodging from the control unit or remote controller

iv 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 f...

Page 7 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; System configuration of NAVpilot-511/520

v 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 Remote Controller Reversible pump or Electromagnetic valve unit PC External...

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Page 9 - PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT; Principle of Autopilot

1-1 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 ...

Page 10 - Principle of Operation

1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT 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 NAVpi...

Page 11 - OPERATION; Controls; Control unit, front view

2-1 2. BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Operating Controls Course control knob**Rotate: Sets the course on Auto mode; Selects menu items and options. Push: Confirm the menu setting. STBY/POWER keyLong press: Turns power off.Mormentary press: Turns power on; Selects the STBY (manual) mode. STARBOARD key*Steers th...

Page 12 - AUTO PILOT; Startup sequence; Turning the power off

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-2 2.2 Turning On/Off Press the [STBY/POWER] key to turn the unit on. (For PG-500, see Note 2 shown below.) A beep sounds and the equipment proceeds in the sequence shown below, showing product information and startup test results. The startup test checks the ROM, RAM, backed up ...

Page 13 - Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast; Contrast, brilliance window

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-3 2.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast The brilliance and contrast can be adjusted as below: 1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the main menu. MESSAGE CONTRAST/BRILLIANCEALARM SETUPPARAMETER SETUPSYSTEM SETUPTEST: OFFSYSTEM DATA Main menu (ex. STBY mode) 2. Rotate the c...

Page 14 - Choosing the display mode; HDG; Displays

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-4 2.4 Displays 2.4.1 Choosing the display mode There are three types of displays: Normal display 1, Normal display 2, and Data display. To choose a display mode, press a mode key (AUTO, NAV, STBY). Each time a mode key is pressed the display changes in the sequence shown below. ...

Page 15 - Selecting the data shown on Data Display; Data Display may be set up to suit your operating needs as below.; Selecting data; you want to show on the analog indicator.; STBY; which you want to change the data.; Available data and analog indicators are listed on the next page.; Press the course control knob to finish.

2. BASIC OPERATION 2-5 2.4.2 Selecting the data shown on Data Display Data Display may be set up to suit your operating needs as below. Selecting data In the STBY mode, you can select which data you want to display in the columns shown in the figure below. For Normal Display 2, you may choose which ...

Page 17 - MODES; Mode

3-1 3. STEERING MODES The NAVpilot-511/520 system is capable of six primary steering modes: STBY (manual), AUTO, NAV, TURN, REMOTE (FU and NFU) and DODGE. 3.1 STBY Mode After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode. This is a manual steering mode. When sailing into or out of a harb...

Page 18 - the; course control knob to the desired course.; AUTO

3. STEERING MODES 3-2 3.2 AUTO Mode 3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode The NAVpilot-511/520’s AUTO mode steers the boat automatically on a course set by the operator. Note: The AUTO mode will not compensate for the effects of wind or tide, which can push you off course in the athwart ship direction. Use the ...

Page 19 - Enabling the ADVANCED AUTO mode; Rotate the course control knob to select “ADVANCED AUTO”, and then; OFF; Advanced auto options window; You can switch AUTO and ADVANCED AUTO mode by holding the

3. STEERING MODE 3-3 3.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode AUTO mode will maintain a set course, but your vessel’s course may be shifted by the effects of current or wind. ADVANCED AUTO mode maintains a set course while compensating for the effects of wind and tide. Note that your NAVpilot-511/520 must be connec...

Page 20 - Starting the NAV mode; receives the above information.; NAV; You can switch the source port between PORT 1 and PORT 2 by pressing

3. STEERING MODES 3-4 3.3 NAV Mode 3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode If a destination waypoint is set on a GPS / Plotter, the NAVpilot-511/520 can receive this information and guide the boat to the destination waypoint as determined by the plotter. To use the NAV mode, complete the following steps. Note: ...

Page 21 - Selecting sailing method of NAV mode; NAV mode, COURSE and XTE; XTE

3. STEERING MODE 3-5 3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode When your vessel goes off course while navigating between the origin (previous waypoint) and your current destination waypoint because of a remote control command, etc. the NAV mode uses one of two methods to get back on course: COURSE ...

Page 22 - waypoint; Waypoint switching options window

3. STEERING MODES 3-6 3.3.3 Switching waypoint When you arrive at a waypoint on a route while in the NAV mode, you can switch to the next waypoint automatically or manually. The AUTO setting will automatically switch to the next destination waypoint when your boat is within the arrival alarm area (s...

Page 24 - This menu will change based on the mode currently in use.; Turn menu; The arrow next to the mode name shows the direction to turn.; Press the course control knob to execute.

3. STEERING MODES 3-8 3.4 TURN Mode The [TURN/MENU] key provides the various turning motions depending on the mode in use. There are five different turn type; 180º or 360º turns (for AUTO mode only), ORBIT, SPIRAL and FIGURE EIGHT. All turn type are available in clockwise and counterclockwise direct...

Page 26 - Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough sea.; press it to circumscribe the value with a double rectangle.

3. STEERING MODES 3-10 ORBIT When ORBIT is enabled, your boat will orbit around the boat’s current position. If ORBIT is enabled while in the NAV mode, the boat orbits around the (last) waypoint. This function requires a plotter or GPS be connected. Radius of orbit(set on menu) The boat’s position a...

Page 28 - SPIRAL; In the NAV mode, the SPIRAL deactivates the manual waypoint; Example of spiral maneuver in turn mode; control knob to show the PARAMETER SETUP menu.

3. STEERING MODES 3-12 SPIRAL The boat will spiral in the direction of current heading (STBY), set course (AUTO) or the course to the next waypoint (NAV) that was active at the moment that the SPIRAL mode is selected. The spiral speed can be set in the menu. In the NAV mode, the boat steers toward t...

Page 30 - FIGURE EIGHT; Reduce boat’s speed so that the boat can turn smoothly.; The current value is highlighted.

3. STEERING MODES 3-14 FIGURE EIGHT After the boat has traveled the distance "d" set on the TURN menu (or main menu), it starts turning in a figure eight pattern, automatically returning to the position where the figure eight mode was initiated. The “d” is set on menu as RADIUS OF ORBIT. Boa...

Page 31 - TLL navigation

3. STEERING MODE 3-15 Navigating to TLL point When TLL (Target Latitude and Longitude) data is input from a radar or echo sounder connected in the STBY, AUTO or NAV mode, the TURN menu appears. Then, you may choose how to progress towards that position, from ORBIT (port direction, starboard directio...

Page 32 - Four types of optional remote controllers may be connected to the; FU

3. STEERING MODES 3-16 3.5 REMOTE Mode Four types of optional remote controllers may be connected to the NAVpilot-511/520. These are used to operate the Navpilot-511/520 from a remote location. Dial type remote controller (FAP-5551, 5552) This remote controller can only be used when in the AUTO or N...

Page 33 - The angle must be more than 10°, otherwise no steering will occur.; Rotating dial

3. STEERING MODE 3-17 FU is one of auto steering modes, which outputs an absolute value determined with the course control knob to drive the rudder, thus changing the ship’s course at a given rate of change towards a set point.. 2. Rotate the dial on the remote controller to set the rudder angle. Th...

Page 34 - Turning power on, button and lever type remote controllers; NFU

3. STEERING MODES 3-18 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. 1. For button and lever type remote controllers, turn on the remote controller power. The dodge type remote control...

Page 35 - Turning power off, button and lever type remote controllers

3. STEERING MODE 3-19 2. 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. button and lever types) 3. For the button and lever type remote controllers, turn off ...

Page 36 - Dodging in STBY mode; finishes the turning.; DODGE; Dodge mode display 1

3. STEERING MODES 3-20 3.6 DODGE Mode The DODGE mode is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control of the helm to avoid an obstruction. 3.6.1 Dodging in STBY mode 1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to steer appropriately until the boat finishes the turning. The equipment goes in...

Page 37 - Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode; finishes to avoid the obstruction.; Dodge mode display 2

3. STEERING MODE 3-21 3.6.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode 1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until the boat finishes to avoid the obstruction. The equipment goes into the DODGE mode and the audible alarm sounds when one of the above keys is operated, to alert you to dodge oper...

Page 39 - STBY mode menu

4-1 4. MENU OPERATION Most settings are carried out in the menus. The items shown in each menu depend on the mode in use. For the STBY mode the complete menu is shown. When the menu is accessed while in either the AUTO or NAV modes, only the menu items that are most frequently used in those modes ar...

Page 40 - parameters; Parameter setup menu; Selecting the method of entering the parameter; Sea state options window

4. MENU OPERATION 4-2 4.1.1 Setting parameters The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the NAVpilot-511/520. 1. In the STBY mode, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to open the STBY mode menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select “PARAMETER SETUP”. 3. Press the course...

Page 41 - Deviation level options window

4. MENU OPERATION 4-3 3. Rotate the course control knob to select FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE or MANUAL-ROUGH as appropriate, and then press the course control knob. FULL-AUTO: Auto adjustment and self-learning are on. SEMI-AUTO: Auto adjustment is on, self-learning is off. MA...

Page 42 - Setting parameters manually; Example of Manual parameter

4. MENU OPERATION 4-4 Setting parameters manually When MANUAL-CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH is selected at the previous paragraph, set MANUAL PARAMETERS as below. You can set three parameters for MANUAL function: Weather, Rudder gain and Counter rudder. The default manual parameters provide for comfortabl...

Page 43 - WEATHER; Track line and weather setting value; RUDDER GAIN; Rudder angle and rudder gain setting

4. MENU OPERATION 4-5 WEATHER When the sea is rough, the boat’s heading fluctuates to port and starboard. If the rudder is driven very often to maintain the set course, the helm mechanism may wear out. To prevent this, the weather adjustment makes the NAVpilot-511/520 insensitive to minute course de...

Page 44 - General guidelines for setting rudder gain; COUNTER RUDDER; General guidelines for setting counter rudder gain

4. MENU OPERATION 4-6 Set rudder gain so that the boat does not make frequent yaw. The figure shown below provides general guidelines for setting rudder gain. Boat's Speed Sea State Load Condition RUDDER GAIN fast calm light low slow rough heavy high General guidelines for setting rudder gain COUNTE...

Page 45 - Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim; To set the auto trim sensitivity:; Auto trim options window

4. MENU OPERATION 4-7 Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trim The NAVpilot-511/520 continually monitors the boat’s trim in order to keep the trim sensitivity optimum. A lower setting is common because boat’s trim usually does not change quickly. A large number changes the trim compen...

Page 46 - When towing the net; Auto net towing options window; NAV MODE; Press the course control knob to finish.

4. MENU OPERATION 4-8 When towing the net When a boat is in tow of the fishing gear, its stern is “dragged” by the net. This causes the boat to stray from its intended course. To keep the boat on course, you need to adjust the trim manually, which can be bothersome. If you do not want to be bothered...

Page 47 - SOG

4. MENU OPERATION 4-9 RADIUS OF ORBIT See the section 3.4 "TURN Mode". SPIRAL SPEED See the section 3.4 "TURN Mode". FISH MODE See the section 3.4 "TURN Mode". WAYPOINT SWITCHING See the section 3.3.3 "Switching waypoint". Selecting speed format You can choose speed f...

Page 48 - System setup menu; Activating key beep; Key beep options window

4. MENU OPERATION 4-10 4.1.2 Setting other menu items The SYSTEM SETUP menu allows you to set various item according to your operating needs. 1. Open the STBY mode menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select “SYSTEM SETUP”. 3. Press the course control knob to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. KEY BE...

Page 49 - Locking the control unit; Menu operation; Lock options window

4. MENU OPERATION 4-11 Locking the control unit The LOCK feature renders the following commands inoperative from the control unit at which the LOCK feature has been actuated. • Menu operation • Changing the steering mode • Course setting • Waypoint switching 1. Rotate the course control knob to sele...

Page 50 - Setting the panel dimmer; number the greater the illumination.

4. MENU OPERATION 4-12 Setting the panel dimmer You can adjust the control panel dimmer as follows. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “PANEL DIMMER” from the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control knob and the current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle. 3. Rotate the co...

Page 51 - ALARM SETUP Menu; Alarm setup menu

5-1 5. ALARMS 5.1 ALARM SETUP Menu The NAVpilot-511/520 has seven conditions which generate both audio and visual alarms: watch alarm, deviation alarm. XTE (cross-track error) alarm, speed alarm, depth alarm, temp alarm and log trip alarm. You may set up the alarms on the ALARM SETUP menu. 1. Press ...

Page 52 - Selecting the alarm buzzer; If “INTERNAL + EXTERNAL” is selected, the external buzzer sounds; Audio alarm options window; Selecting the beep pattern; Alarm interval options window

5. ALARMS 5-2 5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer You may choose the buzzer from which to output the audio alarm as follows. Use the external buzzer connected to the processor unit if the internal buzzer volume is small. Note: If “INTERNAL + EXTERNAL” is selected, the external buzzer sounds when turnin...

Page 53 - the AUTO or NAV mode.; Watch alarm options window; ME” appears. Press any key to clear the alarm.; Setting the heading deviation alarm; than the current heading in the AUTO or NAV mode.

5. ALARMS 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the watch alarm The watch alarm periodically warns the helmsman to check the autopilot when in the AUTO or NAV mode. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “WATCH ALARM” from the ALARM SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control key to show the watch alarm options window...

Page 54 - Setting the cross-track error limit; exceeded or fails within the range set in the following steps:

5. ALARMS 5-4 5.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit When in the NAV mode, the XTE alarm will sound when the course error has exceeded or fails within the range set in the following steps: 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “XTE” from the ALARM SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control kno...

Page 55 - Setting the speed alarm; under the speed range setting.; Speed alarm options window; the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

5. ALARMS 5-5 5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm The speed alarm warns you when your boat’s speed is within, outside, over or under the speed range setting. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “SPD” from the ALARM SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control knob to show the speed alarm options window...

Page 56 - Setting the depth alarm; Rotate the course control knob to select “DPT” from the ALARM SETUP; Depth alarm options window

5. ALARMS 5-6 5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm The depth alarm sounds when the bottom is shallower, deeper within or outside the range setting. Note: To use the depth alarm, depth data from an external sounder is required. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “DPT” from the ALARM SETUP menu. 2. ...

Page 57 - Setting the temperature alarm; Temp alarm options window; Setting the trip distance alarm; Log trip options window

5. ALARMS 5-7 5.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm There are five types of water temperature alarms: UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT and CURRENT RIP. The UNDER and OVER alarms sound when the water temperature is lower or higher than the value set, the INSIDE and OUTSIDE alarms sound when the water temperatu...

Page 58 - Clearing the trip distance; You can reset the trip distance to zero as follows.; Log trip clear options window

5. ALARMS 5-8 5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance You can reset the trip distance to zero as follows. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select “CLEAR TRIP LOG” from the ALARM SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control knob to show the log trip clear options window. YES NO Log trip clear options window...

Page 59 - Information; In the example below the deviation alarm has been violated.; Alarm menu

5. ALARMS 5-9 5.2 Alarm Information When an alarm condition occurs, the buzzer sounds and the “!” icon and alarm type window appears on the screen. Press any key to silence alarm and hide the window. You can see which alarm has been violated on the MESSAGE window. In the example below the deviation ...

Page 60 - Alarm messages; Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities

5. ALARMS 5-10 Alarm messages The table below shows the alarm messages, their meanings and priorities. Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities Message Meaning Priority DEVIATION ALARM Deviation alarm has occurred. 1 CROSS TRACK ERROR XTE alarm has occurred. 2 SPEED ALARM Speed alarm has occurr...

Page 61 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Do not open the equipment.; Maintenance; Maintenance program; Item Check

6-1 6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information necessary for keeping your unit in good working order and remedying simple problems. WARNING Do not open the equipment. Hazardous voltage which cancause electrical shock existsinside the equipment. Only qualified personnel sh...

Page 62 - Replacement of Fuse; Contact your dealer about replacement of the fuse.; Parts Name; Fuse; Test options window

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-2 6.2 Replacement of Fuse The fuse in the processor unit protects the equipment from reverse polarity of the ship’s mains and equipment fault. If the fuse blows, the power cannot be turned on. Contact your dealer about replacement of the fuse. CAUTION Use the p...

Page 64 - Navpilot-511 Navpilot-520; SCREEN TEST

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-4 KEYBOARD TEST KEYBOARD TEST 001 PUSH MENU KEY THREE TIMESTO RETURN. KEYBOARD TEST 001 PUSH MENU KEY THREE TIMESTO RETURN. Navpilot-511 Navpilot-520 Operate each control on the control unit one by one. A key is functioning properly if its on-screen location li...

Page 65 - Drive type; Rudder test

6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-5 RUDDER SETUP AND AUTO TEST The rudder test checks the following, and then shows the result of the check. • Drive type • The presence or absence of bypass/clutch circuit • Rudder deadband • Rudder speed • Duty This test should be executed when the boat does not...

Page 66 - SYSTEM DATA; System data screen; Memories

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-6 SYSTEM DATA You can confirm the current equipment and drive system status. 1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select “SYSTEM DATA”. 3. Press the course control knob to show the system data screen. INPUT V...

Page 67 - Messages; Error messages; Error message

6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-7 6.5 Error Messages In addition to alarm messages your equipment displays error messages to alert you of potential equipment trouble. Error messages Error message Meaning Remedy COMMUNICATION ERROR Communication between the control unit and the processor unit i...

Page 69 - MENU TREE

MN-1 MENU TREE [MENU] key PARAMETER SETUP SEA STATE ( FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH) DEVIATION LEVEL* ( AUTO , LEVEL) MANUAL PARAMETERSAUTO TRIM (OFF, ON , 1-100, 40 ) ADVANCED AUTO ( OFF , ON) AUTO NET TOWING ( OFF , ON) NAV MODE ( XTE , COURSE) NAV SRC ( PORT 1 ,...

Page 71 - FURUNO; SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT; CONTROL; INTERFACE

FURUNO NAVPILOT-511/520 05/06/29 SP - 1 E7250S01B SPECIFICATIONS OF AUTOPILOT NAVPILOT-511/520 1 CONTROL UNIT 1.1 Display Monochrome LCD, 42 (W) x 83 (H) mm, 160x80 dots 1.2 Backlight Adjustable in 8 steps 1.3 Contrast 16 steps 1.4 Useable Set 6 sets (Navpilot-511), 2 sets (Navpilot-520) 2 PROCESSOR...

Page 73 - INDEX

IN-1 INDEX A ADDVANCED AUTO mode .....................3-3 ALARM INTERVAL ..................................5-2 AUDIO ALARM ........................................5-2 AUTO mode.............................................3-2 AUTO TRIM .............................................4-7 ANALOG INDICATOR...