Page 3 - IMPORTANT NOTICES; • Store this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
i IMPORTANT NOTICES • The descriptions in this manual are intended for readers with a solid knowledge of English. • No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission. • If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement. • The contents of this manual an...
Page 4 - ii; WARNING; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; Safety instructions for the operator; WARNING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ii WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Warning, Caution Mandatory Action Prohibitive ...
Page 5 - iii; TABLE OF CONTENTS
iii TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................................................................................... ivSYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................................................................... vi 1. FI-501 WIND ANGLE, FI-502 CLOSE HAULED WIND ANGLE ............. 1 1.1 Oper...
Page 6 - iv; FOREWORD; Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.; Features; The main features of the FI-501 and FI-502 are
iv FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FI-501, FI-502,FI-505, FI-506 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FI-501 Wind Angle, FI-502 Close Hauled Wind Angle, FI-505 Course Pilot and the FI-506 Rud-der, members of the FI-50 series of marine instruments. We are confi-dent you will see why the F...
Page 7 - The FI-506 Rudder displays rudder angle, and its main features are
FOREWORD v FI-505 The FI-505 Course Pilot displays heading and course information, and its main features are • Heading and average heading• Locked heading• Course made good• Adjustments for • Heading response• Pointer response• Course made good response• Pointer alignment FI-506 The FI-506 Rudder di...
Page 8 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; Standalone configuration; Turn on the terminal resistor in the instrument when connecting; FI-505 FI-506
vi SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Standalone configuration NOTICE: Turn on the terminal resistor in the instrument when connecting an NMEA 2000 sensor. For the procedure, see installation chapter. FI-501 FI-502 12 VDC OR FI-5001 WIND TRANSDUCER TERMINAL BOX (where necessary) 12 VDC HEADING SENSOR 12 VDC AUTOP...
Page 9 - vii; Turn on the terminal resistor in the terminator of the NMEA; COURSE PILOT
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION vii NMEA 2000 network NOTICE: Turn on the terminal resistor in the terminator of the NMEA 2000 network. : Standard Supply: Optional Supply: Local Supply JUNCTION BOX FI-5002 * NMEA 2000 SENSORS - Boat speed - Depth - Heading - Navigation - Environment - Autopilot - Engine 12 VDC...
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Page 11 - low apparent wind angles.; Operating Controls; FI-501 FI-502; VMG; key; MODE; key
1 1. FI-501 WIND ANGLEFI-502 CLOSE HAULED WIND ANGLE The FI-501 Wind Angle and FI-502 Close Hauled Wind Angle instru-ments provide precise analog wind angle together with digital speed in-dication, in true or apparent direction. Wind speed is displayed in knots, meters/second or as a Beaufort scale ...
Page 12 - Turning the Power On/Off; Power OFF sequence; Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast
1. FI-501 WIND ANGLE, FI-502 CLOSE HAULED WIND ANGLE 2 1.2 Turning the Power On/Off To power the instrument, press the MODE key. All LCD segments go on and off and then the last-used display appears. To power off the instrument, press the MODE and APP/TRUE keys to- gether. The timer appears and coun...
Page 13 - Display Layout; and starboard of your boat.
1. FI-501 WIND ANGLE, FI-502 CLOSE HAULED WIND ANGLE 3 1.4 Display Layout The FI-501 Wind Angle and FI-502 Close Hauled Wind Angle instru-ments provide analog dial and digital wind information. The display shows that information in true or apparent, depending on mode selected. The pointer shows the ...
Page 14 - Selecting a Display; Press the; key to select a display. Each press of the key changes; Wind speed
1. FI-501 WIND ANGLE, FI-502 CLOSE HAULED WIND ANGLE 4 1.5 Selecting a Display Press the MODE key to select a display. Each press of the key changes the display in the sequence shown below. * Audio and visual alarms released when wind speed (or wind angle) is higher (or lower) than threshold value. ...
Page 15 - Beaufort no. and wind speed; apparent wind
1. FI-501 WIND ANGLE, FI-502 CLOSE HAULED WIND ANGLE 5 Beaufort no. and wind speed 1.6 Selecting Apparent or True Wind Angle,Wind Speed You can show wind angle and wind speed in apparent or true wind. The apparent wind is the actual flow of air acting upon a sail, or the wind as it appears to the sa...
Page 16 - key to display and erase VMG information and current dis-; Displaying Tack Angle; Use the; WIND
1. FI-501 WIND ANGLE, FI-502 CLOSE HAULED WIND ANGLE 6 1.7 Displaying Velocity Made Good (VMG)Information VMG is the actual vessel speed after adjusting for such factors as current and wind. Use the VMG key to display and erase VMG information and current dis- play alternately. (The VMG information ...
Page 17 - Alarms
1. FI-501 WIND ANGLE, FI-502 CLOSE HAULED WIND ANGLE 7 1.9 Alarms There are four conditions which trigger audio and visual alarms: Maxi-mum true wind speed, Low true wind speed, High apparent wind angle, and Low apparent wind angle. 1. Press the MODE key to select desired alarm page, referring to th...
Page 19 - deviation of locked course head-
9 2. FI-505 COURSE PILOT The FI-505 Course Pilot provides compass heading, in digital format. In the locked mode, steering error to ±30 ° deviation of locked course head- ing is shown, with the analog pointer. In the unlocked mode the pointer is set to zero. In the locked mode, the pointer shows cou...
Page 21 - key to select a display, and the selection changes in the; Current heading
2. FI-505 COURSE PILOT 11 2.4 Selecting a Display Press the MODE key to select a display, and the selection changes in the sequence shown below. If no heading data is not available three dashes appear on the digital display. Display Function Heading, shown in true or magnetic, selectable on the setu...
Page 22 - Unlocked and Locked Heading Modes; In the unlocked mode,; the digital display; key to shift the heading leftward.; Resetting Average Heading Indication; The average heading indication can be reset with the; Unlocked heading
2. FI-505 COURSE PILOT 12 2.5 Unlocked and Locked Heading Modes In the unlocked mode, the digital display shows the current heading, true or magnetic, and the pointer is at zero. The unit always starts up in the unlocked mode. In the locked mode, the operator sets a fixed (locked) heading, with the ...
Page 23 - BRILL; Adjust display brilliance.
13 3. FI-506 RUDDER The FI-506 Rudder displays rudder angle, in analog indication. The pointer shows the rudder position in real time. The instrument’s scale range is -40 ° to +40 ° about zero. The FI-506 operates in real time, thus almost no action is required of the operator other than confirming ...
Page 24 - To power the instrument,; Adjusting Display Brilliance; Calibrating Rudder Angle
3. FI-506 RUDDER 14 3.2 Turning the Power On/Off To power the instrument, press the [ ] key. After the pointer moves to current rudder angle, release the key. To power off the instrument, press and hold down the [ ] key until the backlight goes off. 3.3 Adjusting Display Brilliance Use the BRILL key...
Page 25 - Preventive Maintenance; NOTICE
15 4. MAINTENANCE,TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides the information necessary for keeping your equip-ment in good working order. 4.1 Preventive Maintenance Following the recommended procedures below will help maintain perfor-mance. Check item Check point Remedy Cabling Check that all cabling is ...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting
4. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 16 4.2 Troubleshooting If you feel the equipment is not functioning properly, follow the proce-dures in the table below to try to restore normal operation. If normal op-eration cannot be restored, do not attempt to check inside the cabinet. There are no user-serviceab...
Page 27 - INSTALLATION; Equipment Lists; Standard supply for FI-501 WIND ANGLE
17 5. INSTALLATION 5.1 Equipment Lists Standard supply for FI-501 WIND ANGLE Standard supply for FI-502 CH WIND ANGLE Standard supply for FI-505 COURSE PILOT Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks Display Unit FI-501 - 1 Wind Transducer FI-5001 - 1 InstallationMaterials CP26-00100 000-011-739 1 set For disp...
Page 29 - Mounting; Installation site; Orient the mounting base as shown in the figure below, with the; BOW
5. INSTALLATION 19 5.2 Mounting 5.2.1 Wind Transducer FI-5001 (for FI-501, FI-502) Installation site Fix the transducer to the mounting mast so that its mounting base is par-allel with the water line. Also, position the transducer so its leading edge faces the bow. Mounting procedure 1. Orient the m...
Page 30 - Cap
5. INSTALLATION 20 3. Mate the connector at the rear of the transducer to cable assy. FI-50-SENSOR-30/50 (30 m or 50 m, supplied). 4. As shown in the figure below, make a loop in the cable assy. Fix the cable to the mounting base with two cable ties (local supply). 5. Pass the cable assy. through th...
Page 31 - Display unit; Surface mount 1: Fix instrument from front panel; Using the template at the back of this manual, open a mounting hole
5. INSTALLATION 21 5.2.2 Display unit The display unit can be installed two ways: surface mount (two ways) or flush mount (optional kit required). This section covers surface mounting. For flush mounting, see the flush mounting instructions, issued separate-ly. Surface mount 1: Fix instrument from f...
Page 32 - Surface mount 2: Fix instrument from rear panel
5. INSTALLATION 22 Surface mount 2: Fix instrument from rear panel 1. Using the template at the back of this manual, open a mounting hole in the installation site. 2. Insert studs (M3x40, 2 pcs., supplied) in the holes shown below. (Use only the studs supplied.). 3. Set the display unit to the mount...
Page 33 - Wiring; Turn on the display unit’s terminal resistor. For the procedure, see
5. INSTALLATION 23 5.3 Wiring 5.3.1 Standalone configuration For standalone configuration the junction box is not necessary; connect the instrument directly to the power supply. Note: Turn on the display unit’s terminal resistor. For the procedure, see page 33 (FI-501/502/505 or page 35 (FI-506) Usi...
Page 34 - Fasten the cover with the screws removed at step 4. Use two; Terminal
5. INSTALLATION 24 3. Unfasten two self-tapping screws to remove the cover of the terminal box. 4. Connect the cables to the terminal inside the terminal box, referring to the interconnection diagram. Bind wires with cable ties at the loca-tions shown below. 5. Fasten the cover with the screws remov...
Page 35 - NMEA 2000 network configuration
5. INSTALLATION 25 5.3.2 NMEA 2000 network configuration Cable Assy. FI-50-SENSOR-30/50(30 m or 50 m) FI-50-DROP Cable(6 m, standard supply) Red Black + – DISP. UNIT FI-501/FI-502 Wind Transducer FI-5001 DISP. UNIT FI-503/FI-504/FI-505/FI-506 (Instruments can be connected in any order.) FI-50-CHAIN(...
Page 36 - Fixing screw; How to fabricate cable
5. INSTALLATION 26 Junction box (option) The junction box is required when connecting NMEA 2000 network. This section covers wiring of the junction box. For how to mount the junction box, see its installation instructions, issued separately. CN3 DROP - CN5 DROP and BACKBONE are socket-and-plug-type ...
Page 37 - Terminal resistor
5. INSTALLATION 27 Terminal resistor The illustration below show various system configurations and what units to activate the terminal resistor. = Terminal resistor ON FI-50x SmartSensor Smart sensor+FI-50x FI-50x Multiple FI-50 series instruments, FI-5002, drop cabling FI-5002 FI-50x FI-50x FI-50x ...
Page 38 - Terminal Resistor
5. INSTALLATION 28 Turn on the terminal resistor in the junction box when the NMEA 2000 sensor(s) connected to it do not have a terminal resistor. For how to turn on the terminal resistor in a FI-50 series instrument, see page 33 (FI-501//FI-502/FI-505) or page 35 (FI-506). Terminal Resistor OFF: ON...
Page 39 - Setting Up; key and the 3rd and 4th; Setup1 menu; Press the 3rd and 4th keys from the left together momentarily. The; key to choose a menu item. Each press of the key; ALI
5. INSTALLATION 29 5.4 Setting Up Your instrument is pre-programmed with factory default settings, which may or may not be suited to your vessel. Therefore, it is necessary to ini-tialize the instrument for use with your vessel. This should be done im-mediately after completion of the installation. ...
Page 40 - Use the 3rd and 4th keys to set a value or select option.; key to select another item.; td
5. INSTALLATION 30 3. Use the 3rd and 4th keys to set a value or select option. 3rd key: Decrement value.4th key: Increment value or select option. 4. To continue, press the MODE key to select another item. 5. To save settings and restore normal operation, press the 3rd and 4th keys together. Setup1...
Page 41 - Setup1 menu items for FI-505
5. INSTALLATION 31 Setup1 menu items for FI-505 Menu item (in sequential order) Function Setting range or options Default setting Select bearing reference. MAG: Magnetic,TRUE: True MAG Align pointer to zero. Operate the W key or the X / CLEAR key until the pointer is at zero. Enables/disables use of...
Page 42 - key to select a menu item. Each press of the key; XXX
5. INSTALLATION 32 Setup2 menu The setup2 menu contains items which once preset do not require fre-quent adjustment. This menu is mostly operated the same as the setup1 menu. The only difference is how long the 3rd and 4th keys are pressed to activate the menu. 1. Press the 3rd and 4th keys together...
Page 43 - Setup2 menu items; XXx
5. INSTALLATION 33 Setup2 menu items Display Function Options Default setting Software version of CPU1.XX=program no. and x=programversion no. - - Software version of CPU2.XX=program no. and x=programversion no - - Key beep on/off. 1: ON, 0: OFF 1(ON Adjust brilliance automatically with environment....
Page 46 - SPECIFICATIONS OF
FI-505 COURSE PILOT E7270S01A SP- 2 SPECIFICATIONS OF FI-505 COURSE PILOT 1 GENERAL 1.1 Display Analog and digital LCD 1.2 Display Content Heading 1.3 Analog Meter Display Range ± 30° 1.4 Analog Meter Display Accuracy ± 3° 1.5 I/O Port NMEA 2000, 2 ports 2 JUNCTION BOX (OPTION) 2.1 No. of I/O ports ...
Page 48 - ST
NAME OUTLINE Q'TY DESCRIPTION/CODE № Ｐ Ａ Ｃ Ｋ Ｉ Ｎ Ｇ Ｌ Ｉ ＳＴ 26AA‑X‑9852 ‑1 F I ‑ 5 0 1 1/1 NAME OUTLINE Q'TY DESCRIPTION/CODE № ユ ニ ッ ト U N I T 表示 部 M O NI TO R U NI T 1 FI‑501 000‑011‑738‑00 工 事 材 料 I N S T A L L A T I O N M A T E R I A L S C P 2 6 ‑ 0 0 1 0 0 ﾊﾟﾈﾙﾘﾑｰﾊ ﾞｰ P A NE L R EM OV E R ...
Page 49 - PACKING LIST
ＰＡＣＫＩＮＧ ＬＩＳＴ 26AA‑X‑9853 ‑0 FI‑5001 N A M E O U T L I N E DESCRIPTION/CODE № Q'TY 1/1 ユニット UNIT 風向風速ｾﾝｻｰ WIND TRANSDUCER FI‑5001 000‑011‑740‑00 1 工事材料 INSTALLATION MATERIALS CP26‑00201 +ﾄﾗｽﾀｯﾋﾟﾝﾈｼﾞ 1ｼｭ SELF‑TAPPING SCREW 4X20 SUS304 000‑158‑850‑10 4 図書 DOCUMENT 装備要領書 INSTALLATION MANUAL IMC‑72661‑*...
Page 55 - フラッシュマウントキット
CODE NO. 000‑010‑619‑00 TYPE FI‑50‑FLUSH‑KIT 略 図 OUTLINE 名 称 NAME 数量 Q'TY 用途／備考 REMARKS 番 号 NO. 型名／規格 DESCRIPTIONS 1/1 ‑3 26AA‑X‑9401 INSTRUMENTS FI‑50 ﾌﾗｯｼｭﾏｳﾝﾄｷｯﾄ FLUSH MOUNT KIT. 前面ﾊﾟﾈﾙF FRONT PANEL TZ7580002A0 1 ※1 000‑167‑885‑10 1 CODE NO. FURUNOﾛｺﾞH3 FURUNO STICKER H3 19‑028‑1502‑0 1 ※1に...
