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NAVpilot-500

NAVpilot-520

NAVpilot-511

Catalogue No. M-1532f
The future today with FURUNO's electronics technology.
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya City, Japan Phone: +81 (0)798 65-2111 Fax: +81 (0)798 65-4200, 66-4622 URL: www.furuno.co.jp
TRADE MARK REGISTERED MARCA REGISTRADA
NAVpilot Steers Your Vessel Straight the First Time and Every Time!
Unparalleled Adaptive technology allows NAVpilot to continue improving your vessels steering on every voyage Auto set-up and Self-learning for vessel speed and course Versatile, high-resolution LCDs allow for a variety of user-defined display configurations One-touch operation for Standby, Auto and Nav modes Exclusive FishHunter feature guides your vessel in orbit, figure eight or spiral maneuvers around fish targets Network up to six full-size NAVpilot-500, compact NAVpilot-511 and/or handheld NAVpilot-520 control units The NAVpilot-520 (handheld type) can work as a full-functioned remote control unit within a NAVpilot system Multi language: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish Optional junction box for NAVpilot 520 is available for remote operation
Steering your boat straight the first time and every time. Heres the scenario. Youre setting out for your favorite destination, the sun is shining and the sky is as blue as the sea. This is the perfect time to let the NAVpilot steer you straight to your waypoint and let you enjoy the sun and the scenery. No matter if it is a stormy day or a beautiful day, the NAVpilot series is what you need to help you arrive at your destination safely. Self-learning and adaptive software. Here is the key to how FURUNO has revolutionized the autopilot marketplace with the NAVpilot series. From the first dock-side setup through the last voyage you made, the NAVpilot continues to learn your vessels steering characteristics. This allows for dynamically adjusting the boat's steering for vessel speed, trim, draft, tide and wind effects, weather, etc. These characteristics are stored on the processors memory where they are continuously optimized to make the NAVpilot more versatile. Perfect for power, sail or work boats. With a standard set of features unrivaled by any other autopilot on the market,
the NAVpilot series is perfect for any vessel from sailboats through powerboats and everything in between. Features include Auto Mode - one press of a button turns the steering over to the NAVpilot to free you to monitor your radar, chart plotter, etc.; Advanced Auto Mode - utilizing automatic ground tracking control to steer the vessel; Nav Mode - track control system referenced on a precision cross track error when integrated with GPS navigator; and Wind Mode - allows you to control your sailboat while compensating for the effects of wind and tide. Fishing just got easier with the exclusive FishHunter(For power boat only). FishHunter is a unique feature of FURUNOs NAVpilot series. Find a fish target with your FURUNO sonar/sounder or bird target with your Furuno radar and feed it to the NAVpilot. The NAVpilot will activate the FishHunter mode to perform orbit, spiral or figure eight maneuvers around the specified target. This feature can also be used for Man Overboard (MOB).
Safety notice: Autopilot should not be used in congested areas or around obstacles. Switch the autopilot to manual mode whenever potential danger is present. An autopilot is an aid to, not a replacement for, an experienced helmsman.
FAP-5001 for NAVpilot-500
Extra large monochrome LCD 85 mm (W) x 85 mm (H) 3.4" (W) x 3.4" (H)
The extra large monochrome LCD displays a variety of information with large easy-toread characters and graphics. The large control knob allows for precise course changing and straightforward menu selecting.
FAP-5011 for NAVpilot-511
High-resolution monochrome LCD 85 mm (W) x 43 mm (H) 3.4" (W) x 1.7" (H)
The compact and waterproof unit can be installed anywhere on any type of boat. Its clear LCD indicates important navigational information, including rudder information.
FAP-5021 for NAVpilot-520
Handheld control unit 85 mm (W) x 43 mm (H) 3.4" (W) x 1.7" (H)
A handheld control unit allows for full operation of autopilot from anywhere onboard. Its clear LCD displays various navigation information to assist you in steering your boat.

Junction Box (Wall Socket)
The Junction Box is available for full operation at remote locations. Simply plug a NAVpilot-520 into a Junction Box, located in remote locations onboard, to allow for autopilot operation on the spot.
Display Modes for NAVpilot-500
User Customizable Displays

Compass Rose

Wind Data

Two-way split

Three-way split
Display Modes for NAVpilot-511/520

Wind Mode

Remote Control Units
A variety of remote control units are available for the NAVpilot series.

Display Modes

FAP-5551/5552
Simple one-touch mode selection provides reliable steering and course control. Multiple customizable display modes include Rudder angle, Heading, Highway, Compass rose, Wind Data, Nav Info, etc.
Operating Mode Set Course

Heading Magnetic North

FAP- 6211/ 6212

Cross Track Error

FAP-6231/6232 FAP-6221/6222

Highway

Operation Modes

Auto mode

Advanced auto mode

Wind mode

Wind (True or apparent)
Tide and Wind Tide and Wind
The NAVpilot consistently maintains the pre-set heading, but the vessel may drift away from the intended course due to tide and wind.
The NAVpilot consistently maintains the pre-set heading, while compensating for the effects of tide and wind.
The NAVpilot consistently maintains the pre-set heading at the constant direction toward the true or apparent wind direction, while compensating for the effects of tide and wind.

Nav mode

Waypoint

Route tracking

Tide and Wind
The NAVpilot steers the vessel toward the intended waypoint/ destination, while compensating for the effects of tide and wind.
When interconnected with a GPS navigator, the NAVpilot can automatically steer the vessel to follow a series of waypoints in succession (waypoints set by the navigator). On arriving at each waypoint or destination, audio-visual alerts will be activated.

FishHunter

The FishHunterTM mode can be activated to automatically set up your boats steering behavior after it reaches the last waypoint in a route. The radius(L) of each maneuver can be set in the menu.

Figure eight

Spiral
With the Orbit maneuver, the vessel will be steered in a circular pattern around the final waypoint (fishing spot).
With the Figure eight maneuver, the vessel will continually return to the final waypoint in a figure eight pattern.
With the Spiral maneuver, the vessel will be steered toward the waypoint spirally.

System configurations

NAVpilot-500 or

NAVpilot-520*

Heading Sensor PG-500
Radar/GPS Plotter NavNet/NavNet vx2 Series

Junction Box

Processor Unit FAP-5002

20m max

10m max
NMEA NMEA Reversible Pumpset or Solenoid Output Rudder Feedback Unit FAP-6111 Outboard Liner Feedback Unit Up to six control units combinable in system.
Remote Controller FAP-6232/ 6222
Distributor FAP-6800 Remote Controller FAP-6231/6221

12-24 VDC

option or local supply
*Any additional control unit cannot be connected from NAVpilot-520.

Powerboat

Wind Sensor FI-3003

Instruments FI-30 Series

Server FI-3005
20m max 20m max 20m max GPS Navigator GP-32

NMEA NMEA

Reversible Pumpset or Solenoid Output Rudder Feedback Unit FAP-6111 20m max Distributor FAP-6800 Use any combination of up to six control units. option or local supply Remote Controller FAP-6232/ 6222
Remote Controller FAP-6231/6221

Sailboat

SPECIFICATIONS OF NAVpilotTM
Operational Mode Auto, Navigation*, Wind (Sail boat only), Dodge, Remote**, Fish Hunter *Required to connect with external GPS receiver **Optional remote controller required Reversible Hydraulic (Up to 25 Amp Continuous) or Solenoid Drive Output Silver bright LCD, 160 (H) x 160 (V) pixels Silver bright LCD, 160 (H) x 80 (V) pixels Alarms Power failure, XTE, Nav signal error, Speed, Arrival, Watch, Temp and Depth

POWER SUPPLY

12-24 VDC, 3.0 A (excluding pump) 10 W with 1 control unit (excluding pump) 25 W with 6 control units (excluding pump)
Drive System Display Type FAP-5001: FAP-5011/5021: Display Modes FAP-5001:

ENVIRONMENT

Temperature: Waterproofing: -15C to +55 (IEC 60945 test method) IPX6 (FAP-5021 Control Unit) IPX5 (Control Unit, Rudder Feedback Unit) IPX2 (Processor Unit)
Customizable Heading, Course, Rudder Angle, Highway, Compass, Wind and Navigation Information FAP-5011/5021: Customizable Rudder Angle Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish External Devices via NMEA0183 Interface; Heading Sensor: FURUNO PG-500 Fluxgate or Satellite Compass SC-50/110 by NMEA0183 HDG or HDM (5 Hz or higher) Positioning Equipment FURUNO GP-30 Series, GP-7000/7000F, NavNet/NavNet vx2 series, other non-FURUNO GPS receiver (NMEA0183 data required) Wind Sensor FURUNO FI-3003 with server FI-3005 or other non-FURUNO wind sensor (2 Hz or higher) Parameters Settings Auto Setup, Adaptive (Self-learning) with manual setting override: Weather, Rudder ratio, Counter rudder, Course changing rate, Rudder angle limits

EQUIPMENT LIST

Standard 1. Control Unit FAP-5001 for NAVpilot-500, FAP-5011 for NAVpilot-511 or FAP-5021 for NAVpilot-520 (specify when ordering) 2. Processor Unit FAP-5002 3. Rudder Reference Unit FAP-6111 4. Installation Materials and Spare Parts Option 1. Lever Type Remote Controller FAP-6221/6222 2. Dodge Type Remote Controller FAP-6231/6232 3. Mounting Bracket FAP-5001: FP64-01011, FAP-5011: FP64-01101 4. Cable for Control Unit MJ-A7SPF00012-100 5. Interface cable MJ-A7SPF00010-100/150/200 6. Distributor FAP-6800 7. Junction Box FAP-6821
1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 set

Control Unit FAP-5001

0.7 kg 1.5 lb
240 9.5" 220 8.7" 15 0.6" 124 4.9" 29 1.1"

Remote Controller

FAP-5551/5552 (Dial type)
4- 4.8.1" 183 7.2"
FAP-6211/6222 (Button type)

0.5 kg 1.1 lb

2.4" 0.4" 38 1.5"
10 0.4" 57 2.2" 62 2.4" 125 4.9"
125 4.9" 110 4.3"
97 3.8" 75 3.0"
Mounting Bracket (option)
<Cutout for flush mount>

FAP-5011

83,5 3.3'' 16 0.6''

0.9'' 1.6''

3.3 0.1''

0.3 kg 0.8 lb

110 4.3'' 110 4.3''
89 3.5'' 75 3.0'' 4.5 0.2'' R2.25

1.9 kg 4.2 lb

2- 10.2" 45 1.8"

56 2.1"

FAP-6221/6222 (Lever type)

1.8 kg 4.0 lb

100 3.9" 140 5.5" 185 7.3" 93 3.7"
FAP-6231/6232 (Dodge type)

24 0.9"

44 1.7"

93 3.7''

46 1.8" 135 5.3"

95 3.7'' 17.8 0.7''

240 9.5" 218 8.6"

50 2.0"

HDG KEEP

FAP-5021

19 0.8"

6 0.2"

64 2.5" 51 2.0" 3.0 0.1" 118 4.6" 72 2.8"

20 0.8"

0.4 kg 0.8 lb

111 4.4"

258 10.2" 300 11.8"
100 3.9" 140 5.5"
190 7.5" 135 5.3"

FURUNO

97 3.8" 54 2.1"
Rudder Reference Unit FAP-3.2"

80 3.2"

0.3 kg 0.7 lb
152 6.0" 141 5.6" 130 5.1"

230 9.0"

<cradle>

6 0.2" 52 2.1"

52 2.1"
110 4.3" 98 3.9"

58 2.3"

A part of the steering algorithm of the NAVpilot series is developed thanks to the collaboration with FLSI.

59 2.3"

0.07kg 0.2 lb

1 0.4"

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

FURUNO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Rellingen, Germany Phone: +Fax: +838 111

FURUNO U.S.A., INC.

Camas, Washington, U.S.A. Phone: +1 360-834-9300 Fax: +1 360-834-9400

FURUNO ESPAA S.A.

Madrid, Spain Phone: +34 91-725-90-88 Fax: +34 91-725-98-97

FURUNO SVERIGE AB

Vstra Frlunda, Sweden Phone: +46 31-7098940 Fax: +46 31-497093

05085SS Printed in Japan

FURUNO (UK) LIMITED
Denmead, Hampshire, U.K. Phone: +44 2392-230303 Fax: +44 2392-230101

FURUNO DANMARK AS

Hvidovre, Denmark Phone: +00 Fax: +01

FURUNO FINLAND OY

Espoo, Finland Phone: +Fax: +4355 6710

FURUNO EURUS LLC

Petersburg, Russia Phone: +92 Fax: +52

FURUNO FRANCE S.A.

Bordeaux-Mrignac, France Phone: +Fax: +48 01

FURUNO NORGE A/S

lesund, Norway Phone: +102950 Fax: +127021

FURUNO POLSKA Sp. Z o.o.

Gdynia, Poland Phone: +20 Fax: +21

62 2.4"

Junction Box FAP-6821
80 3.2" 68 2.7"

*: One or two data can be selected to be shown at the installing. For detail, see the Installation manual.

(Normal display 2)

(Data display)
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 data you want to show on the analog indicator.

STBY HDG

20.5 145.9

Normal Display 2

Data Display Analog indicator column Data column
1. Press the [STBY] key to show the STBY mode. 2. Press the [STBY] key several times to show the one of screens shown above, which you want to change the data. 3. Press the course control knob. 4. For two data display, press the [PORT] or [STBD] key to select the column desired. 5. Rotate the course control knob to select the data you want to show. Available data and analog indicators are listed on the next page. 6. Press the course control knob to finish.
Data available for Normal display 2, Data display and Graphic display
Item POS COG SOG STW TEMP DPT BRG RNG WPT XTE TTG ETA DATE TIME WIND TRUE* WIND RELATIV** VOLT TRIP Displayed data Own ships position (L/L) Course over ground Speed over ground Speed through water Water temperature Depth Bearing to waypoint Range to waypoint Waypoint position (L/L) Cross-track error Time-to-Go to Destination Estimated Time of Arrival Date Time Wind direction and speed (True) Wind direction and speed (Relative) Input/output power voltage to the processor unit Trip distance

*True: **Relative:

The Speed and direction (relative to due north) The direction (in relation to ships bow) and speed of the wind as it appears to those on board, relative to the speed and direction of the boat; combination of the true wind and the wind caused by the boats movement. Analog indicator selection
Item RUDDER ANGLE DEVIATION RUDDER/XTE DEV./XTE Rudder angle Deviation of heading

Displayed data

Rudder angle will appear while in the STBY and AUTO modes, XTE will appear while in the NAV mode. Deviation will appear in the STBY mode and AUTO modes, XTE will be shown while in the NAV mode.

STEERING MODES

The NAVpilot-511/520/611 system is capable of six primary steering modes: STBY (manual), AUTO, NAV, TURN, REMOTE (FU and NFU) and DODGE.

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 harbor, steer the vessel in the STBY mode by using the ships steering wheel (helm). Press the [STBY] key.
STBY mode (manual steering mode) Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True
Heading from heading sensor

RUDDER ANGLE

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)
STBY mode display (Ex. Normal Display 2)

3. STEERING MODES

AUTO Mode

Using the AUTO mode

The NAVpilot-511/520/611s 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 AUTO mode for short, straight voyages. Otherwise switch to the NAV mode which is described on page 3-4. 1. Direct the boat to the intended course desired. 2. Press the [AUTO] key to activate the Auto mode. Your boat will automatically maintain the current course at the moment the [AUTO] key is pressed. Whenever the heading deviates from the set course, the NAVpilot-511/520/611 automatically adjusts the rudder to return the boat to the set course. 3. To change or readjust the course setting in the AUTO mode, simply rotate the course control knob to the desired course. 4. Press the [STBY] key to leave AUTO steering in an emergency. You can steer your boat by the helm.
Heading control mode (AUTO mode) Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True
Course selected by the course control knob

RUDDER

AUTO mode display (Ex. Normal Display 2)

3. STEERING MODE

ADVANCED AUTO mode
AUTO mode will maintain a set course, but your vessels 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-511/520/611 must be connected to a (GPS) which outputs own ships position data (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to the NAVpilot-511/520/611. In the ADVANCED AUTO mode, the NAVpilot-511/520/611 will calculate your course based on your present position and heading, and by setting a virtual waypoint in its memory to navigate towards. If either tide or wind begins to push you off course, the NAVpilot-511/520/611s processor will correct your heading accordingly. In this mode, AUTO appears on the display.
Heading control mode (Indicated with underline) Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

TURN Mode

The [TURN/MENU] key provides the various turning motions depending on the mode in use. There are five different turn type; 180 or 360 turns (for AUTO mode only), ORBIT, SPIRAL and FIGURE EIGHT. All turn type are available in clockwise and counterclockwise direction. To activate the TURN mode: 1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key once to show the TURN menu. This menu will change based on the mode currently in use.
360 ORBIT SPIRAL ORBIT SPIRAL FIGURE EIGHT

SPIRAL

ORBIT SPIRAL

FIGURE EIGHT

RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.05 nm PUSH MENU KEY IN ORDER TO GO TO MENU.
RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.05 nm PUSH MENU KEY IN ORDER TO GO TO MENU. STBY, NAV mode

AUTO mode

Turn menu 2. Rotate the course control knob to select a mode. The arrow next to the mode name shows the direction to turn. 3. Press the course control knob to execute. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to close the TURN menu. Note: When TLL data is input from a radar or echo sounder connected, the following TURN menu appears. For details, see page 3-15.
REEIVED EXTERNAL TLL. CANCEL NAV
FIGURE EIGHT RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.05 nm
TURN menu (inputting TLL data)
180 TURN (for AUTO mode only) This function changes the current set course by 180 in the opposite direction. After the 180 turn completely, the message TURN COMPLETED appears. Return to the AUTO mode by pressing the course control knob.
Example of 180 maneuver in turn mode
360 TURN (for AUTO mode only) This function also provides a continuous turn feature with a constant rate of turn in a circle. This may be used for circling fish, purse seining, etc. After the 360 turn is complete, the message TURN COMPLETED appears. Return to the AUTO mode by pressing the course control knob.
Example of 360 maneuver in turn mode
ORBIT When ORBIT is enabled, your boat will orbit around the boats 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 boats position at the ORBIT is selected.
Example of orbit maneuver (ex. clockwise) To set parameters for ORBIT, operate the autopilot as shown below.
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.

L (distance between centers of spiral: nm) = 6.28 d (radius of orbit: nm) Vc (spiral speed: kt)

Vs (ships speed : kt)

4. Press the course control knob, and then press [TURN/MENU] key once (twice for STBY mode) to close the menu. 5. Press the [TURN/MENU] key once to show the TURN menu. 6. Rotate the course control knob to select RADIUS OF ORBIT, and then press it to circumscribe the value with a double rectangle. 7. Rotate the course control knob to set the radius of orbit. (Setting range: 0.05 to 9.99 nm) 8. Press the course control knob. 9. Reduce boats speed less than 10 kt. 10. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select " SPIRAL" or "SPIRAL ". 11. Press the course control knob to start the spiral function. The message START TO TURN BY FISHING MODE appears, and the boat runs for the distance set at step 7, and then starts making a spiral similar to the figure on the previous page. If the boat's speed becomes more than 10 kt while orbiting, the message "TOO FAST TO FISHING MODE. PLEASE SLOW DOWN LESS THAN 10 kt. PUSH MENU KEY TO CANCEL AND GO TO AUTO MODE." appears. Reduce boats speed less than 10 kt. In this case, the boat runs as shown on page 3-11. 12. To escape from the SPIRAL while it is in use, press [STBY] key.
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.
Boat's position FIGURE EIGHT is selected.
Example of FIGURE EIGHT (in NAV mode) Note: Reduce boats speed so that the boat can turn smoothly.
Confirm that no objection is in the general vicinity of the waypoint. The distance from the waypoint to the turning point may be changed depending on boat's speed.
1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key once to show the TURN menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select RADIUS OF ORBIT, and then press it. The current value is highlighted. 3. Rotate the course control knob to set the radius for orbit. (Setting range: 0.05 to 9.99 nm.) The radius of orbit may be changed while the figure eight mode activates. 4. Press the course control knob. 5. Rotate the course control knob to select "FIGURE EIGHT". 9. Press the course control knob to start the figure eight motion. To escape from the FIGURE EIGHT while it is in use, press [STBY] key.

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 direction) or FIGURE EIGHT. (You may also continue current steering mode, by choosing OFF.) Also, you can set the radius of orbit on this menu. For this mode, own ships position L/L data and waypoint L/L data are required. ORBIT The boat makes circles around the TLL point. SPIRAL The boat goes to the TLL point spirally. After arriving to the TLL, the boat begins orbiting around there. FIGURE EIGHT The boat automatically returns to the TLL position when it goes more than a distance (set on menu) away from the TLL position.

Orbit around the TLL

TLL TLL

Distance set on menu

Orbit maneuver
Figure eight maneuver Orbit around the TLL

Spiral maneuver

TLL navigation

REMOTE Mode

Four types of optional remote controllers may be connected to the NAVpilot-511/520/611. These are used to operate the Navpilot-511/520/611 from a remote location. Dial type remote controller (FAP-5551, 5552) This remote controller can only be used when in the AUTO or NAV mode. 1. Turn on the remote controller switch to show FU (Follow-Up) on the control unit. If the remote controller switch is turned on when in the STBY mode, a beep sounds to alert you that remote mode is not available.
Turning power on (dial type)

FU mode (Follow-up)

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

Course set

FU (Follow-Up) mode display (dial remote controller)
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 ships course at a given rate of change towards a set point.
2. Rotate the dial on the remote controller to set the rudder angle. The angle must be more than 10, otherwise no steering will occur.

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.

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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-511/520/611 has an automatic adjustment feature which sets up the equipment according to ships 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-511/520/611 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. 2. 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

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. MANUAL-CALM: Self-learning is off, using the parameter selected for calm sea. MANUAL-MODERATE: Self-learning is off, using the parameters for a typical normal sea state. MANUAL-ROUGH: Self-learning is off, using preset parameters for a typical rough sea state.
For normal, everyday operation, the FULL-AUTO mode is recommended. However, if you want the NAVpilot-511/520/611 to steer the boat based on experience-related parameters, but you dont want the pilot to be in self-learning mode, choose the SEMI-AUTO option. Note that the course keeping quality may be decreased if the sea state is different from the experience-related parameters. This option is provided if you happen to be using the pilot in a situation that you do not anticipate encountering again.
4. When selecting FULL-AUTO at step 3, set DEVIATION LEVEL as follows: a) Rotate the course control knob to select DEVIATION LEVEL. b) Press the course control knob to show the deviation level options window.
Deviation level options window
c) Rotate the course control knob to select AUTO or LEVEL as appropriate. For LEVEL, you may set a value between 1 and 9. A lower number keeps the course more exactly, but the rudder may be turned more often. With a higher number, the rudder is fixed, but the course may not be kept as accurately. d) Press the course control knob twice to close the window.

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 comfortable steering of a boat 35 feet in length at the speed of 10 kt. When speed is increased to 20 kt, the manual parameters are automatically reduced 66%.
Parameter setting 100% 66%

Ship's speed

1. Rotate the course control knob to select MANUAL PARAMATERS from the PARAMETER SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control knob to show the following table. Example of Manual parameter SEA STATE MODERATE 2 0.5 0.3
WEATHER RUDDER GAIN COUNT RUDDER

CALM 1 0.4 0.2

ROUGH 3 0.6 0.4
Refer to the followings to set parameters: Boat longer than 35 feet: Set parameters smaller than default parameters. Boat shorter than 35 feet: Set parameters larger than default parameters.
3. Rotate the course control knob to choose WEATHER-CALM setting, and then press the course control knob. 4. Rotate the course control knob to set value (Setting range: 1 to 10 for weather). 5. Press the course control knob. 6. Set WEATHER-MODERATE, WEATHER-ROUGH and RUDDER GAIN and COUNT RUDDER similarly (Setting range: 0.1 to 2.0 for rudder gain, 0.1 to 4.0 for counter rudder). 7. Press the [MENU] key to close the table.
WEATHER When the sea is rough, the boats 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-511/520/611 insensitive to minute course deviations. You may choose a degree between 1 to 10. Until the course deviation exceeds the selected setting, steering to correct the heading will not be initiated. The illustration below shows boats track lines with weather setting 3 and 7. When 7 is set, for example, the rudder is not driven until the course deviation exceeds 7. Increasing the setting reduces activation of the steering gear, however the boat tends to zigzag. When the sea is calm, set a smaller value.

Weather = 3 Weather = 7

Track line and weather setting value RUDDER GAIN When the boats heading deviates from the set course, the NAVpilot-511/520/611 adjusts the rudder to correct it. The rudder angle (number of degrees) which is steered against every degree of course deviation is known as the rudder gain. The following illustrations show how many degrees the NAVpilot-511/520/611 steers the rudder in order to nullify 10 degrees of course deviation with various settings of the rudder gain.
Rudder gain = 0.1 Rudder gain = 0.3 Rudder gain = 0.8
Rudder angle = 10 x 0.1=1
Rudder angle = 10 x 0.3= 3
Rudder angle = 10 x 0.8= 8
Rudder angle and rudder gain setting
Set rudder gain so that the boat does not make frequent yaw. The figure shown below provides general guidelines for setting rudder gain.

fast calm light low

Boat's Speed Sea State Load Condition RUDDER GAIN
General guidelines for setting rudder gain

slow rough heavy high

COUNTER RUDDER If the boat is heavily loaded, the heading could change excessively because of inertia. This phenomenon causes the vessel to overshoot the intended course. If this happens, the NAVpilot-511/520/611 will steer the rudder to the opposite side and the heading will turn in opposite direction excessively again. In an extreme case the heading oscillates several times until it finally settles in the new course. An adjustment known as counter rudder prevents this kind of oscillation. Counter rudder is usually not required for small boats. When your boat zigzags a lot before settling in the new course, increase the counter rudder setting.
Large course error Counter rudder: small setting Intended course
Counter rudder: proper setting The counter rudder feature functions to smoothly return ship's heading toward intended course.

slow light low

Boat's Speed Load Condition COUNTER RUDDER

fast heavy high

General guidelines for setting counter rudder gain
Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boats trim The NAVpilot-511/520/611 continually monitors the boats trim in order to keep the trim sensitivity optimum. A lower setting is common because boats trim usually does not change quickly. A large number changes the trim compensation value more frequently. Too high of a setting may result in the following problems.

ALARMS

ALARM SETUP Menu
The NAVpilot-511/520/611 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 the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the mode menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select ALARM SETUP. 3. Press the course control knob to show the ALARM SETUP menu.
Page 1 AUDIO: INTERNAL BUZZER ALARM INTERVAL: SHORT WATCH ALARM: OFF DEVIATION ALARM: 90 XTE: OFF SPD: OFF DPT: OFF
Page 2 TMP: TRIP LOG ALARM: CLEAR TRIP LOG: OFF OFF NO
Alarm setup menu 4. Press the [TURN/MENU] key to close the ALARM SETUP menu.

5. ALARMS

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 turning the NAVpilot-511/520/611 off. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select AUDIO from the ALARM SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control knob to show the audio alarm options window.

INTERNAL BUZZER

INTERNAL +EXTERNAL
Audio alarm options window 3. Rotate the course control knob to select INTERNAL BUZZER or INTERNAL+EXTERNAL as appropriate. INTERNAL BUZZER: Sounds the buzzer in the control unit. INTERNAL+EXTERNAL BUZZER: Sounds the control unit buzzer and external buzzer if connected. 4. Press the course control knob.
Selecting the beep pattern
The sound pattern of the audio alarm (WATCH ALARM, DEVIATION ALARM, XTE ALARM, SPEED ALARM, DEPTH ALARM and TEMP ALARM) can be selected as follows. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select ALARM INTERVAL from the ALARM SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control knob to show the alarm interval options window.

LONG CONTINUE

Alarm interval options window 3. Rotate the course control knob to select SHORT, LONG or CONTINUE as appropriate.

200 ms 400 ms

LONG pattern SHORT pattern

800 ms

CONTINUE: Beep sounds continuously. 4. Press the course control knob.

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.
Watch alarm options window 3. Rotate the course control knob to select ON or OFF as appropriate. When selecting ON, you can set the time interval (1 to 10 min) at which to be alerted. If the set time passes without operation, the alarm sounds. Further, if three minutes elapse after the watch alarm has sounded, the message TOUCH ME appears. Press any key to clear the alarm. 4. Press the course control knob.
Setting the heading deviation alarm
The deviation alarm sounds when the heading deviates more than a limit set than the current heading in the AUTO or NAV mode. 1. Rotate the course control knob to select DEVIATION ALARM from the ALARM SETUP menu. 2. Press the course control knob and the current value is circumscribed with a double rectangle. 3. Rotate the course control knob to set the degree of deviation (Setting range: 1 to 90). 4. Press the course control knob.
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 knob to show the XTE alarm options window.
XTE alarm options window 3. Rotate the course control knob to select OFF or ON as appropriate. OFF: Turn the XTE alarm off. ON: The alarm is released when exceeding the XTE range is exceeded. For ON, set the range (0.001 to 9.999 nm/km/sm) using the course control knob. 4. Press the course control knob.

Setting the speed alarm

The speed alarm warns you when your boats 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.

UNDER OVER INSIDE OUT

Speed alarm options window 3. Rotate the course control knob to select speed alarm condition. OFF: Turn the speed alarm off. UNDER: The alarm is sounded when ships speed is under the set value. OVER: The alarm is sounded when the ships speed is over the set value. INSIDE: The alarm released when ships speed is within the range set. OUT: The alarm is released when ships speed is outside the range set. When selecting INSIDE or OUT OF RANGE, set the upper and lower limits, using three digits. For OVER and UNDER, set value (Setting range: 0.0 to 999.9 kt, km/h or mph). This alarm uses the speed set at SPEED CALICULATION on the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 4. Press the course control knob.

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 alarm has been violated. 1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select MESSAGE, and then press the course control knob to show the message window.
Total of occured alarms Page No. MESSAGE ALARM 1/2 DEVIATION ALARM CONTINUE?
PUSH MENU KEY TORETURN TO PREVIOUS MENU.
Press the appropriate key (PORT or STBD) to show the other alarm.
Alarm menu 3. Confirm the alarm message. 4. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to finish.
Alarm messages The table below shows the alarm messages, their meanings and priorities. Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities
Message DEVIATION ALARM CROSS TRACK ERROR SPEED ALARM DEPTH ALARM WATER TEMP. ALARM TRIP ALARM Meaning Deviation alarm has occurred. XTE alarm has occurred. Speed alarm has occurred. Depth alarm has occurred. Temperature alarm has occurred. Log alarm has occurred. Priority 5 6
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter provides information necessary for keeping your unit in good working order and remedying simple problems.
Do not open the equipment. Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock exists inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

Preventive Maintenance

Regular maintenance is important for optimum performance. A maintenance schedule should be established and should at least include the items below. Maintenance program
Item Check point Check for tight connection. The LCD will, in time, accumulate a coating of dust which tends to dim the picture. Remedy Tighten loosened connectors. Wipe the LCD carefully to prevent scratching, using tissue paper and an LCD cleaner. To remove dirt or salt deposits, use an LCD cleaner, wiping slowly with lens paper so as to dissolve the dirt or salt. Change paper frequently so the salt or dirt will not scratch the LCD. Do not use solvents such as thinner, acetone or benzene for cleaning. Clean or replace ground wire as necessary.
Control unit connector LCD

Ground terminal

Check for tight connection and corrosion.
6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

Replacement of Fuse

The fuse in the processor unit protects the equipment from reverse polarity of the ships mains and equipment fault. If the fuse blows, the power cannot be turned on. Contact your dealer about replacement of the fuse.

Use the proper fuse. Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or damage the equipment.

Parts Name Fuse

Type FGMB 4A AC125V

Code No. 000-119-976

Remarks Supplied as spare parts

Diagnostics

The NAVpilot-511/520/611 has a diagnostic function which checks the Processor unit, Control unit, Heading sensor, Keyboard, LCD and Rudder for proper operation. To access a diagnostic function, do the following procedure: 1. Press the [TURN/MENU] key twice to show the menu. 2. Rotate the course control knob to select TEST. 3. Press the course control knob to show the test options window.
PROCESSOR UNIT CONTROL UNIT HEADING SENSOR KEYBOARD TEST SCREEN TEST RUDDER TEST
Test options window 4. Rotate the course control knob to select an option. 5. Press the course control knob to start the diagnostic test. 6. Press the [MENU] key to finish.
6.MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

PROCESSOR UNIT TEST

PROCESSOR UNIT ID:2097151
ROM: OK 6454002-**.** RAM: OK EEPROM: OK RUDDER ANGLE OK 1 BYPASS/CLUTCH OK REMOTECONT1 ON REMOTECONT2 NOT USED INPUT VOLTAGE 24.8 V HEADING SENSOR: -PORT1/PORT2/RS232 - -/- -/- **.**: Program version no.

CONTROL UNIT TEST

CONTROL UNIT ROM: OK 6454003-**.** RAM: OK EEPROM: OK COMMUNICATION: OK CONTROLLER ID: 255 CAN ID: XXXXXXX PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN. **.**: Program version no.
Navpilot-520: 6454004-**.** Navpilot-611: 6454005-**.**
HEADING SENSOR TEST This test should be done while turning the connected sensor (PG-500) in a circle at a rate of 60/min. or more. If the sensor does not rotate, this test terminates after one minute with NG result.
HEADING SENSOR ROM: OK 6454101-**.** RAM: OK EEPROM: OK SENSOR: OK RATE SENSOR: OK TURN MORE THAN 180 IN 60 SECONDS. PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN. **.**: Program vrsion no.

KEYBOARD TEST

KEYBOARD TEST KEYBOARD TEST
PUSH MENU KEY THREE TIMES TO RETURN.
Navpilot-511/611 Navpilot-520 Operate each control on the control unit one by one. A key is functioning properly if its on-screen location lights in black when the key is pressed. For the course control knob, rotate it to show X-Y position; push it to confirm function. To escape from the KEYBOARD TEST, press the [TURN/MENU] key three times. SCREEN TEST Each press of the course control knob changes the screen pattern in the sequence shown below.
SCREEN TEST CHANGE TEST PATTERN? YES. PUSH ENTER KNOB.

PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN.

(Flashing)
To escape from the SCREEN TEST, press the [MENU] key.

RUDDER DRIVE ERROR DRIVE UNIT ERROR. PLEASE TURN OFF AND CHECK DRIVE CIRCUIT. DRIVE UNIT IS OVERLOADED. PLEASE TURN OFF AND CHECK DRIVE CIRCUIT. DRIVE UNIT IS OVERHEATED. BYPASS/CLUTCH IS OVERLOADED.

Check the drive circuit.

80C temperature in drive unit was Check the drive unit system. detected. Current of more than 5 A was detected on the bypass/clutch circuit. No current on the bypass/clutch circuit. Command from the FU remote controller exceeded 55. The heading data from the heading sensor is missing for 600 ms. Heading data with error flag was detected three times continuously. The navigational data has been interrupted for more than 15 seconds. The navigation data was incomplete. The navigation data included an error flag. Continued on next page.

Check circuit.

bypass/clutch
DISCONNECT B/C FU REMOTE CONTROLLER ERROR MISSING HEADING DATA HEADING DATA ERROR
Check the remote controller connection. Check the heading sensor and interconnection cable. Check the heading sensor.
MISSING NAV DATA DEGRADATION OF NAV DATA QUALITY PARAMETER ERROR OF NAV MODE

Check the navigator.

Check the navigator settings.

Error messages (cont)

INPUT VOLTAGE IS OVER (UNDER) LIMIT MAGNETIC SENSOR ERROR RATE SENSOR ERROR NO CALIBRATION The input power source fluctuated beyond tolerance. Check ships mains.
The heading data from the heading Check the heading sensor. sensor was wrong. Calibration not yet executed. Ask your dealer to do the calibration.

MENU TREE

[MENU] key
MESSAGE (Shows error messages.)
CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE (Contrast: 1 to 16,10, Brill: 1 to 8, 8)

ALARM SETUP

AUDIO (INTERNAL BUZZER, INTERNAL +EXTERNAL) (SHORT, LONG, CONTINUE) (OFF, ON) (1 to 90 , 30 ) (OFF, ON) (OFF, UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT) (OFF, SHALL, DEEP, INSIDE, OUT) (OFF, UNDER, OVER, INSIDE, OUT, CUR.) (OFF, ON) (NO, YES)
ALARM INTERVAL WATCH ALARM DEVIATION ALARM XTE SPD DPT TMP TRIP LOG ALARM CLEAR TRIP LOG

PARAMETER SETUP

(FULL-AUTO, SEMI-AUTO, MANUAL-CALM, MANUAL-MODERATE, MANUAL ROUGH) DEVIATION LEVEL* (AUTO, LEVEL) MANUAL PARAMETERS AUTO TRIM (OFF, ON, 1-100, 40) ADVANCED AUTO (OFF, ON) AUTO NET TOWING (OFF, ON) NAV MODE (XTE, COURSE) NAV SRC (PORT 1, PORT 2, BOTH) RADIUS OF ORBIT (0.05 to 9.99 nm, 0.10 nm) SPIRAL SPEED (0.1 to 8.0 kt, 1.0 kt) FISH MODE (OFF, ORBIT TO STBD, ORBIT TO PORT, FIGURE EIGHT) WAYPOINT SWITCHING (AUTO, MANUAL) SPD CALC. (SOG, STW, MANUAL) SEA STATE

SYSTEM SETUP

KEY BEEP LOCK PANEL DIMMER
(ON, OFF) (LOCK, UNLOCK) (1 to 8, 8)
OFF PROCESSOR UNIT CONTROL UNIT HEADING SENSOR KEYBOARD TEST SCREEN TEST RUDDER TEST
*: Available only when FULL-AUTO is selected at SEA STATE.

AUTO mode menu

[MENU] key MESSAGE (Shows error messages.) CONTRAST/BRILLIANCE (Contrast: 1 to 16, 10, Brill: 1 to 8, 8) ALARM SETUP ADVANCED AUTO SEA STATE See page MN-1. (OFF, ON)