Furuno 511 - Manual (Page 12)

1. OPERATION
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1.3 DODGE Mode
The DODGE mode is useful in situations where you need to quickly take control
of the helm to avoid an obstruction.
1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until boat
finishes to avoid the obstruction. The equipment goes into the DODGE mode
and the audible alarm sounds when one of the above key is operated, to
alert you to dodge operation. Note also that “DODGE” appears on the
display.
2. Release the [PORT] or [STBD] key to leave from the DODGE mode.
Note: You can change the wind direction in 5, 10 or 20° steps by using the
dodge keys. This function is set on installation. For detail, ask your dealer.
1.4 Alarms
The WIND alarm, which is an alarm exclusively for sailboats, has four conditions
which generate both audio and visual alarms: heading change, wind shift, true
wind speed and APP. wind speed alarm. To access the WIND alarm menu, do
the following:
1. Press the [MENU] key to show the mode menu.
For Navpilot-511/520, press the [TURN/MENU] key twice.
2. Rotate the course control knob to select “WIND ALARMS”, and then press
the course control knob to show the WIND alarm menu.
HEADING CHANGE ALARM: OFF
WIND SHIFT ALARM: 15
TRUE SHIFT ALARM: OFF
APP. WIND SPD ALARM: OFF
PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN
TO PREVIOUS MENU.*
*: Not appeared on Navpilot-511/520.
Wind alarm menu
1.4.1 Setting the heading change alarm
The heading change alarm sounds when own boat’s heading changes
remarkably by the effects of true wind angle.
Set the heading value and alarm range as shown on the next page.