Operation, 1 wind mode, 1 using the wind mode – Furuno 511 User Manual

Page 3: Wind

1. OPERATION

1.1 WIND

Mode

The wind mode keeps the direction same as receiving wind direction.

Note: The WIND mode requires wind sensor data as below.

Mode

Required data

Update rate of wind data

AWA

Apparent wind angle and speed

2 Hz or more

TWA

True wind angle and speed or

Apparent wind angle, speed and own boat’s speed

2 Hz or more

For setting of the FI-30, see page 14.

1.1.1

Using the WIND mode

1. Direct the heading to the desired direction and trim the sail to keep the wind

direction.

2. Press the [AUTO] key while holding the [STBY] key down to go to WIND

mode.

3. To change/re-adjust the wind angle, simply rotate the course control knob.

You can change the wind direction in 5, 10 or 20° step. For detail, ask your
dealer.

4. To escape from the WIND mode, press the [STBY] key.

WIND

359.9

RUDDER

WIND mode

Heading from

heading sensor

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

HDG

20 10

Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True

359

AWA

Direction mode