Furuno NAVPILOT 511 - Manual (Page 40)

4. MENU OPERATION
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4.1.1 Setting parameters
The PARAMETER SETUP menu sets various parameters for the control of the
NAVpilot-511/520/611.
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 control knob to show the PARAMETER SETUP menu.
SEA STATE:
DEVIATION LEVEL:
AUTO
MANUAL PARAMETERS
AUTO TRIM:
ON 40
ADVANCED AUTO: OFF
AUTO NET TOWING : OFF
NAV MODE: XTE
FULL-AUTO NAV SRC: PORT 1
RADIUS OF ORBIT: 0.50 nm
SPIRAL SPEED: 1.0 kt
FISH MODE: OFF
WAYPOINT SWITCHING: AUTO
SPD CALC.:
SOG
PUSH MENU KEY TO RETURN
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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 ship’s 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.
SEMI-AUTO
MANUAL-CALM
MANUAL-MODERATE
MANUAL-ROUGH
FULL-AUTO
Sea state options window