Furuno NAVpilot-500, Installation Manual

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3. ADJUSTMENTS
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3.2.8 Setting rudder auto movement limit
AUTO RUDDER LIMIT determines the maximum rudder movement in degrees from the mid
position in the AUTO or NAV mode.
1. Rotate the course control knob to select “AUTO RUDDER LIMIT”.
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 rudder limit desired. (Setting range: 1 to 45°)
4. Press the course control knob.
3.2.9 Setting manual rudder movement limit
In the REM (remote) or DODGE mode, usually a wide range of rudder angles are used, and
therefore a larger number should be entered. However, the setting must not exceed the
rudder limit angle which is inherent to your boat.
1. Rotate the course control knob to select “MANUAL RUDDER LIMIT”.
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 rudder limit desired. (Setting range: 1 to 45°)
4. Press the course control knob.
3.2.10 Checking rudder status
The Rudder test checks the following, and then shows the result of the check.
•
Drive type
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The presence or absence of bypass/clutch circuit
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Rudder deadband
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Rudder speed
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PWM Duty
1. Rotate the course control knob to select “RUDDER TEST”.
2. Press the course control knob to show the rudder test options window.
YES
NO
Rudder test options window
3. Rotate the course control knob to select “YES”.
4. Press the course control knob.
The message “CENTER RUDDER BEFORE RUDDER TEST” appears.
5. Turn the helm to set the rudder position to 0º, and then press the course control knob.
6. Press the course control knob again to show the RUDDER SETUP AND AUTO TEST
menu.
The test starts automatically. While the test, the message “TESTIN RUDDER-PLS WAIT”
appears.