Furuno NAVpilot-500, Installation Manual

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3. ADJUSTMENTS
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3.3.4 Automatic distortion compensation (For PG-500)
When the magnetic field distortion changes, it can be compensated as follows.
Note: This setting is available only when “PG-500” is selected at COMPASS TYPE on the
DOCKSIDE SETUP menu.
1. Rotate the course control knob to select “AUTO CALIBRATION”.
2. Press the course control knob to show the auto calibration options window.
ON
OFF
Auto calibration options window
3. Rotate the course control knob to select “ON”.
The AUTO LED on the PG-500 lights.
4. Press the course control knob to return to the SEA TRIAL menu.
3.3.5 Setting the rudder at the zero position
You must set the rudder position at zero degrees on the sea trial menu. If this setting is not
completely, the boat may wander.
1. Rotate the course control knob to select “SET CENTER RUDDER POSITION (SET
CENTER RUD. For Navpilot-511) from the SEA TRIAL menu.
2. Press the course control knob to show the set rudder zero options window.
FOLLOW STRAIGHT COURSE
AND PUSH ENTER TO SET.
ARE YOU SURE?
YES...PUSH ENTER KNOB.
NO...PUSH ANOTHER KEY.
Set rudder zero options window
3. Run the boat between 10 and 15 knot (your cruising speed).
4. When the ship runs straightly, press the course control knob to set.
5. Stop the boat, and then go to the next menu setting.