Furuno NAVpilot-700, Installation Manual

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3. INITIAL SETTINGS
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Safe helm/p.assist setup (for Accu-Steer FPS 12V (or 24V) drive)
The safe helm and power assist features are available with the Accu-Steer FPS 12V (or
24V) drive unit.
The safe helm mode temporarily switches the NAVpilot to manual steering for the speci-
fied time interval when the helm is steered in an automatic steering mode (AUTO, NAV,
etc.). After cruising at angular velocity 3
°
or less per second for the set time, the safe helm
mode is deactivated and the previous automatic steering mode is restored. This prevents
continued turning of the helm. The mode and course indications flash when the safe helm
mode activates.
The power assist mode customizes manual steering to your own preferences.The mode
is available during the safe helm mode and the STBY mode. The indication “PA“ appears
at top of the screen when the mode is active.
The safe helm/p.assist menu appears after the helm sensor test is successfully complet-
ed.
How to set the safe helm mode
32.Use the knob to select [SAFE HELM] then push the knob.
33.Use the knob to select [YES] then push the knob to activate safe helm.
34.Use the knob to select [RETURN DELAY] then push the knob.
35.Rotate the knob to set the return delay.
After cruising at angular velocity 3
°
or less per second for the set time, the safe helm
mode is deactivated and the AUTO or NAV mode is restored. The setting range is 1-
20 seconds.
36.Use the knob to select [SAFE HELM RESPONSE] then push the knob.
37.Turn the knob to set the response then push the knob.The higher the value the faster
the response. Turn the helm to port or starboard. A beep sounds and the indication
PORT or STBD on the menu appears in reverse video.
SAFE HELM/P.ASSIST SETUP
SAFE HELM: ON
RETURN DELAY 5 SEC
SAFE HELM RESPONSE
POWER ASSIST: OFF
SAFE HELM RESPONSE
RESPONSE: 6 PORT STBD
TURN HELM PORT/STBD TO
SET SAFE HELM RESPONSE
TIME. HIGHER VALUE =
FASTER RESPONSE
PUSH MENU KEY TO CONTINUE