Furuno NAVpilot 711C, Operator'S Manual

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7. INITIAL SETTINGS
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7.9.1 How to calibrate the compass (PG-500/PG-700)
If you have selected the FURUNO PG-500/PG-700 as a heading sensor , do the
procedure below to calibrate the compass and get automatic distortion compensation.
• This procedure is not applicable to heading sensors other than PG-500/PG-700.
• It is not necessary to perform any adjustments locally at the PG-500/PG-700.
NAVpilot has full control of these heading sensors.
1. Rotate the Course control knob to select [Compass Setup] from the [Sea Trial]
menu then push the knob.
2. Confirm that the cursor is selecting [1st] at [Select Compass].
Calibrate the 1st compass and then calibrate others.
1) Rotate
the Course control knob to select the current setting for [Compass
Calib.] then push the knob.
2) Rotate the Course control knob to select [Auto] or [Manual] then push the
knob.
[Auto] : The boat turns to starboard about three or four full circles for calibra-
tion. Note that the boat will turn to starboard with the degree set at [Manual
Rudder Limit] on the [Dockside Setup] menu. For the EVC system equipped
boats, the boat will turn to starboard with 26°.
[Manual] : Use the helm to turn the boat to port or starboard for three or four
full circles in a speed of about one minute/circle to perform the calibration.
Compass Setup
Select Compass: 1st
Compass Calib.: NO
Auto Calib. Update: ON
Compass Offset : E 0.0
°
Restart PG-700* 1
Compass Clear: NO* 2
Compass Information
COG - - -
°
HDG: T178
°
*
1
: Appears with connection of PG-700. Restarts PG-700. Turn the steering mode to the
STBY mode to restart PG-700.
*
2
: Appears with connection PG-500/PG-700. Restore sensor's factory defaults. For
recalibrating compass.
No
Auto*
Manual
*: Not shown with Fantum Feedback TM .