Furuno NAVpilot 711C, Operator'S Manual

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2. STEERING MODES
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2.10 REMOTE Mode
Four types of optional remote controllers can be connected to your NAVpilot to control
the NAVpilot from a remote location.
The REMOTE mode is available in the AUTO or NAV mode.
To use the REMOTE mode, select the mode of the remote controllers from the [RC
Setup] menu (see section 7.17).
Note 1: Remote controllers are not available with Fantum Feedback
™
.
Note 2: When the [GENERAL IN] port setting is set to [AP Enable] (see section 7.8.1)
and the remote control is turned OFF, the switch connected to the [GENERAL IN] port
must be turned ON.
2.10.1 Dial-type remote controller (FAP-5551, FAP-5552)
These are FU-type remote controllers, and they can be used in the AUTO and NAV
modes. The rudder moves until operation of the remote controller is stopped.
To use this function, set the remote mode of the remote controllers to [FU] on the [RC
Setup] menu (see section 7.17).
1. Turn the switch on the remote controller to show
" " on the control unit.
Note: When the remote controller switch is turned on,
the controls other than the and keys are inop-
erative.
2. Rotate the dial on the remote controller to set the rudder
angle.
3. To turn off the REMOTE mode, turn off the remote
controller.
Control is returned to the main control unit and the mode that was previously active
(AUTO or NAV) is restored. For the NAV mode, the boat will go to the destination way-
point based on the nav steering method menu setting (see section 2.3.2).