Furuno 711c Marine Instruments User Manual


 
7. INITIAL SETTINGS
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7.4.4 Confirmation of the dockside setup
After entering the dockside setup, confirm that the dockside setup is completed cor-
rectly, and the safe helm and power assist features work properly.
When the rudder reference unit is installed
Confirmation of the rudder limit setup
1. Show the rudder angle indicator.
2. Turn the helm hard-over to port at the dockside.
3. Confirm that the rudder angle indicator shows the value set at [STBD Limit Set-
up].
4. Turn the helm hard-over to starboard at the dockside.
5. Confirm that the rudder angle indicator shows the value set at [PORT Limit Set-
up].
Confirmation of the AUTO mode at the dockside
1. Show the rudder angle indicator.
2. Select the AUTO mode at the dockside.
3. Rotate the Course control knob clockwise to set course.
4. Confirm that the rudder turns to starboard with the rudder angle indicator.
5. Rotate the Course control knob counterclockwise to set course.
6. Confirm that the rudder turns to port with the rudder angle indicator.
Confirmation of the AUTO mode at sea
1. Select the safe area and cruise at low speed.
2. Select the AUTO mode and confirm that NAVpilot controls the vessel properly.
Helm sensor test
Note: Confirm that your boat carries the Accu-Steer FPS 12V (or 24V) drive unit.
1. Select [Helm Sensor Test] from the diagnostic menu.
2. Select [Yes] to start the helm sensor test.
3. Center the rudder then push the Course control knob.
4. Turn the helm to port or starboard, and then confirm that the steering direction
at this step (“PORT“ or “STBD“) is shown at [Universal Input 1].
5. Turn the helm to the opposite direction from step 4, and then confirm the steer-
ing direction at this step (“PORT“ or “STBD“) is shown at [Universal Input 2].