Furuno 711c Marine Instruments User Manual


 
7. INITIAL SETTINGS
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7.8 Universal Port Setup
The [Universal Port] menu sets up the GENERAL IN and GENERAL OUT ports. To
open the [Universal Port] menu, select [Universal Port] from the [Installation Menu]
window.
GENERAL IN: A switch box is connected to this port to control the NAVpilot from a
remote location.
GENERAL OUT: A buzzer sounds or a lamp lights at a remote location when the
specified function is done on the NAVpilot.
7.8.1 GENERAL IN port setup
1. The cursor is selecting the current setting for [In Port]; push the Course control
knob.
2. Rotate the Course control knob to select the command or function for a switch
box connected to the port.
[Disable]: The port is disabled.
[AP Enable]: Select ON to get full control of the boat with the NAVpilot. In the
OFF setting only the STBY mode is available.
[Go STBY]: The switch, when operated, puts the NAVpilot in the STBY mode.
[Go AUTO]: The switch, when operated, puts the NAVpilot in the AUTO mode.
[PORT Arrow Key]: The switch, when operated, controls the key on the
NAVpilot.
[STBD Arrow Key]: The switch, when operated, controls the key on the
NAVpilot.
[Net Towing AUTO]: The switch, when operated, enables the automatic towing
function when a boat is towing fishing gear. This menu item is not available in
the following cases.
For a sailboat or Fantum Feedback
TM
When [Net Towing AUTO] is set to [ON] in the menu for each mode or [AUTO
Option] menu.
[Function Key]: Assign function of equipment connected to the NAVpilot.
Universal Port
In Port1: Disable
In Port2: Disable
Out Port1: Disable
Out Port2: Disable