Furuno 711c Marine Instruments User Manual


 
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4. USER MENU
This chapter shows you how to customize your NAVpilot to suit the characteristics of
your boat and your operational needs. The items shown in each menu depend on the
mode in use.
4.1 Parameter Setup
The various parameters for your NAVpilot are set up from the [Parameter Setup]
menu. To open the [Parameter Setup] menu, do as follows.
1. In the STBY mode, long press the key to open the menu.
2. Rotate the Course control knob to select [Other Menu] then push the knob.
3. Rotate the Course control knob to select [Parameter Setup] then push the knob.
The [Parameter Setup] menu appears.
4.1.1 Sea state
How to select NAVpilot steering parameters
Your NAVpilot has two types of steering features for parameter adjustment:
Automatic adjustment feature: Sets up the equipment according to ship's charac-
teristics and sea state, for optimum performance in the AUTO, NAV and WIND
modes.
Self-learning feature: Adjusts parameters for rudder ratio, counter rudder and auto
trim gains are constantly optimized based on the steering history of your boat, and
are stored in memory for future navigation.
1. Open the [Parameter Setup] menu.
2. Rotate the Course control knob to select the current setting for [Sea State] then
push the knob.
The window shown below appears.
Sea State: Full-Auto
Deviation Level: Auto
Manual Parameter
Trim Gain*: Auto
Speed Calculation: Auto
Parameter Setup
*: Not shown with Fantum Feedback
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Full-Auto
Semi-Auto
Manual-Calm
Manual-Moderate
Manual-Rough