Filter
Top Products
iv
FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NAVpilot-500 AUTOPILOT.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is
furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your autopilot is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed,
operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended
procedures for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
• Self learning program to continuously improve the steering parameters for safe and
expeditious navigation
• Two steering modes – AUTO (Heading Control System) and NAV (Track Control System)
• Dodging from the control unit or remote controller
• Available for solenoid drive and reversible hydraulic
• Max. six control units may be connected (using two ports of the processor unit)
• Menu operation for simplified control
• Display modes: Autopilot/Track control modes with rudder angle, L/L, Highway, Two
customized displays, compass rose