Furuno NAVpilot-300 User Manual

NAVpilot-300
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
www.furuno.com
Model
AUTOPILOT

Furuno NAVpilot-300 Specifications

General

Type	Autopilot System
Model	NAVpilot-300
Manufacturer	Furuno
Power Supply	12/24 V DC
Rudder Feedback	Yes
Weather Helm	Yes
Fishing Mode	Yes
Docking Mode	Yes
Display	Color LCD
GPS Interface	NMEA0183
Interface	NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000

Summary

IMPORTANT NOTICES

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Defines warning/caution levels and provides critical operational safety advice.

Specific Operational Safety Rules

Lists critical warnings for mode usage, modifications, and hazardous situations.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

1. INTRODUCTION

1.2 System Power Management

1.5 Steering Modes Overview

1.6 Menu Navigation and Operations

2. STEERING MODES

2.1 Standby (STBY) Mode Operation

Details the manual steering mode for basic control.

2.2 AUTO Mode Operation

2.2.1 Activating AUTO Mode

Step-by-step guide to engage automatic course keeping.

2.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO Mode Functionality

2.3 NAV Mode Operation

2.3.1 Activating NAV Mode

Instructions for setting up and engaging navigation to waypoints.

2.4 TURN Mode Operations

2.4.1 Initiating a Turn

Steps to start and execute a specific turn maneuver.

2.5 FishHunter™ Mode

2.5.1 Selecting and Starting FishHunter™ Maneuvers

Activating specialized patterns around targets.

2.5.3 FishHunter™ Parameter Configuration

2.6 SABIKI™ Mode Functionality

2.6.1 Using the SABIKI™ Mode

2.7 DODGE and NFU Modes

2.7.1 Using DODGE Mode

Quick helm control for obstacle avoidance.

2.7.2 Using NFU Mode

Manual steering mode for immediate helm response.

2.8 OVRD Mode for EVC Systems

2.9 Safe Helm Mode Operation

2.10 Power Assist Mode Configuration

Setting Up Power Assist Mode

3. ALERTS SYSTEM

Alert Priority Levels and Sounds

4. CUSTOMIZING YOUR NAVPILOT

4.1 Parameter Setup Overview

Introduction to automatic and manual tuning of autopilot behavior.

4.1.1 Automatic Parameter Setup

4.1.2 Manual Parameter Setup Options

4.3 Navigation Data Source Selection

4.4 System Setup Menu Configuration

5. GESTURE CONTROLLER GC-001

5.4 GC-001 Menu Structure and Navigation

5.5 GC-001 Alert Management

5.6 GC-001 Settings Configuration

5.6.3 Gesture-to-Turn Feature Control

5.7 Using the Gesture-To-Turn Feature

5.8 Pairing GC-001 with NAVpilot-300

5.9 GC-001 Operation by NAVpilot Mode

5.10 GC-001 Diagnostics Menu Access

6. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Procedures

6.3 Troubleshooting Common Issues

Processor and Control Unit Issues

Solutions for problems related to the main system components.

Gesture Controller GC-001 Issues

Solutions for common problems with the remote controller.

6.4 System Diagnostics Overview

6.4.1 Accessing the Diagnostic Menu

6.4.2 Processor Unit Diagnostic Test

6.4.3 Control Unit Diagnostic Test

6.4.4 Keyboard Test Procedure

6.4.5 Screen Test Procedure

6.4.6 Rudder Test and Analysis

6.4.7 Helm Sensor Test Procedure

6.5 Viewing System Data and Status

6.6 System Messages and Alerts

6.6.3 Detailed Message Descriptions and Remedies

AUTOPILOT NAVpilot-300 SPECIFICATIONS

1. Control Unit Specifications

2. Processor Unit Specifications

3. Gesture Controller Specifications