Furuno 511 サービスマニュアル

3. STEERING MODES 

If a destination waypoint is set on a GPS / Plotter, the NAVpilot-511/520 can 
receive this information and guide the boat to the destination waypoint as 
determined by the plotter. To use the NAV mode, complete the following steps. 
 
Note: It takes 15 seconds to activate the NAV mode after the NAVpilot-511/520 

receives the above information. 

 
1.  Set the destination waypoint (or route) on the plotter. 
2.  Manually steer the boat towards the waypoint. 
3.  Press the [NAV] key.   

You are asked which port is used for the NAV mode PORT 1 or PORT 2 
( depending on menu setting) . Press the course control knob to go to the NAV 
mode.. 

Heading control mode 

(Indicated with underline)

Course to the 

destination waypoint

Rudder angle (XTE or Deviation)

Heading from

heading sensor

40 20   10   5

40

20

10

Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True

SRC: PORT1

Selected

Navigator

5

Note that while in the NAV mode, the course reading on the NAVpilot-511 will not 
always be the same as the waypoint direction shown on the plotter. 

 

When you want to navigate a route, make sure that your plotter is navigating 
towards the nearest or desired waypoint before putting the NAVpilot-511 into the 
NAV mode. 

 
4.  Press the [STBY] key to terminate the NAV mode. 
 
Note: You can switch the source port between PORT 1 and PORT 2 by pressing 

the [NAV] key more than three seconds.