Kick back, relax and let NAVpilot steer you to the destination!

FURUNO’s NAVpilot is a revolutionary autopilot with a sunlight viewable display designed for a variety of vessels. It utilizes a self-learning and adaptive software algorithm, and plays the ultimate role in course keeping capability, dynamically adjusting essential parameters for navigation i.e., vessel speed, trim, draught, tide and wind effects, dead band, weather, etc. These parameters are stored in the system memory and continuously optimized.

Features

Perfect for inboard or outboard power boats and sail boats

Yamaha Helm Master™, Yanmar, and Seaster VCS compatible

Interconnection Diagram

Technical Specification

1. Operating Modes & Adaptive Capabilities

Steering Modes: STBY (Standby), AUTO, Advanced AUTO (wind/current drift compensation), NAV (Track control via NMEA 0183/2000 GPS or ECDIS), Dodge, Turn, Wind Mode (sailboats), SABIKI™ Mode (outboard drift-fishing astern), and FishHunter™ (Circle, Orbit, Spiral, Fig-8, Square, Zig-Zag).
Rudder Sensing: Fantum Feedback™ (software-based rudder feedback for outboards) or standard physical Rudder Reference Unit (FAP-6112).
Adaptive Control: Self-learning adaptive software algorithm continuously optimizes Rudder Gain, Counter Rudder, Auto Trim, and dead-band according to sea state and vessel speed.
Specialized Hydraulic Functions:
- SAFE HELM: Temporarily bypasses autopilot for manual helm control upon sensing manual steering movement.
- POWER ASSIST: Speed-based power-assisted hydraulic helm steering (requires FPS8 power steering module).

2. Physical & Environmental Specifications

Unit	Display / Type	Dimensions (H×W×D)	Weight	IP Rating
Control Unit (`FAP-7011C`)	4.1″ Daylight-Viewable Color QVGA LCD ( $320 \times 240\text{ pixels}$ ), $700\text{ cd/m}^2$ brightness	$115 \times 115 \times 73\text{ mm}$	$0.33\text{ kg}$	IP56 (Front panel)
Processor Unit (`FAP-7002`)	Main Processing Chassis	$282 \times 220 \times 82\text{ mm}$	$1.3\text{ kg}$	IP20
Rudder Feedback Unit (`FAP-6112`)	Heavy-Duty Rotary Reference Sensor	$110 \times 135 \times 120\text{ mm}$	$1.4\text{ kg}$	IPX5

3. Electrical & Steering Drive Performance

Power Supply Voltage: $12\text{ to }24\text{ VDC}$ ( $10.8\text{ to }31.2\text{ VDC}$ operating range).
Processor Power Consumption: $4.0\text{ A}$ to $2.0\text{ A}$ (Processor driving up to 6 control units; excludes hydraulic pump drive load).
Drive Output Capability:
- Motor / Hydraulic Solenoid Output: $25\text{ A}$ continuous ( $50\text{ A}$ peak load for 5 seconds).
- Clutch / Bypass Drive Output: $3.0\text{ A}$ max ( $24\text{ VDC}$ ).
Operating Temperature: $-15^\circ\text{C}$ to $+55^\circ\text{C}$ .

4. Signal Interfaces & Data Protocol

NMEA 0183 Ports: 2 Ports (Ver 1.5 / 2.0 / 3.0 compliant I/O).
- NMEA 0183 Inputs: $xxHDT, $xxTHS, $xxHDG, $xxVTG, $xxVHW, $xxRMC, $xxGGA, $xxGLL, $xxAPB, $xxXTE, $xxBWC, $xxMWV, $xxDBT, $xxDPT.
- NMEA 0183 Outputs: $xxHDT, $xxHDG, $xxROT, $xxRSA, $xxVTG, $xxVHW, $xxRMC.
CAN bus / NMEA 2000 Port: 1 Port (Supports PGNs for Heading, Position, Navigation Data, Engine, Environment, and Vessel Status).
Contact Signal Inputs: 2 Ports (Event switch / external override control).
Relay Output Contacts: 2 Ports (Dry contact alarm and status outputs, max $30\text{ VDC} / 3\text{ A}$ ).
Maintenance Port: 1 USB 2.0 port.