FU80-NF80-QS80 User Manual
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1. 3 Black NET C Power source 4 White NET H CAN high 5 Blue NET L CAN low Specifications FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide www simrad yachting com www navico com commercial 10 199 00 4 x x 9 8 82. Current heading Commanded rudder angle Course Over Ground COG AUTO NoDrift NAV WIND et HD D Set heading Set course Bearing to Set wind angle next waypoint Cross track distance XTD analog and graphical Current wind angle rudder position Status icons The bar in the lower part of the screen always indicate current The remote operational state is indicated with icons Status None Active Description In operation X Passive unit The autopilot is operated from another control mO Locked The autopilot is operated from another control device and this device is locked Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Switching from automatic to manual steering Press the STBY key on active remote to switch the system from automatic mode to Standby mode Ifa menu or dialog is open you must press and hold the STBY key to switch to Standby mode Turning the unit on off The remote units have no power key and will be on as long as connected to a powered CAN bus SimNet backbone If the autopilot system is turned off from an autopilot control unit the remotes will go to sleep mode In this mode the display will be black and it is not possible to use the keys or the lever You can turn on a sleeping autopilot system by pressing the light key on a remote unit Light adjustment A single press on the light k
3. 19 7 ft SimNet Technical Housing Via optional SimNet to Micro C cable Front Aluminum with black plastic snap on bezel Back Plastic cover Temperature 29 Gors Cela FOBT F Weight Environmental NF80 FU80 0 5 kg 1 10 Ibs QS80 0 4 kg 0 88 Ibs Weather Compass safe distance IEC 60945 sec 8 8 exposed front when desk mounted or bulkhead mounted with optional frame Corresponds to IP X6 0 4 m ref IEC 60945 sec 1 1 2 24 Specifications FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Drawings Dimension Remotes 66 mm 2 60 c c 130 mm 5 12 l c c 66 mm 2 60 NF80 f D d 205 mm 8 05 i N JL 4 er IH 63 mm 2 46 40 mm 1 55 51 mm 1 98 80 mm 3 15 3 O n E E e SR yvy FU80 A l Me a o q EI E Wh LN K o Ae N e fo v R KR 16 mm 0 63 63 mm 2 46 Specifications FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 25 26 Dimension Bulkhead mounting frame 40 mm 1 55 80 mm 3 15 A Pa VO 5 E E m y gt IN Se amp 5 d C C 66 mm 2 60 Connector pin out KS Function 1 Shield 2 Red NET S Power source
4. FU80 NF80 QS80 BGT User Guide ENGLISH www navico com commercial www simrad yachting com Preface As Navico is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance It is the owner s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment ina manner that will not cause accidents personal injury or property damage The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN AWAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW Governing Language This statement any instruction manuals user guides and other information relating to the product Documentation may be translated to or has been translated from another language Translation In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation This manual represents the product as at the time of printing Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice Compliance statements Simrad FU80 NF80 and QS80 meet the technical standards in acco
5. When you select AUTO NoDrift mode the system will continue on the heading course read from the sensors the very moment you selected the mode Auto mode NoDrift mode Changing set heading set course Use the lever to change set heading in AUTO mode and the set course in NoDrift mode The value will change in steps defined by lever rotation starting from 0 5 second at 3 lever rotation up to 5 second at max lever rotation 18 Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Mode menu No Drift Navigation el Le Using the QS80 The QS80 stick has a mechanical spring that will return it to mid position when the stick is released You can use the QS80 in NFU AUTO NoDrift NAV and Wind mode Note The Wind mode is not available for AP60 AP70 or AP80 systems If the mode is available on other autopilot systems the mode can only be used if the system is set up for sailboat See the Installation manual for your system Mode selection You toggle between available modes by repeatedly pressing the MODE key The selection times out and triggers a mode shift You can also use the stick to change mode as shown in the table Initial Stick movement Resulting mode action mode Down Left Right Standby Standby center NFU AUTO rudder NFU rudder command FU AUTO Heading change NED Heading capture S oDrift Standby ourse change NAV No action AUTO i i Wind A
6. ading change must be confirmed before NAV mode is accepted IF not accepted the system will remain in current mode Wind mode Note Prior to entering Wind mode the autopilot system should be operating in AUTO with valid input from the wind transducer Changing set relative wind angle Use the stick to change the set relative wind angle The value will change 1 each time the stick is pressed to left or right If you keep the stick pressed the value automatically changes at a rate of 5 per second Each beep indicates a 1 heading course change Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide A No autopilot computer Changing commanded rudder direction By default the rudder moves in the same direction as the lever on FU80 and NF80 When you press the lever to port the rudder is directed to port If the lever is rotated 180 on an FU80 or if an FU80 or NF80 is mounted facing aft the rudder movement can be inverted to maintain a rudder command that coincide with the lever movement The direction of the port starboard commands can be changed from the Main menu Refer Changing default settings on page 2 4 Fu Invert Lever H on a O Off H I J Alarms All units both active and inactive will notify the user if an alarm situation occurs in the autopilot system If the sound is enabled any alarm message will be follo
7. ction in NSE NSS and NSO Simrad Multifunction Displays Note It is not possible to use FU80 with an AP24 28 operating on VRF Virtual Rudder Feedback For detailed description of operational modes see the Operator manual for your autopilot system or for your NSE NSO NSS For details about installation of CAN bus or SimNet backbone see the autopilot System Installation manual Wheelmark approval The remotes are produced and tested in accordance with the European Marine Equipment Directive 96 98 and can be used in a Wheelmark installation according to the certificates For details and certificates refer to our websites www navico com commercial and www simrad yachting com Introduction FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide E Parts included 1 2 7 8 SIMRAD ars 80 N Remote unit including 6 m 19 7 ft Micro C drop cable Bezel Bag including Gasket for panel sealing Mounting accessories Long type lever FU80 and NF80 Micro C T connector User manual Mounting template oo ANO UA Warranty card 6 Introduction FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Installation Mounting The remotes should be mounted with special regard to the units environmental protection temperature range and cable length Refer Technical specifications on page 24 Note If installed outdoors select a position and a mounting opt
8. djust relative wind angle Non follow up steering When in Standby or FU mode press the stick left or right to switch to NFU mode and to give rudder commands The rudder will move as long as the stick is pressed Centering the rudder A single downwards press on the stick while in Standby or NFU mode will command the rudder to mid position A short beep will sound when the rudder is centered Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 19 20 Auto and NoDrift mode When you select AUTO NoDrift mode the system will continue on the current heading course the very moment you selected the mode Auto mode NoDrift mode Changing set heading set course Use the stick to change set heading in AUTO mode and the set course in NoDrift mode The value will change 1 each time the stick is pressed to left or right If you keep the stick pressed the value automatically changes at a rate of 5 per second Each beep indicates a 1 heading course change Heading capture When in AUTO or NoDrift mode the heading capture feature allows you to automatically cancel the turn you are in by an instant upward press on the stick The autopilot will cancel the turn to continue on the heading read from the compass the very moment you pressed the stick Nav mode IF you request command and the system is in NAV mode you will get immediate command from QS80 If you initiate NAV from any other mode the required he
9. ey will display the light adjustment dialog Repeated short presses cycles through the brightness levels 0 10 The selection times out after 2 seconds A night mode which optimizes the color palette for low light conditions is included You switch between day and night illumination by pressing and holding the light key White is the default background color on display and keys for day illumination while red is used for night Refer Changing default settings on page 23 gt Note The brightness level is adjusted independently for day and night modes Activating de activating thrusters If thrusters are available for autopilot control you toggle the trusters on and off by pressing and holding the CMD key amp Active thrusters are indicated with thruster icon in the display gt Note Only available in AP60 AP70 and AP80 systems The thrusters must be available for autopilot steering in active steering profile Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 13 Taking command Take command by pressing the CMD key When command is transferred the autopilot system will remain in current mode In an open system no command transfer restrictions you will get immediate control on the remote unit requesting command For more information about Ina multi station system with active lock function the command multi stations see the request must be confirmed on the active control unit before you Operator Manual f
10. he mode is available on other autopilot systems the mode can only be used if the system is set up for sailboat See the Installation manual for your system Default mode selection Note It is not possible to use FU80 with an AP24 28 operating on VRF Virtual Rudder Feedback You toggle between available modes by repeatedly pressing the MODE key The selection times out and triggers a mode shift When in any other mode than FU the first press on the MODE key will turn the system to FU mode You switch to Standby from any mode by pressing the STBY key Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Advanced features gt Note These features are available from software version 1 2 00 They are located in Local Settings on an FU80 and does not affect the rest of the system other than the mentioned behavior see below With multiple FU80 units in a system the units are configured independently from each other Enable the advanced features Local Settings oimNet Groups d FU dodge On CMD gt FU Follow Up dodge This feature provides a single action method of taking manual control of the rudder in any automatic mode It is considered an alternative to using the lever for course change in AUTO mode The feature may be used to quickly maneuver away from or avoid sudden hazardous situations When the feature is enabled the unit will assume command and change to FU Follow Up mode if the leve
11. ion that prevents water from remaining on the display It is recommended to cover the units when not in use Panel mount Attach the mounting template to the selected position 2 Drill fastening holes and remove the cut out 3 Peel backing off the gasket A and apply it to the remote or to the mounting surface 4 Place the remote into the console 5 Secure the unit with the 4 screws B 6 Clip the bezel C in place Installation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 8 The bulkhead frame An optional bulkhead frame is available For part number refer to our websites www navico com commercial and www simrad yachting com Attach the mounting template to the selected position 2 Drill fastening holes 3 Drill hole for the cable or remove the material in the cable entry area on the frame Peel backing off the gaskets A and apply one to the remote and the other to the sealing frame D 5 Secure the unit with the 4 screws B Clip the bezel C in place The NF80 lever The lever is not mounted from factory Screw the lever firmly into the mounting hole Installation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide For part numbers refer to our website The FU80 lever The factory mounted short lever can be replaced by the longer lever included in the package The
12. lever can be mounted in a 180 opposite direction as follows Remove the knob s cap A Remove the screw B and carefully remove the knob C 3 Rotate the knob 180 install the selected lever re install the knob and the cap Wiring Note Don t make sharp bends in the cables and avoid running cables in a way that allows water to flow down into the connectors If required make drip and service loops The remotes connect to the CAN bus backbone or SimNet backbone as shown below i em el A a O0 AP60 AP70 AP80 system AP24 AP28 NSE NSS NSO systems Installation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Item Component A Micro C drop cable 6 m 19 7 ft Included with the B Micro C T connector unit a CAN bus backbone D SimNet to Micro C female cable 0 5 m 1 64 ft E SimNet T joiner 3p or SimNet Multijoiner 7p F SimNet backbone Configuring The remotes are plug and play units and no specific configuration is required unless you want to change SimNet group settings gt Note f the remotes are installed in a system with an AC12 AC12N or an AC42 AC42N computer the Alarms and Sources SimNet groups must be changed from default value 100 to 1 Note that the value defaults to 100 also after a reset d Main Me
13. menu activated by pressing and holding the MODE key for 3 seconds LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Local settings Language Simnet groups Key beeps Local reset Alarm buzzer Display Day mode Red backlight Invert lever Night mode Inverse display Advanced Contrast About Backlight FU dodge Red backlight Units On CMD gt FU Inverse display Damping Contrast Station Alarms Sources Only available on FU80 and NF80 Only available on FU80 e Local settings Gives access to settings that applies to this unit e SimNet group Assigns this unit to a SimNet group You remove the menu and return to standard display by pressing and holding the STBY key or by moving the lever stick gt Note The main menu is only accessible from Standby mode Changing default settings FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 23 Specifications Technical specifications gt Note For updated technical specifications compliance and certifications refer to our websites Display Display resolution 128 x 64 Hx W Display type 2 Monochrome Bounded Transflective Viewing direction Power Power supply NF80 12 o clock FU80 QS80 6 o clock Via CAN bus or SimNet Interface CAN NMEA 2000 Current consumption Off Network lt 20 mA NMEA 2000 LEN 1 On with max illumination Network lt 110 mA NMEA 2000 LEN 3 Factory connected drop cable with Micro C connector 6 m
14. nu Local Settings SimNet Groups 10 Installation EUSO NF80 QS80 User Guide Operation Basic operation all remotes The keys Key Short press Long press 3 seconds Activates deactivates cD amp Take request command req thrusters Toggles day and night display illumination En STE Turn the autopilot system to Standby mode MODE Adjust illumination Toggle between available Displays the Main menu modes Standby mode only _Only available in AP60 AP70 and AP80 systems The thrusters must be available for autopilot steering in active steering profile See the autopilot s Operator manuals for more information i A long press is indicated with a progress bar Keep the key pressed until all segments are filled Softkeys When the menu is active or when an alarm message is displayed SIMBAD the small icons below and above the keys indicate the function of the key Softkey Key Function OK Accept Acknowledge alarm S gt lt Cancel Return to previous menu level Rl ME Mute alarm Move upwards in menu lt Move downwards in menu Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 11 12 The screen The upper part of the screen shows information relevant for the autopilot mode as shown below Standby MAG Active heading sensor Heading True or Magnetic
15. or can use the remote your autopilot system Loge CMD Transfer Waiting for accept Command requested Retry Accept MEG Carcel Crs IC Ne Display on remote and on AP70 AP80 Using the NF80 The NF80 lever has a mechanical spring that will return the lever to the mid position when the lever is released You can use the NF80 in NFU AUTO and NoDrift mode You can also get command if the system is in FU NAV or Wind mode but you cannot operate these modes from the NF80 Initial mode Lever moved Resulting mode action Standby NFU NFU rudder command FU AUTO AUTO heading change NoDrift NoDrift course change NAV ee No action warning sound and information dialog gt Note The Wind mode is not available for AP60 AP70 or AP80 systems If the mode is available on other autopilot systems the mode can only be used if the system is set up for sailboat See the Installation manual for your system 14 Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Mode menu No Drift Mode selection You toggle between available modes by repeatedly pressing the MODE key The selection times out and triggers the mode shift When in any other mode than NFU the first press on the MODE key will turn the system to NFU mode You switch to Standby from any mode by pressing the STBY key Non follow up steering In this mode you use the lever to move the rudder The rudder will mo
16. r is moved more than halfway to either side This will happen in any automatic mode regardless of the unit s active or passive status in the system The rudder will immediately begin to move to the lever position gt Notes The feature disables the possibility to adjust set course in AUTO mode with the lever The system will not be allowed to enter an automatic mode unless the lever is centered The feature will not work in a master system The feature is by default factory disabled Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 17 Follow Up on Command This feature makes it possible to switch the autopilot system to FU mode by a single press on the take commend button on the FU80 Follow up steering In FU mode you use the lever to set the commanded rudder angle Warning To avoid unintended rudder movement you should observe the lever position Commanded rudder angle before activating the FU mode To increase resolution on small rudder angle commands the relation between the lever rotation and the commanded rudder angle is non linear When the lever is rotated 20 from mid position the rudder will be commanded 5 to port or starboard A 65 lever angle will move the rudder to 40 Max lever rotation will give max rudder angle Refer your autopilot installation manual for how to set max rudder angle The rudder will remain in set position until a new rudder angle is commanded AUTO and NoDrift mode
17. rdance with Part 15 103 of the FCC rules comply with CE under EMC directive 2004 108 EC comply with the requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications Electromagnetic Compatibility standard 2008 The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available in the following website under model documentation section Www navico com commercial or www simrad yachting com Copyright Copyright 2015 Navico Holding AS Warranty In case of any queries refer to the website of your display or system Preface FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 3 Contents a UW U WI O N N 23 23 24 24 23 Introduction About this manual Wheelmark approval Parts included Installation Mounting Wiring Configuring Operation Basic operation all remotes Using the NF80 Using the FU80 Using the QS80 Changing commanded rudder direction Alarms Restoring factory settings Maintenance Changing default settings The main menu Specifications Technical specifications Drawings 4 Contents FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Nd a a Introduction About this manual This manual describes how to install and use the FU80 NF80 and the QS80 remotes NF80 FU80 QS80 These remotes can be used to remotely control the AP70 AP80 AP24 AP28 and AP60 autopilot systems They can also be used to remotely operate the autopilot fun
18. ve in the same direction as the lever and will move as long as the lever is moved from mid position Note See Changing commanded rudder direction on page 21 Auto and NoDrift mode When you select AUTO NoDrift mode the system will continue on the heading course read from the sensors the very moment you selected the mode Auto mode NoDrift mode Changing set heading set course Use the lever to change set heading in AUTO mode and set course in NoDrift mode The value will change 1 each time the lever is pressed to left or right If you keep the lever pressed the value automatically changes at a rate of 5 per second Each beep indicates a 1 change Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 15 16 Using the FU80 The FU lever can be rotated 70 to port and starboard from mid position The lever will remain in set position and the commanded rudder angle heading change maintained until the lever is returned to mid position You can use the FU80 in FU AUTO and NoDrift mode You can also get command if the system is in NFU NAV or Wind mode but you cannot operate these modes from the FU80 Initial mode Lever moved Resulting mode action Standby No action NFU No action FU FU rudder command AUTO AUTO heading change NoDrift NoDrift course change NAV No action Wind Note The Wind mode is not available for AP60 AP70 or AP80 systems If t
19. wed by a sound The CMD and LIGHT keys are used to acknowledge or mute the alarm sound Note The alarm can only be acknowledged from an active unit If the cause for the alarm situation is removed the alarm dialog will disappear when you press the CMD key If the cause for alarm remains after acknowledged the alarm dialog will be replaced by an alarm icon If the alarm is steering critical e g rudder feedback failure the lever or stick will not operate as usual when in an alarm situation For alarm text probable faults and corrective actions refer to your autopilot Operator manual Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 21 22 Restoring factory settings You can restore all settings back to factory default from the main menu Refer Changing default settings on page 23 This is a local reset that will only affect the unit where you select the reset option NE Main Menu d Local settings Ga Language Simnet groups Key beeps t Local reset Maintenance Under normal use the remotes will require little maintenance If the unit requires any form of cleaning use fresh water and a mild soap solution not a detergent It is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and hydrocarbons such as diesel petrol etc Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide OI Main Menu Local settings Simnet groups Changing default settings The main menu The default settings can be changed from the Main
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