FU80, NF80, QS80 User manual
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1. C Tick Specifications FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 19 Drawings Dimension Remotes 66 mm 2 60 k gt c c 130 mm 5 12 l C C 66 mm 2 60 NF80 205 mm 8 05 63 mm 2 46 TES Hi a cy 80 mm 3 15 40 55 ill l A 132 mm 5 20 mm 1 D QS80 FU80 205 mm 8 05 51 mm 1 98 16 mm 0 63 t gt 63 mm 2 46 20 Specifications FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Dimension Bulkhead mounting frame 40 mm 1 55 80 mm 3 15 A 9 j z N i E E A 2 U v d d v c c 66 mm 2 60 Connector pin out ga Pin Goo Function 1 Shield 2 Red NE l 5 Power source 3 Black NET C Power source 4 White NET H CAN high 5 Blue NET L CAN low Specifications FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 21 x 00 66 LOL 8 8 6 CE2. 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 15 16 A No autopilot computer Changing commanded rudder direction Bv 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 FU80 or if FU80 NF80 are 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 18 Invert Lever ti on O Off Alarms All units both active and inactive will notify the user if an alarm situations occurs in the autopilot system If the sound is enabled any alarm message will be followed 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 vou press the CMD kev If the cause for alarm remains after acknowledged the alarm dialog will be replaced bv an alarm icon If the alarm is steering critical e g rudder feedback failure the le
3. number refer to our web sites pro simrad vachting com and www simrad vachting com 1 Attach the mounting template to the selected position Drill fastening holes 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 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 The FU80 lever The factory mounted short lever can be replaced by the longer lever Included in the package Installation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 5 For part numbers refer to our web site 6 The 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 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 AP70 AP80 svstem AP24 A
4. FU80 NF80 QS80 SIMRAD User Guide ENGLISH www simrad yachting com pro 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 in a 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 TS 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 Copyright Copyright 2011 Navico Holding AS Warranty The warranty card is suppl
5. P28 NSE NSS NSO systems A Micro C drop cable 6 m 19 7 ft Included with the Micro C T connector unit CAN bus backbone Simnet to Micro C female cable 0 5 m 1 64 ft SimNet T joiner 3p or SimNet Multijoiner 7p SimNet backbone Mm MN Installation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide STMEYND Operation Basic operation all remotes The keys Key Short press Long press 3 seconds en Activates de activates CMD Take request command req thrusters Toggles dav and night displav illumination En STE Turn the autopilot system to Standby mode MOREE Adjust illumination Toggle between available Displays the Main menu modes Standby mode only Only available in AP70 AP80 systems The thrusters must be available for autopilot steering in active steering profile See the AP70 AP80 Operator manuals for more information 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 the small icons below and above the keys indicate the kev s function Softkey Key Function OK Accept Acknowledge alarm S gt lt Cancel Return to previous menu level REM Mute alarm Move upwards in menu Ka Move downwards in menu Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 7 8 The
6. command transfer restrictions you will get Immediate control on the remote unit requesting command In a multi station system with active lock function the command request must be confirmed on the active control unit before you can use the remote CMD B CMD Transfer Waiting for accept Command requested gt Retry Accept RR Conce CIC 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 NEU NFU rudder command FU AUTO AUTO heading change NoDrift NoDrift course change NAV Saad No action warning sound and information dialog Note The Wind mode is only available if the autopilot system has been set up for sailboat See the Installation manual for your autopilot system Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Mode selection You toggle between available modes by repeated 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 I
7. es FIN 7 4 For details and certificates refer to our websites pro simrad yachting com and www simrad yachting com Introduction FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Parts included SINEAD an SIMRAD Q Peceto Remote unit including 6 m 19 7 ft Micro C drop cable Gasket for panel sealing Screws and accessories Long type lever FU80 and NF80 Micro C T connector User manual Mounting template Warranty card Introduction FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 3 4 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 19 gt Note If installed outdoors select a position and a mounting option that prevents water from remaining on the display It is recommended to cover the units when not in use Panel mount 1 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 j Q The bulkhead frame An optional bulkhead frame is available For part
8. g 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 Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 13 14 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 only available if the autopilot system has been set up for sailboat See the Installation manual for your autopilot system Mode selection You toggle between available modes by repeated 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 Up Down Left Right Standby Standby center rudder NEU rudder command NEU AUTO FU AUTO Heading change Heading capture NoDrift Standby Course change NAV No action AUTO Wind Adjust 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 positi
9. ied as a separate document In case of any queries refer to the brand web site of your display or system pro simrad yachting com www simrad yachting com Contents LU NNN gt B Introduction About this manual Wheelmark approval Parts included Installation Mounting Wiring Operation Basic operation all remotes Using the NF80 Using the FUSO Using the QS80 Changing commanded rudder direction Alarms Restoring factory settings Maintenance Changing default settings The main menu Specifications Technical specifications Drawings Contents FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 1 Introduction About this manual This manual describes how to install and use the FU80 NF80 and the QS80 remotes EE FU80 QS80 These remotes can be used to remotely control the AP70 AP80 AP24 and AP28 autopilot systems They can also be used to remotely operate the autopilot function in NSE NSS and NSO Simrad Multifunction Displays For detailed description of operational modes see the Operator manual for you 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 certificat
10. ill be black and it is not possible to use keys or lever The remotes will remain in sleep mode until the system is powered on from an autopilot control unit Light adjustment A single press on the light key 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 18 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 Active thrusters are indicated with thruster icon in the display Note Only available in AP70 AP80 systems The thrusters must be available for autopilot steering in active steering profile Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 9 For more information about multi stations see the Operator Manual for your autopilot system 10 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
11. n this mode you use the lever to move the rudder The rudder will move 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 16 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 11 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 gt Note The Wind mode is onl
12. on A short beep will sound when the rudder is centered Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide 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 vou 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 heading 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
13. pplies to this unit 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 Note The main menu is only accessible from Standby mode Changing default settings FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Specifications Technical specifications gt Note For updated technical specifications compliance and certifications refer to out web sites Display Display resolution 128 x 64 HxW 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 Current consumption Interface Off Network lt 20mA NMEA 2000 LEN 1 On with max illumination Network lt 110mA NMEA 2000 LEN 3 CAN NMEA 2000 Factory connected drop cable with Micro C connector 6 m 19 7 ft SimNet Via optional SimNet to Micro C cable Technical Environmental Weather Housing Front Aluminum with black plastic snap on bezel Back Plastic cover Temperature 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 131 F Weight NF80 FU80 0 5 kg 1 10 Ibs QS80 0 4 kg 0 88 Ibs IEC 60945 sec 8 8 exposed front when desk mounted or bulkhead mounted with optional frame Corresponds to IP X6 Compass safe distance Notified compliance 0 4m ref IEC 60945 sec 11 2 CE 2004 108 EC EMC Directive
14. screen The upper part of the screen shows information relevant for the autopilot mode as shown below Standby ST 0 MAG Current heading Active heading sensor Heading True or Magnetic Commanded rudder angle AUTO NoDrift Setheading Set course Course Over Ground COG Bearing to next waypoint Cross track distance XTD analog and graphical Set wind angle Current wind angle rudder position Status icons L Ha The bar in the lower part of the screen indicates always current The remote operational state is indicated with icons Status Description None Active 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 J 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 w
15. ver 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 Restoring factory settings You can restore all settings back to factory default from the main menu Refer Changing default settings on page 18 This is a local reset that will only affect the unit where you select the reset option MA Main Menu L Local settings 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 17 VA Main Menu Local settings Simnet groups Changing default settings The main menu The default settings can be changed from the Main menu activated by pressing and holding the MODE key for 3 seconds LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Local settings Language Simnet groups Key beeps Local reset Alarm buzzer Display Invert lever About Backlight Units Damping Station Only available on FU80 and NF80 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Day mode Night mode Red backlight Inverse display Contrast Red backlight Inverse display Contrast Local settings Gives access to settings that a
16. y available if the autopilot system has been set up for sailboat See the Installation manual for your autopilot system Mode selection You toggle between available modes by repeated 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 12 Operation FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Follow up steering In FU mode you use the lever to set the commanded rudder angle A 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 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 headin
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