FURUNO NAVPILOT-711C (01) PDF Document

Please follow these safety instructions before and during the installation of your FURUNO NAVPILOT-711C.

WARNING

• Turn off the power at the switchboard before beginning the installation. Fire or electrical shock can result if the power is left on.

• Use the proper power cable. Use JIS type DPY-2.5 or the equivalent. Other types can cause fire.

• Confirm that no one is near the rudder when bleeding air from oil cylinder. The rudder may move unexpectedly, possibly causing bodily injury.

• When connecting a geomagnetism detection type heading sensor, correct magnetic field deviation. If an autopilot is used without the compensation, unexpected course change may occur.

• Set [REMOTE CONTROLLER 1/2] on [SYSTEM SETUP] menu properly according to the remote controller connected. If not done properly, malfunction may occur. Especially, take care when setting the NFU-type remote controller.

• Install a control unit (or emergency stop button) at each helm station, to allow you to disable the autopilot in an emergency. If the autopilot cannot be disabled, accidents may result. To disable the autopilot by operating the emergency stop button, set [IN PORT1] or [IN PORT2] to [GO STBY] on the [UNIVERSAL PORT] menu.

CAUTION

• Confirm that the power supply voltage is compatible with the voltage rating of the equipment. Connection to the wrong power supply can cause fire or damage the equipment.

• Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic compass:

• Separate the reversible pump at least one meter from communications equipment, communications antenna and communications cabling to prevent interference.

The processor unit can be installed on a desktop or a bulkhead. When selecting a mounting location, consider these points:

• Install the unit away from direct sunlight and water splash.

• Select a location where temperature and humidity are moderate and stable.

• Consider the length of the cable connected between the Processor Unit and other units.

• Install the unit where you can easily remove the cover and access controls and connectors.

• For bulkhead installation, ensure the location is strong enough to support the unit under pitching and rolling.

• To prevent interference, separate the processor unit and its cables at least one meter from communications equipment, antennas, and cables.

• Make sure there are no objects near the vent.

• Observe compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic compass.

Installation Methods:

• Tabletop: Fasten with four self-tapping screws.

• Bulkhead: Screw in two self-tapping screws for the upper side, leaving about 5 mm of the screws exposed. Hang the unit on the screws and tighten them. Then, screw in two self-tapping screws for the lower side and tighten.

Note: The RRU is not required for Fantum Feedback™ or EVC system-equipped boats.

Installation:

1. Leave sufficient space around all moving parts.

2. Fasten the unit to the rudder as shown in diagrams, ensuring the following conditions are met:

• 350 mm (13.8”) < Y2 < 540 mm (21.3”)

• X1 = X2

• Y1 = Y2

3. Use four self-tapping screws (supplied) to fasten the rudder reference unit. The RRU can be installed on either side of the rudder.

Adjustment after Mounting:

1. Center the rudder.

2. With the rudder centered, check if the notch on the RRU shaft is aligned with the arrow mark. If it is, no further adjustment is needed.

3. If not aligned, loosen the screw on the arm of the RRU, then align the notch with the arrow mark.

4. Tighten the screw.

Fantum Feedback™ allows the FURUNO NAVPILOT-711C to be controlled without a rudder reference unit. For this feature to work, keep the following in mind:

• The ship motor is outboard.

• The length of the ship is between 20 ft and 40 ft.

• The [DRIVE UNIT SELECTION] in the settings should be set to [REVERSIBLE 24V (or 12V)] or [SAFE HELM 24V (or 12V)].

When using Fantum Feedback™, the following functions and modes are not available:

• FU dodge mode

• FishHunter™ mode

• Wind mode

• Remote controllers

Follow these steps to wire the processor unit:

1. Fasten Cables to Clamps:

1. Remove the outside cover by holding its sides, pulling outward, and lifting.

2. Remove the four screws marked with circles on the shield cover.

3. Separate the cable clamp/fan assembly from the shield cover carefully.

4. Disconnect the fan connector.

5. Twist the cable cores and insert them into the correct connector blocks.

6. For NMEA cables, wind vinyl tape around the cable cores.

7. Fasten a supplied cable tie to the cable and the “clamp leg” inside the unit.

8. Reconnect the fan connector.

9. After connecting all equipment, refasten the cable clamp/fan assembly.

2. How to Insert Wires into Connector Blocks:

1. Remove the shield of the wire by 6 mm.

2. Twist the core.

3. Push the spring-loaded catch with a slotted-head screwdriver.

4. Insert the core into the hole.

5. Release the screwdriver.

6. Pull the wire to confirm it is securely inserted.

Note on Control Unit Connections: To connect two Control Units (to TB8 and TB9), change the jumper block J104 from position #1-2 to #3-4. For a single Control Unit, use TB8 and set J104 at position #1-2.

Connections are made inside the processor unit to the terminal blocks (TB).

• Reversible Pump: Connect the pump’s power lines to the MOTOR A+ and MOTOR B- terminals on TB2.

• Solenoid Drive: Connect the solenoid motor’s GND to the GND terminal on TB2 and the other wire to the SOL A terminal. Connect the solenoid valve to the SOL B terminal and the POWER+ terminal on TB1.

• Hydraulic Linear Drive: Connect the motor lines to MOTOR A+ and MOTOR B- on TB2. Connect the clutch (B/C) wires to terminals 1 and 2 on TB3, and PWR+ to terminal 3 on TB3.

• Accu-Steer FPS 12V/24V Helm Sensor: Connect the six wires from the sensor to the corresponding terminals on TB5 (Brown, Black, Blue).

• Yanmar EVC system VC10: Requires IF-NMEA2K2 (ver. 01.07 or later) set to High Speed mode. Connect the IF-NMEA2K2 to TB7. Use the optional connector assembly AT06-2S-EC01-VCT-030 to connect the VC10 ACC port to the IF-NMEA2K2.

• SEASTAR SOLUTIONS OPTIMUS: Requires IF-NMEA2K2 (ver. 01.14 or later) set to High Speed mode. The connected Main PCM software version must be “Rev. T” or later. Connect the IF-NMEA2K2 to TB7, which then connects to the Main PCM.

• Teleflex Linear Sensor AR4502: Connect the RED wire to terminal 1 (TB10), WHT to terminal 2, and BLK to terminal 3. Then, set the RRU type to [LINEAR SENSOR] in the [DOCKSIDE SETUP] menu.

• Emergency Stop Button: Connect the event switch to the General IN (TB5) terminals. A maximum of two switches can be connected. To enable this function, set [IN PORT1] or [IN PORT2] to [GO STBY] in the [UNIVERSAL PORT] menu.

1. Press the POWER/STBY key to turn on the power. The splash screen will appear, followed by a startup test and the language selection menu.

2. The default language is English (USA). If this is correct, push the knob to proceed. To change the language, rotate the knob to select a language, then push the knob to confirm.

3. The [UNIT SETUP] menu appears next. The units are set according to the language selected. If you need to change units (e.g., speed, depth), rotate the knob to the setting, push the knob, rotate to select the desired unit, and push the knob again.

4. Press the ► (NEXT) key to show the [OPERATION MODE] menu.

5. With [INSTALLATION] selected, push the knob to show the [INSTALLATION] menu. The menu has two pages of settings.

Note: You can also open the [INSTALLATION] menu from the STBY display by pressing the knob three times while pressing and holding down the MENU key.

The [DISPLAY SETUP] menu allows you to customize how information is shown. Access it from the main [INSTALLATION] menu.

The [SHIP’S CHARACTERISTICS] menu configures the autopilot for your specific vessel.

1. From the [INSTALLATION] menu, select [SHIP’S CHARACTERISTICS].

2. The cursor will be on [BOAT TYPE]. Push the knob.

3. Rotate the knob to select your boat type and push the knob to confirm.

• [PLANING]: Jet boats, fast patrol boats, sport fishing boats

• [SEMI-DISPLACE]: Pilot boats, power boats, fast catamaran boats

• [DISPLACEMENT]: Pedal boats, fishing boats, work boats, houseboats

• [SAILBOAT]: Sailboats

• [EVCS BOAT]: EVC system equipped boats

4. If you select [PLANING] or [SEMI-PLANING], the [RUDDER SENSOR] option appears. Select [INSTALLED] if you have a rudder reference unit, or [FANTUM FEEDBACK] if you do not.

5. Next, set the [BOAT LENGTH], [CRUISING SPD], and [RATE OF TURN]. For each item, rotate the knob to select it, push the knob, rotate to set the value, and push the knob again to confirm.

Note: Set the rate of turn according to your boat’s specifications. If the rate is set higher than your boat’s specifications, the rudder may turn abruptly when arriving at a waypoint, creating a dangerous situation.

The dockside setup is crucial for proper autopilot function. Follow these steps in order:

1. Select RRU Type:

• In the [DOCKSIDE SETUP] menu, select [SELECT RRU TYPE] and push the knob.

• Choose [ROTARY(INBOARD)] for the FURUNO FAP-6112 or [LINEAR(OUTBOARD)] for a Teleflex AR4502 sensor.

2. RRU Sensor Alignment:

• Go back to the menu and select [RRU SENSOR ALIGNMENT].

• With the rudder physically centered, confirm the displayed rudder angle is ±5° or less. If not, adjust the RRU body or magnet position until it is within this range.

• You can use the [ALIGNMENT TONE] feature, which beeps continuously when the rudder is within ±5° of center.

3. Air Bleeding:

• Select [AIR BLEEDING] and push the knob. Select [YES] to begin.

• The system will detect the drive unit. If it shows [UNKNOWN], push the knob and manually select your drive type (e.g., REVERSIBLE 24V, SOLENOID).

• A message “PUSH ARROW KEYS TO ENABLE PUMPSET” will appear. Press the ◀ or ▶ key until the on-screen indicator is completely filled to bleed air from one side. Remove the appropriate rubber cap from the steering cylinder to bleed air.

• Repeat for the other direction using the opposite arrow key.

• Repeat the process until all air is bled from the system.

4. Rudder Limit Setup:

• Select [RUDDER LIMIT SETUP]. First, select [RUDDER CENTER SETUP].

• A confirmation appears. Turn the helm to center the rudder, then push the knob.

• Select [PORT LIMIT SETUP]. Turn the helm hard-over to port and enter the port rudder limit value.

• Select [STBD LIMIT SETUP]. Turn the helm hard-over to starboard and enter the starboard rudder limit value.

5. Auto/Manual Rudder Limit:

• Set the [AUTO RUDDER LIMIT]. This is the maximum rudder movement in Auto, Nav, and other automatic modes. Set it to a value not greater than the rudder limits set above.

• Set the [MANUAL RUDDER LIMIT]. This is for remote and dodge modes. It can be set equal to or greater than the auto limit, but not exceeding the boat’s physical rudder limits.

6. Rudder Test:

• Ensure [RUDDER DEADBAND] in the [SEA TRIAL] menu is set to [AUTO].

• Select [RUDDER TEST] and choose [YES] to start. The test automatically detects the drive unit type, rudder deadband, and rudder speed. The results will be displayed as OK, BIG, SLOW, or FAST.

If you are not using a Rudder Reference Unit, follow these steps for the Fantum Feedback™ dockside setup.

1. Set the Drive Unit:

• In the [DOCKSIDE SETUP] menu, select [DRIVE UNIT SELECTION] and push the knob.

• Rotate the knob to select your drive type ([REVERSIBLE 24V], [REVERSIBLE 12V], [SAFE HELM 24V], or [SAFE HELM 12V]) and push to confirm.

2. Air Bleeding:

• Select [AIR BLEEDING] from the menu and choose [YES].

• A message “PUSH ARROW KEYS TO ENABLE PUMPSET” will appear. Press the ◀ or ▶ key to run the pump. Remove the appropriate rubber cap from the steering cylinder to bleed air.

• Repeat for the other direction and continue until the system is free of air.

3. Rudder Test:

• Select [RUDDER TEST] and choose [YES].

• A message will prompt you to center the rudder. Physically center the rudder and push the knob.

• Press the ▶ key and confirm the direction the rudder moves.

• Press the ◀ or ▶ key that corresponds to the direction confirmed in the previous step.

• Turn the helm or press the key hard-over to PORT/STBD and then push the knob.

• Long press (more than 3 seconds) the opposite key (◀ or ▶) to move the rudder hard-over in the opposite direction.

• When the rudder reaches the hard limit, release the key. A message will ask “HAS THE RUDDER REACHED THE HARD LIMIT?”. Push the knob for YES.

• Repeat the long press for the opposite direction. When it reaches the hard limit, push the knob for YES.

• The test will complete and display the results for [DRIVE TYPE] and [RUDDER SPEED].

These features are available with an Accu-Steer FPS 12V (or 24V) drive unit.

Helm Sensor Test:

1. In the [DOCKSIDE SETUP] menu, select [HELM SENSOR TEST] and push the knob.

2. Select [YES] to start the test. Center the rudder and push the knob.

3. A pop-up will instruct you to turn the helm. If an RRU is installed, turn to PORT or STBD. For Fantum Feedback™, turn to STBD.

4. Next, turn the helm in the opposite direction. A “HELM SENSOR TEST COMPLETED” message appears if successful.

How to Set the Safe Helm Mode:

Safe Helm temporarily switches to manual steering when the helm is turned in an automatic mode.

1. In the [SAFE HELM/P.ASSIST SETUP] menu, select [SAFE HELM] and set it to [ON].

2. Select [RETURN DELAY] and set the time (1-20 seconds) the system waits for no helm input before returning to the previous automatic mode.

3. Select [SAFE HELM RESPONSE] and turn the helm to set the responsiveness. A higher value means a faster response.

4. Set [SAFE HELM BEEP] to [ON] or [OFF] to enable or disable the beep when the mode activates.

How to Set the Power Assist Mode:

Power Assist customizes manual steering feel in STBY mode and during Safe Helm operation.

1. In the [SAFE HELM/P.ASSIST SETUP] menu, select [POWER ASSIST] and set it to [ON].

2. Select [FOR SPEEDS UNDER] and set the maximum speed (1.0-9.9 knots) at which power assist will be active.

3. If you want power assist in STBY mode, set [POWER ASSIST STBY] to [ON].

4. Select [POWER ASSIST RUDDER SPEED]. Turn the helm port and starboard to set the desired power assist level. A higher setting provides stronger assistance.

A Sea Trial is necessary to fine-tune the autopilot and calibrate the compass.

Compass Setup and Calibration (for FURUNO PG-500/700):

1. From the [INSTALLATION] menu, go to page 2 and select [SEA TRIAL].

2. Select [COMPASS SETUP] and push the knob.

3. Select [COMPASS CALIB.] and push the knob.

4. Choose [AUTO] or [MANUAL] calibration.

• AUTO: The boat will automatically turn to starboard for three or four full circles to perform the calibration. For EVC systems, the boat turns at 26° starboard.

• MANUAL: Use the helm to turn the boat in circles (port or starboard) for three or four full circles at a speed of about one minute per circle.

5. Push the knob to start the calibration. The process takes about two minutes. A “CALIBRATION COMPLETED” message appears upon success.

6. If the heading data differs from the ship’s main compass, apply an offset at [COMPASS OFFSET].

Set Center Rudder Position:

1. After calibration, select [SET CENTER RUDDER POS] from the [SEA TRIAL] menu.

2. Run the boat straight between 10 and 15 knots.

3. When the ship is running straight, push the knob to set the zero-degree rudder position. This is critical to prevent the boat from wandering.

The [PARAMETER SETUP] menu allows you to adjust how the autopilot steers the boat based on sea conditions.

Sea State Adjustment:

1. Select [SEA STATE] from the menu.

2. Choose an option that best matches the current sea state:

• [FULL-AUTO]: Recommended for normal operation. Auto adjustment and self-learning are both on.

• [SEMI-AUTO]: Auto adjustment is on, but self-learning is off. Use this if you want the pilot to steer based on experience but not learn from the current situation.

• [MANUAL-CALM], [MANUAL-MODERATE], [MANUAL-ROUGH]: Self-learning is off. The pilot uses preset parameters for different sea conditions. If you select a manual mode, you can then adjust the manual parameters.

How to Manually Set Steering Parameters (Weather, Rudder Gain, Counter Rudder):

If you selected a [MANUAL] sea state, you can fine-tune the following:

• [WEATHER]: (0° to 10°) Sets the deadband for course corrections. In rough seas, a higher value makes the autopilot less sensitive to small course deviations, preventing excessive rudder movement.

• [RUDDER GAIN]: (1-20) Sets how much rudder angle is applied for each degree of course deviation. A higher value results in more aggressive rudder movement.

• [COUNT RUDDER]: (0-20) This is counter-rudder. It helps prevent the boat from overshooting the new course after a turn. Increase this setting if the boat zigzags before settling on a new course.

The “All Clear” feature restores all settings to their factory defaults.

1. While in STBY mode, push the knob three times while simultaneously pressing and holding the [MENU] key. The [INSTALLATION] menu will appear.

2. Rotate the knob to select [SYSTEM SETUP] and push the knob.

3. Rotate the knob to select [ALL CLEAR], push the knob, and then select [YES] to confirm. All settings will be restored to their default values.

Note: This menu is not shown when using Fantum Feedback™.

To configure your connected remote controller(s), use the [RC (Remote Controller) SETUP] Menu:

1. From the [INSTALLATION] menu, go to page 2 and select [RC SETUP].

2. The setting for [REMOTE CONTROLLER 1] is selected by default. Push the knob.

3. Rotate the knob to select the type of remote controller you have connected:

• [NFU]: Select for a button-type or lever-type remote controller.

• [FU]: Select for a dial-type remote controller.

• [DODGE]: Select for a dodge-type remote controller.

• [DISABLE]: Disables the remote controller operation for this port.

4. Push the knob to confirm your selection.

5. If you have a second remote controller connected, repeat the process for [REMOTE CONTROLLER 2].