Furuno NAVpilot-300 User manual

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NAVpilot-300 with Volvo Penta IPS
This document describes the basic information on Volvo Penta IPS, Volvo IPS Gateway
with Navpilot 300 installation. Please refer to the Navpilot 300 Installation and
Operator’s manual for full instructions.
Index
1. What is Volvo Penta IPS?
4. Initial Settings on Navpilot-300
2. Interconnection
5. Compatible Software Versions
3.Wiring the Gateway to the EVC
INDEX

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1. What is a Volvo Penta IPS?
Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System) is a modern inboard steering and
throttle control system with multiple pod drive units, which can rotate 360 degrees. IPS
provides easy maneuverability, better fuel efficiency, less CO2 emissions, higher efficiency,
speed etc. The IPS Joystick Controller allows simple lateral or rotational boat movement.
For more details, visit http://www.volvopenta.com.
Volvo Penta IPS consists of a proprietary CAN network called EVC (Electronic Vessel
Control), and the system is controlled electronically. The NAVpilot-300 can be networked
with IPS through a dedicated gateway. The following table summarizes the difference in
interconnection and required items to connect to the IPS network.
IPS gateway Furuno part # 000-022-971-00 is compatible with Volvo Penta (VP) IPS drive
versions C, D, or E type. These VP IPS drive versions have been installed on all IPS
systems for the past several years. All new VP IPS vessels are compatible with the
NAVpilot-300 via the IPS gateway. It is easy to confirm whether the IPS drive is a C, D, or
E version. If you visually confirm that the boat has the same Throttle and Joystick
controllers as pictured below, it is compatible with the NAVpilot-300.
The Navpilot 300 is compatible with two, three, or four IPS drives.

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2. Interconnection
The following drawing shows an overview of NAVpilot-300 connected to the Volvo Penta
IPS network. While the NAVpilot-300 is connected to the NMEA2000 bus, it is also
connected to the Volvo Penta IPS network through the Furuno supplied gateway.
The following Furuno supplied gateway unit is necessary to network with Volvo Penta IPS.
Code
Name
Type
Remarks
000-022-971-00
VOLVO IPS GATEWAY
AUTOPILOT-GATEWAY
Gateway for Volvo Penta IPS system
The Volvo Penta IPS gateway consists of two (2) cables with connectors: CAN (same
connector as NMEA2000 Micro-C, male) and unique connector for the Volvo Penta IPS
bus (multi link bus cable). While the CAN connector is connected to the NAVpilot-300 DBW
(CAN) port, the unique connector is connected to the Volvo Penta IPS network through a
Y-split cable.
VOLVO IPS GATEWAY
Y-split cable to connect Gateway and Volvo Penta IPS EVC unit
Included in FURUNO supply
Usually equipped with Volvo Penta IPS boat
Y-split cable to be connected to Gateway at installation

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3. Wiring the Gateway to the EVC
•Locate the EVC black box control unit and the associated EVC Bus wiring. The
number of EVC units is equivalent to the number of IPS engine units on the vessel.
In this example the vessel has twin IPS drives.
•Then locate the multi-link bus cable or find an open port on an EVC bus connector to
make the Volvo Penta IPS gateway connection. The bus cable connections and hub
(if installed) will be located close to the EVC unit.

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Disconnect the multi-link cable
connector and install the Y-split
cable for multi link cable
installation or if there is a hub
simply plug the Helm Master
gateway into the open port on the
hub and disregard the Y-Split
Cable.
Note:
There will be several similar style
bus connectors but only the
correct ones will fit properly.
Check that all cables are
reconnected.
Scroll down for Initial Navpilot 300 settings

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4. Initial Settings on NAVpilot-300
In the Installation Menu, access [Installation] –
[Ship’s Characteristics] – [Boat Type] and
select [EVCS-Pod Drive]. Selecting “EVCS
Pod Drive" will allow the NAVpilot-300 system
to communicate with the Volvo IPS gateway.
Next in [EVCS Power supply]- select [Output].
This will supply power to the Navpilot 300 DBW
CAN bus and the Volvo IPS gateway. With EVCS
Pwr Supply set to Output you should see a red
LED on the IPS gateway.
Set the [Boat Length], [Cruising Speed], and [Rate of Turn] to fit the customer’s boat
characteristics.
Confirm that you do not see a “Detection failure”message.
Notes:
▪You do not need to perform the rudder limit setup and rudder test because those
values are already fixed by the Volvo Penta IPS system.
▪You must install a proper CAN bus network that includes two terminating resistors
on the DBW port.

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5. Compatible Software Versions
The NAVpilot-300 is compatible with Volvo Penta IPS from the initial version.
Items
Versions
Processor Unit FAP-3012
01.06 or later
Control Unit FAP-3011
01.07 or later
Tips on Operation
The Navpilot-300 automatically incorporates
features like Safe Helm called “Override”.
When a user moves the helm or joystick, an
override signal coming from the VOLVO EVC
unit automatically sets the Navpilot-300 to
STBY. (Standby). When this happens, the
NAVpilot-300 will display the “OVRD”icon on
the top of the screen.
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