Simrad FU80 User manual

ENGLISH
FU80, NF80, QS80
User Guide

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Preface | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide
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 ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN
A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE
THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user
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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 accordance 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.
Warranty
In case of any queries, refer to the website of your display or system.

4 | Contents | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide
Contents
5 Introduction
5 About this manual
5 Wheelmark approval
6 Parts included
7 Installation
7 Mounting
9 Wiring
10 Configuring
11 Operation
11 Basic operation - all remotes
14 Using the NF80
16 Using the FU80
19 Using the QS80
21 Changing commanded rudder direction
21 Alerts
22 Restoring factory settings
22 Maintenance
23 Changing default settings
23 The main menu
24 Specications
24 Technical specifications
25 Drawings

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Introduction | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide
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 autopilot systems.
They can also be used to remotely operate the autopilot function in
a Simrad MFD (Multifunction Display).
¼Note: 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 MFD.
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 as amended and can
be used in a Wheelmark installation according to the certificates.
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Parts included
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Mounting template
IMPORTANT.Donot use this template if it has been rescaled by copying or
prinng. If this is not the original, or is a print from a file, please check the
dimensionlines below are to scale before use.
204.5 mm (8.05")
102.0 mm (4.02") 130.0 mm (5.12") 136.0 mm (5.35") 144.0 mm (5.67")
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FU80, NF80, QS80
User Guide
No. Description
1 Remote unit, including 6 m (19.7 ft) Micro-C drop cable
2 Bezel
3
Bag including:
- Gasket for panel sealing
- Mounting accessories
4 Long type lever (FU80 and NF80)
5Micro-C T-connector
6 User manual
7 Mounting template
8 Warranty card

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Installation | 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 to“Technical specifications” on page 24.
¼Note: 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.
A
C
B
2

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The bulkhead frame
An optional bulkhead frame is available.
1. 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
4. 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)
6. Clip the bezel (C) in place.
A
A
C
D
B
The NF80 lever
The lever is not mounted from factory. Screw the lever firmly into
the mounting hole.

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The FU80 lever
The factory mounted short lever can be replaced by the longer lever
included in the package.
The lever can be mounted in a 180° opposite direction as follows:
1. Remove the knob’s cap (A)
2. 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
¼Note: 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.
A
BCC
A
D
E
FF
AP60/AP70/AP80 system AP24/AP28/NSE/NSS/NSO systems
B
A
C
For part
numbers, refer to our
website.

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Item Component
A Micro-C drop cable, 6 m (19.7 ft) Included with the
unit
BMicro-C T-connector
C 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
Conguring
The remotes are plug-and-play units and no specific configuration is
required unless you want to change SimNet group settings or your
autopilot system needs to comply with regulations as described
below:
¼Note: If the remotes are installed in a system that has to comply
with regulation for alert handling as defined in IEC 62288 Ed 2 (MED
96/98 EC/SOLAS 74 as amended, the Alert handling has to be set
to SOLAS.
To set the Alert handling to SOLAS go to the Main Menu, select
Local settings, Alert handling, and select SOLAS as shown in the
following images:
¼Note: If 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.

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Operation | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide
Operation
Basic operation - all remotes
The keys
Key Short press Long press (3 seconds)
STBY
CMD
MODE
Take/request command Activates/deactivates
thrusters *
STBY
CMD
MODE
Adjust illumination Toggles day and night
display illumination
STBY
CMD
MODE
Turn the autopilot system to Standby mode
STBY
CMD
MODE
Toggle between available
modes
Displays the Main menu
(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.
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 alert message is displayed, the
small icons below and above the keys indicate the function of the
key.
Softkey Key Function
STBY
CMD
MODE
OK/Accept
STBY
CMD
MODE
Cancel/Return to previous menu level
Mute alert
STBY
CMD
MODE
Move upwards in menu
STBY
CMD
MODE
Move downwards in menu
3
STBY
CMD
MODE

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The screen
The upper part of the screen shows information relevant for the
autopilot mode as shown below.
Standby NFU FU
- Active heading sensor
- Heading (True or Magnetic)
- Current heading
- Commanded
rudder angle
AUTO NoDrift NAV WIND
- Set heading - Set course
- Course Over
Ground (COG)
- Bearing to
next waypoint
- Cross track
distance (XTD),
analog and
graphical
- Set wind angle
- Current wind
angle
The bar in the lower part of the screen always indicates current
rudder position.
Status icons
The remote’s operational state is indicated with icons.
Icon Status Description
None Active In operation
Passive The autopilot is operated from another control
unit
Locked The autopilot is operated from another control
device and this device is locked
Thruster Active thrusters are indicated with thruster
icon on the display
Alive Screen alive indicator - black square moving
up/down in the top left corner of the screen

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Switching from automatic to manual steering
Press the STBY key on active remote to switch the system from
automatic mode to Standby mode.
If a menu or dialog is open, you must press and hold the STBY key
to switch to Standby mode.
Turning the unit on/o
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 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 to “Changing default
settings”on page 23.
¼Note: 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
thrusters on and off by pressing and holding the CMD key.
Active thrusters are indicated with thruster icon on the display.
¼Note: Only available in AP60, AP70 and AP80 systems. The thrusters
must be available for autopilot steering in active steering profile.

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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.
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.
STBY
CMD
MODE
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 (rudder command)NFU
FU
AUTO AUTO (heading change)
NoDrift NoDrift (course change)
NAV No action (warning sound and information dialog)
Wind
¼Note: 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.
For more
information about
multi-stations, see the
Operator Manual for
your autopilot system.

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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
move in the same direction as the lever, and will move as long as
the lever is moved from mid-position.
¼Note: 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.

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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
¼Note: 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.
Default mode selection
¼Note: 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.

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Advanced features
¼Note: 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
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 lever 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.
¼Notes:
- 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

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Follow-Up on Command
This feature makes it possible to switch the autopilot system to FU
mode by a single press on the take command 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 to 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 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.

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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.
¼Note: 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
mode
Stick movement / Resulting mode (action)
Up Down Left/Right
Standby
AUTO
Standby
(center
rudder) NFU (rudder command)NFU
FU
Standby
AUTO Heading capture Heading change
NoDrift Course change
NAV
AUTO
No action
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-position. A short beep will
sound when the rudder is centered.

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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 heading
change must be confirmed before NAV mode is accepted.
If not accepted, the system will remain in current mode.
Wind mode
¼Note: 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.

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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 to “Changing default settings”on page
23
Alerts
The alert behavior is dependent on whether the SOLAS option is
enabled or not. All units, both active and inactive, will notify the
user if an alert situation occurs in the autopilot system. If an alarm
is steering critical (e.g. rudder feedback failure), the lever or stick will
not operate as usual when in an alert situation.
If the cause of the alert remains after the alert dialog has been
closed, the alert icon shown on the left will appear in the upper left
corner of the screen. The alert icon will remain visible on the screen
until the alert has been rectified.
For alert text, probable faults and corrective actions, refer to your
autopilot Operator manual.
SOLAS alert handling
If Alert handling is set to SOLAS (refer to“Configuring” on page
10), a silent alert text will show up. All alert handling have to be
done from an AP70/80 station. Pressing the softkey returns to
normal screen. The icon is shown until the alert is rectified.
SOLAS enabled