Standard Features

• High Performance Compact Display Autopilot System for 20+ foot vessels to Mega-Yachts
  
• Revolutionary "Adaptive" technology continuously improves performance for exact and safe navigation
  
• Standard "Rate Gyro" PG500R compass sensor (Compass Options include Furuno SC Series Satellite Compass, Gyro, etc.)
  
• Four Operating Modes:
  
  
  
  • AUTO (Fixed Heading Control)
    
  • ADVANCED AUTO (Fixed Ground Tracking Eliminating Effects of Wind, Tides, Swells, or Fishing Operations)
    
  • NAV (Navigation Track Control)
    
  • AUTOWORK (Used For Trolling or Fishing Vessels That May Require Permanent Trim Compensation)
    
  
  
• Large 3.6" (viewable area, 160 x 80 pixels) Silver Bright, Hi-resolution graphics LCD display
  
• Proportional Rate Rudder Control (w/Reversing Motor Drive Units) or Solenoid Control
  
• Unique Fishhunter Modes - Execute ORBIT, SPIRAL, & FIG-8 modes directly or remotely from a Furuno TLL capable product
  
• Precision NAV mode XTE Control (.001 NM)
  
• Extensive "Quick-Change" user customizable navigation data display modes
  
• Various Audible and Visual Alarms including user programmable alarm parameters
  
• "One-Touch" STBY, AUTO, NAV, and DODGE selections
  
• Tactile rotary knob course/menu selection
  
• Multiple Station Capability - Mix & Match up to six Navpilot 500 (FAP5001A), 511 (FAP5011A) or 520 (FAP5021A) displays in any combination
  
• May be configured for various hydraulic or Mechanical Steering Systems

Basic System Specifications and Contents:

• FAP5001 Waterproof control unit with 10 meter pigtail interface/power cable, white weather cover, and standard flush-mount hardware(Control Unit Mounting Brackets Optional)
  
• FAP5002 Universal Processor Unit/Junction Box:
  
  
  
  • Controls Reversible Drive Units or Solenoid activated steering systems drawing up to 50 amps (25 amps continuous)
    
  • Two software selectable/nameable NMEA0183 NAV Data input ports and two fully programmable NMEA0183 output ports; additionally, one shared RS232 NMEA0183 I/O port is included
    
  • Extra Large Wire Compression Terminals for Power/Motor Connections and "Pluggable" wire compression connections for Navpilot sensors and I/O ports
    
    
  
  
  
  
• FAP6111 Waterproof Inboard Rudder Reference Unit with transmission linkage and 10 meter pigtail interface cable. (Cable length may be extended up to 40 Meters with shielded, 22 ga. four wire cable)
  
  
  
  • Optional Commercial Grade Rudder Reference Unit FAPRRU-7168 is available for commercial vessel installations(Standard Credit for FAP6111 issued upon Navpilot order with FAPRRU-7168)
    
    
  
  
  
  
• PG500R "Rate Gyro" compass sensor with LED Status Indicators and 10 Meter pigtail interface/power cable
  
  
  
  • PG500R includes one dedicated 6-pin Furuno AD10 protocal 25mS Data Port and one dedicated 6-pin NMEA0183 (0183HS Selectable) Data Port for Heading data distribution to radar, sonar, AIS, etc...(Both Output Ports feature robust RS485 Drivers that may be paralleled to three devices each)
    
  • PG500R includes 10 Meter 6 pin-to-6 pin AD10/NMEA0183 Heading Cable for interfacing Furuno 17/18/19xx series Radar displays
    
  • Full Control of PG500R is performed through Navpilot Display
  
  

Notes:

• Furuno Hydraulic Drive Units and Voltage/Sizing information are located on the Accessories page
  
• Navpilot Systems may be retrofitted to any existing 12V/24V DC Reversing or Solenoid Drive Unit provided that the current limitations are observed
  
• Various handheld and fixed mount remote control units are found on the Accessories page
  

Power Requirements

• 12 or 24 VDC
  
• 7 Watts - 1 control head (excluding pump)
  
• 36 Watts - 6 control heads (excluding pump)