Furuno Second Control Unit for NavPilot 711C

Description

Manage a second NavPilot 711C control location with the Furuno FAP-7011C-A Second Control Unit. Its 4.1-inch color LCD provides day and night display modes, while the control head connects to the compatible NavPilot 711C processor through the Furuno CAN bus. A 12V to 24V DC supply supports the installation, and the supplied 15 m cable defines the standard processor-to-control-head connection. [175][186]

Furuno allows up to six FAP-7011C control units on a compatible NavPilot 711C system, with up to three units connected on each processor connection line. The 115 mm by 115 mm control head is intended for flush mounting, has an IP56 front panel rating, and operates from minus 15°C to 55°C. Heading and rudder-reference functions remain dependent on the existing NavPilot processor and connected system equipment. [177][182]

Key Specifications of the Furuno FAP-7011C-A Second Control Unit

• The 4.1-inch color LCD provides day and night display modes for a second NavPilot 711C autopilot control location.
• Furuno CAN bus links the control head with a compatible NavPilot 711C processor using the supplied 15 m connection cable.
• A 12V to 24V DC input supports the documented control-unit power requirement through the compatible autopilot system installation.
• Up to six compatible control units can connect to the processor, with three displays supported on each connection line.
• Flush mounting accommodates the 115 mm by 115 mm control head, requiring suitable panel space and cable clearance behind it.
• An IP56-rated front panel and minus 15°C to 55°C operating range define the stated environmental specifications for the display.
• Heading data and rudder-reference functions remain system dependent through the connected NavPilot processor and supporting autopilot equipment.

System Integration and Controls

This Furuno autopilot control interface operates as part of a NavPilot 711C system, rather than as an independent autopilot or heading sensor. The control head connects through the processor’s CAN-bus control-unit network. Furuno documentation identifies two processor connection lines, each allowing a daisy-chain arrangement of up to three compatible control units. [177][182]

Plan the second-station location around the 115 mm square flush-mount opening, the supplied 15 m cable route, and total cable-length limits in the control-unit chain. A compatible NavPilot processor, required heading source, drive system, and rudder-reference arrangement must already be present as part of the complete autopilot installation. [177][186]

Why Choose the Furuno FAP-7011C-A Second Control Unit

The Furuno FAP-7011C-A adds a 4.1-inch color control display to a compatible NavPilot 711C system. Buyers can compare its 12V to 24V DC supply, CAN-bus connection, supplied 15 m cable, flush-mount 115 mm square format, IP56 front-panel rating, and multi-station capability with other autopilot control-station options. Its value depends on a properly configured NavPilot 711C processor and connected system components. [175][177]

Setup and Network Considerations

Confirm compatibility with the Furuno NavPilot 711C processor before selecting this second control unit. Plan the flush-mount panel opening, 15 m cable route, CAN-bus connection, 12V to 24V DC supply, and total control-unit cable length according to Furuno documentation. Power down the autopilot system at the switchboard before installation, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for control-unit placement, connection, and system configuration. [177]

Warranty and Support

Furuno warranty terms vary by product and region, and the supplied specifications do not provide a named warranty period for the FAP-7011C-A. Mulmarine.com can help you review NavPilot 711C compatibility, second-station mounting space, CAN-bus cable routing, supplied cable length, and control-unit quantity limits before purchase. Review the applicable Furuno warranty coverage and documented package contents before ordering.

Before Ordering the Furuno FAP-7011C-A Second Control Unit

Confirm that your vessel has a compatible Furuno NavPilot 711C processor and that you need an additional control station rather than a complete autopilot system. You should verify the 115 mm by 115 mm flush-mount space, 15 m cable route, CAN-bus connection, 12V to 24V DC supply, existing control-unit count, and compatible heading, drive, and rudder-reference equipment before purchase.