Furuno NavPilot 711C – Inboard/Outboard Autopilot System

Description

The Furuno NavPilot 711C Inboard/Outboard Autopilot System combines the FAP-7011C color control head, FAP-7002 processor, and PG700 rate-compensated heading sensor for compatible powerboat and sailing-vessel autopilot installations. It supports hydraulic, mechanical, reversible-pump, and solenoid steering arrangements when paired with the appropriate compatible steering drive, feedback sensor, interface hardware, and vessel-specific installation components.

The system supports 12V or 24V DC operation and includes a 4.1-inch sunlight-viewable QVGA color display. The FAP-7002 processor provides steering-drive control, NMEA 0183 connections, CAN-bus connectivity, alarm and status relay outputs, and support for compatible NMEA 2000 installations. A drive unit is not included, so pump, actuator, solenoid hardware, steering feedback, hoses, fittings, and mounting components must be selected separately.

Key Specifications

• Furuno autopilot system with FAP-7011C control head, FAP-7002 processor, and PG700 heading sensor.
• Supports compatible hydraulic, mechanical, reversible-pump, and solenoid steering systems.
• Requires a separately selected steering drive, pump, actuator, solenoid assembly, and installation hardware.
• Operates from 12V or 24V DC, with processor and up to six control units listed at 4A or 2A respectively.
• Uses a 4.1-inch QVGA, 320 by 240 pixel, color TFT display.
• Includes two NMEA 0183 ports, one CAN-bus port, alarm and status relay outputs, and USB service connection.
• Supports compatible NMEA 2000 integration and optional physical rudder feedback or Furuno Fantum Feedback on suitable installations.
• The control head is IP56-rated, while the processor requires protected dry mounting.

System Integration

This package is not a complete steering system because the drive unit is selected separately. For hydraulic steering, match the pump to cylinder volume, system pressure, hose fittings, and desired steering response. For mechanical steering, match the linear or rotary actuator to vessel displacement, rudder torque, required stroke, drive current, steering geometry, and manual override requirements.

The PG700 supplies heading information but does not measure physical rudder angle. A FAP-6112 or other approved rudder-feedback unit may be required depending on the steering system. Fantum Feedback may be used on suitable hydraulic installations, but it should not be assumed suitable for every vessel.

Installation Considerations

Mount the FAP-7011C at the helm and install the FAP-7002 in a dry protected area with access for power, drive, feedback, NMEA 0183, CAN-bus, and network wiring. Mount the PG700 away from magnetic interference, high-current wiring, engines, speakers, and vibration. Use correctly sized drive wiring and circuit protection, verify steering direction and rudder limits, then complete Furuno dockside setup and sea-trial calibration.

Before Ordering

Confirm vessel steering type, selected hydraulic pump, mechanical drive, or solenoid system, drive current and duty cycle, cylinder volume or steering geometry, 12V or 24V supply, rudder-feedback requirement, PG700 sensor location, NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 needs, protected processor mounting space, display mounting location, cable sizing, circuit protection, and complete installation components before purchase.