Furuno FI-50 User Manual

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Bright backlit displays with wide viewing angles

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Auto-Backlighting feature minimizes power consumption

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NMEA2000® interface offers “Plug and Play” networking

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Easy installation with hole-saw flush-mount design

Port

NMEA2000®×2

Depth

Current Depth
Shallow alarm threshold
Deep alarm threshold
Anchor shallow alarm threshold
Anchor deep alarm threshold

Speed

STW (Speed through water)
SOG (Speed over ground)
Maximum Speed
Average Speed
VMG to windward
Log (0 – 99999nm)
Trip (0 – 999.99nm)

Wind

Apparent wind speed
Apparent wind direction
True wind speed
True wind direction
Beaufort scale and cardinal point
Maximum wind speed
Maximum true wind speed alarm
Low true wind speed alarm
High apparent wind angle alarm
Low apparent wind angle alarm
Ground Wind

Heading

Heading
Average heading
Locked heading
Heading on next tack
COG (Course over ground)
CMG (Course made good)
DMG (Distance made good)

Navigation

Bearing to Waypoint
Distance to Waypoint
Cross Track Error and error steer bar
Target waypoint name
Target waypoint number
Latitude
Longitude
GPS satellite status
Roll
Pitching
SOG

Environment

Battery voltage
Battery voltage alarm
Date and Time
Water Temperature
Air Temperature
Pressure
Humidity
Wind Chill Temperature
Dew point

(two decimal points)

Timer

Count-up timer
Count-down timer

Autopilot

Rudder angle

Engine

Fuel information
Fuel consumption
Engine RPM

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COURSE PILOT

FI-505

NMEA2000®×2

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Instruments
FI-50 Series

0.3 kg 0.7 lb

110 4.3”

115 4.5”

38 1.5”

Wind sensor connector
(FI-501/502 only)

Cutout for flush mount

2– ø3.5

49 1.9”

60 2.4”

26 1.0”
24 0.9”

ø89

NMEA connector

ø90 Hole Saw

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44.6

1.8”

1.8”

Wind Transducer
FI-5001

0.3 kg 0.7 lb

80 3.1”

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40 1.6”

50 2.0”

4–ø5

235 9.3”

7.5

0.3”

2.2”

514 20.2”(30 1.2”)

369 14.5” 70 2.8”

ø29

ø13

Depth/Speed/Temp Sensor
DST-800 (Option)

0.9 kg 2.0 lb

ø75 2.94”

124 4.87”

ø75 2.94”

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0.19”

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0.57”

Junction Box
FI-5002(Option)

0.3 kg 0.7 lb

200 7.9”
220 8.7”

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Precision Instrumentation for Safe and Comfortable Boating

The FURUNO FI-50 Navigation Instrument Series are professionally

designed to meet the needs of all sailing and power boat vessels.

These instruments provide a wide variety of precise information,

even under the harshest conditions, enhancing your safety at sea.

Each easy-to-use display unit utilizes standard NMEA2000

connectors and cabling. Data from each component may be fully

integrated with any Navnet 3D or other NMEA2000

providing an easy “Plug and Play” installation.

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76

3.0”

95

3.7”

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system

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Ideal for mast or bulkhead mounting configurations

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White face “F1 Style” gauges provide maximum contrast

and visibility

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New use Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED)

Backlighting Technology reduces power consumption

NMEA 2000® is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association.

FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone], 66-4622

FURUNO U.S.A., INC.

Camas, Washington, U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FURUNO (UK) LIMITED

Havant, Hampshire, U.K.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FURUNO FRANCE S.A.

Bordeaux-Mérignac, France
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FURUNO ESPAÑA S.A.

Madrid, Spain
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FURUNO DANMARK AS

Hvidovre, Denmark
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FURUNO NORGE A/S

Ålesund, Norway
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FURUNO SVERIGE AB

Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FURUNO FINLAND OY

Espoo, Finland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

TRADEMARK REGISTERED MARCA REGISTRADA

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

FURUNO POLSKA Sp. Z o.o.

Gdynia, Poland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FURUNO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Rellingen, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

LLC “FURUNO EURUS”

St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

0709XU Printed in Japan

Catalogue No. M-1542a

System Configurations

DIGITAL MULTI COURSE PILOT RUDDERWIND CH WIND

Basic Configurations

Wind Transducer

12 V

Sail Boat

Network Radar Sensor

DigitalWind

Depth/Speed/Temp

Sensor

WAAS/GPS
Antenna

12 V

Depth/Speed/Temp

Sensor

Navnet 3D
Multi Function
Display

Wind Transducer

Digital Wind Multi

Wind Transducer

Wind Multi CH WindDigital

12 V

Apparent and True Wind Angle is displayed
in both analog and digital format when
connected to the FI-5001 or other
NMEA2000

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wind measurement system.

Data displayed

Apparent and true wind speed

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MAX/LOW true wind speed alarm

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VMG to windward

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Apparent and true wind angle

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High/Low apparent wind angle alarm

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FI-502

The FI-502 provides detailed and precise
wind bearing measurements from 60 port to
60 Starboard, an important range for Close
Hauled (CH) points of sail.

Maximum true wind speed

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Beaufort wind speed

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The FI-503 displays critical digital data for
navigation, such as depth, speed, temp, and
atmospheric weather data in a 3-way split
screen.

Data displayed

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FI-503 FI-504 FI-505 FI-506FI-501

Current depth •Shallow/deep alarm

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Shallow/deep anchor alarm •Wind angle

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High/Low apparent wind angle

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Boat speed •MAX/AVG STW •SOG •MAX/AVG

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SOG

VMG to windward •Wind speed •MAX

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true wind

Beaufort wind speed

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LOG •Trip •Count up/down timer •Water

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temperature

Humidity •Wind chill temperature •Dew point

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MAX/LOW true wind speed alarm

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Air temperature •Air pressure

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The FI-504 features a large digital display.
The combination of alpha and numeric
characters present all of the data and
functionality available in the FI-50 Network.
Alternating Data Displays are possible and
selected information can be switched at 3

The FI-505 provides a digital compass
readout with an analog “Off-Course”
needle that greatly assists the helmsman
in maintaining the desired vessel course.
Or, use the needle to check and verify the
autopilot steering performance.

second intervals.

Data displayed

Data displayed

Displays all information on the FI-50 series

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NAVIGATION (Bearing/distance to WPT, XTE, WPT

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Current heading •Locked heading

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Average heading •Course over ground

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number/name, L/L, Satellites tracked, Roll & Pitch)

ENVIRONMENT (Battery voltage, Time & Date)

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ENGINE (Trip fuel used, Fuel consumption,

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Engine RPM)

Specifications of FI-50 series

Display: Analog and digital LCD (FI-501, 502, 505)
Digital LCD (FI-503, 504)
Analog (FI-506)
Power supply: 12 VDC, less than 0.1 A
Temperature: –15°C to +55°C
Waterproofing: IP56

Sensors and Accessories (Option)

Connected to an Autopilot, the FI-506
Rudder Angle Display show precise rudder
angle information.

Data displayed

Rudder angle

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Easy to install

Surface Mount the displays with a hole saw then install 4 hidden
screws under the front bezel. Installations are easy and clean with
a finished appearance (1"(26mm)bulkhead protrusion)

Surface mount installation Flush mount installation

The units are designed to match the
NavNet 3D series and other navigation
equipment. The
utilizes NMEA 2000

Plug and Play” system

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interface protocol,
which gives the system exceptional
interface ability.

Wind Transducer

FI-501 FI-503

Optional “Low Profile” Flush Mounting front panels provide
a cosmetic match to NN3D Displays and a custom console
appearance (0.4"(10mm)bulkhead protrusion)

with optional front panel

MULTI FUNCTION
DISPLAY

Power Boat

Network Radar Sensor

HUB

DFF1

Transducer

Depth/Speed/Temp

Sensor

Depth/Speed/Temp

Sensor

WAAS/GPS
Antenna

Junction Box

Navnet 3D
Multi Function
Display

Junction Box

* 12V power will be supplied from NavNet 3D

* 12V power will be supplied from NavNet 3D

Wind Transducer

Wind MultiDigital

NMEA 2000

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NMEA 0183
Ethernet
others

Wind Transducer

FI-5001

Angle Accuracy: Better than ±10°
Speed Accuracy: Better than ±5 % (20 kt)
Power supply: 12 VDC, less than 40 mA
Transducer cable: 30/50 m

Depth/Speed/Temp Sensor

DST-800

Frequency: 235 kHz

Junction Box

FI-5002

NMEA2000® backbone x 2 ports
NMEA2000
Power supply: 12 VDC, less than 2A

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x 6 ports

Easy to Read with Silver Bright LCD Display

The FI-50 Series utilize high-contrast, backlit LCD displays for
superior viewing even in direct sunlight. Each unit features an
easy-to-read display and 4 simple programming buttons for
operation. The function for each key and combination is printed
directly on the front panel.

FI-503

DIGITAL

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Operational guide description on the front panel

FI-504

MULTI

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Automatic Backlight Adjustment

The FI-50 series of instruments minimize power consumption
by turning off the backlight during the daytime. Sensors on
the front panel measure ambient lighting conditions and
adjust the on/off condition of the display backlighting
accordingly.

Daytime Sunset or after

JUNCTION
BOX

Back Light

Turns On

Automatic Detection

Back Light

Turns Off