Furuno NAVPILOT 700, NAVPILOT 720 User Manual

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Model: NavPilot 700/711/720

v1.16/1.09 with

Volvo Penta IPS Compatibility

Furuno has received full Volvo Penta IPS certification for the NavPilot 700 series when installed with the

new FAP6300 Gateway System. This document provides an overview of the Volvo Penta IPS and the

FAP6300 Gateway System, and includes basic installation and operation instructions.

INDEX

1. Volvo Penta IPS

1-1. What is Volvo Penta IPS?

3. Basic Installation and Operation

3-1. Wiring

1-2. IPS Network via FAP6300

2. Volvo IF KIT FAP6300

3-2. Initial Settings on NavPilot 700

3-3. Operation

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1. Volvo Penta IPS

1-1. What is Volvo Penta IPS?

Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System) is a modern, inboard steering and throttle control system with multiple

pod drive units, which can rotate 360 degrees. IPS provides easy maneuverability, better fuel efficiency, less CO2

emissions, higher efficiency, speed etc. The IPS Joystick Controller allows simple lateral or rotational boat movement.

For more details, visit http://www.volvopenta.com.

1-2. IPS Network via New Volvo IF KIT FAP6300

The IPS consists of an NMEA2000 based network called EVC (Electric Vessel Control), and the system is controlled

electrically. The NavPilot 700 is interfaced with the EVC via two units: Autopilot Gateway and IPS Interface Unit. The

Autopilot Gateway and the IPS Interface Unit are both supplied in the FAP6300 Volvo IF Kit.

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The new FAP6300 Volvo IF Kit is compatible with Volvo Penta (VP) IPS drive versions C, D or E type. These VP IPS drive

versions have been installed on all IPS systems for the past several years. All new VP IPS vessels are compatible with the

NavPilot 700 and FAP6300 Gateway. It is easy to confirm whether the IPS drive is a C, D or E version. If the boat has

either of the following throttle or joystick controllers, it is compatible with the NavPilot 700 and FAP6300.