Simrad FU80, NF80, QS80 User Manual

FU80, NF80, QS80

User Guide

ENGLISH

| www.simrad-yachting.com

Preface

As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to
make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in
this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you
require any further assistance.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment
in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property
damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe
boating practices.

NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN
A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE
THE LAW.

Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user
guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation)
may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language
(Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the
Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation
will be the official version of the Documentation.

This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico
Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right
to make changes to specifications without notice.

Compliance statements

Simrad FU80, NF80 and QS80:

• meet the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 of the

FCC rules

• comply with CE under EMC directive 2004/108/EC

• comply with the requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio

communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008.

The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available in the following
website under model documentation section:

pro.simrad-yachting.com or www.simrad-yachting.com.

Copyright

Copyright © 2013 Navico Holding AS.

Warranty

In case of any queries, refer to the website of your display or system.

Preface | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide

| 3

Contents

5 Introduction

5 About this manual
5 Wheelmark approval
6 Parts included

7 Installation

7 Mounting
9 Wiring
10 Configuring

11 Operation

11 Basic operation - all remotes
14 Using the NF80
16 Using the FU80
18 Using the QS80
20 Changing commanded rudder direction
20 Alarms
21 Restoring factory settings
21 Maintenance

4 |

22 Changing default settings

22 The main menu

23 Specications

23 Technical specifications
24 Drawings

Contents | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide

11

Introduction

About this manual

This manual describes how to install and use the FU80, NF80 and
the QS80 remotes.

NF80 FU80 QS80

These remotes can be used to remotely control the AP70, AP80,
AP24, AP28 and AP60 autopilot systems. They can also be used
to remotely operate the autopilot function in NSE, NSS and NSO
(Simrad Multifunction Displays).

¼ Note: It is not possible to use FU80 with an AP24/28 operating on

VRF (Virtual Rudder Feedback).

For detailed description of operational modes, see the Operator
manual for your autopilot system or for your NSE/NSO/NSS.

For details about installation of CAN bus or SimNet backbone, see
the autopilot System Installation manual.

Wheelmark approval

The remotes are produced and tested in accordance with the
European Marine Equipment Directive 96/98 and can be used in a
Wheelmark installation according to the certificates.

For details and certificates refer to our websites:

pro.simrad-yachting.com and www.simrad-yachting.com.

Introduction | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide

| 5

Parts included

1

2

3

6

FU80, NF80, QS80

User Guide

4

ENGLISH

5

| www.simrad-yachting.com

102.0 mm (4.02")

130.0 mm (5.12")

IMPORTANT. Do not use this template if it has been rescaled by copying or

prinng. If this is not the original, or is a print from a file, please check the

dimension lines below are to scale before use.

IMPORTANT. Ne pas uliser ce gabarit s’il a été photocopié ou imprimé en
format réduit ou agrandi. Si ce gabarit n’est ni un original ni une version
imprimée d’un fi chier PDF, veuillez vérifi er qu’il est à l’échelle avant de
l’uliser.

IMPORTANTE. no usar la planlla si hay peligro que la escala original exacta
se ha alterado por copias o procesos de impresión imprecisos. Si esto no es
el original, o un PDF, verifi car que las líneas abajo están a la escala antes de

usar.

WICHTIG. Diesen Vordruck nicht verwenden, wenn er durch Kopieren oder
Drucken im Maßstab verändert wurde. Sollte es nicht das Original oder ein
PDF-Ausdruck sein, müssen untenstehende Zeilen vor erwendung an den
richgen Maßstab angepasst werden.

BELANGRIJK. Gebruik deze mal niet indien de schaal is veranderd doordat
het is gecopieerd of gedrukt. Indien deze mal niet het origineel of een print
van PDF is, controleer dan of de onderstaande lijnen de juiste schaal zijn
voordat u ze gebruikt.

IMPORTANTE. Não ulize este gabarito se a escala do mesmo ver sido
alterada por cópia ou impressão. Se não for o original ou uma cópia
impressa de um arquivo PDF, verifi que as linhas abaixo, para acertar a
escala antes da ulização.

VIKTIGT. Använd inte denna mall om den skalats om genom utskri eller
kopiering. Om dea inte är originalet eller en utskri från en PDF,

204.5 mm (8.05")

kontrollera a linjerna nedan stämmer med skalan innan det används.

IMPORTANTE. Non ulizzare questo modello se è stato ridimensionato
copiandolo o stampandolo. Se questo non è l’originale o la stampa di un fi
le PDF, verifi care se le linee che seguono devono essere dimensionate
prima di essere ulizzate.

TÄRKEÄÄ. Älä käytä tätä kaaviota, jos sen miakaava on muuunut
kopio-idessa tai tulostaessa. Jos tämä ei ole alkuperäinen tai PDF tuloste
tarkista rajat miakaavasta alla ennen käyöä.

136.0 mm (5.35")

144.0 mm (5.67")

7

QF80, FU80, NF80

Mounting template

988-10108-001

LIMITED WARRANTY

有限保修 Chinese (ZH)

GARANTIE LIMITÉE French (FR)
EINGESCHRÄNKTE GAR ANTIE German (DE)
GARANZIA LIMITATA Italian (IT)
GARANTÍA LIMITADA Spanish (ES)

For Technical Support, Repairs or Warranty Service call
the Simrad-Yachting factory direct support center.

USA: 1800 628 4487
Australia: 1300 628 426

For support in all other countries refer to
www.simrad-yachting.com for a list of Certified
Dealers and Distributors.

www.navico.com

No. Description

1 Remote unit, including 6 m (19.7 ft) Micro-C drop cable

2 Bezel

Bag including:

3

- Gasket for panel sealing

- Mounting accessories

4 Long type lever (FU80 and NF80)

5 Micro-C T-connector

6 User manual

7 Mounting template

8 Warranty card

8

www.simrad-yachting.com

*988-10118-001*

6 |

Introduction | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide

2

Installation

Mounting

The remotes should be mounted with special regard to the units’
environmental protection, temperature range and cable length.
Refer “Technical specifications” on page 23.

¼ Note: If installed outdoors, select a position and a mounting

option that prevents water from remaining on the display. It is
recommended to cover the units when not in use.

Panel mount

1. Attach the mounting template to the selected position

2. Drill fastening holes and remove the cut-out

3. Peel backing off the gasket (A) and apply it to the remote or to the

mounting surface

4. Place the remote into the console

5. Secure the unit with the 4 screws (B)

6. Clip the bezel (C) in place.

A

B

C

Installation | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide

| 7

The bulkhead frame

An optional bulkhead frame is available.
For part number, refer to our websites
(pro.simrad-yachting.com and www.simrad-yachting.com)

1. Attach the mounting template to the selected position

2. Drill fastening holes

3. Drill hole for the cable, or remove the material in the cable entry area on

the frame

4. Peel backing off the gaskets (A) and apply one to the remote, and the other

to the sealing frame (D)

5. Secure the unit with the 4 screws (B)

6. Clip the bezel (C) in place.

8 |

A

D

A

B

C

The NF80 lever

The lever is not mounted from factory. Screw the lever firmly into
the mounting hole.

Installation | FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide