Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Autopilot Processor Unit
$585.00
Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Autopilot Processor Unit is the core processor for a Furuno autopilot system, handling steering logic, sensor inputs, and drive control. The source data lists support for Hydraulic, Mechanical, Solenoid (Up to 50A Peak), making it suitable for new installations and system replacements.
Overview Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Autopilot Processor Unit
Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Autopilot Processor Unit is the processing core for a Furuno autopilot installation. It manages steering logic, connected sensors, and drive control for systems using hydraulic, mechanical, or solenoid steering arrangements.
The source data lists Hydraulic, Mechanical, Solenoid (Up to 50A Peak) and NMEA 0183 (2x), NMEA 2000 / CAN bus (1x), making it suitable for new autopilot installations, system replacements, or bridge refits that need a dedicated processor module.
Key Features
- Learning Algorithm: The Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Processor Unit continuously analyzes and stores your vessel’s handling characteristics, automatically adjusting for speed, trim, and weather conditions to ensure the most efficient rudder movement possible.
- Universal Steering Compatibility: The FAP-7002 supports a vast range of steering types, including hydraulic reversing pumps, mechanical drives, and solenoid-activated systems, making it a versatile boat steering hub for diverse vessel configurations.
- High-Current Power Management: The processor is built to control high-current drive units (up to 50 amps peak), ensuring dependable steering even on larger vessels where heavy-duty rudder movement is required.
- Safe Helm Integration: When networked with compatible sensors, this unit manages the Safe Helm feature, allowing the captain to take immediate manual control by simply turning the wheel, which is a critical useful function in busy harbors or emergency scenarios.
- NMEA Connectivity: The Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Processor Unit features multiple NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 / CAN bus ports, allowing for seamless communication with GPS chartplotters, radars, and high-speed heading sensors.
Applications
Best used as the central control module in a Furuno autopilot installation. It fits autopilot builds or replacements where steering drive compatibility, sensor connections, and network integration need to be managed in one processor unit.
This is relevant for both recreational and commercial vessels using hydraulic, mechanical, or solenoid steering arrangements.
Specifications
| System Type | Adaptive Marine Autopilot Processor Unit |
| Compatibility | NavPilot 700 / 711C Series |
| Steering Types | Hydraulic, Mechanical, Solenoid (Up to 50A Peak) |
| Network Ports | NMEA 0183 (2x), NMEA 2000 / CAN bus (1x) |
| Adaptive Logic | Self-Learning Software Algorithm |
| Voltage Requirements | 12 – 24 VDC |
What’s Included
- 1x Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Processor Unit (FAP-7002)
- 1x Power and Interface Cable Kit
- 1x Standard Installation Hardware and Terminal Kit
- 1x Spare Fuse Set
- 1x Comprehensive Installation and Operation Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions About Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Autopilot Processor Unit
What role does Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Autopilot Processor Unit play in a marine steering setup?
Furuno NavPilot 700 Series Autopilot Processor Unit serves as the control core of a Furuno autopilot system, processing steering logic, sensor inputs, and drive output in one unit. It is intended for new builds or replacements where hydraulic, mechanical, or solenoid steering support is required.
What steering systems can this processor unit support?
This processor is listed for Hydraulic, Mechanical, Solenoid (Up to 50A Peak), giving it a broad role across different autopilot drive arrangements. With support for up to 50A peak and both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 or CAN bus connections, it is positioned as the main logic and drive interface in the system.
What networking support does this product offer?
This product lists NMEA 0183 (2x), NMEA 2000 / CAN bus (1x), which gives it a clearer place inside a broader electronics installation. That matters when autopilot data needs to work alongside compatible navigation sources instead of remaining limited to one local control point.
When is this processor unit a practical choice?
This processor unit is useful when an existing NavPilot system needs a replacement core or when a new Furuno autopilot build needs the central logic module first. Its steering and network support make it relevant across a wide range of vessel configurations rather than one narrow setup.
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