Simrad FU80 Remote Control w/Display
Workboat captains execute proportional rudder maneuvers with the Simrad FU80 autopilot system, moving a spring-loaded lever across +/- 45 degrees while reading live rudder angles over NMEA 2000 lines inside an IPX6 casing.
- Spring-loaded lever commands +/- 45-degree rudders
- Status display confirms live rudder feedback
- NMEA 2000 bus provides plug-and-play wiring
- Cast aluminum chassis withstands commercial bridges
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The Simrad FU80 Remote Control with Display is a dedicated follow-up, or FU, autopilot steering controller for compatible Simrad professional and commercial autopilot systems. Its spring-loaded lever commands a proportional rudder angle: move the lever to port or starboard to request rudder movement, then release it to return the lever to centre. The integrated display provides steering, rudder, and heading information from the connected autopilot system.
The FU80 connects through SimNet or NMEA 2000 Micro-C and is intended for use with compatible AC70, AC80, NAC-3, AP70, and AP80 systems. It is a remote control station only and does not include a course computer, steering drive, heading sensor, rudder-feedback unit, or hydraulic pump. The package includes a network cable and protective cover.
System Integration
The FU80 is a secondary or remote control station, not a complete autopilot. It requires a compatible Simrad course computer, heading source, steering drive, power supply, feedback arrangement where required, and installed SimNet or NMEA 2000 network. It is suitable where an operator needs direct proportional rudder control from a bridge wing, work station, or additional helm.
The lever sends commands to the autopilot computer; it does not drive the hydraulic pump, linear actuator, or steering solenoids directly. Confirm course-computer software compatibility, available network capacity, required station configuration, and operational mode permissions before adding the controller.
Before Ordering
Confirm a compatible Simrad AC70, AC80, NAC-3, AP70, or AP80 system, available SimNet or NMEA 2000 connection, supported software version, required secondary steering-station function, suitable panel or desk mounting space, 8V to 16V network supply, rear cable clearance, IPX6-appropriate exposure, and complete autopilot-system components before purchase.
Product Specifications
Simrad FU80 Remote Control w/Display
| Drive Type | Follow-Up (FU) Remote Lever Control |
|---|---|
| Pump/Ram Capacity | Direct Rudder Position Command |
| Flow Rate / Speed | Instantaneous Response Tracking |
| Max Pressure | N/A (Signal Controller) |
| Cylinder Compatibility | Commercial & Heavy Industrial Systems |
| Operating Voltage | 8V - 16V DC (via Network) |
| Peak Current Draw | 100mA Maximum |
| Average Power Draw | 1.2 Watts (Logic) |
| Motor Type | Spring-Loaded Return Lever |
| Computer Compatibility | AC70, AC80, NAC-3, AP70/80 |
| Port Size / Thread | SimNet / NMEA 2000 Micro-C |
| Drive Connection | Bus-Powered Communication |
| Rotation/Stroke Direction | Proportional Lever (+/- 45 Deg) |
| Mounting Type | Panel Flush or Desk Mount |
| Housing Material | Cast Aluminum & UV-Resistant Polymer |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX6 (Front Panel) |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +55°C Industrial Grade |
| Length (Overall) | 144 mm (5.7") Profile |
| Width/Diameter | 80 mm (3.1") Bezel Width |
| Weight | 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) |
| Included Accessories | Network Cable, Protective Cover |
| Key Mechanical Feature | Status display for rudder and heading feedback |
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