FURUNO TZT9E 9″ NavNet TZtouchE Networkable MFD with CHIRP & Side-Scan – TZT9E

Description

The FURUNO TZT9E is a fully networkable 9-inch NavNet TZtouchE multi-function display created for boaters who want a compact helm footprint without giving up the expansion capability of a true Furuno NavNet system. It combines TZ MAPS charting, internal GNSS/WAAS, a built-in 300 W/600 W/1 kW TruEcho CHIRP or CW fish finder and built-in CHIRP Side-Scan with network access to compatible Furuno radar, external sonar, cameras, IP devices, autopilots and vessel sensors. Unlike a stand-alone TZMAP display, TZT9E can become part of a larger electronics architecture and share supported network resources as the vessel’s system grows.

• 9-inch HD networkable MFD: The 1280 x 720 multi-touch display uses the modern TZtouchE/TZtouchXL-style interface while fitting consoles where a larger display is impractical.
• True NavNet system scalability: Designed to integrate compatible radar, external sonar, sensors, cameras/IP devices and other supported network resources rather than operating only as an isolated single MFD.
• Built-in 1 kW-class TruEcho CHIRP/CW sonar: Supports compatible 300 W, 600 W and 1 kW transducers, with conventional and CHIRP choices for different hulls, fisheries and depth requirements.
• Built-in CHIRP Side-Scan: Supports 230 kHz- or 455 kHz-class Side-Scan transducers and structure imaging to as much as 750 ft on either side under suitable conditions.
• TZ MAPS navigation ecosystem: Adds advanced bathymetry, custom depth shading, satellite imagery, user chart objects, cloud-backed navigation data and supported AI-assisted routing features.

Why TZtouchE Instead of TZMAP?

The most important buying distinction is system architecture. TZMAP is intentionally a simplified stand-alone product for a primarily single-display helm. TZT9E is a networkable NavNet MFD. That makes the TZT9E the more appropriate foundation when an owner expects to add another compatible display, share radar or sonar resources, integrate IP-based equipment, or build a helm that will evolve over time. The price difference is therefore not simply paying for another software feature; it buys a more scalable electronics platform.

Charting with TZ MAPS

TZ MAPS provides a layered charting environment designed for both navigation and fishing. Depending on coverage and purchased chart data, the operator can combine vector or raster charts with satellite imagery, detailed bathymetry and custom depth-colour shading. Furuno’s BathyVision presentation can render exceptionally fine contour intervals where the source data supports them, helping reveal breaks, ledges, channels and other bottom features that may be difficult to understand from a conventional chart alone.

Supported TZ MAPS purchases can enable AI Routing, which uses the vessel’s entered draft together with charted depth and navigational obstacles to generate a proposed passage. Routes and waypoints can be backed up through a TimeZero account, and supported chart purchases can be available within the TZ iBoat planning ecosystem. These tools are intended to speed planning and improve situational awareness; safe navigation still requires the operator to verify chart data, local notices, tides, weather and actual conditions.

Internal GNSS and Navigation Memory

The built-in receiver uses 72 GNSS channels plus a WAAS channel and updates position at up to 10 Hz. Furuno specifies nominal accuracy of approximately 10 m with GPS alone, 7 m with MSAS and 3 m with WAAS under stated conditions, with an approximate 100-second cold-start time. The MFD can store up to 30,000 user points, 100,000 track points and 200 planned routes containing as many as 500 points each, giving anglers and cruisers substantial capacity for fishing marks and long-term navigation data.

Built-In TruEcho CHIRP / CW Fish Finder

TZT9E includes its own sounder, so many installations do not require a separate black-box fish finder. It supports conventional 50/200 kHz operation or single-band CHIRP across approximately 40–225/240 kHz depending on the transducer, with 300 W, 600 W or 1 kW output classes. A broad transducer selection lets the installer choose transom, in-hull or thru-hull configurations and match frequency/beamwidth to the boat’s primary fishing and depth requirements.

With a compatible transducer, the sounder supports functions such as TruEcho CHIRP, ACCU-FISH target sizing, Bottom Discrimination, automatic gain for fishing or cruising, A-Scope, Marker Zoom, Bottom Zoom and Bottom Lock. Furuno lists a maximum sounder range of up to 1200 m for the TZT9E under appropriate conditions, though practical performance depends strongly on transducer choice, frequency, mounting quality, vessel speed, water conditions and bottom type.

Built-In CHIRP Side-Scan

The dedicated 12-pin Side-Scan connection supports Furuno’s 230 kHz- and 455 kHz-class Side-Scan transducers. Rather than looking only directly under the hull, Side-Scan illuminates structure to port and starboard, which is useful for searching wide areas for reefs, rocks, wrecks, drop-offs, bait and fish-holding structure. Furuno specifies up to 750 ft of displayed range to each side and multiple high-contrast colour palettes. Side-Scan imagery from a properly equipped TZtouchE installation can also be used within supported networked Furuno systems.

Radar Integration and Collision Awareness

TZT9E is compatible with Furuno’s supported NavNet radar sensors, allowing the display to become a radar station without a separate dedicated radar display. Exact radar functions depend on the sensor. With compatible NXT Doppler radar, features such as Target Analyzer and fast target tracking can highlight moving targets and help identify traffic that deserves immediate attention. Magnetron and solid-state radar choices allow the system to be tailored around range, vessel size, fishing use and budget.

Network Sonar and System Expansion

When the built-in sounder is not enough, TZtouchE can be expanded with supported network sonar. This is a key reason to choose TZT9E for a serious fishing boat: the system can start with the internal CHIRP sounder and later add higher-power or specialized modules such as compatible Furuno network fish finders or DFF3D multibeam sonar. Supported radar, AIS, satellite compass/heading sensors, NavPilot autopilots, instrument displays and other NMEA 2000 data sources can also be integrated into the helm.

Remote Control and Multi-Station Use

The touchscreen is designed for direct operation with edge-swipe and single-tap menus, but physical control can be valuable in rough conditions or where a display is mounted beyond easy reach. Furuno MCU006 and MCU006H remote controllers can be incorporated into supported installations to provide a large RotoKey/joystick, zoom control and dedicated hard keys. In a networked Furuno helm, remote-control architecture should be planned at the same time as display placement so the operator can comfortably control the system from normal steering and fishing positions.

Connectivity and Installation

TZT9E provides NMEA 2000, 100BASE-TX LAN, USB for user-data transfer, a serial NMEA 0183 output, a microSDXC slot, a 10-pin CHIRP/CW transducer port and a 12-pin Side-Scan port. The included network cable and RJ45 adapter support integration with the wider system. The unit operates from 12–24 VDC, is rated IPX6 and is specified for approximately -15°C to +55°C. The display is supplied with a tabletop bracket; Furuno specifies rear mounting for a flush installation.

Chart Media and Online Services

Furuno supplies TZtouchE MFDs with a 256 GB microSD chart card containing global base TZ MAPS data. North American packages also include regional TZ MAPS coverage and MM3D vector charts for the U.S. East and West Coasts; coverage differs outside North America. Additional chart areas and satellite imagery can be downloaded or purchased according to region. Internet-connected chart purchasing, cloud backup and weather services can therefore become part of the normal ownership experience rather than a one-time factory chart load.

What’s in the Box

• TZT9E 9-inch NavNet TZtouchE multi-function display
• 256 GB microSD chart card with supplied TZ MAPS / regional data
• 9-pin power / NMEA 0183 output cable
• Tabletop mounting bracket and knobs
• Silicone protective cover
• 5 m waterproof-to-non-waterproof Ethernet cable (001-646-980-00)
• 0.5 m WRJ-ADP-05M waterproof-to-field-attachable RJ45 adapter
• Flush/bracket installation materials
• Operator and installation documentation

Specifications

• System: NavNet TZtouchE fully networkable multi-function display
• Display: 9 in wide colour TFT multi-touch
• Resolution: 1280 x 720 HD
• Typical brightness: 1000 cd/m²
• Charting: TZ MAPS, compatible vector/raster, satellite, bathymetric, 3D and CMOR data depending on region/licensing
• User memory: 30,000 user points; 100,000 track points; 200 routes x 500 points
• GNSS: 72 channels plus 1 WAAS channel; L1 1575.42 MHz
• GNSS update: Up to 10 Hz
• Approx. cold-start TTFF: 100 seconds
• Nominal GNSS accuracy: 10 m GPS / 7 m MSAS / 3 m WAAS under stated conditions
• Built-in fish finder: TruEcho CHIRP or CW, 300 W / 600 W / 1 kW
• CW frequency: 50–200 kHz class / 50 and 200 kHz depending on transducer
• CHIRP: Approx. 40–225/240 kHz depending on compatible transducer
• Published fish-finder range: Up to 1200 m under appropriate conditions
• Fish-finder functions: TruEcho CHIRP, ACCU-FISH, Bottom Discrimination, Auto Gain, A-Scope, Marker Zoom, Bottom Zoom, Bottom Lock; compatible transducer required for some functions
• Side-Scan: CHIRP 220–240 / 445–465 kHz classes; compatible 230/455 kHz transducer required
• Side-Scan range: Up to 750 ft each side under suitable conditions
• NMEA 2000: 1 port, Edition 3.100
• LAN: 1 x 100BASE-TX
• USB: 1 port for user-data import/export
• NMEA 0183: 1 serial output
• Card slot: 1 x microSDXC
• Transducer connections: 1 x 10-pin CHIRP/CW; 1 x 12-pin Side-Scan
• Remote control: Compatible with MCU006 / MCU006H in supported systems
• Waterproofing: IPX6
• Operating temperature: Approx. -15°C to +55°C
• Power: 12–24 VDC
• Approx. display-unit mass: 1.9 kg without bracket/knobs
• Radar, sonar transducers and external sensors: Sold separately