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  • Page 2 RF radiation hazard. transmission within a certain sector of antenna revolution. This is possible - Ask Wear a safety belt and hard your FURUNO representative or dealer to hat when working on the provide this feature. antenna unit. Distance to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.9 Presentation Mode......2-6 FOREWORD ........vi 2.9.1 Selecting a presentation mode ........2-6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION..viii 2.9.2 Description of presentation modes ........2-7 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW .. 1-1 1.1 Operating Controls......1-1 2.10 Measuring the Range .....2-8 1.1.1 Control unit ......1-1 2.10.1 Measuring range by 1.2 Inserting a Chart Card ....1-3 range rings......2-8 1.3 Turning the Unit On/Off....1-4...
  • Page 4 2.22 Guard Alarm ....... 2-22 3.5 Chart Cards ........3-9 2.22.1 Setting a guard alarm zone..3.5.1 Chart card overview ....3-9 ......... 2-22 3.5.2 Indices and chart enlarge- 2.22.2 When the alarm is violated… ment........3-10 ......... 2-23 3.5.3 Navionics GOLD charts..3-11 2.22.3 Cancelling the guard alarm..
  • Page 5 3.11 Alarms...........3-47 4.11.3 Fish alarm ......4-16 3.11.1 Audio alarm on/off....3-47 4.11.4 Fish alarm (B/L) ....4-17 3.11.2 Arrival alarm.......3-48 4.11.5 Water temperature alarm...4-17 3.11.3 Anchor watch alarm...3-49 4.11.6 When an alarm setting is 3.11.4 XTE (Cross-Track Error) violated.......4-18 alarm ........3-50 4.12 Water Temperature Graph ....4-19 3.11.5 Speed alarm.......3-50 4.13 Changing Pulse Repetition Rate ..4-19 3.11.6 Proximity alarm ....3-51...
  • Page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ....8-1 8.1 Preventive Maintenance ....8-1 8.2 Replacement of Batteries ....8-2 8.3 Replacement of Fuse......8-2 8.4 Replacing the Magnetron ....8-3 8.5 Replacing the Synchro Belt (1824C-BB only) ......8-3 8.6 Trackball Maintenance....8-3 8.7 Simple Troubleshooting ....8-4 8.7.1 General ........8-4 8.7.2 Radar ........8-4...

  • Page 7: Foreword

    Series Marine Radar, GD-1920C-BB Color Video Plotter. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
  • Page 8 • This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English. • FURUNO will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use or modification of the equipment or claims of loss of profit by a third party.

  • Page 9: System Configuration

    For one network sounder: one radar and three plotters, or four plotters For two network sounder: one radar and two plotters, or four plotters Note: NavNet2 equipment cannot be connected to initial version NavNet equipment. NavNet system (Model 1824C-BB/1834C-BB/1934C-BB/1944C-BB/1954C-BB/ 1964C-BB) Antenna Unit...
  • Page 10 Single-unit NavNet system (GD-1920C-BB) GPS receiver GP-310B/320B External buzzer * Not required for AIS Transponder FA-150. AIS Interface AIS transponder VGA monitor IF-1500AIS* Remote display Remote Video equipment Controller RMC-100 POWER F.G. SLAVE DISPLAY OUTPUT 12 VDC NTSC/PAL RGB OUT ARPA DJ-1 Display unit...
  • Page 11 Two-unit NavNet system Radar Antenna Unit Radar Antenna Unit GPS Receiver GP-310B/320B GPS Receiver GP-310B/320B RADAR RADAR PLOTTER PLOTTER Radar, plotter data Radar, plotter data Two-unit NavNet system Three-or-more-unit NavNet system (Max. 4 units) Radar Antenna Unit Radar Antenna Unit GPS Receiver GP-310B/320B GPS Receiver GP-310B/320B RADAR...

  • Page 12: Operational Overview

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW This chapter provides the basic information needed to get you started using your radar, video plotter. Operating Controls 1.1.1 Control unit The radar, video plotter, sounder and chart systems are operated with the control unit. Ten keys are labeled and they provide the function shown on their labels. The five soft keys provide various functions according to current operating mode.
  • Page 13 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Soft keys The function of the five soft keys (labeled A, B, C, D and E) changes according to the operation. Their labels for their current functions are shown on the screen to the left of the keys.

  • Page 14: Inserting A Chart Card

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Inserting a Chart Card Your unit reads SD cards, in the following formats: Navionics GOLD charts or C-MAP NT NT MAX charts, depending on the type of processor unit you have. Insert the appropriate chart card for your area as follows: 1.

  • Page 15: Turning The Unit On/Off

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Turning the Unit On/Off Press the POWER/TX key to turn the unit on. A beep sounds and then the equipment shows the startup NavNet screen (about 20 seconds), the product information screen, startup test results and chart usage disclaimer. During this period the equipment is inoperative.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Hue, Panel Illumination

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Adjusting Hue, Panel Illumination You may choose the colors for the radar plotter, and overlay displays, and adjust panel brilliance. 1. Press the POWER/TX key momentarily. A set of soft keys for adjustment of brilliance and hue appear. 319.

  • Page 17: Selecting A Display

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 4. Press the B: PANEL BRILL soft key to show the panel brilliance window. The bar graph shows current panel brilliance setting. PANEL BRILLIANCE Panel brilliance setting window 5. Adjust the ENTER knob, clockwise to raise the brilliance or counterclockwise to lower it. 6.
  • Page 18 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.5.2 Selecting a display 1. Press the DISP key to show the display screen selection window. The icons of modes not available are shaded. HOTPAGE 1-HOTPAGE 6 are user-arrangeable displays called “hot pages,” which you can configure as you like. For further details, see the paragraph “7.6 Hot Page Setup.”...

  • Page 19: Switching Control In Combination And Overlay Screens

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.5.3 Switching control in combination and overlay screens A soft key is provided in relevant combination and overlay screens to switch control between displays. In the example below, the E: PLOTTR CNTRL and E: SNDR CNTRL soft keys enable switching control between the plotter and sounder screens in the plotter/sounder combination display.

  • Page 20: Selecting Image Source

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.5.4 Selecting image source When more than one network radar or network sounder is connected to the equipment, you may select an image source for each as shown below. This is not necessary when only one network radar or network sounder is connected. 1.

  • Page 21: Trackball, Cursor

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Trackball, Cursor The Trackball functions to shift the cursor, for measurement of range and bearing to a location (radar) and latitude and longitude position (plotter). Roll the Trackball to shift the cursor. The cursor moves in the direction of Trackball rotation. Cursor 319.

  • Page 22: Entering The Mob Mark, Setting Mob As Destination

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Entering the MOB Mark, Setting MOB as Destination The MOB mark functions to mark man overboard position. You can inscribe the mark from any mode except nav data, mark when playing back data or conducting (MOB) any test. Note that this function requires Range, bearing position data.

  • Page 23: Data Boxes

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Data Boxes Data boxes, providing navigation data, may be shown on any full-screen display. Up to six data boxes (two in case of large characters) may be shown, and the default data boxes are position (in latitude and longitude), course over ground, speed over ground and trip log. The user may choose which data to display, where to locate it, and show or hide it as desired.

  • Page 24: Function Keys

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Function Keys The function keys provide for one-touch execution of a desired function. The default function key settings are as shown in the table below. Function Default Setting, Key Label Radar Plotter Sounder Heading line on/off, HL Track on/off, TRK TLL output, TLL Rings on/off, RNG...

  • Page 25: Simulation Display

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.10 Simulation Display The simulation display, for use by service technicians for demonstration purposes, provides simulated operation to help acquaint you with the many features your unit has to offer. It allows you to view and control a simulated plotter, radar and sounder picture, without position-fixing equipment, network radar or a network sounder.
  • Page 26 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW NavNet radar antenna-generated echoes (not available with the GD-1920C-BB) 1. Select GET RADAR SIMULATION DATA, then press the A: EDIT soft key. 2. Select YES, then push the ENTER knob to erase simulation data and get new data. The message “Now getting demo data.
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  • Page 28: Radar Operation

    2. RADAR OPERATION This chapter covers radar operation, including the ARP (Auto Plotter) function. ARP requires a Model 18x4C-BB/19x4C-BB series network radar equipped with the ARP circuit board. Radar Display Guard zone 2 North marker (Head-up, Course-up mode) Cursor Heading Range/ Pulselength M: Magnetic...

  • Page 29: Tuning

    2. RADAR OPERATION Tuning The radar receiver can be tuned automatically or manually, and the default tuning method is automatic. If you require manual tuning, do the following: 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the A: RADAR DISPLAY SETUP soft key. 3.

  • Page 30: Reducing Sea Clutter

    2. RADAR OPERATION Adjusting the FTC (When the radar source is the 17x4 series radar) To suppress rain clutter from heavy storms or scattered rain clutter, adjust the FTC. In addition to reducing clutter, the FTC can be used in fine weather to clarify the picture when navigating in confined waters.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The A/C Sea

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.5.2 Adjusting the A/C SEA A/C SEA should be adjusted so that the clutter is broken up into small dots, and small targets become distinguishable. 1. Press the GAIN key. 2. Press the B: A/C SEA soft key to show the A/C SEA setting window. A/C SEA ¡...

  • Page 32: Range Scale

    0.125 0.25 0.25 0.25 No. of Rings Note 1: Maximum range depends on the network radar as shown below. Model 1824C-BB: 24 nm Model 1834C-BB: 36 nm Model 1934C-BB: 48 nm Model 1944C-BB: 64 nm Model 1954C-BB, 1964C-BB: 72 nm Note 2: You may choose which ranges to use from the RADAR RANGE SETUP menu.

  • Page 33: Presentation Mode

    2. RADAR OPERATION °M SIGNAL 319. 9 H-UP PROCESS I. REJ E. AVG Shown when radar source is the Model PULSE 18x4-BB/19x4-BB ELONG series radar. Not E. STR shown otherwise. RETURN 359.9 ˚R 11.70 Signal process soft keys 3. Choose the 1.5 nm or 3 nm with the RANGE key. 4.

  • Page 34: Description Of Presentation Modes

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.9.2 Description of presentation modes Heading Line Head-up North Marker A display without azimuth stabilization in which the line connecting the center with the top of the display indicates own ship’s heading. Targets are painted at their measured distances and in their directions relative to own ship’s heading.

  • Page 35: Measuring The Range

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.10 Measuring the Range You can measure the range to a radar target three ways: by the range rings, by the cursor, and by the VRM (Variable Range Marker). 2.10.1 Measuring range by range rings Count the number of rings between the center of the display and the target. Check the range ring interval and judge the distance of the echo from the inner edge of the nearest ring.

  • Page 36: Measuring Range By Vrm

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.10.3 Measuring range by VRM 1. Press the EBL/VRM key to display the EBL/VRM soft keys. 2. Press the B: VRM1 ON (dotted ring VRM) or E: VRM2 ON (dashed ring VRM) soft key to select the desired VRM. The selected VRM’s indication, at the bottom of the screen, is highlighted.

  • Page 37: Measuring The Bearing

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.11 Measuring the Bearing There are two ways to measure the bearing to a target: by the cursor, and by the EBL (Electronic bearing Line). 2.11.1 Measuring bearing by cursor Use the Trackball to place the cursor at the center of the target. The bearing to the target appears in the range and bearing box at the bottom right-hand corner on the screen.

  • Page 38: Erasing The Heading Line, North Marker

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.12 Erasing the Heading Line, North Marker The heading line indicates the ship's heading in all presentation modes. It is a line from the own ship position to the outer edge of the radar display area and appears at zero degrees on the bearing scale in head-up mode;...

  • Page 39: Zoom

    2. RADAR OPERATION 1. If not displayed, press the HIDE/SHOW key to show the radar soft keys. 2. Press the A: SIGNAL PROC. soft key. °M SIGNAL 319. 9 H-UP PROCESS I. REJ E. AVG Shown when radar source is the Model PULSE 18x4-BB/19x4-BB ELONG...

  • Page 40: Zooming Arp, Ttm Targets

    2. RADAR OPERATION 319. 9 ° ZOOM & D. BOX ZOOM / OFF Zoom area CURSOR FLOAT Requires optional TGT ZM ARP Board in D. BOX Model 18x40-BB/19x4-BB ON / series network radar. RETURN Not shown otherwise. 359.9 ˚R 5.727 Zoom window Zoom 2.15.2 Zooming ARP, TTM targets...

  • Page 41: Shifting The Picture

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.16 Shifting the Picture Own ship position, or sweep origin, can SHIFT be displaced manually or automatically to expand the view field without switching to a larger scale. Zoom is not available when the display is shifted. 2.16.1 Manual shift Cursor The sweep origin can be shifted in any...

  • Page 42: Using The Offset Ebl

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.17 Using the Offset EBL The offset EBL can be used to predict a potential collision course. It can also be used to measure the range and bearing between two targets. 2.17.1 Predicting collision course The procedure below may be used to check if a radar target is on a potential collision course with your vessel.

  • Page 43: Measuring Range & Bearing Between Two Targets

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.17.2 Measuring range & bearing between two targets The procedure which follows shows how to measure the range and bearing between two targets, using the targets “A” and “B” in the figure below as an example. 1. Operate the Trackball to place the cursor on the target “A.” 2.

  • Page 44: Echo Trails

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.18 Echo Trails Echo trails are simulated afterglow of target echoes that represent their movements relative or true to own ship. This function is useful for alerting you past possible collision situations. Echo trail Sample echo trails 2.18.1 Trail time 1.

  • Page 45: Starting Echo Trails

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.18.2 Starting echo trails 1. If not displayed, press the HIDE/SHOW key to show the radar soft keys. 2. Press the D: TARGET soft key. 3. Press the A: TRAIL soft key. 4. Press the A: TRAIL ON/OFF soft key to select ON. 5.

  • Page 46: Echo Trail Mode

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.18.5 Echo trail mode Echo trails can be shown in Relative or True motion. (True trails require heading and speed inputs.) 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Press the RADAR DISPLAY SETUP key. 3. Choose TRAIL MODE, then press the A: EDIT soft key. TRAIL MODE ▲...

  • Page 47: Echo Averaging

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.20 Echo Averaging The echo average feature, which requires a Model 18x4/19x4 series network radar, effectively suppresses sea clutter. Echoes received from stable targets such as ships appear on the screen at almost the same position during every rotation of the antenna. On the other hand, unstable echoes such as sea clutter appear at random positions.

  • Page 48: Outputting Tll Data

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.21 Outputting TLL Data Target position data can be output to units of the network and shown on their plotter screen with the TLL mark (X). This function requires position and heading data. 1. Operate the Trackball to place the cursor on the target whose position you wish to output.

  • Page 49: Guard Alarm

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.22 Guard Alarm The guard alarm allows the operator to set the desired range and bearing for a guard zone. When ships, islands, landmasses, etc. violate the guard zone, an audio alarm sounds and the offending target blinks to call the operator’s attention. CAUTION •...

  • Page 50: When The Alarm Is Violated

    2. RADAR OPERATION Note 1: When the radar range is less than the guard zone range “G1 (G2) IN” or “G1 (G2) OUT” changes to “G1 (G2) ***.” The guard alarm function is not available while this indication appears. Note 2: If the network radar is set to standby while the guard alarm is active, the guard alarm is cancelled.

  • Page 51: Setting Watchman Stand-By Interval

    2. RADAR OPERATION Note: When the watchman is activated and no guard zone is active, the message “PLEASE SET GUARD ZONE. PUSH ANY KEY TO CONTINUE.” appears. Press any key and then set a guard zone. 2.23.3 Setting watchman stand-by interval The watchman standby interval, that is, the number of minutes the radar is in standby, can be set to 5, 10 or 20 minutes as follows: 1.

  • Page 52: Waypoint Marker

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.25 Waypoint Marker A waypoint marker, showing the location of the destination waypoint set on the plotter, may be inscribed on the radar display. L 3nm 319. 9 ° FUNC Waypoint marker W. MAN ON / WPT MK / OFF RETURN 359.9 ˚R...

  • Page 53: Arp, Ttm Operation

    Once a target is acquired automatically or manually it is automatically tracked within 0.1 to 32 nm. If the FURUNO heading sensor PG-1000 is used, the data sentence “RMC” is necessary.

  • Page 54: Arp, Ttm

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.26.1 Activating/deactivating ARP, TTM 1. Press the MENU key followed by the C: ARP SETUP soft key to show the ARP SETUP menu. SETUP ARP TARGET INFO INTERNAL ARP CANCEL ALL TARGETS EDIT ARP VECTOR MODE TRUE ARP VECTOR TIME 30 minutes HISTORY INTERVAL...
  • Page 55 2. RADAR OPERATION 1. If not already shown, press the HIDE/SHOW key to show the radar soft keys. 2. Press the D: TARGET soft key. 3. Place the cursor on the target to acquire. 4. Press the C: ACQ soft key. 5.

  • Page 56: Displaying Target Number (Arp, Ttm)

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.26.3 Displaying target number (ARP, TTM) Target number can be shown for ARP and TTM targets as below. °T 319. 9 TARGET H-UP TRAIL OUTPUT Target TARGET Number INFO RETURN 359.9 ˚R 11.70 ARP target number 1. Press the MENU key. 2.

  • Page 57: Setting Vector Attributes (Arp)

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.26.5 Setting vector attributes (ARP) What is a vector? A vector is a line extending from a tracked target which shows estimated speed and course of the target. The vector tip shows an estimated position of the target after the selected vector time elapses.

  • Page 58: Displaying Past Position (Arp)

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.26.6 Displaying past position (ARP) This ARP can display time-spaced dots (maximum ten dots) marking the past positions of any targets being tracked. You can evaluate a target’s actions by the spacing between dots. Below are examples of dot spacing and target movement. (a) Ship turning (b) Ship running ...

  • Page 59: Cpa/Tcpa Alarm (Arp)

    2. RADAR OPERATION °T 319. 9 TARGET H-UP TRAIL Cursor OUTPUT Target TARGET INFO RETURN No.01 VECTOR TRUE 15min 359.9 ˚R CSE 359.9˚T SPD 12.5kt 11.70 CPA 2.21nm TCPA 12:35 CPA and TCPA Course and Speed Target No., Vector Reference (True), Vector Time ARP target data 2.26.8 CPA/TCPA alarm (ARP) When the predicted CPA of any target becomes smaller than a preset CPA alarm range or...

  • Page 60: Lost Target Alarm (Arp)

    2. RADAR OPERATION Follow the steps shown below to set the CPA/TCPA alarm range: ▲ 1. Press the MENU key followed by the C: ARP SETUP soft 0.5nm key. 2. Operate the Trackball to select CPA. 3. Press the A: EDIT soft key to show the CPA window. 4.

  • Page 61: Interpreting The Radar Display

    2. RADAR OPERATION 2.27 Interpreting the Radar Display 2.27.1 False echoes Occasionally echo signals appear on the screen at positions where there is no target or disappear even if there are targets. False target situations may be recognized, however, if you understand why they are displayed.

  • Page 62: Sart (Search And Rescue Transponder)

    2. RADAR OPERATION Shadow sector Funnels, stacks, masts, or derricks in the path of the Radar antenna block the radar beam. If the angle subtended antenna at the antenna is more than a few degrees, a non-detecting sector or blind spot may be produced. Within this sector, targets can not be detected.

  • Page 63: Racon (Radar Beacon)

    2. RADAR OPERATION General procedure for detecting SART response 1. Use the range scale of 6 or 12 nm as the spacing between the SART responses is about 0.6 nm (1125 m) to distinguish the SART. 2. Turn off the automatic clutter suppression (if applicable). 3.

  • Page 64: Plotter Operation

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Plotter Displays You may show the plotter display over the entire screen, in the overlay screen with the radar display, or in a combination screen. 3.1.1 Full-screen plotter display Nav data window (Data changes with NAV soft key setting and cursor status.
  • Page 65 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Presentation Mode Latitude, Longitude Bearing to Cursor Latitude and longitude 34°24. 3456'N 359. 9° TRIP 124°24. 3456'W 59.9nm 99. 9nm of cursor intersection Trip Distance Cursor Mark Range to Cursor Presentation Mode Waypoint Name Bearing to Waypoint Course Waypoint data (waypoint selected...

  • Page 66: Nav Graphic Display

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.1.2 Nav graphic display The nav graphic display shows the compass display or the wind display depending on the setting of GRAPHIC METER in the NAV GRAPHIC DISPLAY SETUP menu. For further details see paragraph 7.10. Compass display The compass display, shown in combination displays, provides steering information.
  • Page 67 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Reading the XTE (cross-track error) monitor The XTE monitor, located below the compass rose, shows the distance you are off course and the direction to steer to return to course. The own ship marker moves according to direction and distance off course.
  • Page 68 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Anemometer display The anemometer display shows mostly the same data as the compass display. The wind meter in the center of the display shows wind speed in the bow direction, in graphic and analog forms. 4259nm 4259nm QP<01>...

  • Page 69: Highway Display

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.1.3 Highway display The highway display, shown in the combination display of radar/compass/highway and plotter/compass/highway, provides a graphic presentation of ship’s track along intended course. It is useful for monitoring ship’s progress toward a waypoint. The own ship marker shows the relation between ship and intended course.

  • Page 70: Nav Data Display

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.1.4 Nav data display The nav data display provides comprehensive navigation data, and it is shown in a three-screen combination display. The user may select what data to display and where to display it. For details see the paragraph “7.8 Nav Data Display Setup.” Appropriate sensors are required.

  • Page 71: Presentation Mode

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Presentation Mode Three types of presentation modes are provided for the plotter display: north-up, course-up and auto course-up. To change the presentation mode, press the HIDE/SHOW key followed by the B: MODE soft key. Each press of the key changes the presentation mode and presentation mode indication (top right-hand corner of the screen) cyclically in the sequence of North-up, Course-up and Auto course-up.

  • Page 72: Shifting The Display

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Shifting the Display The plotter display can be shifted as below. 1. Use the Trackball to locate the cursor at a screen edge. The screen shifts in the direction opposite of cursor location. 2. To turn off the cursor, press the C: CENTER soft key. This also returns the own ship marker to the screen center.

  • Page 73: Indices And Chart Enlargement

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.5.2 Indices and chart enlargement When the RANGE key is operated, you will see several frames appear on the chart. These frames are called indices and they show you what parts of the chart can be enlarged in the current range.

  • Page 74: Navionics Gold Charts

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.5.3 Navionics GOLD charts Data for aids to navigation Selected Navionics GOLD charts can show buoy and lighthouse data. Simply place the cursor on the lighthouse or buoy mark. Lighthouse Buoy Place the cursor on a lighthouse or buoy mark. Lighthouse mark (U.S>...
  • Page 75 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Current (or tide) data Some Navionics GOLD charts provide for 34 24. 3456 N 359.9 0.86 Current 124 24. 3456 W 59.9kt 024nm calculation of the current (or tide) data for any Time: 04:35 0.74 date. Additionally it displays the time of sunrise Speed (KT): 0.45ft DATE 0.61...
  • Page 76 3. PLOTTER OPERATION FIND function When the OBJECT INFORMATION window is shown, objects can be listed according to their categories. 1. Press the A: FIND soft key with the OBJECT INFORMATION window shown. 34 24. 3456 N 359.9 FIND ... 124 24.

  • Page 77: C-Map Charts

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.5.4 C-MAP charts Cursor and data display Besides its fundamental functions of providing position data, the cursor can also show information about caution area, depth area, source of data, etc. on C-MAP charts. In addition, you can display information about an icon by placing the cursor on it. 1.
  • Page 78 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Icon data You may place the cursor on any icon to find information about the selected icon. 1. For example, place the cursor on a lighthouse icon. Place the cursor on a lighthouse icon. 34° 22. 3456'N 359.9°...
  • Page 79 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Navigation mark, fixed Light. Color white Height 7. 00 Meters Light characteristic occulting XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Sample lighthouse data 5. If necessary, move the Trackball downward or upward to scroll the window. 6. Press the E: CANCEL soft key twice to finish. Tide information The C-MAP NT chart card provides for calculation of the tide heights for any date.
  • Page 80 3. PLOTTER OPERATION 5. Press the A: DATE soft key to open the DATE window. CHANGE DATE (DAY. MONTH. YEAR) 10. 1998 LIMIT: 31.12.2099 Date window 6. Use the Trackball to position the cursor where desired, then enter date with the alphanumeric keys.

  • Page 81: Working With Track

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Working with Track Your ship’s track is plotted on the screen using navigation data fed from position-fixing equipment. This section shows you what you can do with track, from turning it on or off to changing its plotting interval. In the default setting, own ship’s track is turned on and is displayed in red.

  • Page 82: Stopping, Restarting Plotting Of Own Ship Track

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 10. Use the Trackball to select one of the following: ON or OFF (no ARP or AIS): Turn on or off target tracks ARP ONLY (ARP equipped): Show only ARP tracks. AIS ONLY (AIS equipped): Show only AIS tracks. BOTH: Show both ARP and AIS tracks.

  • Page 83: Track Plotting Method And Interval For Own Ship Track

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION TRACK COLOR YELLOW GREEN LIGHT BLUE PURPLE BLUE WHITE Own ship track color window 4. Use the Trackball to select the color desired. 5. Press the C: ENTER soft key. 6. Press the MENU key to close the menu. Target track Like own ship’s track, target tracks can be displayed in red, yellow, green, light-blue, purple, blue and white (default setting).

  • Page 84: Changing Own Ship Track/Mark Distribution Setting

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 5. Press the C: ENTER soft key. 6. Press the MENU key to close the menu. Track plotting interval 1. Press the MENU key followed by the A: CHART SETUP and B: TRACKS & MARKS CONTROL soft keys to open the TRACK CONTROL menu. 2.

  • Page 85: Erasing Track

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 5. Push the C: ENTER soft key or the ENTER knob. You are asked if you are sure to change the track memory capacity. 6. Push the ENTER knob. 7. Press the MENU key to close the menu. 3.6.6 Erasing track This paragraph shows you how to erase own ship’s track and target tracks.

  • Page 86: Marks, Lines

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION ERASE TRK BY COLOR ▲ YELLOW GREEN LIGHT BLUE PURPLE BLUE WHITE ▼ Erase track by color window 3. Use the Trackball to select the color you want to erase, then push the ENTER knob. 4. Push the ENTER knob to erase the track color selected. 5.

  • Page 87: Changing Mark Attributes

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.7.2 Changing mark attributes You can select the shape, size and color for marks on the MARKS & LINES menu. 1. Press the MENU key to show the menu. 2. Press the A: CHART SETUP, B: TRACKS & MARKS CONTROL and D: MARK SETUP soft keys to show the MARKS &...

  • Page 88: Erasing Marks, Lines

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION MARKS & LINES MARKS/LINES COLOR YELLOW MARKS SHAPE EDIT LINES STYLE MARKS SIZE LARGE SHIP'S TRACK STATUS TRACKING TRACK: 1234/2000 RETURN MARK  :       9/6000 Marks & lines menu 2. Select LINES STYLE, then press the A: EDIT soft key. LINES STYLE - - - - Lines style window 3.

  • Page 89: Waypoints

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 5. Move the cursor to the bottom right-hand corner of the area which you want to erase marks and lines from. 6. Press the C: END soft key or the ENTER knob. You are asked if you are sure to delete the marks/lines selected.
  • Page 90 3. PLOTTER OPERATION MARK NAME 0 1 W P T 34°44.000'N 359.9° SELECT 135°21.000'W 0.00nm MARK COMMENT 002WPT 0 2 : 3 6 0 1 J A N 0 1 COORD 00:00 01JAN00 TYPE 34°44.000'N 359.9° 135°21.000'W 0.00nm N< - - >S 3 4 °...
  • Page 91 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Note: You cannot change the shape and color of a waypoint when the proximity alarm radius for it is other than “zero.” To change shape or color, enter all zeroes as the proximity alarm radius. 11. You can change the name (6 characters), comment (13 characters), L/L position and the proximity alarm radius for a waypoint as follows: Use the Trackball to select the NAME, COMMENT, position box or PROXIMITY ALARM RADIUS field.

  • Page 92: Editing Waypoint Data

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Entering a waypoint from the waypoint list You can manually enter waypoint position from the waypoint list as follows: 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Press the C: WAYPOINTS/ROUTES and A: WAYPOINTS soft keys. 3.

  • Page 93: Erasing Waypoints

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Editing a waypoint from the plotter display You may edit waypoints from the plotter display as follows: 1. Press the MENU key followed by the C: WAYPOINTS/ROUTES and A: WAYPOINTS soft key to open the waypoint menu. 2.

  • Page 94: Changing Waypoint Mark Size (Navionics Gold Charts)

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Erasing a waypoint from the menu 1. Press the MENU key followed by the C: WAYPOINTS/ROUTES and A: WAYPOINTS soft key to open the waypoint menu. 2. Press the C: WAYPOINT BY CURSOR soft key. 3. Operate the Trackball to place the cursor on the waypoint which you want to erase. A flashing diamond mark appears on the waypoint when it is correctly selected.

  • Page 95: Searching Waypoints

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 5. Use the Trackball to select LARGE, SMALL or OFF. LARGE: Shows mark in actual shape. SMALL: Displays all waypoints with an “X” regardless of mark shape selected. OFF: Turns off all waypoints and their names. Waypoints currently used in navigation are shown regardless of this setting.

  • Page 96: Routes

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Routes Often a trip from one place to another involves several course changes, requiring a series of route points (waypoints) which you navigate to, one after another. The sequence of waypoints leading to the ultimate destination is called a route. Your unit can automatically advance to the next waypoint on a route, so you do not have to change the destination waypoint repeatedly.
  • Page 97 3. PLOTTER OPERATION ROUTE ROUTE NAME PLOT LOCAL COMMENT LIST ALPHA LIST CONECT CANCEL New route entry screen 5. If desired you can change the route name shown and/or add a comment. A route name may consist of six characters; comment, 13 characters. 6.
  • Page 98 Next consecutive route number TIME BCKTRK COMMENT DIST MANUAL USE FURUNO BACK TRACK FUNCTION TO AUTOMATICALLY CREATE ROUTE BY TIME OR DISTANCE. CANCEL Save route window 5. If required, you may change the route name and enter a comment. 6. Choose how to record points for your route, by time, by range or manual entry, by pressing A: BCKTRK TIME, B: BCKTRK RANGE or C: MANUAL soft key as appropriate.

  • Page 99: Connecting Routes

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 7. Enter interval desired with the Trackball and the alphanumeric keys. Press the A: START LOG and E: RETURN soft keys followed by the MENU key to close the menu. At this moment, a voyage-based route will be created. 8.

  • Page 100: Inserting Waypoints

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 9. Enter the route name of the second route as you did for the first route. 10. Press the D: SAVE soft key. 11. Press the MENU key to close the menu. Note: The maximum number of waypoints in a route is 35. If this number is exceeded an error message appears.

  • Page 101: Removing Waypoints From A Route

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Inserting a waypoint from the plotter display Inserting a waypoint before first waypoint or after last waypoint in a route 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Press the C: WAYPOINTS/ROUTES soft key. 3. Press the B: ROUTES soft key. 4.

  • Page 102: Erasing Routes

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 7. Operate the Trackball to place the cursor on the waypoint you want to remove from the route. 8. Press the D: REMOVE WPT soft key. The route is redrawn, eliminating the waypoint removed. 9. Press the MENU key to close the menu. 3.9.5 Erasing routes 1.

  • Page 103: Navigating To Waypoints

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION Navigating to a single quick point 1. Place the cursor on an existing waypoint (D: GOTO WPT soft key appears) or a new location (D: GOTO CURSOR soft key appears). 2. Select “1 POINT” following the procedure in the above paragraph. 3.

  • Page 104: Navigating To Ports, Port Services (Navchart Only)

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 6. Press the A: GOTO soft key, and the plotter display appears. For either of the above methods, a solid light-blue line with arrows runs between waypoint selected and own ship’s position. Arrows on the line show the direction to follow to get to the waypoint.
  • Page 105 3. PLOTTER OPERATION SELECT SERVICE SELECT PORTS POSITION ACCIAROLI xx xx.xxx'N xxx xx.xxx'W ACQUAMORTA BRG. & RNG. FUEL AGNONE S. NICOLA xxxT x.xxxnm AGROPOLI GENERAL SERVICE XXXXXXX AMALFI WATER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX BAIA CAPRI OTHER UTILITIES CASA MICCIOLA-ISCHIA Port list (NavChart , Italy) REPAIR GENERAL FIRST AID...

  • Page 106: Following A Route

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.10.4 Following a route Selecting the route to follow 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Press the C: WAYPOINTS/ROUTES soft key. 3. Press the B: ROUTES soft key to open the route list. 4.
  • Page 107 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Restarting navigation When you steer to avoid an obstacle or the vessel drifts, you may go off your intended course, as in Line 1 in the figure below. Also, if you don’t need to return to the original course, you can go directly to the next waypoint, as in Line 2 in the figure below.
  • Page 108 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Setting speed for ETA calculation Speed, which may be input manually or automatically, is required to calculate ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) to a destination. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Press the C: WAYPOINTS/ROUTES soft key. 3.

  • Page 109: Canceling Route Navigation

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION To select waypoint switching method do the following: 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Press the B: PLOTTER SETUP soft key. 3. Use the trackball to select WAYPOINT SWITCHING. 4. Press the A: EDIT soft key to show the waypoint switching window. 5.

  • Page 110: Alarms

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.11 Alarms The plotter section has eight conditions which generate both audio and visual alarms: arrival alarm, anchor watch alarm, XTE (Cross Track Error) alarm, proximity alarm, speed alarm, trip alarm, water temperature alarm and bottom alarm. (The bottom and water temperature alarms, which require depth and water temperature data, may also be set on the sounder alarm menu.

  • Page 111: Arrival Alarm

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.11.2 Arrival alarm The arrival alarm informs you that your boat is approaching a destination waypoint. The area that defines an arrival zone is that of a circle which you approach from the outside of the circle. The alarm will be released if your boat enters the circle. When the arrival alarm is active a red dashed circle marks the arrival alarm area.

  • Page 112: Anchor Watch Alarm

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.11.3 Anchor watch alarm The anchor watch alarm informs you that your boat is moving when it should be at rest. When the anchor watch is active, a red dashed circle with an “X” at its center marks the anchor watch area.

  • Page 113: Xte (Cross-Track Error)

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.11.4 XTE (Cross-Track Error) alarm The XTE alarm warns you when your boat is off its intended course. When the XTE alarm is active two red dashed lines mark the XTE alarm area. Own ship Destination Alarm position waypoint setting...

  • Page 114: Proximity Alarm

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.11.6 Proximity alarm The proximity alarm alerts you when own ship nears a waypoint, which is marked with the proximity mark, by the proximity alarm radius set for that waypoint on the waypoint list. When own ship is within a waypoint’s proximity alarm radius, the alarm sounds. The proximity mark remains on the screen until the waypoint is erased.

  • Page 115: Grounding Alarm (C-Map Specification)

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.11.8 Grounding alarm (C-MAP specification) The grounding alarm feature continuously scans the electronic chart data in front of the boat to detect charted rocks, shoals, obstructions and land areas that could pose a threat if the vessel were to continue along its current course. The area searched is user-definable and is identified by a red triangle on the screen.

  • Page 116: Alarm Information

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.11.9 Alarm information When an alarm setting has been violated, the buzzer sounds and the speaker icon appears and is red. Press the CLEAR key to silence the alarm. You can see which alarm has been violated on the ALARM menu. In the example below the arrival alarm has been violated. 1.
  • Page 117 3. PLOTTER OPERATION Alarm messages The table below shows the plotter alarm messages and their meanings. Plotter alarm messages and their meanings. Message Meaning ARRIVED AT WAYPOINT XXX! (XXX = waypoint name) Arrival alarm violated. ENTERED INTO AVOIDANCE AREA! Proximity alarm violated. EXCEEDED ANCHOR WATCH LIMIT! Anchor watch alarm violated.

  • Page 118: Resetting Trip Distance

    3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.12 Resetting Trip Distance Trip distance is shown on the navigation data display. You can reset the trip distance to zero as follows: 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Press the E: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION and A: GENERAL SETUP soft keys in that order to show the GENERAL SETUP menu.
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  • Page 120: Video Sounder Operation

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION With connection of the optional Network Sounder ETR-6/10N/30N you can show video sounder images on the display. Sounder Displays 4.1.1 Selecting a sounder display There are seven display modes from which to choose: dual frequency, single frequency, marker zoom, bottom zoom, bottom lock, bottom discrimination, and A-scope.

  • Page 121: Description Of Sounder Displays

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.1.2 Description of sounder displays Single-frequency display Variable Range Marker (White) Display mode SOUNDER DUAL Depth scale SOUNDER SINGLE Minute marker Time SOUNDER M. ZOOM SOUNDER B. ZOOM Zero line 0'30" SOUNDER B/L SOUNDER Icons (alarm, SINGLE SOUNDER B/D battery,...
  • Page 122 4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION HF picture The higher the frequency of the ultrasonic pulse the better the resolution. Therefore, the high frequency is ideal for detailed observation of fish school. low frequency high frequency Sounding area and transmission frequency Marker-zoom display The marker-zoom display expands a selected area of the normal sounder picture to full vertical size of the screen on the left-half window.
  • Page 123 4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Bottom-zoom display The bottom-zoom display expands bottom and bottom fish echoes by the zoom range selected on the SOUNDER RANGE SETUP menu (see paragraph 7.9.3), and is useful for determining bottom hardness. A bottom displayed with a short echo tail usually means it is a soft, sandy bottom.
  • Page 124 4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Bottom discrimination display The bottom discrimination mode displays the bottom echo to help you determine bottom hardness. A bottom displayed with a short echo tail usually means it is a soft, sandy bottom. A long echo tail means a hard bottom. 20.0 Zoom marker Bottom tail...

  • Page 125: Selecting Screen Split Method In Combination Displays

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.1.3 Selecting screen split method in combination displays On combination sounder displays you can split the screen vertically or horizontally, using the E: SPLIT soft key as below. SPLIT SPLIT How to use the SPLIT soft key (example: dual frequency display) Automatic Sounder Operation Automatic sounder operation is useful when you are preoccupied with other tasks and do not have the time to adjust the display.

  • Page 126: How To Enable Automatic Sounder Operation

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.2.3 How to enable automatic sounder operation 1. If not displayed, press the HIDE/SHOW key to show the sounder soft keys. 2. Press the B: AUTO/D. BOX soft key. AUTO MODE CRUISING FISHING OFF (MANUAL) Mode/frequency window 3.

  • Page 127: Adjusting The Gain

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.3.3 Adjusting the gain Normally, set the gain to the point where excessive noise does not appear on the screen. Use a higher gain setting for greater depths and a lower setting for shallow waters. Gain too high Gain proper Gain too low Examples of proper and improper gain...

  • Page 128: Measuring Depth, Time

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Measuring Depth, Time The VRM measures the depth and the cross-hair cursor, time. 1. Rotate the ENTER knob to shift the VRM; counterclockwise to shift it downward, clockwise to shift it upward. You may also use the Trackball to shift the VRM. 2.

  • Page 129: Reducing Low Level Noise

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Press the A: SOUNDER MENU soft key. 3. Select NOISE LIMITER, then press the A: EDIT soft key to show the noise limiter window. NOISE LIMITER ¤ ¡ ¡ MEDIUM ¡...

  • Page 130: Erasing Weak Echoes

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4. Adjust the Trackball upward or downward to select clutter rejection level desired; 0 (OFF) through 16. The higher the number the higher the degree of suppression. Note that the clutter suppressor may erase weak echoes. Therefore, turn off the clutter when its use is not required.

  • Page 131: White Marker

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION White Marker The white marker functions to display a particular echo color in white. For example, you may want to display the bottom echo in white to discriminate fish echoes near the bottom. 1. Press the MENU key. 2.

  • Page 132: Advancement Synchronized With Ship's Speed

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION PICTURE ADVANCE 1/16 STOP Picture advance window 4. Use the Trackball to select speed desired. The fractions in the window denote the number of scan lines produced per transmission. For example, 1/8 means one scan line is produced every eight transmissions.

  • Page 133: Display Colors

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Activating/deactivating the speed-dependent picture advance mode 1. Press the MENU key followed by the A: SOUNDER MENU soft key. 2. Select PRR LEVEL. 3. Press the A: EDIT soft key to open the setting window. 4. Use the Trackball to select SPD SENSING PRR. 5.

  • Page 134: Alarms

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.11 Alarms The sounder section has five conditions which generate audio and visual alarms: bottom alarm, fish alarm (bottom lock), fish alarm (normal) and water temperature alarm (temperature sensor required). You may set up the sounder alarms on the ALARM menu, which may be displayed by pressing the ALARM key.

  • Page 135: Bottom Alarm

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.11.2 Bottom alarm The bottom alarm sounds when the bottom echo is within the alarm range set. To activate the bottom alarm, the depth must be displayed. Note that the bottom alarm is turned on or off reciprocally with the bottom alarm on the plotter alarm menu.

  • Page 136: Fish Alarm (B/L)

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.11.4 Fish alarm (B/L) The bottom-lock fish alarm sounds when a fish echo is within a predetermined distance from the bottom. Note that the sensitivity of the fish alarm can be set on the SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP menu. 1.

  • Page 137: When An Alarm Setting Is Violated

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.11.6 When an alarm setting is violated... When an alarm setting has been violated the buzzer sounds and the speaker icon appears in red. Press the CLEAR key to silence the alarm. At this time the color of the speaker icon changes from red to background color.

  • Page 138: Water Temperature Graph

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.12 Water Temperature Graph The water temperature graph (appropriate sensor required) plots water temperature on the sounder display. (See the figure on page 4-3.) It can be turned on or off as below. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 139: Interpreting The Sounder Display

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.15 Interpreting the Sounder Display 4.15.1 Zero line The zero line (sometimes referred to as the transmission line) represents the transducer’s position, and moves off the screen when a deep phased range is used. Zero line Shift Zero line 4.15.2 Bottom echo...

  • Page 140: Fish School Echoes

    4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4.15.3 Fish school echoes Fish school echoes will generally be plotted between the zero line and the bottom. Usually the fish school/fish echo is weaker than the bottom echo because its reflection property is much smaller compared to the bottom. The size of the fish school can be ascertained from the density of the display.
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  • Page 142: Ais Operation

    GENERAL SETUP menu, page 1 4. Press the C: AIS OPTION soft key to show the AIS OPTION menu. (The C: AIS OPTION soft key is shown in grey unless the AIS Interface Unit or FURUNO FA-150 is connected.) AIS DISPLAY MODE...
  • Page 143 5. AIS OPERATION AIS DISPLAY MODE ▲ RANGE 1.0 nm SECTOR TCPA ▼ AIS DISPLAY MODE window 6. Choose desired option from the following and push the A: EDIT soft key. RANGE: Choose to use the AIS function within the range you specify. Use the numeric keys to enter the range from own ship and then go to step 8.

  • Page 144: Ais Symbols

    5. AIS OPERATION AIS Symbols When RANGE or SECTOR is selected, AIS-equipped ships are marked on the display at their current position with the appropriate AIS symbol as shown below. AIS symbols Symbol Description Activated automatically or manually. The dashed line shows ship’s SOG and COG (or STW and CTW).

  • Page 145: Activating Targets

    5. AIS OPERATION Activating Targets Use the trackball to place the cursor on the sleeping AIS target (indicates only the presence of a vessel equipped with AIS in a certain location) you wish to activate; that is, know more about a vessel’s motion. SOG and COG vector Turning...

  • Page 146: Lost Target

    5. AIS OPERATION Lost Target A target is declared a lost target when no data is received for three to five reporting intervals. When this occurs, the target is marked with the (flashing) lost target symbol. However, the target which becomes a lost target is a activated target or a sleeping target within the lost target range.

  • Page 147: Proximity Alarm

    5. AIS OPERATION 0.5nm CPA window 6. Select a CPA limit desired from 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 3 nm, 5 nm and 6 nm with the Trackball. 7. Press the C: ENTER soft key. 8. Choose TCPA. 9. Press the A: EDIT soft key to show the TCPA window. TCPA 30 seconds 1 minute...

  • Page 148: Showing, Hiding Ais Target Tracks

    5. AIS OPERATION Showing, Hiding AIS Target Tracks AIS target tracks may be shown or hidden as follows 1. Press the MENU key followed by the A: CHART SETUP and B: TRACKS & MARKS CONTROL soft keys to open the TRACK CONTROL menu. 2.

  • Page 149: Displaying Past Positions Of Ais Targets

    5. AIS OPERATION 5.11 Displaying Past Positions of AIS Targets You can display time-spaced dots (maximum ten dots) marking the past positions of any AIS targets being tracked. You can evaluate a target’s actions by the spacing between dots. Below are examples of dot spacing and target movement. (a) Ship turning (b) Ship running (d) Ship increased...

  • Page 150: Data Transfer

    6. DATA TRANSFER 6. DATA TRANSFER This chapter provides information for saving and replaying data to and from memory cards, and receiving and outputting data through the network. Memory Card Operations The memory cards store these data: marks, lines, waypoints, routes, track, position, water temperature and setting data (plotter only).

  • Page 151: Saving Data To A Memory Card

    6. DATA TRANSFER Note: If the memory card was not inserted correctly, the message “FAILED TO DELETE MEMORY CARD.” appears. 6.1.2 Saving data to a memory card 1. Insert a formatted memory card into the slot. 2. Press the MENU key followed by the E: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, D: DATA TRANSFER, A: SAVE/LOAD DATA and C: SAVE DATA TO MEMORY CARD soft keys to show the SAVE DATA menu.

  • Page 152: Playing Back Data From A Memory Card

    6. DATA TRANSFER 6.1.3 Playing back data from a memory card Data (track, marks, lines, waypoints, routes and setting data) can be loaded from a memory card and displayed on the screen. This feature is useful for observing past data and setting up the equipment for a specific purpose with “setting data.”...

  • Page 153: Receiving Data Via Network Equipment

    6. DATA TRANSFER Receiving Data Via Network Equipment You can receive waypoints, routes, marks and lines from NavNet equipment. 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Press the E: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION soft key. 3. Press the D: DATA TRANSFER soft key. 4.

  • Page 154: Outputting Data Through The Network

    6. DATA TRANSFER Outputting Data Through the Network Follow the procedure below to output data through the network. To prevent trouble, do not output the same data from multiple sources. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Press the E: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, C: SYSTEM SETUP, A: PORT SETUP and D: OUTPUT THROUGH NETWORK soft keys.
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  • Page 156: Customizing Your Unit

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT This chapter describes the various options which allow you to set up your unit to suit your needs. For mode-specific menus, e.g. radar, plotter and sounder, make sure that you select the appropriate display when making changes or viewing menu options. General Setup This paragraph shows you how to set up functions common to the plotter, radar and sounder displays.
  • Page 157 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Contents of general setup menu Item Description Settings Key Beep Turns key beep on/off. On, Off Language Chooses menu language. English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian Range Unit Chooses unit of range and speed nm, kt;...
  • Page 158 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Contents of general setup menu (con’t from previous page) Item Description Settings Loran C, Decca TD Display Chooses type of TD to display. Speed Chooses speed format to display. SOG (Speed over ground), STW (Speed through water) Latitude, Longitude;...

  • Page 159: Radar Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Contents of general setup menu (con’t from previous page) Item Description Settings Range & Chooses how to calculate range and Great Circle: Shortest course between Bearing bearing. two points on the surface of the earth. Mode Rhumb Line: Straight line drawn between two points on a nautical chart.
  • Page 160 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Contents of radar display setup menu Item Description Settings References EBL bearing, shown in the True, Relative Reference EBL data box, to North (True) or heading (Relative). Relative with no heading input. True only in course-up, north-up and true motion.
  • Page 161 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Contents of radar display setup menu (con’t from previous page) Item Description Settings Background Chooses colors of background, Black/Green Color range rings and characters. Background: Black Effective when C: HUE soft key is Rings: Green set for MANUAL SET. Characters: Green Black/Red Background: Black...

  • Page 162: Radar Range Setup

    4. Press the A: ON/OFF soft key to turn a range on or off as appropriate. 5. Press the E: RETURN soft key to register settings. 6. Press the MENU key to close the menu. Model Maximum Range 1824C-BB 24 nm, km, sm 1834C-BB 36 nm, km, sm 1934C-BB...

  • Page 163: Function Key Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 7.2.3 Function key setup The function keys provide one-touch execution of a desired function. The default radar function key settings are as shown in the table below. Function Key Default Function Function Key Label Turn heading line off. Turn range rings on/off.
  • Page 164 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Radar function keys Function Key Menu Item Function Label Assigns no function. — HL: HDG LINE OFF Turns heading line off. MOD: MODE Selects presentation mode. GAI: GAIN Shows gain sensitivity adjustment window. SEA: A/C SEA Shows A/C SEA adjustment window.

  • Page 165: Plotter Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Plotter Setup This paragraph provides the information necessary for setting up the plotter display. 7.3.1 Navigation options Navigation options, for example, waypoint switching method, may be set on the PLOTTER SETUP menu. 1. Show the plotter display, then press the MENU key open the main menu. 2.

  • Page 166: Function Key Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 7.3.2 Function key setup The function keys provide one-touch execution of a desired function. The default plotter function key settings are as shown in the table below. Function Function Key Label Default Function Start/stop recording/plotting own ship’s track. Edit mark/line.
  • Page 167 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 4. Select function desired with the Trackball, then press the C: ENTER soft key or ENTER knob to register your selection. 5. Press the MENU key to close the menu. Plotter function keys Function Key Menu Item Function Label Assigns no function.

  • Page 168: Chart Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Chart Setup This paragraph shows you how to setup digital charts, from offsetting chart position to turning chart attributes on or off. 7.4.1 Chart offset In some instances position may be off by a few seconds. For example, the position of the ship is shown to be at sea while it is in fact moored at a pier.

  • Page 169: Navionics Gold Chart Attributes

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 7.4.2 Navionics GOLD chart attributes Navionics GOLD chart attributes may be turned on or off from the CHART CONFIG menu, which you may display as follows: 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Press the A: CHART SETUP and A: CHART CONFIGURATION soft keys. CHART CHART LAT/LON GRID...

  • Page 170: C-Map Chart Attributes

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Contents of chart configuration menu (Navionics GOLD) (con’t from previous page) Item Description Settings Marine Features Turn marine features on or off. On, Off Land Features Turn land features on or off. On, Off CONTOUR LINE Soft key Spot Soundings Turn water depth display on or off.
  • Page 171 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT CHART CONFIGURATION menu description CHART CONFIGURATION menu description Object Content Settings Description PERSPECTIVE Perspective display on/off Turns perspective display on. Turns perspective display off. DE-CLUTTER Overlapping object on/off Removes overlapping objects from display. Displays overlapping objects. CHART DISPLAY Choose chart display FULL...
  • Page 172 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT CHART CONFIGURATION menu description (con’t from previous page) Object Content Setting Description TIDES & Tidal station and current PLOTTER/ Shown on plotter and overlay displays. CURRENTS station OVERLAY PLOT Shown on plotter display. Tidal station and current station are not shown.
  • Page 173 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT CHART CONFIGURATION menu description (con’t from previous page) Object Content Setting Description CHART LEVEL Maintains current chart scale LOCK Keeps current chart scale. regardless of zoom setting UNLOCK Chart scale may chosen freely. VALUE- PLOTTER/ Value-added data shown on plotter Show/hide the "Conservation ADDED DATA Area"...
  • Page 174 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT B: DEPTH CONFIG soft key 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Press the A: CHART SETUP and C: CHART CONFIGURATION soft keys. 3. Press the B: DEPTH CONFIG soft key. DEPTH DEPTH SHADING CONFIRMATION CONFIG AUTO DEPTH SHADING DISPLAY SHOW FROM: 7 ft TO: 30 ft EDIT...
  • Page 175 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT DEPTH LINES & SPOT SOUNDINGS DISPLAY MODES: Choose where to display depth contours, depth data etc. Setting Description Default Setting PLOT/OVERLAY Shows depth lines and soundings on the plotter and overlay displays. PLOT/OVERLAY PLOTTER Shows depth lines and soundings on the plotter display. Turns off depth lines and soundings.

  • Page 176: Data Boxes Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Data Boxes Setup You may select the data to show in the data boxes for the plotter, radar and sounder displays. Six boxes may be displayed in case of small size data box and two for large size data box.

  • Page 177: Hot Page Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Hot Page Setup Six user-arrangeable hot pages are provided for quick selection of desired display. If the default hot pages are not to your liking you may change them as shown below. 1. Press the MENU key followed by pressing the E: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, C: SYSTEM SETUP, C: HOT PAGE &...

  • Page 178: Navigator Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 5. Rotate the ENTER knob to select a main screen, then press the ENTER knob. For example, select the radar display. Your choice is then shaded to show that is has been selected. HOT PAGE 1   RADAR PLOTTER SOUNDER...
  • Page 179 Position Chooses source of position data. FURUNO BB GPS: GPS Receiver Source GP-310B/320B Note: When FURUNO BB GPS is selected, GP: GPS navigator (via NETWORK GGA, VTG and ZDA sentences are set to or NMEA port) ON automatically. LC: Loran C navigator (via...

  • Page 180: Gps Receiver Setup (Set Equipped With Gp-310B/320B)

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 7.7.2 GPS receiver setup (Set equipped with GP-310B/320B) The GPS SETUP menu sets up the GPS Receiver GP-310B/320B. Press the MENU key followed by the E: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, B: NAV OPTION and B: GPS SENSOR SETTINGS soft keys to display this menu. GEODETIC DATUM WGS-84 SETUP...
  • Page 181 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Contents of GPS setup menu (con’t on previous page) Item Description Settings Position Smoothing When the DOP or receiving condition is 0-999 seconds unfavorable, the GPS fix may change greatly, even if the vessel is not moving. This change can be reduced by smoothing the raw GPS fixes.
  • Page 182 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Contents of GPS setup menu (con’t on previous page) Item Description Settings Disable Satellite Every GPS satellite is broadcasting Max. 3 satellites abnormal satellite number(s) in its Almanac, which contains general orbital data about all GPS satellites, including those which are malfunctioning.

  • Page 183: Td Display Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT WAAS SETUP Press the C: WAAS SETUP soft key to show the WAAS SETUP display. Note: This function requires GP-320B antenna. Contents of WAAS SETUP menu Item Description Settings WAAS MODE Select ON to use the WAAS mode. On, Off WAAS satellite can be searched automatically WAAS SEARCH...
  • Page 184 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Displaying Loran C TDs 1. Select GRI, then press the A: EDIT soft key to show the GRI & station pair window. GRI & STATION PAIR 9940 11-27 U.S. WEST COAST Loran GRI & station pair window 2.

  • Page 185: Nav Data Display Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 2. Adjust the Trackball upward or downward to select Decca chain number. 3. Roll the Trackball rightward to show the display below, to enable selection of station pair. CHAIN STATION PAIR ▲ ▼ S BALTIC Decca chain and station pair window 4.

  • Page 186: Sounder Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 3. Use the Trackball to select a location. 4. Press the A: EDIT soft key. The following display appears. DISPLAY DATA POSITION WPT POSITION BEARING RANGE DEPTH TEMPERATURE LOG TRIP TIME TO GO DATE TIME WIND Nav data setup window 5.
  • Page 187 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Sounder system setup menu description Item Description Settings Fish Alarm Sets the fish alarm sensitivity; that is, High: Orange and stronger echoes Level the minimum echo strength which will trigger the alarm.* trigger the fish alarms. Medium: Yellow and stronger echoes trigger the alarm.* Low: Green and stronger echoes...
  • Page 188 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Sounder system setup menu description (con’t from previous page) Item Description Settings STC (HF, LF) Adjusts STC level for the high and low 0-10 frequencies, and is useful for (For ETR-30N suppressing surface noise. The only) setting range is 0-10;...

  • Page 189: Sensor Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 7.9.2 Sensor setup The SENSOR SETUP menu lets you further refine speed, water temperature and depth data fed from the network sounder. 1. Show the sounder display, then press the MENU key. 2. Press the B: SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP and B: SENSOR SETUP soft keys to show the SENSOR SETUP menu.

  • Page 190: Sounding Range, Zoom Range, Bottom Lock Range

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 7.9.3 Sounding range, zoom range, bottom lock range This paragraph shows you how to set custom ranges for basic range, zoom range (marker and bottom zoom) and bottom lock range. All default basic ranges are restored whenever the unit of depth measurement is changed.

  • Page 191: Function Key Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 7.9.4 Function key setup The function keys provide one-touch execution of a desired function. The default sounder function key settings are as shown in the table below. Function Key Default Function Function Key Label Output current position. Suppress clutter.
  • Page 192 7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Sounder function keys Function Key Menu Item Function Label Assigns no function. MOD: AUTO MODE Display automatic mode selection window. GHF: GAIN – HF Displays high frequency gain adjustment window. GLF: GAIN – LF Displays low frequency gain adjustment window. SFT: SHIFT Shifts range in manual operation.

  • Page 193: Nav Graphic Display Setup

    7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 7.10 Nav Graphic Display Setup The nav graphic display (see paragraph 3.1.2) shows either the compass display or the wind angle display, together with depth and temperature graphs. You may choose which to display and setup the depth and temperature graphs as follows: 1.

  • Page 194: Maintenance, Troubleshooting

    8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information necessary for keeping your unit in good working order and remedying simple problems. WARNING NOTE Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant Do not open the equipment. or contact spray to coating or plastic Hazardous voltage which can parts of the equipment.

  • Page 195: Replacement Of Batteries

    If the fuse blows, find out the cause before replacing it. Use the correct fuse. Using the wrong fuse will damage the equipment and void the warranty. 1824C-BB, 1834C-BB: 7A for 12V device, 3A for 24V device 1934C-BB , 1944C-BB: 15A for 12V device, 7A for 24V device 1954C-BB, 1964C-BB, GD-1920C-BB: 3A for 12/24 V device 1954C-BB/1964C-BB’s Power Supply Unit PSU-005: 15A for 12V device, 7A for 24V device...

  • Page 196: Replacing The Magnetron

    When the synchro belt of MODEL1824C-BB has worn out, the sweep is not synchronized with antenna rotation, which results in an abnormal picture. When you suspect that the synchro belt has worn out, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement. (Type: 40 S2M 266UG, Code No.: 000-808-743) Trackball Maintenance If the cursor skips or moves abnormally, you may need to clean the Trackball.

  • Page 197: Simple Troubleshooting

    8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Simple Troubleshooting This section provides simple troubleshooting procedures which the user can follow to restore normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation do not attempt to check inside the unit. Any trouble should be referred to a qualified technician.

  • Page 198: Plotter

    8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 8.7.3 Plotter Requires GPS Receiver GP-310B/GP-320B. Plotter troubleshooting If… Then… • check that antenna connector is firmly fastened. position is not fixed within three minutes • check number of satellites received, on the GPS status display. (See page 8-12.) There should be three or more.

  • Page 199: Sounder

    8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 8.7.4 Sounder Requires Network Sounder ETR-6/10N/30N. Sounder troubleshooting If… But… Then… • check that the network you selected a sounder picture does not appear sounder’s signal cable is firmly display with the DISP key fastened. • Check that sounder source is correct.

  • Page 200: Diagnostics

    8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnostics This paragraph provides the procedures for testing the equipment for proper operation. Four tests are provided: Memory I/O test, Keyboard test, Remote controller test, and Test pattern. 8.8.1 Memory I/O test The memory I/O test provides for individual testing of the processor unit, control unit, GPS Receiver GP-310B/320B, Network Sounder ETR-6/10N, ETR-30N and ARP, displaying program number and checking for proper operation.
  • Page 201 8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Processor unit test Press the A: PROCESSOR UNIT TEST soft key at the MEMORY I/O TEST menu to test the processor unit. The equipment displays program version number and checks devices. Results for device checks are shown as OK or NG (No Good). For any NG, request service. A test connector is required to check ports.
  • Page 202 8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Network sounder test (Requires Network Sounder ETR-6/10N, ETR-30N) Press the C: NETWORK SOUNDER TEST soft key at the MEMORY I/O TEST menu to test the Network Sounder ETR-6/10N or ETR-30N. The equipment displays network sounder program version number, checks the ROM and RAM, and displays water temperature (appropriate sensor required) and depth.

  • Page 203: Test Pattern

    8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 8.8.2 Test pattern The test pattern test checks the display for proper display of colors. 1. Press the MENU key to show the menu. 2. Press the E: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION soft key. 3. Press the C: SYSTEM SETUP soft key. 4.

  • Page 204: Keyboard Test

    8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 8.8.3 Keyboard test The keyboard test checks the controls on the control unit for proper operation. 1. Press the MENU key to show the menu. 2. Press the E: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION soft key. 3. Press the C: SYSTEM SETUP soft key. 4.

  • Page 205: Gps Status Display

    8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING GPS Status Display The GPS status display provides data about the GPS satellites. It is available with connection of the GPS Receiver GP-310B/320B or a GPS navigator outputting the data sentence GSA or GSV. 1. Press the MENU key. 2.

  • Page 206: Clearing Memories

    11. Turn the power off and on again. Note: The message “SYSTEM HAS FAILED START UP TEST. PLEASE CONTACT A LOCAL FURUNO REPRESENTATIVE FOR REPAIR. PUSH ANY KEY TO CONTINUE.” may appear when powering on the processor unit immediately after clearing any memory. It is not an indication of malfunction.

  • Page 207: Error Messages

    8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 8.11 Error Messages In addition to alarm messages your equipment also displays error messages. Error messages Error Message Meaning Remedy General • Check the cable between Control unit disconnected Connection with the control the processor unit and unit was cut control unit.

  • Page 208: Appendix

    APPENDIX Menu Overview Radar MENU Key RADAR EBL REFERENCE (TRUE, RELATIVE ) DISPLAY CURSOR POSITION (LAT/LON, TD, RNG&BRG-REL , RNG&BRG-TRUE, MGRS) SETUP TUNING ( AUTO , MAN) TX SECTOR BLANKING (ON (FROM 000°, SECTOR 001°), OFF ) NOISE REJECTION (OFF, LOW, HIGH) BACKGROUND COLOR ( BLACK/GREEN , BLACK/RED, BLUE/WHITE, DK BLUE/WHITE, WHITE/GREEN) ECHO COLOR (YELLOW, GREEN , MULTI-COLOR)
  • Page 209 BEARING READOUT (TRUE, MAGNETIC) MAGNETIC VARIATION (AUTO, MANUAL 07.0 °W) POSITION SOURCE OPTION SOURCE (FURUNO BB GPS, GP, LC, ALL) SETTINGS SPEED SOURCE (ETR, NMEA) TEMPERATURE SOURCE (ETR, NMEA) DEPTH SOURCE (ETR, NMEA) STW CALIBRATION (-50 - +50 %, 0 %) TEMP CALIBRATION (-40 - +40 °F, 0 °F)
  • Page 210 APPENDIX PORT DATA 1: OUTPUT FORMAT SYSTEM SETUP GPS/NMEA (NMEA 0183 Ver.1.5, 2.0 ) SETUP PORT LAT/LON FORMAT (DD° MM. MM' DD ° MM. MMM' DD° MM. MMMM') XTE FORMAT ( X.XX , X.XXX) OUTPUT DESTINATION (YES, NO ) SELECT SNTNC soft key* PORT MNITR soft key* CLEAR WINDOW DATA 2:...
  • Page 211 APPENDIX TEST & MEMORY PROCESSOR UNIT TEST CLEAR I/O TEST GPS SENSOR TEST* NETWORK SOUNDER TEST** ARP TEST*** KEYBOARD TEST TEST PATTERN MEMORY DISPLAY UNIT (YES, NO) CLEAR GPS SENSOR (YES, NO)* NETWORK SOUNDER (YES, NO)** HOT PAGE HOT PAGE SETUP (Configures HOT PAGE 1 to 6.) &...
  • Page 212 LINES STYLE ( MARKS SIZE (LARGE, SMALL) CHART LAT/LON GRID (RED, YELLOW, GREEN, LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE, CONFIG BLUE, WHITE, OFF) (FURUNO, TEXT INFORMATION (ON, OFF) NavCharts WAYPOINTS (LARGE, SMALL, OFF) WAYPOINT NAMES (ON, OFF) Page 1 CHART BORDER LINES (ON, OFF)
  • Page 213 APPENDIX (Defaults are for CUSTOM mode.) CHART PERSPECTIVE (ON , OFF ) DETAILS DE-CLUTTER (ON , OFF ) (C-MAP CHART DISPLAY MODE (FULL, SIMPLE, FISHING, LOW, CUSTOM ) chart) SAFETY STSTUS (ON , OFF ) (See page WAYPOINT ( PLOTTER/OVERLAY , PLOTTER , OFF) 7-16.) WAYPOINT NAME ( PLOTTER/OVERLAY , PLOTTER , OFF) Page 1...
  • Page 214 APPENDIX WAYPOINTS/ WAYPOINTS LOCAL LIST GO TO NEW WPT ROUTES ALPHANUMERIC LIST EDIT WPT WAYPOINT BY CURSOR ERASE WPT NEW WPT WAYPOINT BY RNG & BRG NEW WPT START POINT GO TO ROUTES NEW ROUTE EDIT ROUTE ERASE ROUTE RESTART Destination is STOP/RELEASE required.
  • Page 215 APPENDIX Sounder MENU Key SOUNDER NOISE LIMITER (OFF, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH) MENU CLUTTER (0-16, AUTO) WHITE MARKER (1-8 (8-color), 1-16 (16 color), OFF) ZOOM MARKER (ON, OFF) HUE (1-9, 1) SIGNAL LEVEL (OFF, SL1-SL3, 8 color, monochrome, SL1-SL6, 16 color) PICTURE ADVANCE (2/1, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, STOP) TEMPERATURE GRAPH (ON, OFF) PRR LEVEL (0-20, SPD SENSING PRR, 20)
  • Page 216 APPENDIX EXT VIDEO MENU Key SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (Same items as on page A-2.) ALARM key Radar Alarms ALARM key SET GUARD 1 (ERASE GUARD 1) SET GUARD 2 (ERASE GUARD 2) Plotter Alarms ALARM key AUDIO ALARM (INT & EXT BUZZ, INTERNAL BUZZ, OFF) ARRIVAL ALARM (ON, OFF, default range: 0.010 nm(km/sm)) ANCHOR WATCH ALARM (ON, OFF, default range: 0.010 nm(km/sm)) PROXIMITY ALARM (ON, OFF)

  • Page 217: Geodetic Chart List

    APPENDIX Geodetic Chart List 001: WGS84 101: : Central America 002: WGS72 102: : Cuba 003: TOKYO : Mean Value (Japan, Korea, and Okinawa) 103: : Greenland 004: NORTH AMERICAN 1927 : Mean Value (CONUS) 104: : Mexico 005: EUROPEAN 1950 : Mean Value 105: NORTH AMERICAN 1983 : Alaska 006: AUSTRALIAN GEODETIC 1984 : Australia and Tasmania Island 106: : Canada...

  • Page 218: Icons

    APPENDIX Icons Icon Meaning North marker. Points to North. Correct chart and suitable scale - full chart reliability. Chart overenlarged. Plotter, radar, sounder alarm setting violated. Track is not being recorded or plotted. Chart offset applied. Voyage-based route currently being created. Latitude and longitude position offset applied.
  • Page 219 APPENDIX This page is intentionally left blank. AP-12...

  • Page 220: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE RADAR MODEL 18x4C-BB/19x4C-BB SERIES GENERAL 1.1 Range, Pulse length (PL) & Pulse Repetition Rate (PRR) Range (nm) Pulse length (µs) PRR (Hz approx.) 0.125 to 1.5 0.08 2100 1.5 to 3 1200 3 to 72* *Maximum Range: M1824C-BB: 24nm, M1834C-BB: 36nm, M1934C-BB: 48nm, M1944C-BB: 64nm, M1954C-BB/1964C-BB: 72nm 1.2 Range Resolution M1824C-BB: 10 m, Others: 15 m...
  • Page 221 2.2.4 Radiator Length 60 cm 2.2.5 Horizontal Beamwidth 3.9° 2.2.6 Vertical Beamwidth 20° 2.2.7 Sidelobe Attenuation -18 dB or less (within ±20° of main-lobe) -23 dB or less (±20° of main-lobe or more) MODEL1934-BB: 2.3.1 Radiator Slotted waveguide array 2.3.2 Polarization Horizontal 2.3.3 Antenna Rotation 24 or 48 rpm nominal...
  • Page 222 TRANSCEIVER MODULE Frequency and Modulation 9410 MHz ±30MHz (X band), P0N Peak Output Power M1824C-BB: 2.2 kW nominal M1834C-BB /1934C-BB: 4 kW nominal M1944C-BB: 6 kW nominal M1954C-BB: 12 kW nominal M1964C-BB: 25 kW nominal Modulator FET Switching Method Intermediate Frequency 60 MHz Tuning Automatic or manual Receiver Front End...
  • Page 223 PLOTTER FUNCTION Projection Mercator Usable Area 85 latitude or below Effective Area 211.2 x 158.4 mm Display pixels 640 x 480 dots Position Indication Latitude/longitude, Loran C LOP or DECCA LOP Effective Projection Area 0.125 nm to 1,024 nm (at equatorial area) Track Display Plot interval: by time (1 sec.
  • Page 224 COATING COLOR Display Unit N3.0 Antenna Unit M1824C-BB/1834C-BB N9.5 (upper), 2.5PB3.5/10 (lower) M1934C-BB/1944C-BB/ 1954C-BB/1964C-BB N9.5 SP - 5...
  • Page 225 1 point 1.12 Quick Routes 1 course with 35 waypoints max. 1.13 Electronic Chart SD card - FURUNO or NAVIONICS Gold Chart card, or C-MAP eNt+ chart card 1.14 Alarms Arrival and Anchor watch, Cross track error and proximity alarms, Ship’s speed in and out alarms, Water temperature,...

  • Page 226: Index

    INDEX Auto course-up mode ........3-8 Ａ AUTO S.SPD soft key........2-14 A/C RAIN............2-4 AUTO/D. BOX soft key ......... 4-7 A/C SEA ............2-3 ACQ soft key..........2-27 Ｂ Battery replacement ........8-2 activating ..........5-4 Bearing measurement by EBL .....2-10 displaying data..........
  • Page 227 INDEX Cursor setup (plotter) .......... 7-11 display format..........7-5 setup (radar) ..........7-8 shifting ............ 1-12 setup (sounder)........7-36 CURSOR soft key........2-12 Fuse replacement..........8-2 Ｄ Ｇ Data boxes GAIN key erasing ............ 1-14 radar............2-2 hiding ............1-14 sounder .............4-8 rearranging..........1-14 GENERAL SETUP menu.......7-1 setup ............
  • Page 228 INDEX Marks Port, port services color............3-24 icons............3-12 entering........... 3-23 Position smoothing (GPS Receiver GP-310B) erasing all..........3-25 7-26 erasing individual........3-25 POWER/BRILL key ....... 1-5, 1-6 shape ............3-24 Presentation mode Memory plotter ............3-8 clearing ........... 8-13 radar............2-6 testing ............
  • Page 229 INDEX automatic (radar)........2-14 plotter ............8-5 manual (radar)......... 2-14 radar............8-4 sounder............. 4-8 sounder .............8-6 SHIFT soft key ........2-14, 4-8 True motion mode .........2-7 Sidelobe echoes ......... 2-34 Tuning............2-2 Signal level erasure (sounder)..... 4-11 TVG ............7-32 SIM SETUP menu........1-16 Tx sector (radar)..........7-5 Simulation display........

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