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Furuno DS-85 Operator's Manual

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DOPPLER SPEED LOG
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DOPPLER SPEED LOG DS-85 Model www.furuno.com...
  • Page 3 How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. If a battery is used, tape the + and - terminals of the battery before disposal to pre- vent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, CAUTION could result in minor or moderate injury. Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action Mandatory Action WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD...
  • Page 5 To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable Code No.: 100-236-233-10 Unit and Transceiver Unit. parts inside. Do not remove the labels. If a label is missing or is illegible, contact a FURUNO dealer or agent about replacement.
  • Page 6 You can hear the change in pitch as the train passes. The DS-85 has a pair-beam, one directed in the fore direction and the other in the aft direction, which emits ultrasonic waves at an angle of to the waterline towards ship's fore and aft direc- θ...
  • Page 7 Conditions affecting accuracy (with ref to IMO A.824/3.3) The Doppler speed log DS-85 is designed for reliable and accurate performance through FURU- NO's long experience and advanced technology. It operates on the best choice of system frequen- cy and power output. As far as the sonic energy is used, the performance (accuracy) may be reduced or even lost in the following conditions: •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................vii SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................viii OPERATION ......................1 1.1 Controls Overview......................1 1.2 How to Turn the Power On/Off..................1 1.3 How to Adjust the Brilliance ..................2 1.4 How to Switch Between Daytime and Nighttime Displays ..........2 1.5 Display Overview ......................
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE..................AP-1 APPENDIX 2 PARTS LIST AND LOCATION ............AP-2 APPENDIX 3 ABBREVIATIONS ................AP-4 APPENDIX 4 ALERTS & INDICATIONS ..............AP-6 SPECIFICATIONS ..................... SP-1...

  • Page 10: Foreword

    FOREWORD Foreword Thank you for purchasing the FURUNO DS-85 Doppler Speed Log. We are confident you will dis- cover why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability. Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment.

  • Page 11: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION : Standard supply DISPLAY UNIT : Optional or local supply (Main) DS-8500 REMOTE CONTROLLER 100-115/200-220 VAC Sub display RD-501* 1Ø, 50/60 Hz RD-50 or RD-20 or DIMMER DS-8500 DIMMER CONTROLLER CONTROLLER RD-502* RD-502 Sub display : Not available for DS-8500 RD-20 or Nav Equipment DS-8500...

  • Page 12: Operation

    To turn the power off, press and hold the POWER button ( Note: Keep the DS-85 powered continuously, unless it fails. Turning off the DS-85 may cause an error in associated equipment.

  • Page 13: How To Adjust The Brilliance

    1. OPERATION How to Adjust the Brilliance You can adjust the brilliance for the display and the panel as follows: 1. Press the BRILL key to show the brilliance pop-up window. Daytime display Nighttime display The default brilliance setting for both [DISPLAY] and [PANEL] is [15]. 2.

  • Page 14: Display Overview

    1. OPERATION Display Overview As shown in the figure below, the DS-85 display is made up of three major parts, status bar, details display, and guidance/alert info. Status Details display Guidance/alert info* * Example alert info display HOLD : LIST...

  • Page 15: Display Modes

    Alert info appears when an alert is generated. See Appendix 4 for alert information. Display Modes The DS-85 has five display modes: speed/distance log, speed (digital), speed (analog and digital indications), distance log, and alert display. To select a display mode other than the alert display, press the DISP key successively. The mode changes in the sequence shown in the figure below.

  • Page 16: Speed Display

    1. OPERATION 1.6.2 Speed display The speed display shows the speed through the water or speed over the ground, in digital or both analog and digital formats. NEXT NEXT Digital speed display (STW) Analog/Digital speed display (STW) NEXT NEXT Digital speed display (SOG) Analog/Digital speed display (SOG) 1.6.3 Distance log display...

  • Page 17: Alert Display

    Use ◄, ► to switch between the alert log and alert list. Menu Overview You can access various functions for your DS-85 from the menu. The menu has a simple, easy to understand structure, as indicated in the figure below. Main menu EQUIPMENT...

  • Page 18: How To Set The Distance Indication

    1. OPERATION 4. Do one of the following depending on the window type. Options pop-up window All options pop-up windows provide a list-type menu, which provides the available options in list form, as shown in the right-hand figure. Select the desired option with ...

  • Page 19: How To Use The Speed Notice

    1. OPERATION How to Use the Speed Notice The speed notice feature provides visual and aural (single beep) notifications when the ship’s speed is within the range set or higher or lower than a given speed range. 1.9.1 How to set the speed notice 1.

  • Page 20: How To Turn The Aural Notification On Or Off

    • [STW]: Speed is calculated internally. If speed data is interrupted for more than 30 seconds, the speed is shown as "--.--kn". • [AUTO] : Speed is calculated internally. However, if the DS-85 fails, the speed data (SOG) from the connected navigation device is used. If neither STW or SOG is available, the speed indication appears as “--.-”...

  • Page 21: How To Change The Display Language

    1. OPERATION 1.10.3 How to change the display language You can change the language in which the menu and pop-up windows are displayed. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu. 2. Select [4 DISPLAY], then press the ENT key. 3.

  • Page 22: How To Change The Unit Of Speed And Distance Measurement

    1. OPERATION 1.10.6 How to change the unit of speed and distance measurement The unit of speed and distance measurement can be selected to nautical miles, kilometers, or stat- ute miles. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu. 2.

  • Page 23: How To Calibrate Speed

    How to adjust tracking depth Doppler shift measuring depth in the DS-85 is [2 m] at default. If the speed readout is unstable due to air bubbles near the ship’s hull, increase or decrease the track depth to stabilize the readout.

  • Page 24: Dimmer Unit Setting

    1.11.6 Interference rejector setting If the DS-85 receives interference from another echo sounder, sonar or other electronic device onboard your vessel, use the interference rejector to reduce the interference. Note: The external KP must be connected to use the interference rejector. Contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for details.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance WARNING NOTICE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Items containing organic solvents (rust inhibitors, electrical contact spray, etc.) Do not open the equipment. must not be used on painted and plastic parts of the equipment. Only qualified personnel are permitted to work inside Plastic parts and paint may be damaged.

  • Page 26: Fuse Replacement

    000-157-496-10 Transceiver Unit FGMB-A 250V 2A PBF 000-157-497-10 (DS-8520) Consumable Parts The table below lists the consumable parts in the DS-85 system. Have a qualified FURUNO tech- nician replace the parts at their recommended replacement intervals. Part Recommended Unit Type Code no.
  • Page 27 2. MAINTENANCE Speed error and abnormal temperature at transducer Display example Probable cause Speed through the water (STW) Ship’s speed cannot be calculated for Last correct speed is 30 seconds, because of air bubbles, displayed, however the etc. displayed value is frozen.

  • Page 28: Alerts

    2. MAINTENANCE Alerts The DS-85 generates caution level alerts only. When an alert is generated, the applicable alert message appears in the guidance/alert info area. In the case of multiple alerts, the alert with the highest priority is shown. The alert message remains on the screen until the reason for the alert is rectified.

  • Page 29: Alert Log

    2. MAINTENANCE 2.5.2 Alert log The alert log stores the latest 100 alerts, the latest one at the top of the list. When the log becomes full, the oldest entry is erased to make room for the latest. The log is updated whenever there is a change in the status of the alerts.

  • Page 30: Indications

    2. MAINTENANCE Indications Indication messages are generated for the errors not covered in IEC 61924-2. When an indication is generated, the applicable indication message appears in the guidance/alert info area. In the case of multiple indications, the indication with the highest priority is shown. The indication mes- sage remains on the screen until the reason for the indication is removed or rectified.

  • Page 31: Indications Log

    2. MAINTENANCE 2.6.2 Indications log The indications log stores the latest non-active 100 indications, the latest one at the top of the list. When the log becomes full, the oldest entry is erased to make room for the latest. The log is up- dated whenever there is a change to the status of any indication.

  • Page 32: How To Restore Default User Settings

    2. MAINTENANCE How to Restore Default User Settings You can restore all default user settings as shown below. Items set by the installer (transducer position, etc.) are not disturbed. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu. 2. Select [6 USER RESET], then press the ENT key. You are asked if you are sure to reset user settings.

  • Page 33: Appendix 1 Menu Tree

    1.0 m to 5.0 m (DS-8530), default 2.0 m) 4 ECHO CRITERIA (0~9, 7) 5 IR (ON, OFF) (Requires connection of external KP signal. Contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for details.) 6 RD-502 (ON, OFF) 4 DISPLAY 1 MODE SELECT (SOG, STW, AUTO) 2 KEY BEEP (ON, OFF)        (JAPANESE))

  • Page 34: Appendix 2 Parts List And Location

    NO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. believes identifying these components is of no use for shipborne main- tenance; therefore, they are not listed in this manual. Major modules can be located on the parts location photos in this appendix. Parts list Model DS-85 F U R U N O Unit DISPLAY UNIT, DISTRIBUTOR UNIT TRANSCEIVER UNIT ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Blk.No.
  • Page 35 APPENDIX 2 PARTS LIST AND LOCATION Distributor Unit DS-8510 FIL Board (12P1003) LIF Board DST Board (65P6111) (65P6110) Transceiver Unit DS-8520 MAIN Board (65P6120) FIL Board (12P0003) TRX Board (65P6121) AP-3...

  • Page 36: Appendix 3 Abbreviations

    APPENDIX 3 ABBREVIATIONS The table below shows all the abbreviations that appear in this manual or on the equipment dis- play. Abbreviation Meaning per cent A, AUTO Automatic Automatic Identification System April ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid August Average BRILL Brilliance Calibration Course Over the Ground...
  • Page 37 APPENDIX 3 ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Meaning Nav. Navigation Nautical Miles November Night October Program Number Prog. Program Power Random Access Memory Read Only Memory Serial Number SEC, s Seconds September Simulation Statute Mile SM/h Statute Mile per hour Speed Over the Ground Speed Speed Through the Water Symbol...

  • Page 38: Appendix 4 Alerts & Indications

    APPENDIX 4 ALERTS & INDICATIONS Alerts Alert Priority/ Title Instance Message Remedy Category 0211003 System Caution/B Stop speed Have a qualified technician failure measurement check the set. for safety. 0211003 System Caution/B Communica- Check the connections be- failure tion error with tween the distributor unit and Transceiver.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    APPENDIX 4 ALERTS & INDICATIONS Title Message Meaning Remedy XDCR TEMP Transducer TEMP error. Transducer temperature is Have a qualified tech- Error too high. nician check the set. DIST 5V Error Distributor 5 volt error. 5 V power in the Distribu- Have a qualified tech- tor Unit is not within the nician check the set.
  • Page 40 FURUNO DS-85 SPECIFICATIONS OF DOPPLER SPEED LOG DS-85 GENERAL Transmit frequency 2 MHz Number of beams 2 beams Speed range -10.00 to +40.00 kn Distance run 0.00 to 999999.99 NM through the water Working depth Greater than 3 m beneath the keel Speed accuracy ±1% or 0.1 kn whichever is the greater (±2% for standard range)
  • Page 41 FURUNO DS-85 POWER SUPPLY 100-115/200-220 VAC: 0.6/0.4 A, 1 phase, 50-60 Hz ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Ambient temperature Transducer -5°C to +35°C Others -15°C to +55°C Relative humidity 93% or less at +40°C Degree of protection Display unit IP22 (IP35, option) Distributor unit...
  • Page 44 The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. ・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN A : MAY 2020 Printed in Japan All rights reserved. Pub. No. OME-72880-A (DAMI ) DS-85 0 0 0 1 9 7 1 3 7 1 0...

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