Foreword - Furuno ARP-17 Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to FURUNO ARP-17 Owners
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for considering and purchasing the FURUNO Auto-
matic Tracking Aid (ATA) ARP-17. We are confident you will discover why FURUNO has be-
come synonymous with quality and reliability.
For nearly 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for effi-
cient and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is fur-
thered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your unit is designed and manufactured to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environ-
ment. However, no machine can perform to the utmost of its ability unless properly operated
and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation
and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.
Features
The ATA ARP-17 is an optional circuit board which is accommodated in the display unit of the
FR-1500 MARK-3 Series Radars and the FR-1710/1725/1760DS radars.
The ATA permits manual acquisition and automatic tracking of up to 10 radar targets. An
internal microprocessor calculates target data such as speeds and courses and displays the
results in alphanumeric and by vectors.
When the ARP-17 is installed (whether or not in use), EPA (manual acquisition, manual track-
ing with 10 selected symbols) is disabled.
• Manual acquisition of up to 10 targets between 0.2 and 32 nm
• Automatic tracking of up to 10 manually acquired targets between 0.1 and 32 nm
• Vector length adjustable and vector reference in true or relative
• Motion trend displayed within 1 min., full accuracy within 3 min. after acquisition
• Past position display shows last ten positions.
• Visual and audible alarms against targets violating CPA/TCPA limits; visual alarms against
lost targets.
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