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  • Page 1 COLOR DGPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER COLOR GPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER GP-1850WDF, GP-1850WF FURUNO/NAVIONICS GP-1850WDF, GP-1850WF FURUNO/C-MAP NT...
  • Page 2 9-52 Ashihara-cho, 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, Japan Nishinomiya, Japan Telephone : 0798-65-2111 Telephone : 0798-65-2111 Telefax : Telefax : 0798-65-4200 0798-65-4200 All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan Printed in Japan PUB.No. PUB.No. OME-44252 OME-44252 ( ( HIMA HIMA ) ) GP-1850WF/1850WDF GP-1850WF/1850WDF Your Local Agent/Dealer Your Local Agent/Dealer...
  • Page 3 Immediately turn off the power at the switchboard if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire. Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO agent for service. Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ... iv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ... v WHAT IS WAAS?... vi OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Display Unit Controls ...1-1 Remote Controller...1-2 Inserting Mini Chart Card ...1-3 Turning the Power On/Off ...1-3 Adjusting Tone and Brilliance ...1-4 Plotter Displays...1-5 Sounder Displays...1-6 Menu Operation, Soft Keys ...1-7 Demonstration Display...1-8 VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION...
  • Page 5 ROUTES Entering Routes... 7-1 Connecting Routes ... 7-2 Inserting, Removing Waypoints ... 7-3 Creating Track-based Routes ... 7-5 Erasing Routes... 7-6 NAVIGATION Navigating to “Quick Points” ... 8-1 Navigating to Waypoints (waypoint list) ... 8-2 Navigating to Ports, Port Services... 8-2 Following a Route...

  • Page 6: Foreword

    GPS receiver, color video plotter and color video sounder. The GP-1850WF mostly shares the same features with the GP-1850WDF except it does not have a DGPS beacon receiver. Navigation information is displayed on a bright 6.5-inch color TFT LCD. On-screen...

  • Page 7: System Configuration

    *Required for 1 kW transducer only GPA-017 (GP-1850WF) DISPLAY UNIT Rectifier PR-62 Ship's mains Ship's mains 100/110/115/220/230 VAC 12-24 VDC , 50/60 Hz ANTENNA UNIT Receives signal from GPS satellite and beacon reference station. (GP-1850WDF only) External equipment (Autopilot, etc.) DGPS beacon receiver (GP-1850WF only)

  • Page 8: What Is Waas

    SBAS signal. Furuno will accept no responsibility for the use of the signal for other than the above stated purpose. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgment while using the SBAS signal in the developmental phase.

  • Page 9: Operational Overview

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW This chapter acquaints you with the basics of your unit - from turning on the power to the soft key menu operation. Display Unit Controls Registers items on menus. Soft key's functions change depending on the display. POWER ALARM PLOT...

  • Page 10: Remote Controller

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Controller Inscribes MOB mark. SW 1 SW 2 Soft keys SW 3 SW 4 SW 5 Shows/hides soft SHOW key menu. HIDE Adjust brilliance. BRILL Adjust tone. TONE SAVE ALARM ABC 1 DEF 2 GHI 3 JKL 4 MNO 5 PQR 6...

  • Page 11: Inserting Mini Chart Card

    When the unit is turned on, it proceeds in the sequence shown in the figure in below, after displaying the FURUNO information display. Displayed for about five seconds. START UP TEST...

  • Page 12: Adjusting Tone And Brilliance

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW When the satellite signal is being received normally, the GP-1850WDF/1850WF displays various abbreviations at the bottom left-hand corner of the display which show DGPS/GPS receiver status. The table in below shows these abbreviations and their meanings. Display abbreviations...

  • Page 13: Plotter Displays

    Plotter Displays Press the [PLOT] key. Each time this key is pressed, the display mode changes in the sequence shown below. For display mode, refer to Chapter 3. 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW NORTH ZOOM ZOOM COURSE WP-002 FISH BRIDGE DGPS 3D [Plotter Display] DATE: JUN 02 2002 TIME 23:59:59...

  • Page 14: Sounder Displays

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Sounder Displays Three sounder displays are available: Normal, Dual-frequency display and Plotter/Sounder display. You may select a sounder display with the [SNDR] key. DGPS 3D [Plotter/Sounder Display] DGPS 3D [Normal Sounder Display] DGPS 3D 200k [Dual-frequency Display] Display modes (Sounder display) Note: Sounder display mode can be selected with the SNDR FUNC soft...

  • Page 15: Menu Operation, Soft Keys

    Menu Operation, Soft Keys Most operations are carried out through the menu which is opened and closed with the [MENU] key. Menus may be selected with the five soft keys to the right of menus. Options are selected with the cursor pad. 1.

  • Page 16: Demonstration Display

    1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Demonstration Display The demonstration display provides simulated operation of this unit. On the plotter display, own ship tracks, at the speed selected, a figure eight course or any course you enter, starting from position entered. All controls are operative; you may set destination, enter waypoints, etc.

  • Page 17: Video Sounder Operation

    2. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Principle of Operation The video sounder determines the distance between its transducer and underwater objects such as fish, lake bottom or seabed and displays the results on screen. It does this by utilizing the fact that an ultrasonic wave transmitted through water travels at a nearly constant speed of 4800 feet (1500 meters) per second.

  • Page 18: Sounder Display Description

    2. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Sounder Display Description The figure below shows all indications and markers which may appear on the normal sounder display. Normal sounder display indications, markers Variable Range Marker Nav information (white) window 245.8 34 12.345' N 16.3kt Minite 135 12.345' E mark...
  • Page 19 Selecting sounder display mode There are five display modes from which to choose: normal, marker zoom, bottom zoom, bottom lock and A-scope. To select a display, press the SNDR FUNC soft key on the normal sounder display to show the sounder function window, and press ▲...

  • Page 20: Dual-Frequency Display

    2. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION A-scope display This display shows echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and tone proportional to their intensities, on the right of the screen. It is useful for estimating the kind of fish school and seabed composition. 68.3 Normal sounder...

  • Page 21: Automatic Sounder Operation

    Automatic Sounder Operation Automatic sounder operation is useful when you are preoccupied with other tasks and do not have time to adjust the display. How the automatic sounder works The automatic sounder function automatically selects the proper gain, range scale and clutter suppression level according to depth.
  • Page 22 2. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Selecting display range Press the RANGE soft key to show the range window, and select range by the cursor. Press the RETURN soft key to finish. RANGE 15 ft 30 ft 60 ft 120 ft 200 ft 400 ft 1000 ft 4000 ft...

  • Page 23: Measuring Depth

    Measuring Depth The VRM functions to measure the depth to fish schools, etc., and it is always displayed. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to shift the VRM. 2. Read the depth just above the VRM. Depth to VRM 17.5 42.0 GPS 3D How to use the VRM Note: This function is not available on the...

  • Page 24: Erasing Weak Echoes

    2. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select clutter rejection level desired; 0 (OFF) through 9. The higher the number the greater the degree of suppression. Note that weak echoes may not be displayed when the clutter circuit is on.

  • Page 25: Selecting Picture Advance Speed

    White marker shows color currently displayed in white. Color bar when white marker function is active 4. Press the RETURN soft key and the [SNDR] key to finish. To turn the white marker function off, display “0” in the white marker window. 2.12 Selecting Picture Advance Speed The picture advance speed determines how...

  • Page 26: Alarms

    2. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 4. Press the RETURN soft key and the [SNDR] key to finish. 2.14 Alarms 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.

  • Page 27: Interpreting The Display

    2.15 Interpreting the Display 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 Minute mark Minute mark shows time with two colored bar. Each bar is 30 sec.
  • Page 28 2. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Surface noise/Aeration When the waters are rough or the boat passes over a wake, surface noise may appear near the zero line. As surface turbulence is acoustically equivalent to running into a brick wall, the bottom echo will be displayed intermittently.

  • Page 29: Plotter Displays

    3. PLOTTER DISPLAYS Presentation Modes The plotter display mainly shows chart, ship’s track, waypoints, and navigation data. Three types of display presentations are provided for the normal plotter display: north-up, course-up and auto course-up. To change the mode, use the presentation mode selection soft key, which is the 3rd soft key from the top.

  • Page 30: Cursor

    3. PLOTTER DISPLAYS Cursor Turning on the cursor, shifting the cursor Press the cursor pad to turn the cursor on, and the cursor appears at the own ship’s position. Operate the cursor pad to shift the cursor. The cursor moves in the direction of the arrow or diagonal pressed on the cursor pad.

  • Page 31: Selecting Chart Scale/Range

    Selecting Chart Scale/Range Chart scale (range) may be selected with the ZOOM IN or ZOOM OUT soft key. ZOOM IN expands the chart; ZOOM OUT shrinks it. 3. PLOTTER DISPLAYS Mini Chart Cards The mini chart cards contain nautical charts. When you insert a suitable mini chart card in the slot and your boat is near land, a chart appears.
  • Page 32 When this happens, select proper chart scale. When scrolling the chart outside the indices. Chart symbols FURUNO mini chart card The table below shows FURUNO mini chart symbols and their meanings. FURUNO chart symbols Symbol Description Summit Wreck Lighthouse...
  • Page 33 Aid to navigation data Selected FURUNO and NAVIONICS mini chart cards can show buoy and lighthouse data. Simply place the cursor on the lighthouse or buoy mark. Place the cursor on a lighthouse or buoy mark. Placing the cursor on the mark Example of data displayed Period (ex.: 6 seconds)

  • Page 34: Navigation Data Display

    3. PLOTTER DISPLAYS Navigation Data Display The navigation data display provide generic navigation data and DGPS/GPS information. Press the [PLOT] several times to show the navigation data display. Position Range to waypoint Date DATE: JUN 30 2002 TIME 23:59:59 TRIP:123nm POSITION 34 56.789' N 135 56.789' E...

  • Page 35: Steering Display

    Beacon information display The DGPS beacon receiver-equipped model, can show DGPS reference station information. Press the BEACON INFO soft key to show the DGPS reference station information. DGPS reference station information Receive data status Beacon receiver setting status MODE AUTO SEARCH FREQ 288.0kHz BAUD...

  • Page 36: Highway Display

    3. PLOTTER DISPLAYS How to read the XTE indication The black boat-shaped mark shows own boat’s movement and direction, and the amount to steer to return to course. Using the figure shown on the previous page as an example, you would steer right by 000.02 nautical miles to return to course.

  • Page 37: Changing Operation Mode

    3.10 Changing Operation Mode Operation mode can be changed among PLEASURE, FISHING1 and FISHING2. FISHING1 or 2 mode provides mark/line entry at the cursor or own ship’s position. On FISHING 1 or 2 mode, pressing the [HIDE/SHOW] key changes the function of soft keys.

  • Page 38: Navigation Trip Distance

    3. PLOTTER DISPLAYS Selecting fishing 1, fishing 2 mode 1. Press the [MENU] key and the DISPLAY OPTIONS soft key. The display setup1 menu appears. RNG & BRG MODE RHUMB LINE RANGE/SPEED UNIT nm / kt DEPTH UNIT TEMP UNIT LAT/LON DISPLAY DD MM.MMM' TIME DISPLAY...

  • Page 39: Track

    4. TRACK Displaying Track 1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu. CHART SETUP OPTIONS DISPLAY OPTIONS GPS/DGPS/TD OPTIONS SOUNDER SETUP OPTIONS CONFIGURATION DGPS 3D Main menu 2. Press the CHART SETUP OPTIONS soft key to open the CHART SETUP OPTIONS menu.

  • Page 40: Changing Track Color

    Track Plotting Method, Interval In drawing the track, first the ship’s position (fed from the DGPS/GPS receiver, WAAS) is stored into the unit’s memory at an interval of time or distance. A shorter interval provides better reconstruction of the track, but the storage time of the track is reduced.

  • Page 41: Changing Track Memory Capacity

    Track plotting interval 1. Press the [MENU] key followed by the CHART SETUP OPTIONS and TRACK CONTROL soft keys. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TIME INTERVAL or DIST INTERVAL. 3. Press the EDIT soft key to display the INTERVAL window.

  • Page 42: Erasing Track

    4. TRACK Erasing Tracks Be absolutely sure you want to erase track; erased track cannot be restored. Erasing tracks by area You can erase tracks within an area you set. 1. Press the [MENU] key followed by the CHART SETUP OPTIONS, TRACK CONTROL and ERASE T &...

  • Page 43: Mark

    5. MARK You can enter marks to denote important locations, such as a good fishing spot. In the default condition, you may enter 3000 marks. Entering Marks Select the FISHING 1 or FISHING 2 mode to enable entry of marks on the PLOTTER display.

  • Page 44: Changing Mark Attributes

    5. MARK Video sounder display 245.8 34 12.345' N SOUNDER 135 12.345' E 16.3kt RANGE 15.0 GAIN SHIFT MODE/ FREQ 32.0 SNDR DGPS 3D FUNC Press the [HIDE/SHOW] key. 34 12.345' N 245.8 SOUNDER 135 12.345' E 16.3kt STOP 15.0 TRACK TRACK COLOR...

  • Page 45: Changing Mark Size

    Mark line Press the MARK LINE soft key to display the MARK LINE window. Press ▲ or ▼ to select mark line desired. MARK LINE Mark does not have a line. Mark line window Mark color Press the MARK COLOR soft key to display the MARK COLOR window.

  • Page 46: Erasing Marks

    ) shows a radar target’s position. This mark is inscribed on the plotter display and saved as a waypoint when a certain key is pressed on the radar. Some FURUNO radars can output a target mark to this plotter. TRACK CONTROL...

  • Page 47: Waypoints

    6. WAYPOINTS Entering Waypoints In navigation terminology, a waypoint is a particular location on a voyage whether it be a starting, intermediate or destination point. A waypoint is the simplest piece of information your equipment requires to get you to a destination, in the shortest distance possible.

  • Page 48: Mark Shape

    6. WAYPOINTS 2. Press the WAYPOINTS soft key to display the WAYPOINTS menu. ADD/EDIT/MOVE WAYPOINTS LOCAL LIST ALPHA/NUMERIC LIST WAYPOINT BY CURSOR WAYPOINT BY RANGE & BEARING DGPS 3D Waypoints menu 3. Press the WAYPOINT BY CURSOR soft key. The plotter display appears. 4.
  • Page 49 Changing waypoint name, comment, proximity alarm radius 1. If necessary, you can change the name (up to 6 characters), comment (up to 13 characters), L/L position and the proximity alarm radius (explained in detail in Chapter 8) as follows: Select the NAME, COMMENT or PROXIMITY ALARM RADIUS field.

  • Page 50: Erasing Individual Waypoints

    6. WAYPOINTS Entering waypoints by latitude and longitude position 1. Press the [WPT/RTE] key to open the WAYPOINT & ROUTE menu. 2. Press the WAYPOINTS soft key to open the WAYPOINT menu. 3. Press the LOCAL LIST (lists waypoints in order from nearest to furthest) or ALPHA/NUMERIC LIST (lists waypoints in alphanumeric order) soft key.

  • Page 51: Changing Waypoint Data

    Changing Waypoint Data You can change the waypoint data through the waypoint list. 1. Press the [WPT/RTE] key, WAYPOINTS, and LOCAL LIST or ALPHA/NUMERIC LIST soft keys. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the waypoint you want to change. 3.

  • Page 52: Waypoint Mark Size

    6. WAYPOINTS Waypoint Mark Size You may change the size of all waypoint marks to small or large (default), or turn them off. 1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu. 2. Press the CHART SETUP OPTIONS soft key.

  • Page 53: Routes

    7. 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 54: Connecting Routes

    7. ROUTES 4. If desired you can change the route name shown and/or add a comment. To change route name, press the [CLEAR] key to clear the route name. Use the cursor pad to position the cursor and then press appropriate alphanumeric key. To enter a comment, place the cursor in the COMMENT window.

  • Page 55: Inserting, Removing Waypoints

    Inserting, Removing Waypoints Inserting waypoints through the route list Waypoints can be inserted in routes as follows: 1. Press the [WPT/RTE] key followed by the ROUTES soft key to open the ROUTE menu. 2. Select a route by pressing ▲ or ▼. 3.
  • Page 56 7. ROUTES Inserting waypoints on the plotter display Inserting waypoints before the first waypoint or after the last waypoint 1. Press the [WPT/RTE] key followed by the ROUTES soft key to open the ROUTE menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the route desired. 3.

  • Page 57: Creating Track-Based Routes

    Creating Track-based Routes You can create routes based on your ship’s track by entering waypoints at own ship’s position. This feature is useful when you wish to retrace a track. 1. Press the [WPT/RTE] key to open the WAYPOINT & ROUTE menu. 2.

  • Page 58: Erasing Routes

    7. ROUTES 7. Press the [SAVE/MOB] key with a touch-and-release action to enter a waypoint mark at own ship position. A new waypoint is created under the next consecutive waypoint number and that waypoint is added to the route. 8. Repeat step 7 whenever you change course.

  • Page 59: Navigation

    8. NAVIGATION Navigating to “Quick Points” The “quick point” feature allows you to navigate to point(s) without retaining the data indefinitely in your unit’s memory. Each time a quick point is entered previous quick points have the same numbers as newly entered ones are written over.

  • Page 60: Navigating To Waypoints (Waypoint List)

    8. NAVIGATION Navigating to Waypoints (waypoint list) 1. Press the [WPT/RTE] key to open the WAYPOINT & ROUTE menu. 2. Press the WAYPOINTS soft key to open the WAYPOINTS menu. 3. Press the LOCAL LIST or ALPHA/NUMERIC LIST soft key to show corresponding waypoint list.
  • Page 61 SELECT PORT SERVICE Sample port service list 8. If you selected PORT at step 7, use the cursor pad to select a port and press the [ENTER] key. Make a route using the soft keys and press the [ENTER] key. (If you want to go directly to that port, simply press the soft key ADD QP followed by the [ENTER] key.)

  • Page 62: Following A Route

    8. NAVIGATION Following a Route 1. Press the [WPT/RTE] key followed by the ROUTE soft key to open the route list. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a route. 3. Press the GO TO soft key to show the plotter display.
  • Page 63 Setting speed for ETA calculation Speed, which may be input manually or automatically, is required to calculate ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) to a waypoint. 1. Press the [WPT/RTE] key to display the WAYPOINT & ROUTE menu. 2. Press the LOG soft key. 3.

  • Page 64: Canceling Navigation

    8. NAVIGATION Canceling Navigation 1. Press the [WPT/RTE] key. 2. Press the LOG soft key. 3. Press the STOP soft key. 4. Press the [ENTER] key to go stand by. 5. Press the RELEASE soft key. 6. Press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 65: Plotter Alarms

    9. PLOTTER ALARMS Introduction There are five plotter-related alarms which generate both audible and visual alarms: Arrival alarm, Anchor Watch alarm, XTE (Cross Track Error) alarm, Proximity alarm, and Speed alarm. When an alarm setting is violated the buzzer sounds, and the speaker icon ( in red.

  • Page 66: Arrival Alarm

    9. PLOTTER ALARMS 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.

  • Page 67: Xte (Cross Track Error) Alarm

    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. Alarm Own ship's setting position : Alarm How the XTE alarm works 1.

  • Page 68: Alarm Information

    9. PLOTTER ALARMS Alarm Information When an alarm setting has been violated the buzzer sounds and the speaker icon (shown in red) appears. You can see which alarm has been violated, as well as silence the buzzer, on the alarm menu display. 1.

  • Page 69: Memory Card Operations

    10. MEMORY CARD OPERATIONS The following data can be saved to memory cards: Mark/line Waypoints/routes Track Configuration (menu settings) 10.1 Formatting Memory Cards Before you can use a memory card it must be formatted. Note that formatting a used card erases all saved data. 1.

  • Page 70: Saving Data To Memory Card

    10. MEMORY CARD OPERATIONS 7. Press the [ENTER] key to format (or press the [CLEAR] key to escape). Now FORMATTING MEMORY CARD appears. Do not remove the card while it is being formatting. When the formatting is completed, FORMAT COMPLETED appears.

  • Page 71: Loading Data From Memory Card

    Error messages Memory card not inserted Press the [ENTER] key to return to the SAVE DATA display. MEMORY CARD NOT INSERTED. INSERT CARD PRESS "ENTER" key TO CONTINUE. Not inserted message Unformatted memory card Press the [ENTER] key to return to the SAVE DATA display.
  • Page 72 10. MEMORY CARD OPERATIONS NOW LOADING DATA FROM MEMORY CARD. DO NOT TURN OFF THE POWER UNTIL LOADING COMPLETE. Load data message After loading is completed, the following message appears. COMPLETE LOADING DATA. PRESS "ENTER" KEY TO CONTINUE. Complete message 7.

  • Page 73: Customizing Your Unit

    11. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT This section describes the various options which allow you to set up your unit to suit your needs. 11.1 CHART SETUP OPTIONS menu The chart offset options menu provides three menus: chart offset, track control, and chart details.
  • Page 74 DEPTH INFO information is not. SECTOR INFO: Turns lighthouse viewable angle indication (on FURUNO charts) on/off. Viewing angle is shown as an arc extending RETURN from lighthouse position. Arc color, white or green, is the color of the light beam. This feature is available with selected charts.

  • Page 75: Display Options Menu

    Display setup 1 menu DISPLAY SETUP 1 menu description RNG & BRG MODE The GPS receiver calculates the range, bearing, cross track error (XTE) and ETA to TO waypoint when you set a destination. The range and bearing can be calculated by...
  • Page 76 11. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT MAG VARIATION The magnetic variations for all areas of the earth are preprogrammed into this unit. The preprogrammed variation is accurate for most instances, however you may wish to manually enter a updated variation referring to the latest navigation chart. 1.

  • Page 77: Gps/Dgps/Td Options

    DGPS 3D GPS/DGPS/TD options menu GPS SETUP OPTIONS menu description This menu provides items for setting up the GPS receiver. To display it, display the menu shown above, and then press the GPS SETUP OPTIONS soft key. LOCAL TIME OFFSET +00:00...
  • Page 78 Almanac, which contains general orbital data about all GPS satellites, including those which are malfunctioning. Using this information, the GPS receiver automatically eliminates any malfunctioning satellite from the GPS satellite schedule. However, the Almanac sometimes may not contain this information.
  • Page 79 LATITUDE, LONGITUDE The default latitude and longitude position is San Francisco, USA (38.00.000’N, 123.00.000’W). When the unit is turned on for the first time it begins searching for its actual position. To lessen the time required to find position, you may enter your position manually.
  • Page 80 11. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT CORRECTIONS DATA SET (for WAAS) Determines how to use the WAAS signal, currently in the test mode. Enter appropriate two-digit numeric. Use “02” (default setting) until the WAAS System changes from its current “Testing Status” to “Operational Status”.

  • Page 81: Sounder Setup Options

    11.4 SOUNDER SETUP OPTIONS menu This menu provides video sounder functions such as noise and interference reduction, range setup and system setup. 1. Press the [MENU] key. 2. Press the SOUNDER SETUP OPTIONS soft key. NOISE LIMITER CLUTTER AUTO WHITE MARKER SIGNAL LEVEL PICTURE ADVANCE E/S WINDOW...
  • Page 82 11. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT SYSTEM SETUP menu description FISH ALM LVL: Sets the fish alarm sensitivity; namely, which echo strength will trigger the alarm. HIGH, only the strong echoes (red and reddish brown) trigger the alarm; NORMAL, echoes from strong to medium strength (greater than yellow) trigger the alarm, LOW, any echo (greater than light-blue) triggers the alarm.

  • Page 83: Configuration Menu

    Installation Manual. FORMAT Selects data format of connected equipment; NMEA0183 version 1.5, version 2.0, RTCM104 (EXTRN), RTCM104 (INTRN) or RTCM104 (OUTPUT). RTCM104 (INTRN) or RTCM104 (OUTPUT) is for GP-1850WDF SETUP only. PORT 1 EDIT LAT/LON FORMAT (GGA only)
  • Page 84 11. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD DATA menu This menu allows you to upload waypoint and route data to a PC or download the same data from a PC, via the DGPS connector at the back of display unit. The menu can be displayed by pressing the [MENU] key followed by the CONFIGURATION and UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD DATA soft keys.
  • Page 85 3 RD (YELLOW) 4 NC 5 SD (RED) 6 SG (BLUE) 7 SHIELD Connection of GP-1850WDF/GP-1850WF to PC Waypoint data format PFEC, GPwpl, llll.lll, a, yyyyy.yyy, a, c----c, c, c----c, A <CR><LF> Waypoint data format 1: Waypoint latitude 2: N/S...
  • Page 86 11. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT Route data menu $GPRTE, x, x, a, ccc, c----c, c----c, ... , c----c <CR><LF> 1 2 3 Route data format 1: Number of sentences required for one complete route data (1 to 4). See Note 2. 2: Number of sentences currently used (1 to 3: Message mode (Always set to C) 4: Route No.

  • Page 87: Using C-Map Nt Model

    12. USING C-MAP NT MODEL The GP-1850WDF/1850WF C-MAP NT series uses FURUNO mini chart cards and C-MAP NT-FP chart cards. These charts show accurate coastlines, depth contours, place names, aids to navigation such as buoys and lighthouses, and other navigational marks.

  • Page 88: Cursor And Data Display

    12. USING C-MAP NT MODEL 12.2 Cursor and Data Display Besides its fundamental functions of providing position data, the cursor can also show caution area, depth area, source of data, etc. Further, you can display information about an icon by placing the cursor on it.

  • Page 89: Tidal Information

    Objects Navigation mark, fixed Extended navigational aid, ge Light Light Light Light Depth contour Land area Source of data Object windows 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the item desired. 4. Press the [ENTER] key to display detailed information. Navigation mark, fixed Light.

  • Page 90: Navigation To Ports, Port

    12. USING C-MAP NT MODEL 5. Press the DATE soft key to open the DATE window. DATE DD/MM/YYYY 01 / 01 / 2000 DATE window 6. Use ◄ or ► to position the cursor where desired and then press the appropriate numeric keys to enter a date.
  • Page 91 7. Press the NEAR SRVICE soft key. The SELECT PORT SERVICE window appears. Currently selected icon SELECT PORT SERVICE Health emergency SELECT PORT SERVICE window 8. Use the cursor pad to select service mark desired. Currently selected icon is circumscribed. The name of currently selected icon appears at the top of the window.

  • Page 92: Setting Chart Setup Options

    DEPTH INFO soft key: Turns the DEPTH INFO display on/off and sets it color on FURUNO charts, or selects the depth areas limit and spot sounding & bathymetric range in C-MAP NT-FP chart. NORTH FROM 16.45nm...

  • Page 93: Selecting Chart Scale/Range

    1. With the CHART DETAILS menu displayed, press the DEPTH INFO soft key to show the following display. FOR FURUNO CHART DEPTH < 10 m DEPTH = 10 m YELLOW DEPTH > 10 m LIGHT BLUE DEPTH INFO 10 m : APPROX. 30 ft or 5 fa...

  • Page 94: Displaying Program Number

    12. USING C-MAP NT MODEL 12.7 Displaying Program Number 1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu. 2. Press the CONFIGURATION soft key to show the CONFIGURATION n menu. 3. Press the SYSTEM MENU soft key to open the SYSTEM MENU. 4.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    13. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 13.1 Maintenance Regular maintenance is essential for good performance. A maintenance program should be established and should at least include the items listed in below. Item Antenna Check for loosened and corroded bolts. Check connection point for watertightness.

  • Page 96: Replacement Of Fuse, Battery

    GPS receiver on GPS monitor display. check GPS receiver status indication. plotting is stopped. (“H” appears on the plotter display.) check that correct magnetic variation is entered on the DISPLAY OPTIONS menu.

  • Page 97: Error Messages

    Error Message NO GPS FIX NO DIFFERENTIAL GPS CORRECTION. (GP-1850WDF only) VOLTAGE OF INTERNAL BATTERY IS LOW. Then … Error messages Meaning, remedy No GPS signal. Check antenna cable.

  • Page 98: Diagnostic Tests

    Memory, I/O test results 6. The test runs continuously. To return to the TEST menu, press the RETURN soft key. RETURN Note: BEACON RECEIVER results only appear on GP-1850WDF. TEST MEMORY I/O TEST KEYBOARD TEST TEST PATTERN REMOTE CONTROLLER TEST...
  • Page 99 Keyboard test This test checks all controls for proper operation. 1. Press the [MENU] followed by the CONFIGURATION, SYSTEM MENU and SELF TEST soft keys to display the TEST menu. 2. Press the KEYBOARD TEST soft key to display the screen for testing the keyboard.

  • Page 100: Clearing Memories

    13. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Remote controller test This test checks the controls of the remote controller for proper operation. 1. Press the [MENU] key followed by the CONFIGURATION, SYSTEM MENU and SELF TEST soft keys to display the self test menu. 2.

  • Page 101: Menu Tree

    CHART SETUP OPTIONS Default settings shown in bold italic. DEPTH INFO Soft key FURUNO chart DEPTH < 10m ( ON , OFF ; RED ) DEPTH = 10m ( ON , OFF ; YELLOW ) DEPTH > 10m ( ON , OFF ; LIGHT BLUE ) DEPTH INFO ( ON , OFF ;...
  • Page 102 MENU TREE SOUNDER SETUP OPTIONS SYSTEM SETUP Soft key RANGE SETUP Soft key SETUP NMEA PORT 1 CONFIGURATION SETUP NMEA/DGPS PORT 2 SELECT SNTNC. soft key UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD DATA SYSTEM MENU NOISE LIMITER ( OFF , NL1, NL2, NL3) CLUTTER ( AUTO , 0-9) WHITE MARKER [0-16 (or 0-8), Default: 0 ] HUE (1-9, Default: 1 ) SIGNAL LEVEL [SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4, SL5, SL6 (or SL1, SL2, SL3), Default: OFF ]...
  • Page 103 WPT/RTE key WAYPOINTS ROUTES CREATE VOYAGE BASED ROUTE ALARM key Page 1 AUDIO ALARM ( ON , OFF) ARRIVAL ALARM (ON, OFF ) ANCHOR ALARM (ON, OFF ) PROXIMITY ALARM (ON, OFF ) XTE ALARM (ON, OFF ) SPEED ALARM (WITHIN, OVER/UNDER, OFF ) Page 2 (By soft key NEXT PAGE) BOTTOM ALARM (ON, OFF ) FISH (B/L) ALARM (ON, OFF )

  • Page 104: Loran C Chains

    LORAN C CHAINS c i f c i f c i f c i f Ø t l y – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 105: Decca Chains

    DECCA CHAINS c i t s i t a l l s i t c i t s i l s i t y i l " " " " " " " " " " " c i t i t s "...

  • Page 106: World Time

    WORLD TIME...

  • Page 107: Geodetic Chart List

    GEODETIC CHART LIST 001: WGS84 002: WGS72 003: TOKYO : Mean Value (Japan, Korea & Okinawa) 004: NORTH AMERICAN 1927 : Mean Value (CONUS) 005: EUROPEAN 1950 : Mean Value 006: AUSTRALIAN GEODETIC 1984 : Australia & Tasmania 007: ADINDAN-MN : Mean Value (Ethiopia &...
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  • Page 109: Specifications

    COLOR GPS/ PLOTTER/ SOUNDER: GP-1850WF COLOR DGPS/ PLOTTER/ SOUNDER: GP-1850WDF GENERAL Display Projection Usable Area Display Mode Alarms GPS RECEIVER Receiving Channels WAAS Rx Frequency Rx Code Position Fixing System Position Accuracy DGPS WAAS Tracking Velocity Position-fixing Time Position Update Interval...
  • Page 110 Display Unit Vibration COATING COLOR Display Unit Antenna Unit FURUNO or NAVIONICS chart card available, C-MAP chart card also available for C-MAP NT Model 50/200 kHz 600 Wrms/ 1 kWrms selectable 15/30/60/120/200/400/1000/4000 ft, shift; 0-1200 ft Marker zoom, Bottom zoom, Bottom Lock,...

  • Page 111: Index

    INDEX A-scope display 2-4 Alarm information window 2-10, 9-4 ALARM key 2-10, 9-1 Alarm messages 9-4 Alarms alarm information window 2-10, 9-4 alarm message 9-4 anchor watch alarm 9-2 arrival alarm 9-1-9-2 audio alarm 9-1 bottom alarm 2-10 DGPS alarm 11-7-11-8 fish (B/L) alarm 2-10 fish (normal) alarm 2-10 proximity alarm 9-3...
  • Page 112 INDEX Fish (B/L) alarm 2-10 Fish (normal) alarm sensitivity 11-10 setting 2-10 Fishing 1, 2 mode 3-8-3-10 Fish school echoes 2-11 Fix mode 11-7 Fuse replacement 13-2 Gain adjustment 2-6 Geodetic chart list A-7 Geodetic datum 11-5 GPS satellite monitor display 3-6 GPS/DGPS/TD options menu 11-5–11-8 Great circle 11-3 Grid 11-2...
  • Page 113 Noise limiter 2-7 North-up mode 3-1 Object 12-2 Operation mode 3-9 Picture advance 2-9 Pleasure mode 3-9 PLOT key 1-4 Plotter/Sounder display 2-4 Port services description 3-5 navigating to 8-2 Position format selection 11-4 Position input 11-7 Power on/off 1-2 POWER/BRILL key 1-3 Presentation modes 3-1 Program number 12-8,13-4...
  • Page 114 INDEX Trip distance reset 13-6 Troubleshooting 13-2 TVG 11-10 Upload/download data menu 11-12 Uploading data 11-12 Waypoints changing data 6-5 changing position at entry 6-2 changing position on plotter screen 6-5 color 6-2 comments 6-3 entering at MOB position 6-1 entering at own ship's position 6-1 entering by cursor 6-1 entering by latitude and longitude position 6-4...

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