Foreword - Furuno GP-1670 Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to GP-1670, GP-1870 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO GP-1670, GP-1870 GPS Plotter. We are confi-
dent you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our ex-
tensive global network of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environ-
ment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained
properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and main-
tenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end user, about whether we are achieving our purpos-
es.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The GP-1670 and GP-1870 provide a totally integrated GPS receiver and color video plotter. The
built-in GPS receiver provides highly accurate position, course and speed information. The com-
pact display unit and optional antenna unit permit installation where space is limited.
The main features are
• Bright 5.7-inch (GP-1670) or 7-inch (GP-1870) color LCD with brilliance control.
• Excellent viewing angles, even when wearing sunglasses.
• Internal GPS receiver provides highly accurate position information (GPS, within 2.5 m, SBAS,
within 2 m).
• Customizable analog and digital displays show wind angle and speed, engine condition (speed,
temperature, oil pressure, etc.), etc.
• Large internal memory stores 30,000 track points, 30,000 points, 1,000 routes (500 waypoints/
route).
• SD card slot accepts SD and SDHC cards for external storage of data and settings.
• Full range of alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, Cross-track Error, Speed, Depth, Temperature, etc.
• Man overboard (MOB) feature records latitude and longitude coordinates at the time of MOB.
• CAN bus interface for the connection of GPS Receiver, Weather Station, FI-50 (instrument se-
ries), Satellite Compass, etc.
• Accepts NMEA0183 input with optional NMEA data converter.
• Internal GPS antenna available.
• C-Map 4D charts available.
• AIS function (requires connection to an AIS transponder) provides navigational information from
AIS transponder equipped vessels within 50 nm.
• Instrument displays (steering, engine, weather, and wind) with connection of relevant sensors.
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