Introduction - Furuno GP-280 Operator's Manual

FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for considering and purchasing the FURUNO Color GPS
Plotter GP-280/380/680, Color Video Plotter GD-280/380/680. We are confident you will discover
why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for efficient
and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our
extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your unit is designed and manufactured to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. 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
Plotter section
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The GP/GD-280/380/680 mostly shares the same features. The main difference between the
units is the display unit size and equipment incorporated.
GP/GD-280: 12-inch display
GP/GD-380: 15-inch display
GP/GD-680: 21-inch display
Equipment available with the GP-280/380/680
• Standard supply (GPS Plotter)
• DGPS Kit (Built in DGPS beacon receiver)
• FD Kit (Floppy disk drive), Radar Overlay Kit
• DGPS Kit, FD Kit, Radar Overlay Kit
Equipment available with the GD-280/380/680
• Standard supply (Plotter functions only)
• FD Kit (Floppy disk drive), Radar Overlay Kit
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On-screen data include ship's position in latitude and longitude, speed and course, cursor
position, range and bearing to cursor, and range and bearing to waypoint.
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Alarms: Arrival alarm, Anchor Watch alarm, Cross-track Error alarm, Border alarm, Ship's
speed alarm, Wake-up alarm, etc.
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Built-in memory stores 20,000 points total of tracks, marks, lines and comments, 194
waypoints, 10 routes with up to 10 waypoints per route.
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Target points (Max. 10) for marking special locations.

INTRODUCTION

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