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Furuno FE-800 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
NAVIGATIONAL ECHO SOUNDER
FE-800
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL NAVIGATIONAL ECHO SOUNDER FE-800 Model www.furuno.com...

  • Page 3: Important Notices

    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. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
  • Page 4 Electrical shock can result. at the switchboard and contact a FURUNO service technician. Use the proper fuse. Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 5 No user-serviceable Warning label(s) is(are) attached to the parts inside. equipment. Do not remove the label(s). If a label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement. Name: Warning Label 1 Type: 86-003-1011-3 Code No.: 100-236-233...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........v 2.5 How to Set Bottom Link RNG ...21 2.6 How to Set the Speed of SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ....vi Sound........21 2.7 Alert Menu.........22 OPERATION ......... 1 2.7.1 Active alert list ....22 1.1 Controls........1 2.7.2 How to display the alert 1.2 How to Turn the Power On/Off..2 log........23 1.3 Panel and Key Brilliance .....3...

  • Page 7: Foreword

    ISO 9001 standards as certified by the Lloyd’s Register of Quality Assurance System. Features The FE-800 is a color navigation echo sounder which operates with 50 or 200 kHz frequency. The FE-800 is comprised of a control unit, transceiver, matching box and transducer. Echoes are output on an 8.4-inch LCD screen.

  • Page 8: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DISPLAY UNIT FE-8010 Printer PP-505-FE Signal Power Power RD-20 or RD-50 TRANSCEIVER UNIT FE-8020 Contact signal RD-20 or RD-50 Network Equipment or PC Navigator Ship’s MAIN 100-230 VAC BAM or IF-2503 JUNCTION JUNCTION JIS F8821-1MO JIS F8821-1MO O-20A3P O-20A3P MATCHING BOX MATCHING BOX...

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION Controls All operations of the FE-800 are carried out with the controls on the front panel of the display unit. Some functions require a long key press, while others require a short key press. Removing the cover While pressing the center with your thumbs as illustrated, pull the cover towards you to remove it.

  • Page 10: How To Turn The Power On/Off

    Press any Key to continue. Self-test results After the self-test completes, the mode used before the FE-800 was turned off is activated. You can now change modes freely (See section 1.4.) Note: If any errors occur during the self-test process, the self-test stops the startup procedure.

  • Page 11: Panel And Key Brilliance

    When changing modes, the last-used setting is restored. 1.3.1 Day/Night Mode The FE-800 has Day and Night display settings to allow better screen visibility. To switch between modes, do the following: 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu.

  • Page 12: Display Modes And Screen Indications

    1. OPERATION Display Modes and Screen Indications The FE-800 has 3 main display modes: NAV, HISTORY, OS DATA. The display modes are set in a cycle pattern, and each press of the DISP key changes the selected mode, in the sequence shown below.

  • Page 13: Nav Mode

    1. OPERATION 1.4.1 NAV Mode This is the default mode for the FE-800. The screen shows depth and echo from FORE and AFT positions. The default display order of the echo readings is AFT - FORE. DRAUGHT DRAUGHT MENU Display the Main Menu.

  • Page 14: History Mode

    Time (location) in sounding depth history. Move this indicator using FORE/AFT history readings are displayed at the bottom of this screen. Change indicator. This line appears in the case of any de-synchronization between the FE-800 and connected sensors or units.

  • Page 15: Os Data Mode

    This mode shows Own Ship Data (OS DATA), and is only available if the [Time Adjust] setting in the [Service Menu] is set to [External]. To change the [Time Adjust] settings in the [Service Menu], consult a FURUNO technician. DRAUGHT DRAUGHT The OS DATA mode requires a connected EPFS device, such as GPS.

  • Page 16: Menu Overview

    • [System] menu → [Parameters] → [FE-8020 No.2] • [System] menu → [Information] → [FE-8020 No.2] To enable [FE-8020 No.2], consult a FURUNO technician. Note 2: For brevity, all further references to the ENT key are written as “ENT key”.

  • Page 17: How To Select A Range

    1. OPERATION How to Select a Range The range can be set either manually or automatically. In the auto mode, the range will self-adjust to provide as clear as possible an image. The auto mode is cancelled when the range is manually adjusted.

  • Page 18: Automatic Operation

    1. OPERATION 1.7.2 Automatic Operation The gain and clutter (low level noise) adjustments can be done automatically. How to turn automatic operation on or off 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu. 2. Select [Sounder] using , then press the ENT key. 3.

  • Page 19: Clutter

    1. OPERATION Clutter Low level noise can cause your display to look “cluttered” with unnecessary dots. These are caused mainly by dirty water or noise. This kind of noise can be suppressed by adjusting the clutter. Note: To manually adjust the clutter, you must first turn [AUTO GAIN] off. 1.

  • Page 20: Pict Advance

    1. OPERATION 1.10 PICT Advance The picture advance menu allows you determine the speed at which the vertical scan lines run across the screen. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu. 2. Select [Sounder] using , then press the ENT key. 3.

  • Page 21: How To Use The Function Key

    1.13 How to Output to External Equipment The FE-800 can output depth information from one transceiver to external equipment, such as ECDIS. To select the transceiver which will output to the external equipment, do the following: 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu.

  • Page 22: How To Choose A Transceiver

    1.14 How to Choose a Transceiver If your FE-800 is connected to two transceivers, you can switch between the transceivers using the procedure below. Note: If [FE-8020 No.2] is not enabled in the [Service Menu], this menu is not selectable.

  • Page 23: How To Set Draught

    1. OPERATION 1.16 How to Set Draught Draught can be set in two locations, [FORE] and [AFT], if your vessel has transducers at both of these locations. If your vessel only has one transducer, the draught is set at the transducer location only.
  • Page 24 1. OPERATION How to change the logging interval The logging interval for each entry can be adjusted in the menu by doing the following: 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu. 2. Select [Display] using , then press the ENT key. 3.

  • Page 25: How To Change The Unit Of Measurement

    1. OPERATION 1.18 How to Change the Unit of Measurement You can change the displayed unit of measurement for depth and speed using the following procedure. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu. 2. Select [Display] using , then press the ENT key.

  • Page 26: System Menu

    SYSTEM MENU The [System Menu] should be preset at installation. Normally, there is no need to access this menu. Note: The echo display will be cleared when the [System Menu] is opened. How to Set the Basic Range Scale Use the table below for reference when changing the range scale settings. Depending on your configuration, some options may not be available.

  • Page 27: How To Set Transducer Parameters

    If the level is set too low, the FE-800 may not be able to distinguish the To adjust the bottom level setting, see section 2.2.

  • Page 28: Tvg Level

    GAIN control, see section 2.2 to adjust the TVG level. How to Set TX Rate TX rate adjusts the rate at which the FE-800 transmits a signal. The TX rate can be adjusted to compensate for noise created by other sounders.

  • Page 29: How To Set Bottom Tail Display

    2. SYSTEM MENU How to Set Bottom Tail Display You can change the color of the stronger echoes on the seabed by using the [Bottom Tail Display] function. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu. 2. Select [System] using , then press the ENT key.

  • Page 30: Alert Menu

    2. SYSTEM MENU Alert Menu 2.7.1 Active alert list The [Active Alert] list shows the currently active alerts. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu. 2. Select [System] using , then press the ENT key. 3. Select [Alert] using , then press the ENT key.

  • Page 31: How To Display The Alert Log

    For more information about alert codes and meanings, see section 2.8. Alert I/F1, Alert I/F2 and Legacy settings are set during the initial installation. Consult a FURUNO technician to change these settings. 5. To change pages, use 6. Press the DISP key to close the open menus.

  • Page 32: Bottom Lost

    2. SYSTEM MENU 2.7.3 Bottom lost The FE-800 can output an alert when the seabed echo is lost. To adjust the alert settings, do the following: 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu. 2. Select [System] using , then press the ENT key.

  • Page 33: Alarms, Warnings And Cautions

    For example: Alert ID “201101” is in Alert I/F2 format, the equivalent in Alert I/F1 and Legacy format is “101”. Note: Alert I/F1, Alert I/F2 and Legacy settings are set during the initial installation. Consult a FURUNO technician to change these settings.

  • Page 34: Alert Icons And Their Meanings

    2. SYSTEM MENU 2.8.1 Alert icons and their meanings Icon Description Priority Icon color Active-unacknowledged notification, icon is flashing. The cause of the notification is still present. Flashing: One second interval, 0.5 second ON time. Alarm Buzzer: Three short audible beeps, followed by seven seconds silence, then repeats.

  • Page 35: How To Set Or Adjust The Time

    The unit can display the time from an external EPFS device (such as GPS), or the unit’s internal clock. The time source is selected during the initial installation and requires a FURUNO technician to adjust the setting. The source which has not been selected at installation will be displayed as a grey, unselectable menu item in the [Ship’s Time] menu.

  • Page 36: Internal Time

    7. Press the MENU/ESC key four times to close the menu. 2.10 Key Beeps Each key press on the FE-800 can produce a beep sound. You can turn the key beep off by doing the following. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu.

  • Page 37: System Information

    2. SYSTEM MENU 2.11 System Information The system information display shows information about your FE-800 unit and the transceiver(s) connected to it. The figure below is an example of the information screen. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu.

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING WARNING NOTICE Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive Do not open the cover. sealant or contact spray to coating or plastic parts of the equipment. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Those items contain organic solvents that can damage coating and plastic parts, Refer any repair work to a qualified technician.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Fuse/Battery

    Note: The message "Displayed time may be incorrect. Please re-set the clock." appears when the FE-800 is turned on for the first time. In this case, the battery does not need replacement, however the clock must be set.

  • Page 40: Menu Tree

    APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE MAIN MENU ├ 1 Day/Night All default settings are in bold italic ├ 2 Depth Alarm ├ 3 Output Depth ├ 4 FE-8020 Select ├ 5 Sounder ├ 6 Display └ 7 System Day/Night (Day /Night) Depth Alarm (0 to 2400m) Default=20m Output Depth (AFT/FORE) FE-8020 Select (No.
  • Page 41 APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE System ├ Range │ ├ Basic Range1 (2 to 18) Default=5m │ ├ Basic Range2 ((BR1+1) to (BR3-1)) Default=10m │ ├ Basic Range3 (20) Default=20m │ ├ Basic Range4 (21 to (BR5-1)) Default=40m │ ├ Basic Range5 ((BR4+1) to 199) Default=100m │...

  • Page 42: Parts Locations

    APPENDIX 2 PARTS LOCATIONS Transceiver unit FE8020 PWR board 12P1002 TRX board 12P1001 Remove cover to show FIL board 12P1003 Remove cover to show FIL board 12P1003 Remove MAIN board to Remove MAIN board to show TRX board show TRX board MAIN board board 12P1000...

  • Page 43: List Of Terms And Abbreviations

    APPENDIX 3 LIST OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Term Meaning Term Meaning Address Interference Rejector Acknowledge Interface Adjust Input/Output Internet Protocol ALARM Alarm January ALERT Alert July April June August KEEL Keel AUTO Automatic Knots Bridge Alert Management km/h Kilometers per hour BRILL Brilliance Keying Pulse...
  • Page 44 APPENDIX 3 LIST OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Term Meaning TRANSDUCER, XDR Transducer Time Varied Gain Transmit Universal Time, Coordinated AP-5...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    FURUNO FE-800 SPECIFICATIONS OF NAVIGATIONAL ECHO SOUNDER FE-800 TRANSCEIVER UNIT Transmit frequency 50 kHz, 200 kHz or alternating transmit among these frequencies Output power 1 kWrms Measuring range 2 to 200 m on 50 kHz, 1 to 200 m on 200 kHz Accuracy 0.5 m at 20 m range, 5 m at 200 m range, or 2.5% of depth range...
  • Page 46 FURUNO FE-800 Output ALC, ALF, ALR, ARC, DBK* , DBS* , DBT* , DPT, HBT : Not SOLAS compliant. * : Available when the transducer face is same level as keel. Output proprietary sentence PFEC msi (mandatory, for multiple transducer installation)

  • Page 47: Index

    INDEX Alert menu...........22 Maintenance and troubleshooting ....30 active alert list ...........22 alarm list............25 alert log .............23 battery replacement ........31 bottom lost..........24 cleaning the display........30 GPS lost ............24 fuse replacement........31 Automatic operation ........10 transducer maintenance......30 Menu operations choosing the transceiver ......14 Brilliance Menu overview ..........8 key...............3...
  • Page 52 ・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN A : MAY 2014 Printed in Japan All rights reserved. A3 : JUL . 29, 2014 Pub. No. OME-23840-A3 ( ETMI ) FE-800 0 0 0 1 7 9 8 2 6 1 0...

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