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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MARINE RADAR/ARPA
FAR-28x7 Series
FAR-21x7(-BB) Series
MODEL
Complies with
IMO MSC.192(79)
www.furuno.co.jp

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MARINE RADAR/ARPA FAR-28x7 Series FAR-21x7(-BB) Series MODEL Complies with IMO MSC.192(79) www.furuno.co.jp...
  • Page 2 The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. ・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN Telephone : +81-(0)798-65-2111 : +81-(0)798-65-4200 A : JAN 2004 Printed in Japan All rights reserved. M : OCT . 29, 2010 Pub. No. OME-35190-M...
  • Page 3 (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal. 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 Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, your administration may require halt of transmission within a certain sector of antenna revolution. This is possible. Ask your FURUNO representive or dealer to provide this feature. Radar model...
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Use the proper fuse. Do not open the equipment. Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage Only qualified personnel to the equipment or cause fire. should work inside the equipment. Keep heater away from equipment. Turn off the radar power Heat can alter equipment shape and melt switch before servicing the...
  • Page 6 WARNING LABEL Warning labels are attached to the equipment. Do not remove any label. If a label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement. DISPLAY UNIT, PROCESSOR UNIT WARNING Name: Warning Label (1) To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ......................xi PROGRAM NUMBER ..................xv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................xvi 1. RADAR OPERATION..................1-1 1.1 Turning on the Power....................1-1 1.2 Transmitter ON ......................1-1 1.3 Control Unit........................ 1-3 1.4 Main Menu......................... 1-5 1.5 Operation by the On-Screen Boxes ................1-7 1.6 Cursor Menu......................
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.22 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Two Targets ..........1-38 1.23 Target Alarm ......................1-39 1.23.1 How to set a target alarm ................1-39 1.23.2 Acknowledging the target alarm ..............1-40 1.23.3 Deactivating a target alarm ................1-40 1.23.4 Target alarm attributes ...................1-41 1.24 Off-Centering the Display ..................1-42 1.25 Interference Rejector....................1-43 1.26 Echo Stretch......................1-43...
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.39 Brilliance of Screen Data ................... 1-75 1.40 Watch Alarm ......................1-76 1.41 Nav Data ........................1-77 1.42 Text Window ......................1-79 1.43 Customizing Operation ....................1-81 1.44 Alert Box........................1-83 1.44.1 Alarm description .................... 1-84 1.44.2 Alarm list ......................1-87 1.44.3 Outputting alarm signals .................
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.6 Manual Acquisition .......................3-7 3.6.1 Setting manual acquisition conditions ...............3-7 3.6.2 Manually acquiring targets.................3-7 3.7 Lost Target ........................3-9 3.7.1 Setting the lost target filter.................3-9 3.7.2 Enabling, disabling the lost target alarm............3-9 3.8 TT Symbols and Attributes ..................3-10 3.8.1 TT symbols ......................3-10 3.8.2 Choosing TT symbol (B, C and W types) ............
  • Page 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.7 Target Data ........................4-9 4.7.1 Basic target data ....................4-9 4.7.2 Detailed target data..................4-10 4.7.3 Removing a target data display ..............4-10 4.7.4 Canceling tracking on a target from target data display........4-10 4.8 AIS Symbol Attributes....................4-11 4.8.1 AIS symbol brilliance ..................4-11 4.8.2 AIS symbol size and color ................4-11 4.9 Past Position Display....................
  • Page 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.9.5 Erasing track from the menu, on the screen ...........5-16 5.9.6 Erasing track with the cursor ................5-17 5.10 Waypoints ........................5-18 5.10.1 Entering waypoints ..................5-18 5.10.2 Editing, erasing waypoints from the menu............5-20 5.10.3 Erasing waypoints ...................5-21 5.10.4 Waypoint list ....................5-22 5.10.5 Displaying waypoint name and number ............5-23 5.11 Nav Lines ........................5-24 5.11.1 Entering a new nav line ...................5-24...

  • Page 13: Foreword

    A Word to the Owner of the FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB) Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB) Series Radar and TT. We are confident you will see why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment.

  • Page 14: Index

    2002 and also complies with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. In accordance with Article 6-3 of the above-mentioned R&TTE directive, FURUNO intends to put this radar on the market of the following countries in EU as well other markets: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark,...
  • Page 15 FOREWORD Radar Type and Function Availability This radar series is available in five specification types to meet the requirements of Authorities, and function availability depends on specification type. The table below shows those functions that have limited availability. This manual provides descriptions for all functions in this radar series, and we have endeavored to denote in the text those functions that have limited availability.
  • Page 16 FOREWORD Specification type and function availability (con't) Type Function Trail Eraser Trails-Color Trails-Hide Trails-Long Yes(12H/24H) Trails-Narrow No WPT marker Signal Processing Functions This radar has the signal processing functions described in the table below. All signal processing functions are set with the Picture feature. See section 1.35 for additional information.

  • Page 17: Program Number

    PROGRAM NUMBER PC Board Program No. Version No. MAIN 035-9204 03.** (Merchant) 035-9202 01.** KEY(REMOTE) 035-9203 01.** ARPA 035-9212 01.** ** Minor modification...

  • Page 18: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION See page xvi for detailed information about antenna units and radiators. With FURUNO-supplied monitor FAR-2137S/2837S/2837SW FAR-2117/2127/2817/2827/2827W ANTENNA UNIT ANTENNA UNIT (Performance Monitor PM-31* built in) (Performance Monitor PM-51* built in) Waveguide Waveguide or (For FAR-2827W) Coax cable (For FAR-2837SW)
  • Page 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Antenna unit FAR-2117, RSB-096 (24 rpm) FAR-2117-BB, RSB-097 (42 rpm) FAR-2127, FAR-2127-BB, FAR-2827 FAR-2137S, RSB-098/099 (21/26 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz; 380 FAR-2137S-BB VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz, 440 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz) RSB-100/101/102 (45 rpm, 220 VAC, 3ø, 50/60 Hz(HSC);...
  • Page 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Blackbox type FAR-2137S-BB FAR-2117-BB/2127-BB ANTENNA UNIT ANTENNA UNIT (Performance Monitor PM-51 built in (Performance Monitor PM-31 built in FAR-2137S-BB) FAR-2117-BB, FAR-2127-BB) VGA Monitor CONTROL UNIT RCU-014 POWER SUPPLY UNIT (Keyboard) PSU-007 (For FAR-2137S-BB/2837S-BB) RCU-015 (Trackball) Control Unit RCU-016 (Remote) PROCESSOR UNIT RPU-013...
  • Page 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Console type RCN-001/RCN-002 FAR-2137S/2837S/2837SW FAR-2117/2127/2817/2827/2827W ANTENNA UNIT ANTENNA UNIT (Performance Monitor PM-51 built in) (Performance Monitor PM-31 built in) Waveguide Waveguide or (For FAR-2827W) Coax cable (For FAR-2837SW) TRANSCEIVER UNIT TRANSCEIVER UNIT RTR-081 RTR-082 For FAR-2827W For FAR-2837SW CONSOLE Alarm RCN-001/002...
  • Page 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Console type RCN-003/RCN-004 FAR-2117/2127/2817/2827/2827W FAR-2137S/2837S/2837SW ANTENNA UNIT ANTENNA UNIT (Performance Monitor PM-51 built in) (Performance Monitor PM-31 built in) Waveguide Waveguide or (For FAR-2827W) Coax cable (For FAR-2837SW) TRANSCEIVER UNIT TRANSCEIVER UNIT RTR-081 RTR-082 For FAR-2827W For FAR-2837SW CONSOLE Alarm RCN-003/004...

  • Page 23: Radar Operation

    RADAR OPERATION Turning on the Power The [POWER] switch ( ) is located at the left corner of the control unit. Open the POWER switch cover and press the switch to turn on the radar system. To turn off the radar, press the switch again. The screen shows the bearing scale and digital timer approximately 30 seconds after power-on.
  • Page 24 1. RADAR OPERATION The radar is initially set to previously used range and pulse length. Other settings such as brilliance levels, VRMs, EBLs and menu option selections are also set to previous settings. The [STBY/TX] key (or TX STBY box) toggles the radar between STBY and TRANSMIT status.

  • Page 25: Control Unit

    1. RADAR OPERATION Control Unit Two types of control units are available: Control Unit RCU-014 (full keyboard) and Control Unit RCU-105 (palm control). EBL rotary control VRM rotary control Scrollwheel Left button Right button BRILL A/C RAIN A/C SEA GAIN MODE OFFSET CU/TM...
  • Page 26 1. RADAR OPERATION Control description Control Description Control Unit RCU-014 (full keyboard) POWER Turns the system on and off. EBL and VRM rotary controls Adjust EBL and VRM, respectively. EBL ON, EBL OFF Turns the EBLs on and off, respectively. F1-F4 Execute menu short cut assigned.

  • Page 27: Main Menu

    1. RADAR OPERATION Main Menu You may access the MAIN menu from the full keyboard or by using the trackball. In later sections only the procedure for menu operation by trackball is given. Main menu operation by keyboard 1. Press the [MENU] key. The MAIN menu appears in the text area at the right side of the screen.
  • Page 28 1. RADAR OPERATION Main menu operation by trackball 1. Use the trackball to select the MENU box at the right side of the screen. The guidance box at the bottom right corner (see the illustration at the bottom of the next page for location) now reads "DISP MAIN MENU." 2.

  • Page 29: Operation By The On-Screen Boxes

    1. RADAR OPERATION Operation by the On-Screen Boxes All radar functions can be accessed by using the trackball alone. This is done by choosing the appropriate on-screen box with the trackball and operating the trackball module to select item and option. (See section 1.9 for location of all on-screen boxes.) On-screen boxes come in two varieties: Function selection and function selection w/pop-up menu.
  • Page 30 1. RADAR OPERATION Trackball marker location and guidance box indication The trackball marker is either a cursor (+) or an arrow ( ) depending on whether it is within or outside the display area, respectively. Further, the indication in the guidance box changes according to trackball marker location.
  • Page 31 1. RADAR OPERATION 3. The pop-up menu attached to the MARK box is the MARK menu. To open the menu, push the right button. The menu opens in the text area at the right side of the screen. [MARK MENU] 1 ORIGIN MARK STAB GND/SEA 2 MARK KIND...

  • Page 32: Cursor Menu

    1. RADAR OPERATION Cursor Menu Functions that require the use of the cursor, such as EBL offset and zoom, may be activated directly [CURSOR MENU] from the guidance box or from the CURSOR menu, either method with the cursor inside the effective TARGET DATA &...

  • Page 33: Monitor Brilliance

    1. RADAR OPERATION Monitor Brilliance The brilliance of the entire screen should be adjusted according to lighting conditions. Monitor brilliance should be adjusted before adjusting relative brilliance levels on the BRILL menu to be explained later. Note: The brilliance of a commercial monitor cannot be adjusted from the radar. See the owner’s manual of the commercial monitor for how to adjust its brilliance.

  • Page 34: Display Modes

    1. RADAR OPERATION Display Modes This radar has the following display modes: • IMO, A type: Radar, Radar + Plotter, Anchor (Watch) • B, C, W type: Radar, Radar + Plotter, Plotter Select a display mode as below. Note that a display mode cannot be selected when the menu is open.

  • Page 35: On-Screen Boxes And Markers

    1. RADAR OPERATION On-Screen Boxes and Markers Trial Maneuver (Elapsed time shown when trial maneuver is active.) PICTURE Box, Main Picture Settings Range, Bearing and TTG to cursor position PULSELENGTH Box Cursor Position Box ANTENNA Box SET and DRIFT Boxes PRESENTATION MODE Box RANGE Box GAIN Setting...
  • Page 36 1. RADAR OPERATION Heading is TRUE 242.2°T (variation-corrected gyro or 9.9kn BT magnetic heading) 0.1kn Speed data is LOG, MAN, etc., showing sensor and types. 30.2°T 10.2.2kn OS POSN 34°40.00N Electronic Position-fixing DGPS 135°24.00E System and position* TRUE 15.4 m/s Depth DEPTH 22.30 m Wind Speed and Angle*...

  • Page 37: Tuning The Receiver

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.10 Tuning the Receiver 1.10.1 Choosing the tuning method The tuning method can be selected with the TUNE box at the top of the screen. 1. Select the TUNE box (TUNE AUTO or TUNE MAN) at the top of the screen. Tuning bar Place arrow inside box to adjust tuning, when...

  • Page 38: Automatic Tuning

    Once you have set the initial heading correctly, resetting is not usually required. This alignment is not necessary for the FURUNO SC-60/120 Satellite Compass. 1. Right-click the HDG box at the top right corner of the screen.

  • Page 39: Presentation Modes

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.12 Presentation Modes This radar has the following presentation modes: Relative Motion (RM) Head-up: Unstabilized Head-up TB: Head-up with compass-stabilized bearing scale (True Bearing) where the bearing scale rotates with the compass reading. Course-up: Compass-stabilized relative to ship’s orientation at the time of selecting course-up.

  • Page 40: Description Of Presentation Modes

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.12.2 Description of presentation modes Head-up mode The head-up mode is a display in which the line connecting own ship and the top of the display indicates own ship’s heading. The target pips are painted at their measured distances and in their directions relative to own ship’s heading.
  • Page 41 1. RADAR OPERATION Head-up TB (True Bearing) mode Radar echoes are shown in the same way as in the head-up mode. The difference from normal head-up presentation lies in the orientation of the bearing scale. The bearing scale is heading sensor stabilized. That is, it rotates in accordance with the heading sensor signal, enabling you to know own ship’s heading at a glance.
  • Page 42 1. RADAR OPERATION Stern-up mode The stern-up mode rotates the head-up mode picture, relative and true bearings and display graphics 180°. This mode is useful on dual-radar tugboats when backing up; one radar shows head-up and another shows stern-up. To enable the stern-up mode, turn on STERN-UP on the 7 OPERATION menu.
  • Page 43 1. RADAR OPERATION True motion mode Own ship and other moving objects move in accordance with their true courses and speed. In ground stabilized TM, all fixed targets, such as landmasses, appear as stationary echoes. In the sea stabilized TM without set and drift inputs, the landmass can move on the screen.

  • Page 44: Entering Own Ship's Speed

    The TT and azimuth stabilized presentation modes require own ship speed input and compass signal. The speed can be entered from a log (STW) or GPS (SOG) or manually on the menu. Note that FURUNO GPS Navigator GP-90 provides COG and SOG.

  • Page 45: Manual Speed Input

    1. RADAR OPERATION • On the IMO type with AIS in use, LOG(WT), MANUAL and REF are shown in gray to indicate they are not available for selection. • A single-axis water log cannot measure speed when the wind is coming from the leeway direction.

  • Page 46: Choosing A Pulselength

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.15 Choosing a Pulselength The pulselength in use is displayed at the upper-left position of the screen using the indications shown in the table below. Label and pulselength X-band 10, 25 kW, S-band 30 kW Indication Pulselength (μs) S1 (Short pulse 1) 0.07 S2 (Short pulse 2)

  • Page 47: Changing Pulselength

    1. RADAR OPERATION 2. Select 8 [PULSE]. [PULSE MENU] 1 BACK 2 0.5NM S1/S2 3 0.75NM S1/S2/M1 4 1.5NM S1/S2/M1 5 3NM S2/M1/M2/M3 6 6NM M1/M2/M3/L 7 12-24NM M2/M3/L PULSE menu 3. Select a range then push the left button. 4.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Sensitivity

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.16 Adjusting the Sensitivity The gain control adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver. The proper setting is such that the background noise is just visible on the screen. If you set up for too little sensitivity, weak echoes may be missed. On the other hand excessive sensitivity yields too much background noise;...

  • Page 49: Reducing Sea Clutter

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.17 Reducing Sea Clutter Echoes from waves cover the central part of the display with random signals known as sea clutter. The higher the waves, and the higher the antenna above the water, the further the clutter extends. When sea clutter masks the picture, reduce it by the A/C SEA control, either manually or automatically.

  • Page 50: Manual Reduction Of Sea Clutter

    1. RADAR OPERATION By trackball 1. Select SEA AUTO following the procedure in section 1.17.1. 2. Use the trackball to place the arrow in the A/C SEA level indicator at the top of the display. 3. While observing the A/C SEA level indicator, roll the scrollwheel downward to increase the A/C SEA or upward to decrease it.

  • Page 51: Reducing Rain Clutter

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.18 Reducing Rain Clutter Use the AUTO RAIN and A/C RAIN to reduced rain clutter. AUTO RAIN reduces rain clutter in the picture and A/C RAIN reduces clutter picked up by the antenna. Note 1: When both sea clutter and rain clutter are reduced the sensitivity is decreased more than when only one is adjusted.
  • Page 52 1. RADAR OPERATION Note: The detection range is reduced when the A/C RAIN is used to show targets in rain. Generally, the amount of rain, TX pulse length and TX frequency are factors in determining how the detection range is affected. The figures shown below illustrate this occurrence.

  • Page 53: Measuring Range

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.19 Measuring Range The range to a target may be measured three ways: with the fixed range rings, with the cursor, or with the VRM. Use the fixed range rings to get an estimate of the range to a target. The rings are the concentric solid circles on the display.

  • Page 54: Measuring Range By The Variable Range Marker (Vrm)

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.19.2 Measuring range by the variable range marker (VRM) There are two VRMs, No. 1 and No. 2, which appear as dashed rings so that you can distinguish them from the fixed range rings. The two VRMs can be distinguished from each other by the different lengths of their dashes;...

  • Page 55: Vrm Unit Of Measurement (B And C Types)

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.19.3 VRM unit of measurement (B and C types) 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 2 [MARK]. 3. Select 9 [EBL, VRM, CURSOR SET] then push the scrollwheel. 4. Select VRM1 or VRM2 as appropriate and push the scrollwheel. 5.

  • Page 56: Measuring Bearing

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.20 Measuring Bearing Use the Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs) to take bearings of targets. There are two EBLs, No. 1 and No. 2. Each EBL is a straight dashed line extending out from the own ship position up to the circumference of the radar picture. The two EBLs can be distinguished from each other by the different lengths of their dashes;...

  • Page 57: True Or Relative Bearing

    1. RADAR OPERATION Target No. 2 blip No. 1 Range markers on EBLs >128.0 ° T< >10.2 < EBL1 VRM1 100.8 ° T 12.1 EBL2 VRM2 Measuring bearing with EBLs 1.20.2 True or relative bearing The EBL readout is affixed by "R" (relative) if it is relative to own ship's heading, "T"...

  • Page 58: Collision Assessment By Offset Ebl

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.21 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL The origin of the EBL can be placed anywhere with the trackball to enable measurement of range and bearing between any targets. This function is also useful for assessment of the potential risk of collision. It is possible to read CPA (Closest Point of Approach) by using a VRM as shown in (a) in the illustration on the next page.

  • Page 59: Point Of Reference For Origin Point Of Offset Ebl

    1. RADAR OPERATION No. 1 No. 1 >138.2 ° T< >150.3 ° T< >3.85NM< >3.85NM< EBL1 VRM1 EBL1 VRM1 Collision assessment by offset EBL 1.21.2 Point of reference for origin point of offset EBL The origin point of the offset EBL can be ground stabilized (geographically fixed), north stabilized (true) or referenced to own ship’s heading (relative).

  • Page 60: Measuring Range And Bearing Between Two Targets

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.22 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Two Targets By keyboard 1. Press the [EBL OFFSET] key. Operate the trackball to place the origin of the No. 1 EBL, for example, on a target of interest (target 1 in the illustrated example).

  • Page 61: Target Alarm

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.23 Target Alarm The target alarm serves to alert the navigator to targets (ships, landmasses, etc.) entering a specific area, with audiovisual alarms. CAUTION • The alarm should not be relied upon as the sole means for detecting possible collision situations.

  • Page 62: Acknowledging The Target Alarm

    1. RADAR OPERATION Note 1: If you wish to create a target alarm zone having a 360-degree coverage around own ship, set point "B" in almost the same direction as point "A." Note 2: Two target alarm zones may be set. Note however that the 2 target alarm zone is available only when the 1 target alarm zone is active.

  • Page 63: Target Alarm Attributes

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.23.4 Target alarm attributes You may select the echo strength level that triggers the alarm, the condition that generates the alarm and the volume of the audio alarm as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 64: Off-Centering The Display

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.24 Off-Centering the Display Own ship position, or sweep origin, can be displaced to expand the view field without switching to a larger range scale. The sweep origin can be off-centered to the cursor position, but not more than 75% of the range in use; if the cursor is set beyond 75% of the range scale, the sweep origin will be off-centered to the point of 75% of the limit.

  • Page 65: Interference Rejector

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.25 Interference Rejector Mutual radar interference may occur in the vicinity of another shipborne radar operating in the same frequency band. It is seen on the screen as a number of bright spikes either in irregular patterns or in the form of usually curved spoke-like dotted lines extending from the center to the edge of the picture.

  • Page 66: Echo Averaging

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.27 Echo Averaging The echo averaging feature effectively reduces sea clutter. Echoes received from stable targets such as ships appear on the screen at almost the same position every rotation of the antenna. On the other hand, unstable echoes such as sea clutter appear at random positions.

  • Page 67: Noise Rejector

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.28 Noise Rejector White noise may show itself on the screen as random "speckles" spread over the entire radar image. You can remove this noise as follows: 1. Right-click the PICTURE box at the left side of the screen to open the PICTURE menu.

  • Page 68: Wiper

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.29 Wiper The wiper feature automatically reduces the brilliance of weak signals (noise, sea clutter, rain clutter, etc.) and unwanted signals such as radar interference to clear the picture of unwanted echoes. Its effect depends on the wiper setting used and whether each averaging is turned on or off, as described below.

  • Page 69: Target Trails

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.30 Target Trails The trails of the radar echoes of targets may be displayed in the form of synthetic afterglow. Target trails are shown either relative or true and may be sea or ground stabilized. True motion trails require a compass signal, and (a) True target trails position and speed data.

  • Page 70: Trail Time

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.30.2 Trail time Trail time, the trail plotting interval, may be selected as follows: 1. Select the arrow in the TRAIL MODE box at the bottom right corner of the screen. * TRAIL ** * TRUE-S(or -G) or REL S: Sea stablized G: Ground stabilized ** Trail time setting...

  • Page 71: Saving, Copying Target Trails

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.30.4 Saving, copying target trails By turning on the functions TRAIL RESTART and TRAIL COPY, you may continue painting target trails whenever the range scale is changed. The amount of range change determines how the radar paints trails. See the table below for details.

  • Page 72: Trail Level

    1. RADAR OPERATION The relationship between trail restart and trail copy depends on their status, as shown in the table below. Trail restart Trail copy Trail status Range changed while trail is ON: Trails continue on targets within previous range. Range changed while trail is ON: Trails within the previous range are erased then trails are restarted.

  • Page 73: Longer Trails (B, C And W Types)

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.30.7 Longer trails (B, C and W types) In addition to the trail times mentioned in section 1.30.2, you may also extend trails 12 ,24 or 48 hours. 1. Right-click the TRAIL MODE box to display the TRAIL menu. 2.

  • Page 74: Pi (Parallel Index) Lines

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.30.11 Preventing sea clutter in true trails You can prevent the display of sea clutter in true trails about your ship to clear the radar picture. Your ship's trails can also be shown or hidden. 1. Right-click the TRAIL MODE box to show the TRAIL menu. 2.

  • Page 75: Adjusting Pi Line Orientation, Pi Line Interval

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.31.2 Adjusting PI line orientation, PI line interval 1. If not already displayed, show a PI line, referring to section 1.31.1. 2. Use the trackball to place the arrow in the PI line orientation box. PI 1 3.

  • Page 76: Maximum Number Of Pi Lines To Display

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.31.4 Maximum number of PI lines to display The maximum number of PI lines to display may be selected from 1, 2, 3 or 6 lines as below. The actual number of lines visible may be less depending on line interval.

  • Page 77: Origin Mark

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.32 Origin Mark You can mark any prominent target or a point of particular interest using the origin mark feature. Twenty origin marks may be entered: 10 standard origin marks (with number) and one each of the 10 symbol origin marks. The marks may be geographically fixed (ground stabilized) or sea stabilized.
  • Page 78 1. RADAR OPERATION 7. With the cursor choosing the MARK box, Select mark number desired ("ORIGIN MARK(No.)" selected at step 4) or origin mark symbol ("ORIGIN MARK(SYM)" selected at step 4) then push the left button. The following origin marks are available. Origin mark (symbols) 8.

  • Page 79: Origin Mark Stabilization

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.32.2 Origin mark stabilization Origin marks may be geographically fixed (ground stabilized) or moving (sea stabilized). 1. Right-click the MARK box to open the MARK menu. [MARK MENU] 1 ORIGIN MARK STAB GND/SEA 2 MARK KIND ORIGIN MARK(No. )/ ORIGIN MARK(SYM)/ MAP MARK/ WP 1~50/...

  • Page 80: Zoom

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.33 Zoom The zoom function enlarges an area of interest as large as twice the normal viewing size, in the text window. To use the zoom display, it must be turned on in the DATA BOX menu. For further details, see section 1.42. Zoom is not available when the tracked target data setting is "LARGE".

  • Page 81: Markers

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.34 Markers 1.34.1 Heading line The heading line is a line from the own ship position to the outer edge of the radar display area and appears at zero degrees on the bearing scale in head-up mode; it changes the orientation depending on the ship orientation in north-up and true motion modes.

  • Page 82: Own Ship Symbol

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.34.4 Own ship symbol The own ship symbol marks own position on the display. It can be turned on or off and its configuration selected from the MARK menu. Two configurations are available: minimized symbol and scaled symbol. The scaled symbol is scaled to indicate the length and beam of the vessel.

  • Page 83: Barge Marker

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.34.5 Barge marker You may mark the locations of barges on the display with icons. This feature is available with an installation preset. Set up barge information as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 84: Automatic Picture Setup According To Navigation Purpose

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.35 Automatic Picture Setup According to Navigation Purpose Every time your navigating environment or task changes, you must adjust the radar, which can be a nuisance in a busy situation. Instead of changing radar settings case by case, it is possible to assign the function keys to provide optimum settings for often encountered situations.
  • Page 85 1. RADAR OPERATION Picture setup options and default settings for X-band (12 kW/25 kW) and S-band (30 kW) radars 1 INT 2 ECHO 3 ECHO 4 NOISE 5 AUTO 6 AUTO 7 VIDEO REJECT STRETCH AVERAGE RAIN CONTRAST PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2 PICTURE 3 PICTURE 4...

  • Page 86: Selecting A Picture Setup Option

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.35.1 Selecting a picture setup option You may select a picture setup options as follows: Left-click PICTURE box at the left side of the screen to select picture setup option desired. NEAR BUOY* * Other possible indications: NEAR, FAR, FAR BUOY, ROUGH SEA, SHIP, HARBOR, COAST,...
  • Page 87 1. RADAR OPERATION 3. Set items 1-6 and 8 referring to the following sections: 1 INT REJECT: 1.25 5 AUTO STC: 1.17 2 ECHO STRETCH: 1.26 6 AUTO RAIN: 1.18 3 ECHO AVERAGE: 1.27 8 PULSE: 1.15 4 NOISE REJ: 1.28 4.

  • Page 88: Restoring User Settings

    1. RADAR OPERATION 9. Select 3 ANT HEIGHT. 10. Select appropriate radar antenna height (above the waterline). 11. If necessary, open the menu, select the ECHO menu and 9 STC RANGE to adjust effective STC range. The setting range is –10 to +10. The larger the number the longer the effective STC range becomes.

  • Page 89: Disabling Unnecessary Picture Setups

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.35.5 Disabling unnecessary picture setups There are quite a few picture setups from which to select, some which you may not require. You can disable unnecessary ones as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 90: Function Keys

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.36 Function Keys Less-often used functions are provided in the menu. To avoid opening the menus to set up the radar for a particular situation, function keys F1-F4 may be assigned any of the functions shown in the CUSTOMIZE•TEST sub menu. 1.36.1 Activating function keys To activate the function assigned to a function key, press the key to instantly set...
  • Page 91 1. RADAR OPERATION 4. Select appropriate category, ECHO, STD KEY, TT•AIS, OPERATION or PICTURE. Refer to the menus below to select appropriate category. [ECHO] [STD KEY] 1 BACK 1 BACK PICTURE/ ALARM ACK/ STBY TX/ HL OFF/ EAV/ EBL OFFSET/ NOISE REJ/ MODE/ ANT SELECT/...
  • Page 92 1. RADAR OPERATION 5. Select "2". 6. Select function desired then push the scrollwheel or left button. 7. Push the right button twice to close the menu. Description of function key programs Item Description [ECHO] PICTURE Selects picture setup function. Selects interference rejection level.
  • Page 93 1. RADAR OPERATION Description of function key programs (con’t from previous page) Item Description [TT•AIS] DISP TT Activates/deactivates TT. DISP AIS Activates/deactivates AIS. TARGET DATA & ACQ TT: Acquires target; shows data for tracked target selected. AIS: Activates sleeping AIS target; shows data for AIS target selected.

  • Page 94: Ship's Position

    1. RADAR OPERATION Item Description [OPERATION] (con't from previous page) OWN TRK ALL ERASE Erases all own ship’s tracks. TGT TRK ALL ERASE Erases all other ship’s tracks. MARK ALL ERASE Erases all marks. DROP MARK Inscribe a drop mark. [PICTURE] Actuates settings of user-programmed setup.
  • Page 95 1. RADAR OPERATION 4. If you have selected DEAD RECKONING do the following to enter position manually. For GPS1 or GPS2, go to step 6. a) Select 2 MANUAL L/L then push the scrollwheel. Enter latitude and longitude position as follows. b) Roll the scrollwheel to set appropriate digit in the latitude field then push the scrollwheel.

  • Page 96: Second-Trace Echoes

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.38 Second-trace Echoes In certain situations, echoes from very distance targets may appear as false echoes (second-trace echoes) on the screen. This occurs when the return echo is received one transmission cycle later, or after a next radar pulse has been transmitted.

  • Page 97: Brilliance Of Screen Data

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.39 Brilliance of Screen Data You can adjust relative brilliance levels of various markers and alphanumeric readouts displayed on the screen. 1. Right-click the BRILL box at the bottom left corner of the screen to show the BRILL menu.

  • Page 98: Watch Alarm

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.40 Watch Alarm The watch alarm sounds the audio alarm at the selected time interval to help you keep regular watch of the radar picture for safety or other purposes. The WATCH box appears at right side of the screen with a watch alarm timer counts down from value set (for example, "12:00").

  • Page 99: Nav Data

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.41 Nav Data Wind, depth, ocean current, water temperature, date and time and waypoint data may be set up as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 7 [NAV DATA]. [NAV DATA] 1 BACK 2 DEPTH OFF/m/ft...
  • Page 100 1. RADAR OPERATION Nav data menu description Item Description 2 DEPTH Selects unit of depth measurement, or turn depth indication off. 3 DEPTH Selects depth scale range. The echogram shows the last 30 minutes of GRAPH SCALE sounding along the ship’s track. 4 DEPTH MARK Selects the depth at which to show the depth mark.

  • Page 101: Text Window

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.42 Text Window The text window, displayed at the right 1/4 of the screen, mainly shows nav data, zoomed target, and tracked target data. You can set up this window as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2.
  • Page 102 1. RADAR OPERATION 10. Select zoom display format. STAB GND: Ground stabilized (geographically Fixed) STAB HDG: Heading stabilized (relative) STAB NORTH: North stabilized (true) TT TRACK: Zoom tracked targets. 11. Select 6 TARGET DATA. 12. Select quantity of tracked target data to show among 1BOX, 2BOX, 3BOX and LARGE.

  • Page 103: Customizing Operation

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.43 Customizing Operation Several operation items may be customized to suit your needs. 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 9 [CUSTOMIZE•TEST] to open the CUSTOMIZE•TEST menu. [CUSTOMIZE•TEST] 1 BACK 2 [DATA BOX] 3 [F1] 4 [F2] 5 [F3]...
  • Page 104 1. RADAR OPERATION Operation menu items Item No. Description Options 2 WHEEL DRIVE Select how to cycle data when NORMAL: Cycles numeral using the scrollwheel. data in numeric order and indication data in clockwise order. REVERSE: Reverse of NORMAL. 3 KEY BEEP Key beeps when key sequence OFF: No key beep has been correctly executed.

  • Page 105: Alert Box

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.44 Alert Box When error or alarm setting violation is found, the applicable indication appears (red, flashing) in the Alert Box and the buzzer sounds. The Alert Box is composed of four lines of information, as shown below. Silence the buzzer with the [ALARM ACK] key or select the ALARM ACK box then push the left button.

  • Page 106: Alarm Description

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.44.1 Alarm description Alarm description Alarm name Visual alarm, reason To quit alarm status (visual indication) SYSTEM ERROR AZIMUTH No antenna rotation signal Acknowledge indication by pressing the [ALARM ACK] key or left-clicking HEADLINE No heading signal the ALARM ACK box.
  • Page 107 1. RADAR OPERATION Alarm name Visual alarm, reason To quit alarm status (visual indication) AIS ALARM (See section 4.15.) DUAL RADAR ALARM (Non-IMO only) EXT RADAR External radar is in standby Set external radar in transmit to erase STBY indication. EXT RADAR External radar malfunction Restore external radar to normal...
  • Page 108 1. RADAR OPERATION Alarm name Visual alarm, reason To quit alarm status (visual indication) TT ALARM (See section 3.15.) WARNING AIS transponder is transmitting. Indication disappears when TRANSMITTING procedure is completed. CABLE ATT ADJ Adjustment (at installation) according to length of antenna cable.

  • Page 109: Alarm List

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.44.2 Alarm list The alarm list displays the names of violated alarms, including the time and date violated. A maximum of 28 alarms are shown, on four pages. Unacknowledged alarms are displayed first in the list (in red text), in the order in which they appear in the Alert Box.

  • Page 110: Outputting Alarm Signals

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.44.3 Outputting alarm signals Four ports are provided from which to output alarm signals to external equipment. Select the port and alarm signals to output as follows: [ALARM] 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 111: Primary Alarm

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.44.4 Primary alarm Violated alarms appear in the Alert Box in the order of priority shown in the table below. Priority Alarm group Alarms Error (sensor Azimuth, Datum EPFS, Gyro, Headline, Key, Log, RF, and system) Trigger, TT System Error, Video Primary See the PRIMARY ALARM menu below.

  • Page 112: Interswitch

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.45 Interswitch The interswitch of this radar uses an Ethernet to transfer video and control signals. A digital signal transfers the video and control signals. You can connect four antennas and eight display units. Set radar display and antenna groups from the ANTENNA SELECT display.

  • Page 113: Presetting Antenna And Display Combinations

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.45.2 Presetting antenna and display combinations You can preset the antenna and display combinations for each antenna and display in the radar system. As an example, the procedure below shows how to select the no. 1 antenna unit for the no. 2 display unit. 1.
  • Page 114 1. RADAR OPERATION • Radar functions are controlled independently, dependently or commonly depending on selection as Master or Slave. RADAR FUNCTIONS CONTROL MASTER DISPLAY OPTION SLAVE DISPLAY OPTION AIS function Independent Desired Value Can be set Desired Value Can be set Brilliance Independent Desired Value Can be set...

  • Page 115: Selecting An Antenna

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.45.3 Selecting an antenna For the ship that carries multiple antennas, you may choose the antenna to use as follows: 1. Roll the trackball to place the arrow in the ANTENNA box at the left side of the screen.

  • Page 116: Performance Monitor

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.47 Performance Monitor A performance monitor is required for a radar installed on vessels of 300 GT and upward engaged in international voyages. Two units are available: X-band radar: PM-31 (9410 ± 45 MHz) S-band radar: PM-51 (3050 ± 30 MHz). The performance monitor is incorporated in the antenna unit.
  • Page 117 1. RADAR OPERATION The range scale is automatically set to 24 nm. The radar screen will show one or two arcs. If the radar transmitter and receiver are in good working conditions in as much as the original state when the monitor was turned up, the innermost arcs should appear between 13.5 to 18.5 nm.

  • Page 118: Own Ship Marker

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.48 Own Ship Marker Own ship marker ( ) may be inscribed on the screen as below. You may enter ten such symbols. Each own ship symbols is shown with a number. 1. Use the trackball to select the MARK box at the left side of the screen. The guidance box now reads "MARK SELECT / MARK MENU."...

  • Page 119: Color And Brilliance Sets

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.49 Color and Brilliance Sets This radar provides six sets of color and brilliance sets to match any ambient lighting condition. 1.49.1 Selecting color and brilliance set Left-click the BRILL box at the left side of the screen to select color and brilliance set from among BRILL1 –...
  • Page 120 1. RADAR OPERATION 4. Select 2 PALETTE. 5. Select desired time of day and background color combination. TEXT PALETTE BRILL PANEL OTHERS COLOR BKGD/CIRCLE DAY-GRY GREEN GRY/BLK DAY-BLU WHITE BLU/BLU DUSK-GRY GREEN GRY/BLU DUSK-BLU WHITE BLU/BLU NIGHT-GRY GRY/BLK NIGHT-BLU WHITE BRT-BLU/BRT-BLU 6.

  • Page 121: Reference Position

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.50 Reference Position The reference position for measurements (range, bearing, etc.) and markers (heading line, stern mark, etc.) can be antenna position or consistent common reference point (CCRP), which is a location on own ship to which all horizontal measurements, for example range, bearing, relative course, relative speed, closest point of approach (CPA) or time to closest point of approach (TCPA), are normally referenced...
  • Page 122 1. RADAR OPERATION Markers, measurements and reference point (con't) Reference point Category Item CCRP Antenna position Bearing cursor Drawn with Drawn with CCRP at center antenna position at center Course, speed Calculated with Calculated with CCRP at center antenna position at center CPA, TCPA Calculated with...

  • Page 123: Switching Hub Hub-100 (Option)

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.51 Switching Hub HUB-100 (option) The HUB-100 provides switching for a card interface unit and multiple processor units (max. 7), using an Ethernet interface (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T). LEDs display link/activity, mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) and collision statuses. No operation is required of the user. Simply turn on the HUB-100’s AC power source to power it.

  • Page 124: Anchor Watch

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.52 Anchor Watch The anchor watch feature alerts you when your ship has traveled a distance greater than a threshold value, when it should be at rest. When the anchor watch is active, an orange dashed circle marks the anchor watch range. If your ship goes outside the circle, "ANCHOR WATCH"...

  • Page 125: Drop Mark

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.53 Drop Mark The operator inscribes a drop mark ( ) at a selected location to find the range and bearing from own ship to the mark. This can be useful for marking a point to avoid while navigating to a destination. 1.53.1 Activating the drop mark feature 1.

  • Page 126: Inscribing A Drop Mark

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.53.2 Inscribing a drop mark 1. Left-click one of the DROP MARK boxes at the bottom of the screen. 2. Put the cursor on the point you want to measure the range and bearing and push the left button. A drop mark is inscribed on the screen and range and bearing between own ship and the drop mark are shown below corresponding DROP MARK box.

  • Page 127: Sub Monitor (B, C And W Types)

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.54 Sub Monitor (A, B, C and W types) The picture from a radar outside the LAN network can be shown on this radar (processor unit+display unit+control unit). 1. Put the cursor in the ANTENNA box at the upper left side of the screen. 2.

  • Page 128: Net Cursor

    1. RADAR OPERATION 1.55 Net Cursor The net cursor is used to depict your fishing net on the radar display. It is especially useful for bottom trawlers for knowing where the net is located. Enter the dimensions of your net in the menu to show the net in scale on the display. EBL2 Net cursor 1.55.1...
  • Page 129 1. RADAR OPERATION [ CURSOR SHAPE] 1 BACK CURSOR OFF/ON 3 FRONT HALF LENGTH 0.0m 4 REAR HALF LENGTH 0.0m 5 NET WIDTH 0.0m 6 ROTATE STEP 360°/32 POINTS WARP LENGTH 0.0m 5. Select 2 [CURSOR] then push the left button. 6.
  • Page 130 1. RADAR OPERATION 9. Push the right button four times to close the menu. 10. Use the EBL offset feature to anchor the net cursor at net origin point. a) Push the EBL OFFSET key. b) Use the trackball to set net origin point. c) Push the EBL OFFSET key to anchor the net cursor.

  • Page 131: Radar Observation

    RADAR OBSERVATION General 2.1.1 Minimum and maximum ranges Minimum range The minimum range is defined by the shortest distance at which, using a scale of 1.5 or 0.75 nm, a target having an echoing area of 10 m is still shown separate from the point representing the antenna position.
  • Page 132 This is determined by pulselength only. Practically, a 0.08 microsecond pulse offers the discrimination better than 40 m as do so with all FURUNO radars. Test targets for determining the range and bearing resolution are radar reflectors...

  • Page 133: False Echoes

    2. RADAR OBSERVATION False Echoes Occasionally echo signals appear on the screen at positions where there is no target or disappear even if there are targets. They are, however, recognized if you understand the reason why they are displayed. Typical false echoes are shown below.
  • Page 134 2. RADAR OBSERVATION Virtual image A relatively large target close to your ship may be represented at two positions on the screen. One of them is the true echo directly reflected by the target and the other is a false echo which is caused by the mirror effect of a large object on or close to your ship as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 135: Sart (Search And Rescue Transponder)

    2. RADAR OBSERVATION SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) 2.3.1 SART description A Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) may be triggered by any X-Band (3 cm) radar within a range of approximately 8 nm. Each radar pulse received causes it to transmit a response which is swept repetitively across the complete radar frequency band.

  • Page 136: Showing Sart Marks On The Radar Display

    2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2.3.2 Showing SART marks on the radar display This radar is equipped with a feature that optimally sets up the radar for SART detection. This feature automatically detunes the radar receiver out of its best tuning condition. This erases or weakens all normal radar echoes, but the SART marks are not erased because the SART response signal scans over all frequencies in the 9 GHz band.

  • Page 137: General Remarks On Receiving Sarts

    2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2.3.3 General remarks on receiving SARTs SART range errors When responses from only the 12 low frequency sweeps are visible (when the SART is at a range greater than about 1 nm), the position at which the first dot is displayed may be as much as 0.64 nm beyond the true position of the SART.

  • Page 138: Racon

    2. RADAR OBSERVATION RACON A RACON is a radar beacon that emits radar receivable signals in the radar frequency spectrum (X- or S-band). There are several signal formats; in general, the RACON signal appears on the radar screen as a rectangular echo originating at a point just beyond the position of the radar beacon.

  • Page 139: Target Tracking (Tt)

    TARGET TRACKING (TT) Usage Precautions CAUTION WARNING The plotting accuracy and response of No one navigational aid should be relied this TT meets IMO standards. upon for the safety of vessel and crew. Tracking accuracy is affected by the The navigator has the responsibility to following: check all aids available to confirm position.

  • Page 140: Controls For Tt

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Controls for TT Keyboard The TT uses the keys shown below. A/C RAIN A/C SEA BRILL GAIN MODE OFFSET CU/TM INDEX MENU CENTER RESET LINE TARGET VECTOR VECTOR TARGET DATA TIME MODE LIST RANGE ENTER TARGET ALARM STBY CANCEL...

  • Page 141: Activating, Deactivating Tt

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Activating, Deactivating TT To activate or deactivate the TT: Left-click the arrow in the TT ACQ MODE box at the right side of the display to show OFF, MAN, AUTO or AUTO MAN as appropriate AUTO TT ACQ MODE box Entering Own Ship's Speed The TT requires own ship's speed and heading data.
  • Page 142 3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3. Push the left button to enter the reference mark. The reference target mark (see below) appears at the cursor position and the own ship position data label changes from "LOG," "NAV" or "MANUAL" to "REF." Note that it takes three minutes before a new speed is displayed. If tracking has failed for a reference target, the target is marked with a lost target mark (symbol formed with two triangles).

  • Page 143: Automatic Acquisition

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Automatic Acquisition The FAR-2xx7 radars can acquire a maximum of 100 targets, the number of automatically and manually acquired targets determined by the TT TARGET menu setting. TT TARGET setting and target acquisition condition Menu Setting Acquisition condition MANUAL100 100 targets manually...

  • Page 144: Terminating Tracking Of Targets (Including Reference Targets)

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.5.2 Terminating tracking of targets (including reference targets) When the TT has acquired the menu-set number of targets automatically, the message "TARGET-FULL(AUTO)(or MAN)" appears at the right side of the screen and no more auto acquisition occurs unless targets are lost. Should this happen, cancel tracking of less important targets or perform manual acquisition.

  • Page 145: Manual Acquisition

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Manual Acquisition Maximum 100 targets may be acquired manually depending on the acquisition condition set on the TT TGT menu. 3.6.1 Setting manual acquisition conditions 1. Right-click the arrow in the TT ACQ MODE box at the right side to show the TT TARGET menu.
  • Page 146 3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) The plotting symbol is drawn by broken lines during the initial acquisition stage. A vector appears in about one minute after acquisition indicating the target's motion trend. If the target is consistently detected for three minutes, the plotting symbol changes to a solid circle.

  • Page 147: Lost Target

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Lost Target Targets not detected in five consecutive scans become "lost targets." A lost target is shown in the display with flashing red "X". Flashing stops after lost target alarm is acknowledged. If you are in an area where tracked targets are lost frequently you may want to disable the lost target alarm against tracked targets by maximum range or minimum speed.

  • Page 148: Tt Symbols And Attributes

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) TT Symbols and Attributes 3.8.1 TT symbols The symbols used in this equipment comply with IEC 62288. Item Symbol Status Remarks Automatically Initial stage Broken circle around an echo to indicate the target under acquisition and initial acquired targets stage of tracking, before steady-state tracking.

  • Page 149: Choosing Tt Symbol (B, C And W Types)

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Other TT symbols Item Symbol Status Remarks Trial maneuver Bottom center Appears during execution of a trial maneuver. (flashing) Performance Bottom center Appears during performance test. test (flashing) 3.8.2 Choosing TT symbol (B, C and W types) In addition to the "standard"...

  • Page 150: Tt Symbol Color

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.8.4 TT symbol color You may select the color for the TT symbol as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 4 [TT•AIS] to open the TT AIS menu. [TT•AIS] 1 BACK 2 AZ STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 AZ POLYGON...

  • Page 151: Displaying Target Data

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Displaying Target Data The TT mode provides the full functionality of TT as required by the IMO Resolution A.823(19) and IEC 62288, including display of range, bearing, course, speed, CPA and TCPA of all tracked targets. The target bearing is show in relative bearing in the head-up mode and true bearing in the course-up, north-up and true motion modes, with the suffix "R"...
  • Page 152 3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Target selected for data readout TT TARGET No. 01 BRG 25.5°T RNG 3.4NM T COG 205.1°T* T SOG 12.3KN* 2.9NM TCPA 12.2MIN BCR 1.7NM 20MIN BRG: Bearing from own ship to target * CSE and STW are shown in R (Relative) or T (True) in case of manual speed, RNG: Range from own ship to target...

  • Page 153: Target List

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.9.2 Target list The target list provides a comprehensive data display of all TT (and AIS) targets being tracked. Displaying the target list To display the target list, do the following: 1. Select the TARGET LIST box at the right side of the screen. TARGET LIST TARGET LIST box...

  • Page 154: Vector Modes

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Sorting the target list You may sort the target list by CPA, TCPA, BCR, BCT, RANGE or SPEED as follows: 72 nm or 96 nm range scale 1. Right-click the TARGET LIST box. [TARGET LIST MENU] 1 SORT BY CPA/TCPA/BCR/BCT/ RANGE/SPEED...

  • Page 155: Vector Mode And Length

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) True vector Own ship and other ship's move on the display at their true speeds and courses. This mode is useful for distinguishing moving targets from stationary ones. Buoy Buoy Target on collision Own ship course Own ship True vectors in Relative vectors in...

  • Page 156: Past Position Display

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 2. Push the left button to display VECTOR TRUE-S(or -G) or VECTOR REL as appropriate. (Note that this also selects the vector mode for the past position display.) 3. Do one of the following to select a vector time. Control Available setting Left button...

  • Page 157: Past Position Display Attributes

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.11.2 Past position display attributes You may select the number of past points to display per plotting interval as follows. 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 4 [TT•AIS]. [TT•AIS] 1 BACK 2 AZ ZONE STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 AZ POLYGON...

  • Page 158: Stabilization In True Mode

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.11.4 Stabilization in true mode The true mode past position display may be ground stabilized or sea stabilized. The PAST POSN box shows current stabilization as TRUE-G or TRUE-S. To change stabilization mode, open the SPEED menu and set SHIP SPEED to BT (ground stabilization) or WT (sea stabilization).

  • Page 159: Tt Collision Alarm (Cpa, Tcpa)

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.13 TT Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA) The TT continuously monitors the predicted CAUTION range at the Closest Point of Approach CPA/TCPA Alarm (CPA) and predicted time to CPA (TCPA) of each TT. When the predicted CPA of any The CPA and TCPA alarm feature should never be relied upon as the sole means for TT becomes smaller than a preset CPA...

  • Page 160: Acknowledging The Tt Collision Alarm

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.13.2 Acknowledging the TT collision alarm Press the [ALARM ACK] key on the keyboard, or select the ALARM ACK box with the trackball then push the left button to acknowledge the alarm and silence the buzzer. The warning label TT COLLISION and the flashing of the triangle plotting symbol and vector remain in the Alert Box until the dangerous situation is gone or you intentionally terminate tracking of the target.

  • Page 161: Sleeping, Deactivating An Acquisition Zone

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 0.5-1 nm Target in acquision zone is red and flashing. If you are setting a polygon acquisition zone with AZ2, set at least three points. Push the right button to finish. Note that the status indication should be WORK or SLEEP to set AZ2.

  • Page 162: Acquisition Zone Reference

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.14.4 Acquisition zone reference The acquisition zone may be referenced to heading or North as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 4 [TT•AIS] to open the TT•AIS menu. [TT•AIS] 1 BACK 2 AZ STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 AZ POLYGON...

  • Page 163: Tt System Messages

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.15 TT System Messages There are seven main situations that cause the TT to trigger audio and visual alarms: • Reference target alarm • Collision alarm • Acquisition zone alarm • Lost target alarm • Target full alarm for manual acquisition •...

  • Page 164: Trial Maneuver

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.16 Trial Maneuver The trial maneuver feature simulates the effect on all tracked targets against own ship's maneuver. Enter your expected course, speed and time-to-maneuver to find the relationship between your ship and other ships against your planned maneuver.

  • Page 165: Performing A Trial Maneuver

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Static trial maneuver The static trial maneuver shows the relationship between your ship and tracked targets at the completetion of the trial maneuver. Enter expected course and speed and delay time until start of a maneuver and the expected position of your ship and tracked targets at the end of the trial maneuver are shown on the display.
  • Page 166 3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3. Select 4 [TRIAL MANEUVER]. [TRIAL MANEUVER] 1 BACK 2 TRIAL OFF/STATIC/DYNAMIC 3 TRIAL SPEED RATE 0.00kn/s 0.00kn/s 4 TRIAL TURN RATE 0.0°/s 0.0°/s TRIAL MANEUVER menu 4. Select 2 TRIAL. 5. Select STATIC or DYNAMIC as appropriate. The TRAIL box appears at the upper right corner.

  • Page 167: Terminating A Trial Maneuver

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 12. Select the speed setting box. Use the scrollwheel to set the speed. Note: Course and speed may also be set with the EBL and VRM, respectively. Put the cursor in any one of the four trial maneuver related boxes and operate applicable control.

  • Page 168: Tt Performance Test

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.17 TT Performance Test A test program is provided for assessing overall performance of the TT. Normal operation is suspended and the indication "S" appears at the bottom of the effective display area during the test. The test may be terminated at any time. 1.
  • Page 169 3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 5. Select 2 TT TEST START then push the left button to start the test. An alert "S" flickers during the test. Approx. 10 minutes to complete the test scenario. The test does not require echo, gyro or log signals. (Gyro required if TT W/O GYRO setting is OFF.

  • Page 170: Criteria For Selecting Targets For Tracking

    International Marine Organization Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (IMO TT) requirements, an indication of the motion trend should be available within 20 scans of antenna and full vector accuracy within 60 scans. The FURUNO TTs comply with these requirements. Acquisition and tracking A target which is hit by five consecutive radar pulses, is detected as a radar echo.
  • Page 171 This process is updated continually for each target on every scan of the radar. Qualitative description of tracking error The FURUNO TT's accuracy complies with or exceed IMO standards. Own ship maneuvers For slow turns there is no effect. For very high turning rates (greater than 150°/minute, depending on gyro), there is some influence on all tracked targets...

  • Page 172: Factors Affecting Tt Functions

    3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.19 Factors Affecting TT Functions Sea returns If the radar anti-clutter control is adjusted properly, there is no serious effect because distant wave clutter, not eliminated by this control, is filtered out by more than one bang correlation and scan-to-scan matching of data. Rain and snow Clutter can be acquired and tracked as targets.
  • Page 173 3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) Blind and shadow sectors Radar shadow or blind areas caused by obstructions aboard ship, for example, funnels and masts, in the path of the radar beam can result in reduction of radar beam intensity in that particular direction. This may eliminate the detection of some targets.
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  • Page 175: Ais Operation

    AIS OPERATION The FURUNO AIS (Automatic Identification System) model FA-100 or FA-150 exchanges with other AIS-fitted ships all data and information required by the SOLAS 1994 as amended. However, they are displayed in text form. By interfacing the FA-100 or FA-150 with this radar, the AIS information is graphically indicated together with the radar and TT information.

  • Page 176: Showing, Hiding The Ais Display

    4. AIS OPERATION Showing, Hiding the AIS Display Left-click the AIS DISP box at the right side of the screen to show or hide the AIS display and set display criteria. DISP ALL: All AIS targets received from the AIS transponder are displayed with symbols.
  • Page 177 4. AIS OPERATION Note 5: AIS symbols are shown in dotted lines in the following cases: - No water or ground tracking speed of your ship, or there is no speed data. All AIS symbols are shown in dotted lines and the message "NO CPA/TCPA for AIS"...
  • Page 178 4. AIS OPERATION AIS Display Criteria If there are too many AIS targets on the screen you may wish to remove unnecessary ones. You may remove targets by distance from own ship, speed, class and length. For example, you might want to remove slow moving targets, as they normally do not require close monitoring.

  • Page 179: Activating Targets

    4. AIS OPERATION Activating Targets When you convert a sleeping target to an activated target, that target’s course and speed are shown with a vector. You can easily judge target movement by monitoring the vector. Sleeping targets within an acquisition zone are automatically changed to activated targets and are colored red.

  • Page 180: How To Sleep Targets

    4. AIS OPERATION How to Sleep Targets 4.5.1 Sleeping an individual target You may "sleep" an AIS target as below when the screen becomes filled with targets, which might prevent important radar and AIS displays from being identified. Note that targets that have been activated automatically cannot be "slept."...

  • Page 181: Setting Up For A Voyage

    4. AIS OPERATION Setting Up for a Voyage There are five items on the VOYAGE DATA menu you will need to enter at the start of a voyage: navigational status, ETA, destination, draught and crew. 1. Right-click the AIS DISP box at the right side of the screen to open the AIS TARGET menu.
  • Page 182 4. AIS OPERATION 4. Select appropriate navigation status number referring to the information below then push left button. Underway using engine (default) At anchor Not under command Restricted manoeuverability Constrained by her draft Moored Aground Engaged in fishing Under way sailing Reserved for high speed craft (HSC) Reserved for wing in ground (WIG, for example, hydrofoil) 11-13: Reserved for future use...

  • Page 183: Target Data

    4. AIS OPERATION Target Data You may display an AIS target’s data by selecting it on the display, when the AIS function is set for "AIS DISP FILT". 4.7.1 Basic target data By keyboard 1. Use the trackball to put the cursor on the AIS target symbol you want to know its data.

  • Page 184: Detailed Target Data

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.7.2 Detailed target data 1. Use the trackball to put the cursor on the desired AIS target in the data box at the right side of the screen. 2. Push the left button to show detailed data. [EXPANDED DATA] NAME: Ship's name...

  • Page 185: Ais Symbol Attributes

    4. AIS OPERATION AIS Symbol Attributes You may adjust the brilliance and select the size and color of the AIS symbol. 4.8.1 AIS symbol brilliance 1. Right-click the BRILL box at the left side of the screen. 2. Select 0 NEXT. [BRILL1 MENU (2/2)] 1 BACK 2 BRG CURSOR...

  • Page 186: Past Position Display

    4. AIS OPERATION 6. Select 6 AIS SCALED SYMBOL. 7. Select OFF or ON as applicable. OFF: All AIS symbols shown in same size. ON: All AIS symbols are scaled according to ships' lengths. 8. Push the right button three times to close the menu. Past Position Display The past position display shows equally time-spaced dots marking past positions of activated AIS targets.

  • Page 187: Past Position Points

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.9.2 Past position points You may select the number of past position points to show per plot interval as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 4 [TT/AIS] to open the TT AIS menu.

  • Page 188: Lost Target

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.10 Lost Target A target is declared a lost target when it fails to produce data for six minutes or five reporting intervals, whichever is the shorter. When this occurs, the target is marked with the (flashing) lost target symbol and the indication "LOST" appears in the Alert Box.

  • Page 189: Enabling, Disabling The Lost Target Alarm

    4. AIS OPERATION 4. Set items 2-5 as appropriate, referring the description below. MAX RANGE: Any AIS lost targets beyond this range will not trigger the lost target alarm. MIN SHIP SPEED: Any AIS lost targets slower than this setting will not trigger the lost target alarm.

  • Page 190: Rot Setting

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.11 ROT Setting You may set the lower limit of the ROT (Rate Of Turn) at which the heading line on target symbols will point in direction of turning of the vessel. 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 191: Ais Collision Alarm (Cpa, Tcpa)

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.12 AIS Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA) The AIS continuously monitors the predicted range at the Closest Point of Approach (CPA) and predicted time to CPA (TCPA) of each AIS target. When the predicted CPA of an AIS target becomes smaller than a preset CPA range and its predicted TCPA less than a preset TCPA limit, the audio alarm sounds and AIS COLLISION appears (in red) in the Alert Box.

  • Page 192: Limiting The Function Of The Collision Alarm

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.12.3 Limiting the function of the collision alarm You can limit the function of the collision alarm by distance from own ship, ship's speed, ship class, and ship's length. 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. ●...

  • Page 193: Association Of Tt And Ais Targets

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.13 Association of TT and AIS Targets If the target data from AIS and TT are both available, and if the association criteria (for example position, motion) are fulfilled such that the AIS and TT are considered as one physical target, the activated AIS (or TT) target symbol and the alphanumeric AIS (or TT) target data is automatically selected and displayed.
  • Page 194 4. AIS OPERATION Note: Association can also be switched on and off from the screen by left-clicking the Association Usage icon, shown below. Association Usage >: Use TT symbols and data <: Use AIS symbols and data No indication: Assocation OFF <...

  • Page 195: Own Ship's Data

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.14 Own Ship’s Data Own ship’s static data (type of ship, call sign, name and position of internal and external GPS antennas) can be viewed as follows 1. Right-click the AIS DISP box at the right side of the screen to open the AIS TARGET menu.

  • Page 196: Messages

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.15 Messages You may transmit and receive messages via the AIS, to a specified destination (MMSI) or all ships in the area. Messages can be sent to warn of safety of navigation, for example, an iceberg sighted. Routine messages are also permitted.

  • Page 197: Transmitting Messages

    4. AIS OPERATION 10. Select 8 EDIT and push the scroll wheel or left button. A mini keyboard appears at the bottom of the menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 BS Q W E R T Y U I O P - >...

  • Page 198: Viewing Messages

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.15.3 Viewing messages When an AIS message is received, the display shows an appropriate icon to alert you. If you are set up to automatically display AIS messages they are automatically displayed upon receipt. The system stores up to 20 AIS messages. When the storage capacity is reached the oldest AIS message is automatically erased to make room for the latest.
  • Page 199 4. AIS OPERATION 3. Select the message which you want to see. NAME: FURUNO CALL: 112233 STORM WARNING VICINITY OF 35°N 135°W Example of received AIS message (max. 180 characters) 4. Push the right button several times to close the message and the menu.

  • Page 200: Ais System Messages

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.16 AIS System Messages AIS system messages are displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen. The table below shows the AIS system messages and their meanings. AIS system messages Message Meaning AIS COLLISION CPA and TCPA of an activated AIS target are below value set on the menu.

  • Page 201: Video Plotter Operation

    VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION General The video plotter does the following functions: • Plots own and other ships’ tracks. (Plotting of other ships’ tracks not available on IMO type.) • Enters waypoints, nav lines and marks. • Creates and displays radar maps. •...

  • Page 202: Presentation Modes

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION Sample video plotter display Separation zone Past position (AIS and TT) Waypoint Navline Tracked Target (TT) Own ship W012 safe contour Planned route Heading line AIS activated Own ship target vector Approximate coastline Dangerous side of own ship safe contour may look like this (hatched line)

  • Page 203: Radar Map

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION Radar Map A radar map is a combination of map lines and symbols whereby the user can define and input the navigation data, route planning and monitoring data. The radar map may contain 20,000 points of data. The map data can be saved to facilitate repeated use on a routine navigation area.

  • Page 204: Inscribing Radar Map Marks And Lines

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.4.2 Inscribing radar map marks and lines 1. Use the trackball to select the MARK box at the left side of the display. MARK > Mark type -> + MARK box 2. Push the right button to open the MARK menu. [MARK MENU] 1 ORIGIN MARK STAB GND/SEA...
  • Page 205 5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION • To continue entering the same mark or line (with the guidance box showing "MARK / EXIT"), use the trackball to select location then push the left button. • To quit entering marks or lines, push the right button when the guidance box reads "MARK / EXIT."...

  • Page 206: Erasing Radar Map Marks And Lines

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION Erasing Radar Map Marks and Lines A total of 20,000 points is allotted for radar map marks and lines. When this amount is exceeded, no more map marks or lines may be entered unless you erase unnecessary marks or lines. 5.5.1 Erasing individual radar map marks and lines 1.

  • Page 207: Erasing All Radar Map Marks And Lines

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.5.2 Erasing all radar map marks and lines You can erase all radar map marks and lines from the screen as below. Be absolutely sure you want to erase all map marks and lines – erased marks and lines cannot be restored.

  • Page 208: Radar Map Corrections

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION Radar Map Corrections 5.6.1 Radar map correction When there is positional error between the radar screen and radar map marks and lines, do the following to correct it. 1. With the cursor inside the effective display area, roll the scrollwheel to display "CHART ALIGN L=OFF / EXIT"...

  • Page 209: Chart Cards (A, B, C And W Types)

    5. Push the right button twice to close the menu. Chart Cards (A, B, C and W types) FURUNO or NAVIONICS charts can be overlaid on the radar image when they are interfaced with the optional Card I/F Unit CU-200.

  • Page 210: Chart Position Correction

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.7.2 Chart position correction There may be a case where the chart overlay is not aligned with the radar image. This is due to an error in the position fixing system (GPS, Loran, etc.) or the different coordinates between the position fixing system and the radar.

  • Page 211: Chart Land Color (B, C And W Types)

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.7.4 Chart land color (B, C and W types) You may select the color for the land on charts as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 5 [PLOTTER] to open the PLOTTER menu. [PLOTTER] 1 BACK 2 CHART COLOR*...

  • Page 212: Hiding, Showing Graphics On The Video Plotter Display

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION Hiding, Showing Graphics on the Video Plotter Display 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 5 [PLOTTER] to open the PLOTTER menu. 3. Select 9 [DISPLAY]. Select an item. To go to page 2, select 0 NEXT. You may return to page 1 by choosing 1 BACK and pressing the scrollwheel or the left button.

  • Page 213: Track

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION Track 5.9.1 Plotting own ship’s track A total of 20,000 points are allotted for storage of own ship’s track, marks and lines. When this memory becomes full, the oldest track is deleted to make room for the latest. For that reason you may want to adjust the recording interval to conserve the memory.

  • Page 214: Plotting Interval For Other Ships' Tracks

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.9.2 Plotting interval for other ships' tracks (A, B, C and W types) The tracks of 15 targets (other ships) can be recorded. The memory capacity for other ships’ track is 15,000 points (1,000 points per each of 15 targets). When the other ships’...

  • Page 215: Auto Target Track (A, B, C And W Types)

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.9.3 Auto target track (A, B, C and W types) You may display the track for up to 15 targets, automatically or manually. 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 5 [PLOTTER] to open the PLOTTER menu. 3.

  • Page 216: Erasing Track From The Menu, On The Screen

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.9.5 Erasing track from the menu, on the screen The display may become full of track when, for example, own ship traces the same route several times or there are many tracks from other ships. You may erase track two ways: through the menu (by color or percentage) or directly on the screen (track between specified points is erased).

  • Page 217: Erasing Track With The Cursor

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.9.6 Erasing track with the cursor You may erase own ship track or any target’s track directly on the screen, by two points or area. Select the erasure method and then erase track. x: Specified point Erase track between two points Erase track within a specific range Choosing erasure method...

  • Page 218: Waypoints

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.10 Waypoints A particular location is known as a "waypoint," whether it be a starting point, a destination point or an intermediate point on a voyage. This unit can store 200 waypoints, numbered 001 to 200. Waypoints may be entered with the cursor or by input of latitude and longitude.
  • Page 219 5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 6. With the MARK box selected, roll the scrollwheel to display waypoint number desired then push the left button. The cursor jumps into the effective display area and the guidance box reads "MARK / EXIT." 7. Use the trackball to put the cursor where you want to inscribe a waypoint mark then push the left button to inscribe the mark.

  • Page 220: Editing, Erasing Waypoints From The Menu

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 4. Select 2 WPT NO. SELECT. 5. Use the scrollwheel to select waypoint number: Select location then push the scrollwheel to set. 6. To enter waypoint name, follow the procedure below. If you do not require waypoint name go to step 7.

  • Page 221: Erasing Waypoints

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.10.3 Erasing waypoints Waypoints may be erased individually or collectively. Note that a waypoint cannot be erased if it is part of a nav line. Erasing individual waypoints 1. With the cursor inside the effective display area, roll the scrollwheel to display "MARK DELETE / EXIT"...

  • Page 222: Waypoint List

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.10.4 Waypoint list The waypoint list stores position data of all registered waypoints. Each page of the waypoint list holds eight waypoints. To display the waypoint list: 1. Right-click the MENU box at the right side of the screen to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 223: Displaying Waypoint Name And Number

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.10.5 Displaying waypoint name and number You may turn waypoint name and number display on or off as desired. 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 8 [NAV LINE•WPT]. 3. Select 0 NEXT. [NAV LINE•WPT (2/2)] 1 BACK 2 ARRIVAL WPT ALARM...

  • Page 224: Nav Lines

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.11 Nav Lines 30 nav lines may be entered, and each line may have up to 30 waypoints. 5.11.1 Entering a new nav line To enter a nav line, first enter appropriate waypoints. Then, do the following: 1.

  • Page 225: Editing A Nav Line

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.11.2 Editing a nav line Follow the procedure below to edit a nav line. Before editing a nav line it must be disabled. See section 5.11.6. 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 8 [NAV LINE•WPT]. 3.

  • Page 226: Nav Line List

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.11.3 Nav line list The nav line list, which shows all nav lines registered, may be displayed as follows: 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 8 [NAV LINE•WPT]. 3. Select 9 [NAV LINE LIST]. [NAV LINE LIST (1/30)] 1 BACK (L=TOP) 01 LINE 1...

  • Page 227: Erasing A Nav Line

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.11.4 Erasing a nav line 30 nav lines may be entered. You may erase unnecessary nav lines as shown below. A nav line that is currently in use cannot be erased. Erasing individual nav lines 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 228: Setting Up Nav Lines

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION Erasing all nav lines 1. Left-click the MENU box. 2. Select 5 [PLOTTER]. 3. Select 8 [DATA ERASE]. [DATA ERASE] 1 BACK 2 OWN TRACK* RED/GRN/BLU/YEL/ CYA/MAG/WHT/ 30%/50%/80%/ALL 3 TARGET TRACK* RED/GRN/BLU/YEL/ CYA/MAG/WHT/ 30%/50%/80%/ALL 4 MARK ALL ERASE NO/YES 5 WPT ALL ERASE NO/YES...
  • Page 229 5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 7. If you want to be alerted when own ship nears a waypoint by a preset distance, select 0 NEXT then push the scrollwheel. [NAV LINE•WPT (2/2)] 1 BACK 2 ARRIVAL WPT ALARM OFF/ON 0.19NM 3 TURNING LINE OFF/ON/REVISED 4 DISP WPT NO.

  • Page 230: Displaying Nav Line, Waypoint Mark

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.11.6 Displaying nav line, waypoint mark Displaying internal nav lines 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 8 [NAV LINE•WPT]. 3. Select 2 NAV LINE DATA. 4. Select INTERNAL DATA. 5. Select 3 NAV LINE SELECT. 6.
  • Page 231 5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION Waypoint mark (A, B, C and W types only) The waypoint mark shows the location of a destination waypoint that is set on a navigator. You may mark this location on the radar display by following the procedure shown below.

  • Page 232: Recording Data

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.12 Recording Data The optional Card I/F Unit CU-200 is required to record or replay data. The CU-200 has two card slots and you can connect two units, for a total of four card slots. 5.12.1 Initializing memory (RAM) cards Before you can use a memory (RAM) card it must be initialized.

  • Page 233: Recording Data

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 6. Select 0 NEXT. [CARD (2/2)] 1 BACK 2 [FILE DELETE] 3 [CARD INITIALIZE] CARD menu, page 2 7. Select 3 CARD INITIALIZE. [CARD INITIALIZE] 1 BACK 2 INITIALIZE START NO/YES CARD INITIALIZE menu 8. Select 2 INITIALIZE START to initialize the card. The LED near the card flashes, the CARD menu disappears and the message "FORMAT CARD DATA"...
  • Page 234 5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 4. Select DRIVE SELECT. 5. Select appropriate drive. 6. Select data to record (one item among 4-9). For example select 4 WR MARK. The display then looks something like the one below. [WR MARK] 1 BACK 2 NAME (See note below.) M0000000 CARD WRITE menu...

  • Page 235: Replaying Data

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.13 Replaying Data Video plotter data (track, marks, etc.) may be replayed on the screen. This is useful for analyzing past data. 1. Insert memory card into the appropriate slot in an I/F card unit. 2. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 3.

  • Page 236: Deleting Files

    5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION Note: Marks, own ship’s track and other ships’ tracks replayed from a memory card are added to the data currently displayed. If, at replay, the memory is full, the message "MEMORY ERROR" appears. Press the [ALARM ACK] key to erase the message.

  • Page 237: Maintenance, Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Periodic checks and maintenance are important for proper operation of any electronic system. This chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting instructions to be followed to obtain optimum performance and the longest possible life of the equipment. Before attempting any maintenance or troubleshooting procedure please review the safety information below.

  • Page 238: Periodic Maintenance Schedule

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Periodic Maintenance Schedule Regular maintenance is essential to good performance. A regular maintenance program should be established and should at least include the items shown in the table below. Maintenance schedule Interval Check point Check and measures Remarks When The LCD will in...

  • Page 239: Life Expectancy Of Major Parts

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Life Expectancy of Major Parts Parts Type Life Remarks expectancy Antenna Motor D8G-516 (24 rpm, X-band) Gear motor D8G-571 (42 rpm, X-band) 10,000 h GOB-8222 (18/22 rpm, X-band) RM-6585 (22 rpm, X-band) RM-7398 (21/26 rpm, S-band) RM-7435 (21/26 rpm, S-band) RM-9519 (45 rpm, S-band) RM-9520 (45 rpm, S-band) RM-9520 (45 rpm, S-band)

  • Page 240: Replacing The Fuse

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Replacing the Fuse The fuse at the rear of the processor unit and the display unit protects the equipment from overcurrent and equipment fault. If you cannot turn on the power, first check the fuse. Find the cause of the trouble before replacing the fuse. WARNING Use the proper fuse.

  • Page 241: Trackball Maintenance

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Trackball Maintenance If the cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the trackball as below. 1. Turn the retaining ring counterclockwise 45° to unlock it. Retaining Ring 2. Remove the retaining ring and ball. 3. Clean the ball with a soft, lint-free cloth, then blow carefully into the ball-cage to dislodge dust and lint.

  • Page 242: Easy Troubleshooting

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Easy Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting procedures that the user may follow to restore normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not attempt to check inside any unit. Any repair work is best left to a qualified technician. Easy troubleshooting procedures Problem Cause...

  • Page 243: Advanced-Level Troubleshooting

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Advanced-level Troubleshooting This section describes how to cure hardware and software troubles that should be carried out by qualified service personnel. Note 1: This radar equipment contains complex modules in which fault diagnosis and repair down to component level are not practicable by users.
  • Page 244 6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Advanced troubleshooting (con’t) Problem Probable causes or check Remedy points Marks, indications and 1) TX high voltage 1) Reset power to restore normal noise appear but no echo protection circuit has operation. (Transmission leak activated. representing own ship position is absent) 2) Magnetron 2) Check magnetron current.
  • Page 245 6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Advanced troubleshooting (con’t) Problem Probable causes or check Remedy points Interference rejector is SPU board Replace SPU board. inoperative (interference rejection level not displayed) Echo stretch is ineffective SPU board Replace SPU board. (neither ES1, ES2 nor ES3 is displayed) Range rings are not 1) Adjust the brilliance of...

  • Page 246: Diagnostics

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnostics A diagnostic test program is provided to test major circuit boards in the control unit, processor unit and card I/F unit. Note that the normal radar picture is lost during this test. Proceed as follows to execute the diagnostic test: 1.

  • Page 247: Self Test

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING <SELF TEST> PROGRAM No. DIP SW 0359204-03.** 0000 0359202-01.** 0359203-01.** REMOTE1 0359203-01.** REMOTE2 CARD 0359209-01.** 0000 PROCESSOR UNIT MONITOR -12V -11.6 3.3V 11.6 SCANNER MOTOR 20.7 RF UNIT MONITOR TEMPERATURE 27.3 TUNE IND 527.9 R. MONITOR MAG. CURRENT HEATER 11.9 -12V...
  • Page 248 6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Press the [F1] key to change the display. The buzzer stops and the screen shows the sentences being input from external equipment (GPS1, GPS2SPEED, HEADING and NAV DATA). Below is an example. The sentences shown depend on your system settings. <GPS1>...
  • Page 249 6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 8. Press the [F1] key again to show the data sentences input from AIS and INS. <AIS> <INS> FUGLL PAESP PAESC PAESF PLSPL PLSPS PAESW PAESN 9. To terminate the test, press the [F1] key. 6-13...
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  • Page 251: Appendix

    APPENDIX 1. Menu Tree Main menu (accessed by MENU key or MENU box) MENU key 1 BACK 1 ECHO 1 BACK 2 2ND ECHO REJ (OFF, ON) MENU box 2 (PICTURE 1 (OFF, ON), 3 TUNE INITIALIZE 4 PM (OFF, ON) PICTURE 2 (OFF, ON), PICTURE 3 (OFF, ON), 5 SART (OFF, ON)
  • Page 252 APPENDIX (Continued from previous page) 1 BACK 4 TT AIS 2 AZ STAB (STAB HDG , STAB NORTH) 3 AZ POLYGON (OFF, STAB GND, STAB HDG, STAB NORTH) 4 [TRIAL MANEUVER] 1 BACK 2 TRIAL (OFF, STATIC, DYNAMIC) 3 TRIAL SPEED RATE ( 0-99 kn, 0.00-99.99 kn/s, two sets) 4 TRIAL TURN RATE ( 0-99 kn, 0.00-99.99 kn/s, two sets) 5 TRIAL TGT DATA ( ACTUAL , TRIAL) 5 [TT AIS SYMBOL]...
  • Page 253 APPENDIX (Continued from previous page) 9 [DISPLAY] 1 BACK 2 GRID (OFF, L/L ) 3 OWN TRACK (OFF, ON) 4 TARGET TRACK (OFF, ON)* 5 MARK (OFF, ON) 6 LAND DENSITY (OFF, ON)* 7 PLACE NAME (OFF, ON)* 8 COAST LINE (OFF, ON) 9 CONTOUR LINE (OFF, ON, DEPTH) 1 BACK 0 NEXT...
  • Page 254 APPENDIX (Continued from previous page) 7 [WPT LIST] 8 [NAV LINE SET] 1 BACK 2 NAV LINE NO. SELECT 3 NAV LINE NAME 4 NAV LINE ENTRY 5 CLEAR DATA 9 [NAV LINE LIST] 1 BACK 0 NEXT 2 ARRIVAL WPT ALARM (OFF, ON(0.00-9.99 nm)) 3 TURNING LINE (OFF, ON, REVISED) 4 DISP WPT NO.
  • Page 255 APPENDIX (Continued from previous page) 6 [PICTURE] 1 BACK 2 (PICTURE1, PICTURE 2, PICTURE 3, PICTURE 4, NEAR, FAR, NEAR BUOY, FAR BUOY, ROUGH SEA, SHIP, HARBOR, COAST) 7 [OPERATION] 1 BACK 2 WHEEL DRIVE (NORMAL , REVERSE) 3 KEY BEEP (OFF, LO, MID, HI) 4 REMOTE KEY (F*-KEY, DISPLAY SELECT) 5 POPUP GUIDANCE (OFF, ON) 6 OWN SHIP VECTOR (OFF, HDG, COURSE)
  • Page 256 APPENDIX Pop-up menus of on-screen boxes [HDG MENU] [SPD MENU] [CURSOR MENU] 1 HDG SOURCE 1 SHIP SPEED TARGET DATA & ACQ/ AD-10 /SERIAL LOG(BT)/LOG(WT)/ TARGET CANCEL/ 2 GC-10 SETTING GPS /MANUAL/REF 000.0 ° TT TGT DATA & ACQ/ 2 MANUAL SPEED TARGET TRACK ON* 0.0 kn TARGET TRACK OFF*...
  • Page 257 APPENDIX [BRILL1 MENU (1/2)] [BRILL1 MENU (2/2)] 1 ECHO COLOR 1 BACK YEL/GRN/ 2 BEARING CURSOR WHT/COLOR* 3 EBL 4 VRM 2 PALETTE 5 PI LINE DAY-GRY/DAY-BLU/ 6 TT SYMBOL DUSK-GRY/DUSK BLU/ 7 AIS SYMBOL NIGHT-GRY/NIGHT-BLU 8 L/L GRID 3 PANEL DIMMER 9 MARK 4 CHARACTER 0 CHART*...

  • Page 258: Digital Interface

    APPENDIX 2. Digital Interface Input sentences (RP Board, J4) ABK, ACK, BWC*, BWR*, DBS, DBT, DPT, DTM, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, MTW, MWV, RMB, RMC, RTE, THS, VBW, VDR, VHW, VTG, VWR, VWT, WPL, ZDA, !AIVDM, !AIVDO, $AIALR Output sentences ABM, ALR, BBM, OSD, RSD, TLB, TLL*, TTD, TTM, VSD *: Not available on IMO radar Data reception...

  • Page 259: Data Sentences

    APPENDIX Data sentences Data used is shown in bold italics. Input sentences ABK - UAIS Addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement $--ABK,xxxxxxxxx,x,x.x,x,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | +--- 6 | +----- 5 | | +------- 4 | +---------- 3 +------------- 2 +------------------- 1 1.
  • Page 260 APPENDIX BWR - Bearing and distance to waypoint - rhumb line (Not available on IMO radar) $--BWR,hhmmss.ss,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,c--c,a*hh<CR><LF> | +---- 9 | +------ 8 | +--------- 7 | +--+------------- 6 | +--+------------------- 5 | +--+------------------------- 4 +-----+------------------------------- 3 +-----+------------------------------------------- 2 +---------------------------------------------------------- 1 1.
  • Page 261 APPENDIX DTM - Datum reference $--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,ccc*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | +--- 7 | | | +------ 6 | | | | +---------- 5 | | | | +--+------------- 4 | | +---+------------------- 3 | +------------------------- 2 +---------------------------- 1 1.
  • Page 262 APPENDIX DPT - Depth $--DPT,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | +----- 4 +--------- 3 +------------ 2 +---------------- 1 1. Water depth relative to transducer, in meters 2. Offset from transducer, in meters (see notes 1 and 2) 3. Maximum range scale in use 4. Checksum NOTE1 "positive"=distance from transducer to water-line.
  • Page 263 APPENDIX GLL - Geographic position, latitude/longitude $--GLL,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | +------- 6 | +--------- 5 +----------- 4 +---------------- 3 +------+----------------------- 2 +---+----------------------------------- 1 1. Latitude, N/S 2. Longitude, E/W 3. UTC of position 4. Status: A=data valid, V=data invalid 5.
  • Page 264 APPENDIX HDT - Heading, true $--HDT,x.x,T*hh<CR><LF> | +--------- 2 +----+----------- 1 1. Heading, degrees true 2. Checksum MTW - Water temperature $--MTW,x.x,C*hh<CR><LF> | +--------- 2 +--+----------- 1 1. Temperature, degrees C 2. Checksum MWV - Wind speed and angle $--MWV,x.x,a,x.x,a,A*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | +--------- 6 | | +----------- 5...
  • Page 265 APPENDIX RMB - Recommended minimum navigation information $--RMB,A,x.x,a,c--c,c--c,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,A,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | +--- 13 | +----- 12 | +------- 11 | +---------- 10 +-------------- 9 | +------------------ 8 +-----+--------------------- 7 +----+--------------------------------- 6 +--------------------------------------------- 5 | | +-------------------------------------------------- 4 | +------------------------------------------------------ 3 | +--------------------------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------------------------ 1 1.
  • Page 266 APPENDIX RMC - Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data $--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | +--- 10 | | +----- 9 +--+------- 8 +--------------- 7 | +--------------------- 6 | +------------------------- 5 +---+---------------------------- 4 +---+---------------------------------------- 3 +--------------------------------------------------- 2 +---------------------------------------------------------- 1 1.
  • Page 267 APPENDIX RTE - Route $--RTE,x.x,x.x,a,c--c,c--c,..,c--c*hh<CR><LF> +--------- 7 +------------ 6 +---------------------- 5 | +--------------------------- 4 | +------------------------------- 3 +---------------------------------- 2 +-------------------------------------- 1 1. Total number of messages being transmitted 2. Message number 3. Message mode: c=complete route, all waypoints w=working route, first listed waypoint is "FROM", second is "TO"...
  • Page 268 APPENDIX VBW - Dual ground/water speed $--VBW,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,A,x.x,A*hh<CR><LF> | +--- 11 +----- 10 +-------- 9 | +----------- 8 +-------------- 7 | +----------------- 6 +-------------------- 5 | | +------------------------- 4 | +--------------------------- 3 +------------------------------ 2 +---------------------------------- 1 1. Longitudinal water speed, knots 2.
  • Page 269 APPENDIX VSD - UAIS Voyage static data $--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c--c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | +--- 10 +------ 9 | +---------- 8 | +------------- 7 +---------------- 6 +----------------------- 5 +------------------------------ 4 +----------------------------------- 3 +--------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------- 1 1. Type of ship and cargo category, 0 to 255 2.
  • Page 270 APPENDIX VWR - Relative (Apparent) wind speed and angle $--VWR,x.x,a,x.x,N,x.x,M,x.x,K*hh<CR><LF> | +----------------------- 5 +---+------------------------- 4 +---+---------------------------------- 3 | +--+---------------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------------------ 1 1. Measured wind angle relative to the vessel, 0 to 180°, left/right L/R of vessel heading 2. Measured wind speed, knots 3.
  • Page 271 APPENDIX ZDA - Time and date $--ZDA,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx,xx,xx*hh<CR><LF> | +--------- 7 | +----------- 6 +-------------- 5 +------------------ 4 | +---------------------- 3 +------------------------- 2 +--------------------------------- 1 1. UTC 2. Day, 01 to 31 (UTC) 3. Month, 01 to 12 (UTC) 4. Year (UTC) 5.
  • Page 272 APPENDIX !AIVDO - UAIS VHF Data-link Own-vessel report !AIVDO,x,x,x,a,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 7 | | | | | +----- 6 | | | | +-------- 5 | | | +------------ 4 | | +-------------- 3 | +---------------- 2 +------------------ 1...
  • Page 273 APPENDIX ALR- Set alarm state $--ALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,A,A,c--c*hh<CR><LF> +------------- 6 +----------------- 5 | +-------------------- 4 +---------------------- 3 +------------------------- 2 +--------------------------------- 1 1. Time of alarm condition change, UTC 2. Local alarm number(identifier) 3. Alarm condition(A=threshold exceeded, V=not exceeded) 4. Alarm’s acknowledge state, A=acknowledged V=unacknowledged 5.
  • Page 274 APPENDIX OSD- Own ship data $--OSD,x.x,A,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | +--------- 10 | | | +----------- 9 | | | +-------------- 8 | | | +------------------ 7 | | +--------------------- 6 | +------------------------ 5 +--------------------------- 4 | | +------------------------------ 3 | +--------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------ 1 1.
  • Page 275 APPENDIX RSD - Radar system data $RARSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | +----- 14 | +------- 13 | +--------- 12 | +------------ 11 +---------------- 10 +-------------------- 9 | +------------------------ 8 +---------------------------- 7 +-------------------------------- 6 | +------------------------------------ 5 +---------------------------------------- 4 +-------------------------------------------- 3 +------------------------------------------------ 2 +---------------------------------------------------- 1 1.
  • Page 276 APPENDIX TLB - Target label $--TLB,x.x,c--c,x.x,c--c,..x.x,c--c*hh<CR><LF> +--- 4 +----+--------+----+------ 3 +------------------------------ 2 +----------------------------------- 1 1. Target number ’n’ reported by the device 2. Label assigned to target ’n’ 3. Additional label pairs 4. Checksum TLL - Target latitude and longitude For non-IMO specification radar.
  • Page 277 APPENDIX TTD - Tracked target data $--TTD,hh,hh.x,s--s,a,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | +----- 5 | | | +------- 4 | | +------- 3 | +----- 2 +-----1 1. Total hex number of sentences need to transfer the messages 2. Hex sentence number, 1 to FF 3.
  • Page 278 APPENDIX Serial interface – input ports Heading sensor Baud rate is selectable from 4800 bps (non-IMO only) and 38.4 kbps. Complies with IEC 61162-2. Isolated RS485 Transceiver RD-A LTC1535 RD-B Logical High: A-B> +0.2V Logical Low: A-B< -0.2V Log/navigator Baud rate is adaptive with RX data. Complies with IEC 61162-1. Photo Coupler 470 ohm RD-A...
  • Page 279 APPENDIX Serial interface – output ports TT for ECDIS Baud rate for output sentences are set on the Initial Settings menu. Complies with IEC 61162-1. Dual differrential drivers and receivers TD-A SN751178NS TD-B Logical High: A-B> +0.2V Logical Low: A-B< -0.2V Serial interface –...

  • Page 280: Parts Lists And Parts Location

    APPENDIX 3. Parts Lists and Parts Location Parts lists Processor unit RPU-014, Control unit RCU-104/105, Display unit MU-201CR/ MU-231CR FURUNO Model FR-21x7/28x7 Series (incl. BB series) Unit Processor Unit RPU-013 Control Unit RCU-014 Control Unit RCU-015 Display Unit MU-201CR Display Unit MU-231CR...
  • Page 281 APPENDIX Antenna unit RSB-096/097 (for FAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827) FURUNO Model FAR-2117(BB)/2127(BB)/2817(BB)/2827(BB) Unit Antenna Unit RSB-096/097 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 2003/10 SYMBOL NAME REMARKS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 03P9349 03P9347 03P9244-A FAR-2117/2817 03P9244-B FAR-2127/2827 SCANNER CHASSIS RSB-096 24 rpm RSB-097 42 rpm RF MODULE RTR-078...
  • Page 282 APPENDIX Antenna unit RSB-103/104/105 (FAR-2827W) FURUNO Model FAR-2827W Unit Antenna Unit RSB-104/105 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 2003/10 SYMBOL NAME REMARKS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 03P9349 BP GEN 03P9347 MOTOR D8G-516 Transceiver unit RTR-081 (FAR-2827W) FURUNO Model FAR-2827W Unit Transceiver Unit RTR-081 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST...
  • Page 283 APPENDIX Antenna unit RSB-098/099/100/101/102 (for FAR-2137S-BB)/2837S) FURUNO Model FAR-2137S(BB), FAR-2837S(BB) Unit Antenna Unit RSB-098/099 RSB-100/101/102 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 2006/11 SYMBOL NAME REMARKS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 03P9349 IF AMP 03P9335 03P9348 03P9244 03P9346 MSS-7497 200/220V, 3 φ MSS-7497A 380/440V, 3 φ...
  • Page 284 APPENDIX Power Supply Unit PSU-007 (for FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S FURUNO Model PSU-007 Unit Power Supply Unit ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 2003/10 SYMBOL NAME REMARKS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD RELAY HG3_DC12V Antenna unit RSB-104/105 (for FAR-2837SW) FURUNO Model FAR-2837SW Unit Antenna Unit RSB-104/105 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST...
  • Page 285 APPENDIX Transceiver unit RTR-082 (for FAR-2837SW) FURUNO Model FAR-2837SW Unit Transceiver Unit RTR-082 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 2006/11 SYMBOL NAME REMARKS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 03P9349 IF AMP 03P9335 03P9348 03P9244 03P9346 MIC ASSEMBLY RU-9760A MOTOR 109P0824H602 TR LIMITER TL378A CIRCULATOR RC_6584S or RC4910S...

  • Page 286: Parts Location

    APPENDIX Parts location Display unit MU-231CR (AC specification) Noise Filter (AC spec.: LF-205A DC spec.: MXB-1206-33) FIL Board (03P9360) DC-DC Board 03P9359 (AC spec.) (For DC spec., PWR Pack RKW-12-13RE is used.) DVI I/F Board (BSM-501A) Display unit MU-231CR, rear cover removed LCD Unit FLC59YXC8V-04 Inverter Board...
  • Page 287 APPENDIX Display unit MU-201CR (DC specification) Noise Filte (AC spec.: LF-205A DC spec.: MXB-1206-33) PWR Module RKW-12-13RE DIV I/F Board (DC spec.) (SCBFNRB-A) (For AC spec, DC-DC Board 03P9359 is used.) Display unit MU-201CR, rear cover removed LCD Board (201PW023-H) Inverter Board (210PW021-C) LCD Unit...
  • Page 288 APPENDIX Control unit RCU-014 Trackball BUZ Board Assy. (03P9362) (TA4726N) PNL Board (03P9343) Control unit RCU-014, rear cover removed Control unit RCU-015 Trackball Assy. (TA4726N) PNL Board (03P9344) Control unit RCU-015, rear cover removed AP-38...
  • Page 289 APPENDIX Transceiver unit RTR-078/079 (for FAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827 Circulator RC-3686 RF PWR Board RFC Board (03P9348) (03P9346) Diode Limiter (RU-9099) MIC Assy. RU-9601 (FAR-2117/2817) RU-9603 (FAR-2127/2127-5A/2827) IF Board (03P9355) Transceiver unit RTR-078/079 (for FAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827), upper half MD Board (03P9244-A) Pulse Transformer (RT-9205) Magnetron (MG4010 or MAF1425B)
  • Page 290 APPENDIX MD Board (03P9244-B) Pulse Transformer (RT-9203) Magnetron (MG5436) Transceiver unit RTR-079 (for FAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827, lower half Antenna unit RSB-103 (for FAR-2827W) BP Board (03P9347) RF Board (03P9349) Motor (DG8-516) Antenna unit RSB-103 (for FAR-2827W) AP-40...
  • Page 291 APPENDIX Transceiver unit RTR-081 (for FAR-2827W) Diode Limiter (RU-9099) Isolator (FX0157) MIC Assy. RFC Board (03P9346) (RU-9601) Circulator IF Amplifier (RC-3686) (03P9335) PWR Board (03P9348) TB Board (03P9349) Underneath: MD Board (03P9244) Pulse Converter (RT-9023) Magnetron (MG5436) Circulator (RC-3686) Motor (109P0824H602) Transceiver unit RTR-081 (for FAR-2827W), cover opened AP-41...
  • Page 292 APPENDIX Antenna unit RSB-098/099/100/101/102 (for FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S) Behind plate MSS-7497 Board (200/220 V) MSS-7497-A Board (380/440 V) MIC Assy. TB Board Motor (RU-9760A) (03P9349) RM-7398 Behind plate: (RSB-098, 21/26 rpm, 200/220V, 3φ) Diode Limiter RM-7435 (RU-9426) (RSB-099, 21/26 rpm, 380/440V, 3φ) Circulator RM-9519 (RC-6584S...
  • Page 293 APPENDIX Magnetron (MG5223F) RFC Board (03P9346) MD Board (03P9244) Pulse Transformer (RT-9773) Antenna unit RSB-098/099/100/101/102 (for FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S), cover opened AP-43...
  • Page 294 APPENDIX Antenna unit RSB-104/105 (for FAR-2837SW) Motor* * RM-7398 (For RSB-104, 21 rpm, 200 V, 3φ, 50 Hz; For RSB-104, 26 rpm, 220 V, 3φ, 60 Hz) RM-7345 (For RSB-105, 21 rpm, 380 V, 3φ, 50 Hz; For RSB-105, 26 rpm, 440 V, 3φ, 60 Hz) TB Board (03P9349) Antenna unit RSB-104/105 (for FAR-2837SW), cover opened...
  • Page 295 APPENDIX Transceiver unit RTR-082 (for FAR-2837SW) Pulse Transformer MD Board (RT-9273) (03P9244) RF PWR Board Magnetron (03P9348) (MG5223F) RFC Board Beneath plate (03P9346) MIC Assy. (RU-9760A) Circulator (RC4910S) TR Limiter (TL378A) TB Board Fan Motor (MSS-09B24DH-R) (03P9349) IF Board (03P9335) Transceiver unit RTR-082 (for FAR-2837SW), cover opened AP-45...

  • Page 296: Longitude Error Table (On 96 Nm Range Scale

    APPENDIX 4. Longitude Error Table (on 96 nm range scale) The longitude lines concentrate on the north pole and south pole, namely, 1 nm is equivalent to 1 minute at 0 degree latitude, 2 minutes at 60 degrees latitude, 3 minutes at 70 degrees latitude and so on.
  • Page 297 APPENDIX (nm) θ ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 75° 0.2256 0.4444 0.6496 0.8350 0.9950 1.1248 1.2202 1.2786 1.2980 70° 0.21980213 0.43290201 0.632803 0.8134132 0.96923215 1.09551918 1.1884382 1.24517456 1.26402037 65° 0.21229339 0.41810678 0.61115946 0.78556318 0.93600295 1.05790007 1.14755221 1.20224625 1.22034042 60°...

  • Page 298: Abbreviations

    APPENDIX 5. Abbreviations Word Abbreviation Word Abbreviation Acknowledge Marker Acquire, Acquisition Marker MARK Acquisition Zone Master MASTER Adjust, Adjustment Master MSTR Maximum Alarm ALARM Medium Pulse Anchor Watch ANCH Medium Pulse PULSE M Antenna Menu MENU Anti Clutter Rain RAIN Anti Clutter Sea Minimum Automatic...
  • Page 299 APPENDIX Enter ENTER Map(s) Error March Error ERROR Maritime Mobile Services Identity number MMSI Estimated Time of Arrival Relative Motion External Revolutions Per Minute Fathom(s) Route ROUTE February S-Band S-BAND Feet/Foot Search And Rescue Full Search And Rescue Transponder SART Full FULL Second(s)

  • Page 300: Symbols

    APPENDIX Manual Manual MANUAL 6. Symbols Symbol Name Radar symbols, general Power symbol (on power switch) Own ship marker Origin marks Fixed range rings Variable Range Markers (from left, VRM1, VRM2) Electronic Bearing Lines (from left EBL1, EBL2) OS mark Cursor Heading line North marker...
  • Page 301 APPENDIX (cable) Danger Highlight (w/line) Buoy (w/line) Mark (w/line) Mark (w/line) Mark Radar map symbols, IMO and A type radars Buoy Green Buoy Buoy Buoy Green Buoy Green Buoy Buoy Green Buoy Purple Danger Highlight Purple Danger Highlight Orange Mark Orange Mark Orange...
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  • Page 303: Specifications

    FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE RADAR/ARPA FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES 1. ANTENNA RADIATORS 1. Type Slotted waveguide array 2. Beam width and sidelobe attenuation X-band S-band Radiator type XN5A XN12AF XN20AF XN24AF SN36AF Length 10 ft 4 ft 6.5 ft 8 ft...

  • Page 304: Display Unit

    Choice of 1, 2, 3 or 6 lines 15. AIS IMO SN Circ.217, IEC 62388 16. Chart cards FURUNO and NAVIONICS 4. INPUT/OUTPUT 1. Heading signal input - Synchro signal (20-100 VDC, 20-135 VAC 50/60/400/500 Hz), - Stepper signal (20-100 V) - AD-10 format 2.

  • Page 305: Power Supply

    FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES 5. POWER SUPPLY 1. Display unit 24 VDC or 100-230 VAC, 1ø, 50/60 Hz FAR-21x7: 24 VDC, 2.3 A; 100-230 VAC, 0.7A (100 V) FAR-28x7: 24 VDC, 3.2 A; 100-230 VAC, 0.9 A (100 V) 440 VAC, 1 ø, 50/60 Hz with optional transformer RU-1803 2.
  • Page 306 FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES 8. PERFORMANCE MONITOR PM-31 (X-band) 1. Frequency range 9370 to 9450 MHz 2. Input power Min.: +8 dBm, Max.: +28 dBm 3. Power output (2 pulse max output) -36 dBm 4. Power output (2 pulse min output) -56 dBm 5.

  • Page 307: Index

    INDEX symbol size........4-11 -trace echo rejector ....... 1-74 system messages ......4-26 target data ........4-9 turning on/off ........4-2 A/C RAIN adjustment AIS DISP box ........4-2 auto..........1-29 ALARM ACK box ...... 1-40, 3-23 manual..........1-29 ALARM ACK key........ 1-40 A/C SEA adjustment ALARM box........
  • Page 308 INDEX CURSOR DATA box ......1-93 HL OFF box ........1-59 CURSOR menu ........1-10 HL OFF key ........1-59 Dangerous target........4-5 INDEX LINE key......... 1-52 Data sentences INS marker ......... 1-61 input ..........AP-9 Interference rejector ......1-43 output ........... AP-24 Diagnostics Key beep ..........
  • Page 309 INDEX Parts location ........AP-38 SET box ..........3-20 Past position display Shuttle ferry........1-82 AIS..........4-12 SOG .......... 1-22, 3-20 SPD box..........1-22 PI line boxes........1-52 Speed PI lines automatic input ....... 1-22 displaying, erasing......1-52 echo-referenced input ...... 3-3 interval ..........
  • Page 310 INDEX acquisition zone, shape ....3-24 chart position correction ....5-10 acquisition zone, sleeping....3-23 cursor data correction ....5-8, 5-10 acquisition zone, stabilization ..3-24 displaying nav lines......5-28 activating, deactivating .....3-3 graphics on/off ........ 5-12 automatic acquisition ......3-5 initializing memory cards ....5-30 collision alarm, acknowledgement ..3-22 memory card file deletion ....

  • Page 311: Declaration Of Conformity

    • Test report QINETIQ/FST/TR031505 of 17 March 2003 issued by QinetiQ, UK This declaration is issued according to the provisions of European Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment modified by Commission Directive 2008/67/EC. On behalf of Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. Hiroaki Komatsu Nishinomiya City, Japan...
  • Page 312 Configuration matrix of FAR-2XX7 series (This is part of the Declaration of Conformity DOC-1068.) Type Remarks X-band S-band X-band S-band Designation XN-12AF 4 ft XN-20AF 6.5 ft Scanner XN-24AF 8 ft XN-24BF 8 ft SN-30AF 10 ft SN-36AF 12ft SN-36BF 12ft RTR-078 12 kW...

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