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MARINE RADAR
MODEL 1623

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  • Page 1 MARINE RADAR MODEL 1623...
  • Page 2 Your Local Agent/Dealer Your Local Agent/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, Japan Nishinomiya, Japan Telephone : Telephone : 0798-65-2111 0798-65-2111 Telefax : Telefax : 0798-65-4200 0798-65-4200 FIRST EDITION : FIRST EDITION : 0000 0000 All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan Printed in Japan PUB.No.
  • Page 3 RF radiation hazard. equipment. Do not remove the label. If the label is missing or damaged, Wear a safety belt and hard contact a FURUNO agent or dealer. hat when working on the antenna unit. Name: Warning Label (1) WARNING...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions for the Installer NOTICE WARNING Do not open the equipment Ground the equipment to unless totally familiar with prevent mutual interference. electrical circuits and service manual. Observe the following compass safe Only qualified personnel ELECTRICAL distances to prevent interference to a should work inside the SHOCK magnetic compass:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..........iv 2. MAINTENANCE, SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..... v TROUBLESHOOTING ...... 18 2.1 Maintenance ........18 EQUIPMENT LISTS ......... vi 2.2 Replacing the Fuse ......19 1. OPERATION ........1 2.3 Troubleshooting ........ 19 1.1 Controls ..........1 2.4 Diagnostics ........

  • Page 6: Foreword

    For over 50 years FURUNO Electric seen on the screen. Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine The main features of the MODEL 1623 are electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive •...

  • Page 7: System Configuration

    WIND INDICATOR, SPEED INDICATOR GAIN RANGE ALARM NAVIGATOR PROG MARK or ECHO SOUNDER MARINE RADAR (NMEA 0183) POWER BRILL MODEL 1623 EXTERNAL BUZZER RECTIFIER OP03-136 PR-62 : Standard supply : Optional supply SHIP'S MAINS SHIP'S MAINS 100/110/115/220/230 VAC 12/24 VDC...

  • Page 8: Equipment Lists

    EQUIPMENT LISTS Standard supply Name Type Code No. Remarks − Antenna Unit RSB-0060 − Display Unit RDP-141 Installation Materials 1 set Spare Parts SP03-09800 000-085-441 1 set Fuses (2 pcs.) Installation Materials Name Type Code No. Remarks Antenna Cable (10 m) MJ-A10SPF-0003-100 Antenna Cable (15 m) MJ-A10SPF-0009-150 Antenna Cable (20 m) MJ-A10SPF-0009-200 Power Cable Assy.
  • Page 9 Optional Equipment Name Type Code No. Remarks NMEA Cable Assy. MJ-A6SPF0003-050 000-117-603 Connector at a end, 5 m NMEA Distribution MJ-A15A7F0004-005 000-145-690 Cable Assy. Antenna Cable Assy. Connector at one end, 03S9175 000-130-034 24 V spec. only. Radome Mounting OP03-93 008-445-080 For sailboat Bracket...

  • Page 10: Operation

    Displays Mark menu to adjust EBL and VRM; output cursor latitude and MARINE RADAR POWER longitude position to a BRILL MODEL 1623 navigator. Long press: Turns power on/off. Momentary press: Adjusts display contrast and brilliance. Display unit How to remove the hard cover Place your thumbs at the center of the cover, and then lift the cover while pressing it with your thumbs.

  • Page 11: Indications

    1.2 Indications Simulation mode Range 3M TRAIL Echo trails setting Range ring G(IN) Guard alarm (IN or OUT) interval ZOOM Rain clutter suppressor ES H WATCHMAN Echo stretch Zoom IR H Interference rejector (flashing) Watchman Guard zone Heading line Cursor Range rings RNG 06.2nm 45.0°...

  • Page 12: Turning Power On/Off

    (VRM, EBL, heading line, range ring) the part MODEL 1623 of the marker where the target lies is displayed in reverse video. FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. ROM : OK RAM : OK Program No: 0359183-0XX Note: If you press the [MODE] key before XX = Program version no.

  • Page 13: Choosing The Range

    Note 1: Windows other than those on menus If you set up for too little sensitivity, weak are erased when there is no operation within echoes may be missed. On the other hand about seven seconds. excessive sensitivity yields too much background noise;...

  • Page 14: Suppressing Sea Clutter

    1. Press the [GAIN] key once or twice to 1.8 Suppressing Sea Clutter show the display below. In rough weather, returns from the sea surface, called sea clutter, are received over A/C SEA several miles around own ship and mask nearby targets.

  • Page 15: Suppressing Rain Clutter

    Measuring range by the range rings 1.9 Suppressing Rain Clutter Count the number of rings between the The vertical beamwidth of the antenna is center of the display and the target. Check designed to see surface targets even when the range ring interval and judge the distance the ship is rolling.

  • Page 16: Measuring The Bearing

    1.11 Measuring the Bearing 1.12 Shifting the Display The bearing to a target can be measured with Own ship position, or sweep origin, can be the cursor and the EBL (Electronic Bearing displaced manually or automatically to Line). expand the view filed without switch to a longer range.

  • Page 17: Zoom

    1.13 Zoom WATCHMAN The zoom feature allows you to double the : DAY size of the area between your boat and any PANEL DIMMER : OFF HDG LINE OFF location within the current range to take a (2/3) closer look at an area of interest. [MENU/ESC] : Exit Page 2 1.

  • Page 18: Heading Line

    3. Press ► to open the options window. 1.15 Heading Line 4. Choose OFF, LOW, MED or HIGH as The heading line indicates the ship’s heading appropriate. and it is the solid line which appears at zero 5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to finish. degrees on the bearing scale.

  • Page 19: Echo Stretch

    5. Press ◄ to close the options window. sounds to call your attention. The alarm will 6. Press ▼ to choose TRAIL BRILL. sound on targets entering or exiting the zone 7. Press ► to open the options window. depending on zone status after setting the 8.

  • Page 20: Watchman

    How guard zone type is determined 1.21 Watchman After the guard zone is set, the system The watchman function periodically transmits checks for the existence of targets inside the the radar for about one minute to check for guard zone, which takes about 8 to 12 targets in a guard zone.

  • Page 21: Panel Backlighting

    1.23 Panel Backlighting 1.26 PROG Key You may adjust panel backlighting as follows: The [PROG] key provides a shortcut key for functions on the User menu. You may use 1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the any User menu item except RESET User menu.

  • Page 22: Turning Navigation Data On/Off

    1.27 Turning Navigation Data 1.29 Setting up Nav Data On/Off Displays You may turn the navigation data display, The user may arrange the nav data display which appears on the lower part of the screen, as desired. You may display between two and on or off as below.
  • Page 23 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS DIGITAL DISPLAYS Temperature Depth 0.25 69.8 32.8 °F DEPTH WATER TEMPERATURE XTE scale Position Heading TRUE/MAG# XTE GRAPHIC 30° 00.065'N ° 130° 00.574'E Speed POSITION HEADING Speed Wind Speed APP* Speedometer 19.3 17.2 WIND SPEED SPEED SPEED GRAPHIC Course Wind Dir.

  • Page 24: System Menu

    System menu description 1.30 System Menu Page 1 The System menu mainly contains items which once set do not require frequent LANGUAGE: The system language is adjustment. You may display this menu by available in English, several European choosing “GO TO SYSTEM MENU” on page languages and Japanese.
  • Page 25 SHIFT MODE: Own ship position, or sweep DEPTH UNIT: Chooses the unit of depth origin, can be displaced manually or measurement among meters, feet, fathoms automatically. For automatic displacement, and Passi/Braza. Requires depth data. the amount of shift is calculated with ship SPEED UNIT: Chooses the unit of speed speed, and the amount is limited to 60% of measurement among knot, mile per hour and...

  • Page 26: Installation Menu

    Installation menu description 1.31 Installation Menu SIMULATION: The simulation mode provides The Installation menu contains simulated operation of the equipment, to help installation-related items and diagnostics. you become acquainted with the features of your radar. Antenna connection is not Opening the installation menu required and all controls are operative.

  • Page 27: Maintenance, Troubleshooting

    2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment. 2.1 Maintenance Regular maintenance is important for good performance. A maintenance program should be established and should at least include the items listed in the table below. Maintenance program Period Item...

  • Page 28: Replacing The Fuse

    2.2 Replacing the Fuse The fuse (5 A) in the power cable protects the equipment against reverse polarity of ship’s mains, overcurrent, and equipment fault. If the fuse blows, find the cause before replacing it. Never use a fuse rated for more than 5 A, since overfusing can cause serious damage to the equipment and void the warranty.

  • Page 29: Diagnostics

    2.4 Diagnostics Interpreting test results If you feel that your unit is not working Item Results properly, conduct the appropriate diagnostic ROM, OK: Normal test, display unit or antenna unit, to find the NG: No Good possible cause. If you cannot restore normal NMEA OK: Normal operation, contact your dealer for advice.

  • Page 30: Test Pattern

    When the synchro belt has worn out, the sweep is not synchronized with antenna rotation, which results in an abnormal picture. When you suspect that the synchro belt has worn out, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement. (Type: 40 S2M 266UG, Code No: 000-808-743)

  • Page 31: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION • 3.1 Antenna Unit Observe the compass safety distances noted on page ii to prevent interference to Installation a magnetic compass. Mounting considerations Mounting on a platform When selecting a mounting location for the antenna unit keep in mind the following 1.
  • Page 32 Caution: Be careful not to pinch the rotation detector cable when remounting the shield plate. Fixing hole (φ11 mm) 6. Unfasten 11 screws to dismount the shield plate. Shield Plate Dimensions in Hole for vent tube millimeters (φ20mm) Dimensions of antenna platform 4.
  • Page 33 9. Attach the EMI core to the antenna cable. 1. Remove mounting hardware at the Set the fixing band to the EMI core. bottom of the antenna base. You may discard the hardware. 2. Assemble the mounting bracket as below Fixing band and fasten it to a mast.

  • Page 34: Display Unit Installation

    3.2 Display Unit Installation 3.3 Wiring Connect the antenna cable, the power cable Mounting considerations and the ground wire as shown below. When selecting a mounting location for the display unit keep in mind the following points: ANTENNA UNIT • Keep the display unit out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 35: Adjustments

    Input sentences 3.4 Adjustments NMEA 0183 Version 1.5/2.0/3.0, 4800 bps After you have installed the radar, do the heading alignment and timing adjustment. If Name Sentences you are connecting external equipment, do Ship’s Speed VTG>RMC>RMA>VBW>VHW “NMEA port setup, GPS WAAS setup” (for Depth DPT>DBK>DBS>DBT GP-320B) as appropriate.
  • Page 36 the length of signal cable. During this period RADAR SETUP the display unit should wait before starting the sweep. When the display unit is not adjusted HEADING ADJUST TIMING ADJUST correctly, the echoes from a straight local SET ON TIME : 000000h object (for example, a harbor wall or straight SET TX TIME...

  • Page 37: Magnetron Heater Voltage

    NMEA port setup, GPS WAAS setup 3.5 Magnetron Heater Voltage The NMEA port can function as an input port Magnetron heater voltage is formed at the or input/output port. If you are using the MD Board of the antenna unit and GP-320B turn on the GPS WAAS feature.
  • Page 38 SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE RADAR MODEL 1623 GENERAL Indication System PPI Daylight display, raster scan, 4 tones in monochrome Range, Pulselength (PL) & Pulse Repetition Rate (PRR) Range (nm) 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 1, 1.5, 2 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 0.08 µs (short)
  • Page 39 Display Pixels 240(H) x 320(V) dots, Effective radar display area: 240 x 240 dots Range, Range Interval, Number of Rings Range (nm/km) 0.125 0.25 0.75 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 Ring Interval 0.0625 0.125 0.125 0.25 0.25 0.5 0.5 1 1 2 2 Number of Rings 3 4 3 4 Range unit: nm/sm/km selectable, 0.125: nm/sm only, 24: km only...
  • Page 40 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION Ambient Temperature Scanner Unit: -25°C to +70°C Display Unit: -15°C to +55°C Relative Humidity 95 % or less at +40°C Waterproofing Scanner Unit IPX6 Display Unit IPX5 (IPX0 when an external buzzer installed) Bearing Vibration IEC60945 POWER SUPPLY 12-24 VDC: 4.2-1.4 A COATING COLOR Display Unit...

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