Foreword - Furuno FMD-3200 Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information
System) FMD-3200, FMD-3200-BB, FMD-3300. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO
name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our ex-
tensive global network of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environ-
ment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and
maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation
and maintenance.
Features
The FMD-3000 series ECDIS is the product of FURUNO's extensive experience in computer tech-
nology and marine electronics. The ECDIS displays electronic charts, nav lines, TT data, AIS tar-
gets and other navigation data on a high-resolution 19-inch (FMD-3200) or 23.1-inch display
(FMD-3300). The FMD-3200-BB is supplied without a monitor, permitting use of the commercial
monitor of your choice.
The main features of this ECDIS series are
• Complies with IMO MSC.232(82), IMO A.694(17), IEC 61174 Ed. 3, IEC 61162-1 Ed. 4 2010-11,
IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1, IEC 62288, IEC 60945 Ed. 4.
• Continuous monitoring of ship's position through multi-sensor Kalman filter processing using GPS,
DGPS, SDME.
• Route planning and route monitoring facilities.
• Radar image can be overlaid on electronic charts. (Requires FURUNO FAR-2xx7 or FCR-2xx9 se-
ries radar.)
• Grounding warnings, safe depth contours.
• Chart database loaded and updated using DVD ROMs or CD ROMs.
• Target data from TT (Tracked Target) and AIS transponder to aid in collision avoidance.
Standards Used in this Manual
• The keys and controls of the ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024 are shown in bold face; for example,
the ENTER key.
• The buttons on the InstantAccess bar and Status bar and menu items are shown in brackets; for
example, the [PLAN] button.
• Context-sensitive menus are available with many buttons and boxes and objects within the display
area. Right-click those items to display the related context-sensitive menu.
• Unless noted otherwise, "click" means to push the left button on a trackball module (in order to do
a function).
• There are two types of Control Units: ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024 (alphabet keyboard, controls,
trackball module) and Trackball Control Unit RCU-026 (trackball module only). Unless noted oth-
erwise, "Control Unit" refers to the RCU-024.
• "Keyboard" refers to the alphabet keyboard of the ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024.
• The system can be operated with the controls of the ECDIS Control Unit or a trackball module. The
descriptions in this manual use the trackball module.
• The color mentioned in this manual are the default colors. Your colors may vary.
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