Furuno FAR-2218-BB Operator's Manual page 21

Category of units
Antenna units: Exposed to the weather.
Other units: Protected from the weather.
Notes
1) The gyrocompass must be type approved for compliance with IMO resolution A.424(XI) (and/
or resolution A.821(19) for installation on HSC). The gyrocompass must also have an update
rate that is adequate for the ship's rate of turn. The update rate must be better than 40 Hz
(HSC) or 20 Hz (conventional vessel).
2) The EPFS must be type approved for compliance with IMO resolution MSC.96(72).
3) These monitors have been approved by the IMO, MU-190 for CAT 2C and CAT 2HC, MU-231/
MU-270W for CAT 1C and CAT 1HC. If a different monitor is to be used on IMO vessels, its
effective diameter must meet the applicable Category requirements:
• CAT 1C and CAT 1HC: effective diameter 320 mm or higher;
• CAT 2C and CAT 2HC: effective diameter 250 mm or higher.
For installation, operation and viewing distance of other monitor, see its manuals.
For BB type, a monitor unit is prepared by user.
4) Characteristics of contact output for Alarm:
• (Load current) 250 mA;
• (Polarity) Normally Open: 2 ports, Normally Close: 2 ports;
• Serial I/O for alarm is also possible, which complies with IEC 61162-1.
5) For X-Band TR-UP radars only, a junction box is required for antenna cable extension to
lengths greater than 100 m. The maximum cable length is 400 m.
6) For configurations with 3 or more radars/ECDIS (FMD-3100/FMD-3200/FMD-3300) connect-
ed, connect via the HUB-3000. For 2 radars, HUB-100 can be used.
7) For configurations with a VDR connected, connect via the HUB-100.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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