How To Activate/Deactivate The Target Analyzer; Target Alert; How To Set A Target Alert - Furuno FAR-1416 Operator's Manual

Note 1: This function works best when the settings for [GAIN], [STC], [RAIN], [NOISE
REJECT] and [VIDEO CONTRAST] are properly adjusted (surface reflections are dis-
played in green and rain is displayed in gray).
Note 2: This function recognizes moving targets as approaching targets. Buoys and
other stationary objects are not recognized as approaching targets by this function.
Note 3: The target analyzer function requires a short period of time to analyze echoes
and display them on-screen. If your antenna revolves at more than 40 rpm, moving
targets may not be displayed correctly. For this reason, caution is advised when using
the target analyzer function.
What is "hatching"?
Where echo averaging may hide light rain on the display, the hatching feature, when
activated, places a gray "veil" over the areas where rain is detected. This allows the
operator to see where the rain is without affecting the quality of the displayed echoes.
1.36.1

How to activate/deactivate the target analyzer

1. Press the CURSOR ON/OFF key, if the cursor is not shown.
2. Select the [CUSTOMIZE ECHO] box, then press the right button.
3. Select [TARGET ANALYZER], then press the left button.
4. Select [OFF] to deactivate the function, or [ON] to activate the function, then press
the left button.
5. Select [HATCHING], then press the left button.
6. Select [OFF] to deactivate the function, or [ON] to activate the function, then press
the left button.
7. Close the menu.
1.37

Target Alert

The target alert serves to alert the navigator to targets (ships, landmasses, etc.) en-
tering a specific area, with audiovisual alerts.
Note: The [ALR1] and [ALR2] boxes are
not displayed when the setting for [AZ/
ALR SELECT] in the [TT/AIS] menu is
set to the default setting [AQUISITION
ZONE]. To enable this function, set [AZ/
ALR SELECT] in the [TT/AIS] menu to
[TARGET ALARM ZONE].
1.37.1

How to set a target alert

The procedure below shows how to set a target alarm using the figure below as an
example.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
CAUTION CAUTION
The alarm should not be relied upon as the
sole means for detecting possible collision
situations.
A/C SEA, A/C RAIN and GAIN controls
should be properly adjusted to be sure the
alarm system does not overlook target
echoes.
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