Foreword - Furuno FR-8051 Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to FR-8051/8111/8251
Owners
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for
purchasing the FR-8051/8111/8251 Marine
Radar. We are confident you will discover why
the FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
For over 40 years FURUNO Electric Com-
pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
quality and reliability throughout the world.
This dedication to excellence is furthered by
our extensive global network of agents and
dealers.
Your radar is designed and constructed to meet
the rigorous demands of the marine environ-
ment. However, no machine can perform its
intended function unless properly installed and
maintained. Please carefully read and follow
the operation and maintenance procedures set
forth in this manual.
We would appreciate feedback from you, the
end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing
FURUNO.
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Features
The FR-8051/8111/8251 has a large variety
of functions, all contained in a rugged case.
All controls respond immediately to the
operator's command and each time a key is
pressed, the corresponding change can be seen
on the screen immediately.
• High definition 12-inch raster-scan display.
• Precision slotted waveguide antenna ca-
pable of withstanding 100 knot wind ve-
locity.
• Eight levels of target quantization for high
target definition.
• On-screen alphanumeric readout of all op-
erational information including ship's po-
sition and speed.
• Unique function key automatically sets up
for optimum performance with environ-
ments and targets.
• Automatic suppression of sea and rain clut-
ter.
• Echo trails to assess targets' speeds and
courses.
• Presentation modes: Head-up, Course-up,
North-up and True Motion.
• Aural alarm alerts when targets enter (or
exit) an area.
• Floating EBL provides measurements of
range and bearing between two targets.
• Electronic target plotting.
• Waypoint data from external navigator.
• Dual VRMs and EBLs.
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