Initial Settings; Confirming Satellite Status - Furuno SC-50 Operator's Manual

1. INSTALLATION
1.6

Initial Settings

Follow the procedures in this section to enter initial settings.
1.6.1

Confirming satellite status

Press the [SAT STATUS] key.
When the system is turned on for the first time it is in the "cold-start" state, which
means there is no satellite data (almanac data) stored. In this condition it takes
about 12 minutes to find heading. When heading is found the display shows
"OK." The timer at the top left corner of the screen shows time since power on. If
OK is not displayed within 30 minutes after turning on the power, the antenna
mounting location may not be suitable. Suspect that the number of satellites in
view is less than five due to signal blockage. (For the open-type antenna, loosen
the nut at the center of the antenna unit to adjust antenna orientation.) Resolve
the problem and then recheck tracking status.
If the heading error is between 5° and 10°, adjust orientation of the antenna unit,
while watching the heading indication on the display.
1-20
Improper menu settings may stop output of
data and display the message "RATE
ERROR." Be sure to enter correct data.
Satellites used for
measurement
SAT TRACKING STATUS
TIMER 5 '52"
Satellites
NO.
being
GPS1 8
tracked
GPS2 7
GPS3 8
Satellite tracking status display
NOTICE
"OK" displayed when
the "GOOD" column
shows that the number
OK
of satellites acquired is
GOOD STATUS
five or more.
8 D3D
7 D3D
"3D" shown when no
8 D3D
beacon receiver is used.
"W3D" shown when
receving WAAS.