Foreword - Furuno FAR-2228-BB Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of FAR-22x8/23x8 Series Marine Radar
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-22x8/FAR-23x8 series of radars. We are
confident you will see why FURUNO 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.
Your radar is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.
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 main-
tenance.We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving
our goal.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
• The FAR-2xx8 series consists of the following models and configurations:
Magnetron radar
Model
FAR-2218
FAR-2218-BB
FAR-2318
FAR-2228
FAR-2228-BB
FAR-2328
FAR-2328W
FAR-2238S
FAR-2238S-BB
FAR-2338S
FAR-2338SW
Solid state radar
Model
FAR-2228-NXT
FAR-2328-NXT
FAR-2228-NXT-BB
FAR-2238S-NXT
FAR-2338S-NXT
FAR-2238S-NXT-BB
*: Viewing distances are as follows: MU-190/MU-270W: 1020 mm; MU-231: 1200 mm.
• Two methods of operation are available: the standard supply control unit (RCU-014) and the
optional trackball unit (RCU-015/RCU-016). The ergonomically designed palm rest on the track-
ball unit makes it easy to use.
• Simple operation with "point-and-click" menu functionality.
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Frequency Size of
band monitor unit*
19.0"
Local supply
23.1"/27"
X-band 19.0"
Local supply
23.1"/27"
23.1"/27"
19.0"
Local supply
S-band
23.1"/27"
23.1"/27"
Frequency
band monitor unit*
X-band 23.1"/27"
Local supply
S-band 23.1"/27"
Local supply
Output
power
12 kW
12 kW
12 kW
25 kW
25 kW
25 kW
25 kW
30 kW
30 kW
30 kW
30 kW
Size of Output
power
19.0" 600 W
600 W
600 W
19.0" 250 W
250 W
250 W
Transceiver
location
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Transceiver unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Transceiver unit
Transceiver
location
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit
Antenna unit